Vijay Sethupathi Movies: Complete Filmography (2004-2026)

Vijay Sethupathi, lovingly called Makkal Selvan (People’s Treasure), is Tamil cinema’s most unconventional superstar. Born on January 16, 1978, his journey from accountant and struggling actor to one of India’s most sought-after performers is inspirational.

The People’s Hero

Vijay Sethupathi broke every stereotype about what a Tamil cinema hero should look like. His ordinary appearance, natural acting style, and choice of content-driven scripts revolutionized the industry’s perception of stardom.

Unconventional Journey

Started career as background artist and dubbing artist, worked odd jobs while pursuing acting. Breakthrough came relatively late with Pizza (2012) and Soodhu Kavvum (2013).

Game-Changing Performances

Super Deluxe (2019) - Played transgender character with sensitivity and depth 96 (2018) - Romantic drama that became a cult classic Vikram Sethupathi (2019) - Intense performance opposite Vijay Master (2021) - Villain role opposite Vijay

Pan-Indian Expansion

• Jawan (2023) - Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan, ₹1000+ crore success
• Multiple Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films

Prolific Output

Known for doing 5-8 films per year, Vijay Sethupathi is one of the most hardworking actors, often juggling multiple shoots simultaneously.

Producer and Singer

Under his Vijay Sethupathi Productions, produces meaningful cinema. Also a playback singer for his own films.

Awards

• National Film Award (multiple nominations)
• Filmfare Awards South (multiple wins)
• SIIMA Awards
• Critics’ choice awards across festivals

Impact on Industry

Proved that content and performance matter more than conventional looks, opening doors for character actors to become stars.

Browse Vijay Sethupathi’s extensive filmography below.