Basic Information
- Full Name: Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu
- Date of Birth: 16 January 1978
- Birthplace: Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
- Occupations: Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Playback Singer
- Nicknames/Titles: Often called Makkal Selvan (People’s Treasure) by fans and the media.
Career Journey
- Early Life & Work: After schooling in Chennai, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in commerce and initially worked as an accountant in Dubai and Chennai.
- Entry into Films: Began with small uncredited roles and as a background actor while working in theatre with Koothu-P-Pattarai.
- Breakthrough (2010–2012):
- Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
- Followed by hits like Pizza (2012) and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012), which made him a household name.
Notable Films & Roles
- Commercial & Critical Hits:
- Soodhu Kavvum (2013)
- Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014)
- Vikram Vedha (2017) – acclaimed for his layered performance as Vedha.
- Super Deluxe (2019) – won widespread praise and multiple awards for a daring role.
- Master (2021) alongside Vijay.
- Vikram (2022) opposite Kamal Haasan and Fahadh Faasil.
- Jawan (2023) in a key antagonist role opposite Shah Rukh Khan, bringing him pan-Indian recognition.
Awards & Honors
- Multiple Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
- Super Deluxe earned him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2021.
- Known for balancing indie-style character roles with mainstream blockbusters.
Other Work
- Producer of critically noted films under his banner Vijay Sethupathi Productions.
- Has sung playback in a few of his films and occasionally writes scripts.
Personal Life
- Married to Jessy Sethupathi since 2003.
- They have two children: a son Surya and a daughter Shreeja.
- Admired for his grounded lifestyle and willingness to experiment with diverse characters.
Key Traits
- Renowned for natural acting, expressive eyes, and willingness to play unconventional roles—heroes, villains, and complex gray characters alike.
- Fluent in Tamil but works across multiple Indian languages including Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.
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