Vijay Sethupathi is a famous Indian actor, producer, screenwriter, singer, lyricist who works in the Tamil Film Industry. He is known as the ‘Makkal Selvan (a person dear to the people) of Tamil Film Industry.’ Vijay Sethupathi was born as ‘Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi’ on Monday, 16 January 1978 (age 44 years; as of 2022) in the Rajapalayam City of Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He did his schooling at MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam and Little Angels Mat HR Sec School.
Biography
| Name | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Real Name | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Nickname | Vijay |
| Profession | Actor |
| Date of Birth | 16 January 1978 |
| Age | 44 (as of 2019) |
| Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
| Family | Father: Kalimuthu Mother: Saraswathi |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
| Wife | Jessy Sethupathi |
| Children | Son: Surya Sethupathi Daughter: Shreeja Sethupathi |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam, Chennai |
| College | Dhanraj Baid Jain College Chennai |
| Hobbies | Singing and Writing |
| Birth Place | Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
Movies
As Actor
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Love Birds | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 1996 | Gokulathil Seethai | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 2007 | Lee | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Ganesh | Uncredited role |
| 2010 | Bale Pandiya | Unknown | Uncredited role |
| 2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Murugan | Debut as lead |
| 2011 | Varnam | Nandha |
Other Crew Positions
| Year | Film | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Marudhavelu | Dubbing artist | Dubbed for Kailash |
| 2014 | Andava Kaanom | Dubbing artist | Voice for Anda; unreleased |
| 2015 | Orange Mittai | Producer, dialogue writer, playback singer and lyricist | Sang the songs “Orae Oru Oorla” and “Straight Ah Poyee”Also wrote the lyrics for “Straight Ah Poyee” |
| 2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Playback singer | Co-sang the song “Majja Malcha” with Jagadesh and Praba |
| 2016 | Vaaimai | Narrator | |
| 2016 | Atti | Playback singer | Sang the song “Atti Atti” |
| 2017 | Kattappava Kanom | Narrator | |
| 2017 | Ippadai Vellum | Narrator | |
| 2017 | Thiruttu Payale 2 | Narrator | |
| 2018 | Junga | Producer |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Penn | Bharani | Tamil | Sun TV | Lead Role: 195 Episodes |
| 2019 | Namma Ooru Hero | Host | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Navarasa | Dheena | Tamil | Netflix | Anthology Series; Segment: Edhiri |
| 2021 | MasterChef India – Tamil Season 1 | Host | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| TBA | Untitled Raj & DK Web Series | TBA | Hindi | Amazon Prime Video | Post-Production |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Performer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | “Machan Machan” | Himself | Srikanth Deva | Promotional song for the film Machan |
| 2015 | “Tea Podu” | Himself | Gopi Sundar | Promotional song for the film Anjala |
| 2016 | “Spirit of Chennai” | Himself | C. Girinandh | |
| 2017 | “Ain’t No Sunshine” | Himself | Ganesh Raghavendra | Promotional song for the film Merlin |
| 2017 | “Maatrangal Ondre Dhaan” | Himself | Nivas K. Prasanna | Promotional song for the film Kootathil Oruthan |
Awards
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| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Villain | Sundarapandian | Won |
| 2012 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
| 2012 | Edison Awards (India) | Best Male Rising Star | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
| 2012 | 7th Vijay Awards | Best Actor (Special Jury Award) | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Won |
| 2012 | 7th Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Nominated |
| 2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Pizza | Won |
| 2012 | Big FM Tamil Entertainment Awards | BIG FM Most Entertaining Actor of the Year | Pizza | Won |
| 2012 | 60th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Pizza | Nominated |
| 2012 | Chennai Times Film Awards 2012 | Best Actor | Pizza & Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Nominated |
| 2013 | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Acting Performance | Soodhu KavvumIdharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Won |
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