Vijay Sethupathi Age, Wiki and Bio

Vijay Sethupathi

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Lyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/01/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceRajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Bio/Wiki

Full NameVijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi
Famous RolePrem Kumar in Tamil film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012)

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (1.75 m / 5’ 9”)
Weight65 kg (143 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest39 Inches
Waist33 Inches
Biceps12 Inches
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMGR Higher Secondary School, Kodambakkam, Chennai
CollegeDhanraj Baid Jain College, Chennai
Education QualificationBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Personal Life

BirthplaceRajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac signCapricorn
HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesSinging, writing
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear 2003

Relationships & More

Affairs/GirlfriendsJessie
WifeJessie

Family

SpouseJessie
Children
DaughterShreeja
SonSurya

Career

Debut
FilmM. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
TVPenn (Tamil, 2006)
ProductionOrange Mittai (2015)
Singing & SongwritingStraight Ah Poyee (2015)
Awards, Honours
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Villain for the film “Sundarapandian” in 2012
  • Asiavision Awards for Best Actor for “Dharma Durai” in 2016
  • Filmfare Awards South: Best Actor for the film “Pizza” in 2012
  • Filmfare Awards South: Best Actor-Tamil for the film “Vikram Vedha” in 2017
  • National Film Award: Best Supporting Actor for ‘Super Deluxe’ at the 67th National Film Awards

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vijay Sethupathi does consume alcohol.
He comes from a Hindu background.
Initially, he worked various jobs like sales, cashier, and phone booth operator.
His acting debut was in 2004 with a small role in the Tamil movie "M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi.”
In 2010, he appeared in numerous short films and won recognition.
For his role in the Tamil movie "Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom" (2012), he received multiple awards.
He wrote and produced the Tamil film "Orange Mittai” in 2015.
He is also a songwriter and singer for songs in “Orange Mittai” (2015).
Vijay owns a film production company called "Vijay Sethupathi Productions.”
Initially cast in the film "800” (2023) based on Muttiah Muralitharan’s life, he withdrew from the project due to political pressures.