| Year | Film | Co-stars | Director | Character | Notes | |------|------|----------|----------|-----------|-------| | 2012 | Pizza | Remya Nambeesan | Karthik Subbaraj | Michael | Breakthrough hit | | 2012 | Sundarapandian | Lakshmi Menon | S. R. Prabhakaran | Sundarapandian | Critical acclaim | | 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Nandita Swetha | Gokul | Kumaran | Cult comedy | | 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Sanchita Shetty | Nalan Kumarasamy | Das | Anthology crime comedy | | 2013 | Rummy | Iniya | Balakrishnan | Sakthi | Romantic drama | | 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Jayaprakash | S. U. Arun Kumar | Murugesan (Guest) | Heartfelt cameo | | 2014 | Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum | Madonna Sebastian | Nalan Kumarasamy | Kathir | Cult romance | | 2015 | Naanum Rowdydhaan | Nayanthara | Vignesh Shivan | Pandi (Rowdy) | Blockbuster comedy | This period saw Sethupathi taking on biopics, multi-starrers, and experimental films.
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes | |------|------|------|----------|-------| | 2006 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Uncredited extra | S. S. Stanley | Minor appearance | | 2008 | Thenavattu | Uncredited | K. S. Ravikumar | Background role | | 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Supporting player | Suseenthiran | First noticeable role | | 2010 | Naan Mahan Alla | Kumar (Friend) | Suseenthiran | Supporting | | 2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Raja | Rasu Madhuravan | First substantial supporting role | Sethupathi became a lead actor with the cult classic Pizza . vijay sethupathi movies list in tamil
Abstract Vijay Sethupathi, often referred to as the "Makkal Selvan" (People's Treasure), is one of the most versatile and prolific actors in Indian cinema. This paper presents a complete, chronologically ordered list of his Tamil filmography, tracing his journey from a supporting actor to a leading man who defies conventional star norms. It categorizes his work, highlights landmark films, and analyzes the evolution of his craft. The list includes all theatrical releases as a primary lead, secondary lead, and notable cameos, up to the projected releases of 2026. 1. Introduction Vijay Sethupathi’s entry into cinema was unconventional. Born in Rajapalayam, he worked as an accountant and a salesperson before becoming a actor. His realism, unique dialogue delivery, and willingness to play flawed, anti-heroic characters have made him a phenomenon. Unlike traditional Tamil heroes who require “introductory songs” and screen-heroism, Sethupathi built his career on substance over style. This paper documents every Tamil film he has acted in, providing a resource for cinephiles and researchers. 2. Methodology The films are listed in chronological order of release. Each entry includes the year of release, co-stars, director, and Sethupathi’s role type (Lead, Supporting, Cameo, or Antagonist). The list excludes dubbing films (Tamil-dubbed versions of Telugu or Hindi films) and focuses exclusively on original Tamil productions. 3. Complete Chronological Filmography 3.1 Early Career: Supporting Roles (2006–2011) Before becoming a lead, Sethupathi played uncredited and minor roles. | Year | Film | Co-stars | Director