Vijay Sethupathi Tamil Movie List -

In Super Deluxe (2019), he played Shilpa, a trans woman returning to her family. It was a role fraught with the danger of caricature, yet Sethupathi delivered a performance of searing dignity. He stripped away his masculine tics, not to mimic a woman, but to embody a soul in transition.

: Played the antagonist Sandhanam in Lokesh Kanagaraj's blockbuster. Viduthalai Part 1 (2023) & Part 2 (2024) : Portrayed the elusive rebel leader Perumal (Vaathiyaar).

(2021): Played the ruthless villain "Bhavani" opposite Thalapathy Vijay. vijay sethupathi tamil movie list

Before finding stardom, Vijay Sethupathi spent years playing minor, uncredited roles in films like Ghilli (2004) and Pudhupettai (2006). His persistence paid off when director Seenu Ramasamy cast him in his first lead role, marking the true beginning of his mainstream career.

The early roles that defined his "everyman" charm and unique script selection. Thenmerku Paruvakaatru In Super Deluxe (2019), he played Shilpa, a

: He routinely accepts supporting characters, ensemble casts, and negative roles if the script is strong.

: A black comedy based on a real-life incident of temporary memory loss. Soodhu Kavvum : Played the antagonist Sandhanam in Lokesh Kanagaraj's

(2024) : His milestone , a massive critical and commercial hit where he plays a barber on a cryptic quest for vengeance. Soodhu Kavvum

Famous for his character "Kumaru," a local youth obsessed with his neighbor. The film birthed iconic internet memes and catchy catchphrases.

As his fame crossed linguistic borders, Sethupathi adapted without compromising his ethos. His role as Shridhar in the Hindi series Farzi or the silent antagonist in Jawan showcased a different gear. In Vikram (2022), he played Amar, a government agent, bringing his characteristic nonchalance to the "mass" genre. Even in other languages, he retains his distinctive rhythm—a slow, deliberate drawl that makes every word feel like a revelation.

Below is a complete, year-wise list of Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil movies.