Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi

actor, writer, producer

Vijay Sethupathi was born on Jan 16, 1978 in Tamil Nadu. Vijay Sethupathi's big-screen debut came with Ghilli directed by Dharani in 2004, strarring Extra. Vijay Sethupathi is known for Merry Christmas directed by Sriram Raghavan, Katrina Kaif stars as Maria and Vijay Sethupathi as Albert. Vijay Sethupathi has got 16 awards and 13 nominations so far. The most recent award Vijay Sethupathi achieved is Critics' Choice Film Awards, India. The upcoming new movie Vijay Sethupathi plays is Jawan which will be released on Sep 07, 2023.

Vijay Sethupathi was born in Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar district and moved to Chennai when he was in Class six. He did his schooling in MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam. According to Sethupathy, he was a "below-average student right from school" and was neither interested in sports nor extra-curricular activities. He graduated with a B.Com degree from DB Jain College in Thoraipakam, following which he worked for three years as an accountant in Dubai, U.A.E. Unhappy with his job, he returned to India in 2003. He recalls that once Balu Mahendra remarked that he had a "very photogenic face", and motivated him to pursue an acting career.

  • Birthday

    Jan 16, 1978
  • Place of Birth

    Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu

Known For

Awards

16 wins & 13 nominations

Critics' Choice Film Awards, India
2020
Best Actor
Winner - Tamil Film Award
National Film Awards, India
2020
Best Supporting Actor
Winner - Silver Lotus Award
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