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Vijay Sethupathi

Born: 1978-01-16
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Vijay Sethupathi, fondly called “Makkal Selvan” (People’s Treasure), is a renowned Indian actor and producer who has left a remarkable mark on Tamil cinema through his diverse acting skills and unique selection of roles.

Vijay Sethupathi, fondly called “Makkal Selvan” (People’s Treasure), is a renowned Indian actor and producer who has left a remarkable mark on Tamil cinema through his diverse acting skills and unique selection of roles.

Born as Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu on January 16, 1978, in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, he moved to Chennai during his school years. He attended MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam and later graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dhanraj Baid Jain College, Chennai. Before venturing into acting, Sethupathi worked various jobs, including as an accountant in Dubai.
Born as Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu on January 16, 1978, in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, he moved to Chennai during his school years. He attended MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam and later graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dhanraj Baid Jain College, Chennai. Before venturing into acting, Sethupathi worked various jobs, including as an accountant in Dubai.

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Vijay Sethupathi - Filmography

Total Movies: 1

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Personal details

Official sites instagram.com logo instagram
Alternative names Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi, Makkal Selvan
Height 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
Born January 16, 1978 · Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Children Surya Shreeja
Parents Kalimuthu Saraswathi
Relatives Surya Vijay Sethupathi (son), Shreeja (daughter)
Other works
Producer, Lyricist, Dialogue Writer, Playback Singer, Television Host

FAQ

Vijay Sethupathi's full name is Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu.

He was given the title “Makkal Selvan” (People’s Treasure) by director Seenu Ramasamy, recognizing his humility, talent, and connection with the common people.

Yes, he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films, including the Bollywood film "Mumbaikar" and Shah Rukh Khan’s "Jawan" (2023).

Yes, he is also a producer, lyricist, playback singer, and has hosted the Tamil TV show “Namma Ooru Hero.”

Yes, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Super Deluxe" (2019), where he played a transgender character.

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Trivia

Before becoming an actor, Vijay Sethupathi worked as an accountant in Dubai.

He appeared in over a dozen uncredited background roles before his breakthrough.

He owns a production company named Vijay Sethupathi Productions.

He is one of the few Tamil actors to portray a transgender character with critical acclaim (in Super Deluxe).

He studied B.Com at Dhanraj Baid Jain College in Chennai.

Quotes

"I don’t act to impress, I act to express."

Trademarks

Portraying realistic, unconventional characters

Minimalist acting style with natural dialogue delivery

Nicknames

Makkal Selvan (People’s Treasure)

VJS

Vijay Sethu

Salaries

Charges approximately ₹8–15 crore per film (varies based on the project and language)

For big-budget multilingual films like “Jawan”, his salary reportedly exceeded ₹20 crore