Directed by Vetrimaaran, this gritty political drama featured Sethupathi in an extended, powerful role as Perumal "Vaathiyar," a revolutionary leader fighting state oppression.
(2024) : His milestone , a massive critical and commercial hit where he plays a barber on a cryptic quest for vengeance. Soodhu Kavvum
Following his breakthrough, Sethupathi became the face of Tamil cinema's "New Wave," collaborating with independent filmmakers to deliver quirky, concept-driven films that challenged standard commercial tropes. vijay sethupathi tamil movie list
: A career-defining neo-noir action thriller. His portrayal of the gangster Vedha alongside R. Madhavan's cop character received global praise.
A brilliant neo-noir mystery thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan. Shot simultaneously in Tamil and Hindi, Sethupathi starred opposite Katrina Kaif, winning massive critical acclaim for his understated, mysterious charm. : A career-defining neo-noir action thriller
His natural acting style in films like Aandavan Kattalai and Kadaisi Vivasayi has earned him the title "Makkal Selvan".
What sets Vijay Sethupathi apart in the competitive world of Tamil cinema is his absolute lack of insecurity. He willingly takes on multi-starrer projects, readily agrees to play the father of adult characters, and happily transitions into vicious villain roles if the script demands it. A brilliant neo-noir mystery thriller directed by Sriram
: A brilliant black comedy based on a real-life incident of temporary retrograde amnesia.
His performance as the charismatic gangster Vedha is widely considered one of his best works.