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Vijay Sethupathi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth16 January 1978

Age47 Years

BirthplaceRajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionActor, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Lyricist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseJessie

FamilyDaughter - Shreeja; Son - Surya

Vijay Sethupathi Biography

Vijay Sethupathi is an Indian actor, producer, screenwriter, singer and lyricist from Tamil Nadu. Rising from small beginnings, he became widely known for

Early life and background

Vijay Sethupathi was born Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi on 16 January 1978 in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He grew up in Chennai and completed his schooling at MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam before earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dhanraj Baid Jain College, Chennai. His hometown is listed as Chennai and he holds Indian nationality.

Career

Sethupathi’s on-screen journey began with a small appearance in the 2004 Tamil film M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi. In the following years he appeared in a variety of short films and supporting parts, gradually moving into more prominent roles. A breakthrough came with his performance as Prem Kumar in the 2012 Tamil film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, a role that brought him several acting awards and broader recognition.

He has worked across many aspects of filmmaking: acting, producing, screenwriting, singing and lyric writing. Sethupathi made his television debut in the Tamil series Penn (2006). He wrote and produced the feature film Orange Mittai (2015) and contributed musically to that project with songs such as "Straight Ah Poyee" and "Orae Oru Oorula." He also owns a production company operating under the name Vijay Sethupathi Productions.

Across his career he has received multiple honours. He won state and industry awards including recognition for Best Villain at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Sundarapandian (2012), and several Filmfare Awards South wins, including Best Actor for Pizza (2012) and Best Actor-Tamil for Vikram Vedha (2017). He was honoured with the Asiavision Best Actor award for Dharma Durai (2016). At the national level, he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Super Deluxe at the 67th National Film Awards.

Public profile

Sethupathi is married to Jessie; the couple married in 2003 and have two children, a daughter named Shreeja and a son named Surya. Public descriptions note his interests in singing and writing, and that he has worked a variety of jobs early in life including retail and service roles before establishing himself in cinema.

Physical details frequently noted in public profiles list his height at approximately 175 cm (about 5'9") and a weight around 65 kg (approximately 143 lbs). He is described with black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates

In recent years Sethupathi was associated with several prominent projects. He was initially chosen for the lead role in the biographical sports drama 800 (2023), a film based on the career of cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan; he ultimately stepped away from that project and was later replaced. He continues to be active in Tamil cinema in multiple creative roles.

Personal notes

Sethupathi is publicly identified with the Hindu faith. Reports indicate he has written and performed songs, and that he established his own production banner to back projects he writes or produces. While much of his private family life is kept discreet, his professional profile is marked by a wide-ranging involvement in filmmaking and a steady accumulation of domestic and national awards.
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Recent Work

Orange Mittai

Wrote and produced the Tamil film; contributed songs including "Straight Ah Poyee" and "Orae Oru Oorula" (2015).

2015
800

Initially cast in the biographical sports drama about Muttiah Muralitharan but later stepped away from the project (2023).

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakthrough role as Prem Kumar in Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012)
  2. Produced and wrote Orange Mittai (2015)
  3. National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Super Deluxe (67th National Film Awards)
  4. Filmfare Awards South wins including Best Actor for Pizza (2012) and Best Actor-Tamil for Vikram Vedha (2017)
  5. Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain for Sundarapandian (2012)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vijay Sethupathi born?

16 January 1978

What is Vijay Sethupathi known for?

Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Lyricist

What is Vijay Sethupathi’s marital status?

Married

Who is Vijay Sethupathi married to?

Jessie