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Vijay Sethupathi | |
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.jpg) Sethupathi in 2024 | |
| Born | Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu[1] 16 January 1978[2] Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Makkal Selvan[3] |
| Alma mater | Dhanraj Baid Jain College |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2006–present[4] |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse |
Jessie (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films.[5][6] Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Following a stint as an NRI accountant in Dubai, Sethupathi started his film career working as a background actor and initially played minor supporting roles before his first lead role in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010). In 2012, he rose to fame with Sundarapandian, Pizza and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom.[7][8]
Sethupathi established himself as a successful actor with films such as Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013), Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014), Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016), Iraivi (2016), Vikram Vedha (2017), '96 (2018), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018), Petta (2019), Master (2021), Vikram (2022), Jawan (2023) and Maharaja (2024).[9] For playing a trans woman in Super Deluxe (2019), he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi Rapid Fire | MASTER Audio Launch | Sun TV - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ K., Janani (16 January 2021). "On Vijay Sethupathi's birthday, Samantha, Varalaxmi and South celebs wish Master star". India Today. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Revealed: How Vijay Sethupathi got Makkal Selvan title". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "I was rejected even for the role of a junior artist". The Times of India. 17 December 2012. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ SUDHIR SRINIVASAN (29 June 2016). "'Facebook affected me as a human'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ IANS (4 February 2013). "Not in hurry to sign films". The New indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ "The new Vijay on the block!, Vijay Sethupathy, Pizza". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ^ "Audio Beat: Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom". The Hindu. 21 July 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "5 Must-Watch Vijay Sethupathi Films That Prove Why His Fans Call Him 'Makkal Selvan'". 7 July 2022.