: A cult black comedy where he portrayed a man with short-term memory loss. Soodhu Kavvum
If you want a complete, year-by-year filmography (every Tamil title, role, director, and box-office/awards notes), tell me and I’ll compile a full chronological table with release year, role, director, and short note on reception. vijay sethupathi tamil movie list
(2017) : A neo-noir action thriller where he plays the charismatic gangster Vedha, starring alongside R. Madhavan. Maharaja : A cult black comedy where he portrayed
From a pizza delivery boy terrified of a ghost to a Naxal leader willing to burn down the system, Sethupathi has played the common man, the uncommon monster, and everything in between. As he continues to conquer Bollywood, Tollywood, and Hollywood (with upcoming international projects), one thing remains certain: Vijay Sethupathi will never be boring. Madhavan
As his fame crossed linguistic borders, Sethupathi adapted without compromising his ethos. His role as Shridhar in the Hindi series Farzi or the silent antagonist in Jawan showcased a different gear. In Vikram (2022), he played Amar, a government agent, bringing his characteristic nonchalance to the "mass" genre. Even in other languages, he retains his distinctive rhythm—a slow, deliberate drawl that makes every word feel like a revelation.
His portrayal of Shilpa, a trans woman, won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor .