: A massive hit where he played the gangster Vedha alongside R. Madhavan. : A nostalgic romantic drama that is considered one of his best performances Seethakaathi : His 25th film, where he played an elderly stage actor. National Recognition & Multi-Starrers (2019–Present) Super Deluxe National Film Award
Following a brief stint as an NRI accountant in Dubai, Sethupathi began his film journey as a background actor for several years before landing his first lead role in Seenu Ramasamy's Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010). His career reached a turning point in 2012 with a string of critical and commercial successes including Pizza and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom . Major Tamil Films & Career Milestones
: A blockbuster romantic-comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan. This film cemented his commercial star power. vijay sethupathi tamil movie list
(2017) : A neo-noir thriller where his portrayal of the charismatic gangster Vedha remains an all-time fan favorite.
(2018): A soulful romantic drama that earned him the . Vikram Vedha : A massive hit where he played the
Sethupathi has frequently taken on powerful villainous roles in big-budget action films. : Played the menacing Bhavani opposite Thalapathy Vijay.
The Antagonist Era and Pan-Indian Expansion (2020–Present) This film cemented his commercial star power
Vijay Sethupathi , affectionately known as "Makkal Selvan" (People's Treasure), has built one of the most diverse filmographies in Tamil cinema. From his early days as an uncredited background actor to reaching his 50th film milestone
: A massive cult hit that solidified his fame in the horror-thriller genre. Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
Based on critical acclaim and fan rankings as of early 2026, these are the standout titles: