Cast & creator
Vijay Sethupathi
Best known for The Great Indian Kapil Show, Farzi, Jailer 2
Vijay Sethupathi (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian film actor, producer, lyricist, and dialogue writer. Sethupathi works predominantly in Tamil besides few Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi productions. Often referred to by fans and media as "Makkal Selvan" meaning "People's Treasure", he is considered to be one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.
Also known as: Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi, Vijay Sethupathy , Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu , Vijaya Sethupathi
133
film credits
9
television credits
114
1996–2027 · acting roles
6.1
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (142)
Showing 142 of 142 credits
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
Farzi
Michael Vedanayagam
2023
Jailer 2
2026
Baththa
Bathvachalam 'Baththa'
2026
Jawan
Kalee Gaikwad
2023
Navarasa
Dheena
2021Navarasa
Dialogue
2021
Muthu Alias Kaattaan
'Kaattaan' Muthu
2026Muthu Alias Kaattaan
Producer
2026
Maharaja
Maharaja
2024
Vikram
Sandhanam
2022
MasterChef Tamil
Self - Host
2021
Thaai Kizhavi
Lyricist
2026
Super Deluxe
Shilpa
2019
96
Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
2018
Gandhi Talks
Mahadev
2026
Master
Bhavani / Young Bhavani (voice)
2021
Petta
Jithu
2019
Inji Vellam
2027
Kadaisi Vivasayi
Ramaiah
2022
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Rajapaandi
2019
Wind
Police Constable
2010
Vikram Vedha
Vedha
2017
Kiss
Narrator
2025
Athiyayam
2007
Bench Talkies
Mahesh
2015
Blue Bird
Presenter
2021
Dhira
Dhira (Voice)
2020
Thudarum
Anbu (Photo Appearance)
2025
Thalaivan Thalaivii
Agashaveeran
2025
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
Ranjangudi Anbarasu Murugesa 'Rambo' Boopathy Oohindhiran
2022
Viduthalai: Part I
Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
2023
Imaikkaa Nodigal
Vikramadithyan
2018
Chennai Palani Mars
Producer
2019Chennai Palani Mars
Co-Writer
2019
Kadhal Kadhai Sollava
Self
2026
Jigarthanda
Himself
2014Jigarthanda
Thanks
2014
Pocket Novel
Pizza
Micheal Karthikeyan
2012
Merku Thodarchi Malai
Producer
2018Namma Ooru Hero
Self - Presenter
2019
Rekka
Shiva
2016
Merry Christmas
Albert Arogyasami
2024
Action
Guest Appearance
2019Thamizh Murugan
Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Krithiga Udhayanithi Film
Junga
Junga
2018Junga
Producer
2018
Maaveeran
Maaveeran's Narrator
2023
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
Self
2024
Kadaseela Biriyani
Lorry Driver
2021
Azhagiya Kanne
Self
2023
Naanum Rowdydhaan
'Pondy' Pandi
2015
Train
Chandrababu
Idam Porul Yaeval
Pandi
Iraivi
Michael
2016
Ace
Bold Kannan
2025
Viduthalai: Part II
Perumal "Vaathiyaar"
2024
Pudhupettai
Anbu's Henchman
2006
Vaaimai
Narrator
2016
Rummy
Joseph
2014
Aandavan Kattalai
Gandhi Arumugan
2016Kai Neelam
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
Kathir
2016
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Kabaddi Player (uncredited)
2009
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
2014
Soodhu Kavvum
Das
2013
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
Prem Kumar
2012Maharaja 2
Maharaja
Turbo
(Voice)
2024
DSP
M. Vascodagama
2022
Naan Mahaan Alla
Ganesh, Jeeva's friend (Supporting Cameo)
2010
Dharmadurai
Dr. Dharmadurai
2016
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
Playback Singer
2019
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
Yemalingam
2015
Kutty Story
Married man
2021
Arasan
Michael
Michael's Caretaker (Special Appearance)
2023
Uppena
Rayanam
2021
Maamanithan
Radhakrishnan
2022
Parole
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Magizhthirumeni Project
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren
Yaman
2018
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
Kumaravel (Sumar Moonji Kumar)
2013
19(1)(a)
Gauri Shankar
2022Untitled VJS - Pandiraj Film
Tughlaq Durbar
Singaravelan
2021
Annabelle Sethupathi
Sethupathi
2021
Orange Mittai
Kailasam
2015Orange Mittai
Producer
2015Orange Mittai
Screenplay
2015Orange Mittai
Dialogue
2015Orange Mittai
Story
2015Orange Mittai
Playback Singer
2015Orange Mittai
Lyricist
2015
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Inspector Rasool Ibrahim
2018
Marconi Mathai
Self
2019
Laabam
Pakkiri
2021Laabam
Producer
2021
Thenmerku Paruvakatru
Murugan
2010
Sundarapandian
Jegan
2012
Katha Nayagan
Dr. Phoenix Raj (in a special appearance)
2017
Slumdog - 33 Temple Road
Kavan
Tilak
2017
Thirudan Police
Guest Appearance
2014
Oh My Kadavule
God
2020
Ka/Pae. Ranasingam
Ranasingam
2020
Kattappava Kaanom
Narrator
2017Kattappava Kaanom
Thanks
2017
Sangathamizhan
Sangathamizhan / Murugan
2019
Traffic Ramasamy
Special Appearance
2018Varnam
Nandha
2011
Mumbaikar
2023
Seethakathi
'Ayya' Aadhimoolam
2018
Karuppan
Karuppan
2017
Thiruttu Payale 2
Self - Narrator (voice)
2017
8 Thottakkal
Thanks
2017
Sindhubaadh
Thiru
2019
Vanmam
Radha
2014
Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
Murugesan
2014
Yaavarum Vallavare
Special Appearance
2024
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
Punithan/ Kirubanadhi
2023
Puriyaatha Puthir
Kathir
2017
Enakkul Oruvan
Thanks
2015
Pisasu 2
Dr. John
Mughizh
Vijay
2021Mughizh
Producer
2021
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren
Playback Singer
2016
Ippadai Vellum
Narrator
2017
Bun Butter Jam
Lyricist
2025
Gokulathil Seethai
an audience member (uncredited)
1996
Devarattam
Playback Singer
2019
Kulasami
Dialogue
2023
Andava Kaanom
Anda (voice)
2020
Sethupathi
Inspector Ka. Sethupathi
2016
The Angel
The Angel
2010The Angel
Dialogue
201096 Part 2
Ram
Atti
Playback Singer
2016Yaarukkum Anjael
Presenter
Bigg Boss
Self - Host
2017