Actor Vijay Sethupathi Movie List Page
Vijay Sethupathi, often called "Makkal Selvan" (People's Treasure), has one of the most versatile filmographies in Indian cinema. Since his breakout in 2012, he has balanced indie gems, mass entertainers, and gritty antagonist roles.
Sethupathi began choosing roles that challenged his "hero" image, often playing elderly characters or complex supporting roles. actor vijay sethupathi movie list
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes | |------|-------|------|-------| | 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Das | Dark comedy; iconic anti-hero | | 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Balakumara | Drunkard role – comic genius | | 2013 | Pizza | Michael | Horror-thriller that became a pan-India hit | | 2014 | Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum | Kathir | Quirky romantic drama | | 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Chokkalingam (cameo) | Family drama | | 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Ponzie | Action-comedy; mass appeal | | 2015 | Orange Mittai | Kaalai | Also producer; road drama | | 2016 | Sethupathi | Inspector Sethupathi | Action cop drama | | 2016 | Iraivi | Michael | Ensemble; nuanced drama | | 2016 | Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru | Deepak | Thriller; limited screen time but powerful | | Year | Movie | Role | Notes
Gained widespread acclaim for playing the villain in blockbuster hits like (2021), (2022), and his Hindi debut, (2023). Recent & Upcoming Filmography and his Hindi debut
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes | |------|-------|------|----------|-------| | 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Vedha | Tamil | Cult gangster; career-defining | | 2017 | Karuppan | Karuppan | Tamil | Rural action drama | | 2018 | Junga | Junga | Tamil | Comedy; mixed reviews | | 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Thyagu | Tamil | Mani Ratnam’s gangster epic | | 2018 | 96 | Ram | Tamil | Romantic drama; legendary performance | | 2018 | Merku Thodarchi Malai | — | Tamil | Cameo; producer | | 2019 | Super Deluxe | Shilpa (trans woman) | Tamil | Acclaimed; fearless role | | 2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai | Advocate Bhaskar | Tamil | Remake of Pink ; social drama | | 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Raaja Pandi | Telugu | Telugu debut; cameo | | 2020 | Master | Bhavani | Tamil | Antagonist opposite Vijay; blockbuster |
Played the primary antagonist against Shah Rukh Khan.
