Vijay Sethupathi Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More
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About Vijay Sethupathi
Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu got wide popularity with his professional name as Vijay Sethupathi. He emerged his nicknamed as Makkal Selvan by Seenu Ramasamy during while filming Dharma Durai. Apart from acting and producing predominantly in Tamil films, Vijay Sethupathi has also tried his hand in various departments such as Singing, Writing, and Lyricist. Born on January 16, 1978, Vijay Sethupathi and his birthplace is Rajapalayam in Tamil Nadu until he moved to Chennai in class six.
| Profession | Indian Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Lyricist and Playback Singer |
| Famous For | Vijay Sethupathi is famous his natural acting and his notable work in Tamil movies like Sethupathi, Super Deluxe(2019), Junga, Soodhu Kavvum, Vikram Vedha (2017), 96 (2018), Pizza (2012 film) and more. |
| Year Active | 2006–present |
Vijay Sethupathi Biography
| Real Name | Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu |
| Nickname | Vijay Sethupathi, Makkal Selvan (People’s Man) |
| Date of Birth | 16 January 1978 |
| Age (as in 2022) | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Office Address | No 33-17, Poochi Athipedu, Thiru Nagar, Valasaravakkam-600087 |
| Residence Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Website | Not Available |
Vijay Sethupathi Family
| Father | Kalimuthu |
| Mother | Saraswathi |
| Sister | Jayashree |
| Brother | one elder brother (name not available) |
| Wife | Jessy Sethupathi |
| Son | Surya Sethupathi |
| Daughter | Shreeja Sethupathi |
Vijay Sethupathi Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Body Measurements | Chest Size – 40 Inches Waist Size – 34 inches Hips Size – 34 inches Biceps Size – 15 inches Thighs Size – 22 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Tatto | No |
Vijay Sethupathi Educational Qualifications
| School | MGR Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam, Chennai, India and Little Angels Mat. Hr. Sec. School |
| College | Dhanraj Baid Jain College in Thoraipakam, Chennai, India |
| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce degree |
Vijay Sethupathi Career
| Profession | Indian Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Lyricist and Playback Singer |
| Awards | National Film Awards Vijay Awards Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Asiavision Awards South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA Awards) Zee Cinema Awards – Tamil Also Read: List of Vijay Sethupathi Awards |
| Bollywood Debut (Hindi Cinema) | Mumbaikar (film) (To be Released) |
| Kollywood Debut (Tamil cinema) | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010) |
| Mollywood Debut (Malayalam cinema) | Maarconi Mathaai (2019) |
| Sandalwood Debut (Kannada Cinema) | Akhaada (2019) |
| Web Series Debut | Farzi (to be released on Prime Video) |
| TV Series Debut | Penn (2006 TV series) |
| Album Song Debut | “Atti Atti” from film Atti (2016) |
| Producer Debut | Orange Mittai (2015) |
| Writer Debut | Orange Mittai (2015) (dialogue) |
| Brand Endorsements | Mandee app (Ordering Groceries Online App) Anil Foods CASAGRAND FirstCity Mankind Pharma |
| Year Active | 2006–present |
Vijay Sethupathi Relationship
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jessy Sethupathi |
Vijay Sethupathi Hobbies and Favourite Things
| Brand | – |
| Favourite Food | Thogyal, Poriyal, Murukku, Briyani, Puli Kuzhambu, Sambar, Love for curd, Idli and Coconut Chutney, and Tamil Traditional Food |
| Favourite dessert | Badusha and Tea |
| Favourite Actor | Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Mohanlal |
| Favourite Actress | Simran and Nayanthara |
| Favourite Film | Thalapathi (1991), Madagascar Series, Mullum Malarum (1978), Johnny (1980), and 16 Vayathinile (1977) |
| Favourite Director/film maker | Seenu Ramasamy, M. Manikandan, and Mani Ratnam |
| Favourite Musician | A. R. Rahman |
| Favourite Song | Konji Pesida Venaam |
| Favourite Cricketer | Dravid, and MS. Dhoni |
| Favourite Books | – |
| Favourite Colour | Blue and Black |
| Favourite Perfume | – |
| Favourite Destination | South India |
| Favorite Designers | – |
| Sports | Kabaddi |
Vijay Sethupathi Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mini Cooper – Rs 40 lakh Toyota Fortuner – Rs. 35 lakh BMW7 – Rs 1.60 crore Toyota Innova – Rs 20 lakh Hyundai Grand i10 – Rs 7.65 lakh |
| Annual Salary (approx.) | 45 Crores (Annual Income) 15 Crores (Fees Per Movie) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $16 Million as on 2022 |
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Unknown Facts About Vijay Sethupathi
- According to reports, Vijay Sethupathi was a below average student. Besides study, he did not have any interest in sports or any extra curricular activities.
- Besides doing some odd jobs in India, he had to move to Dubai to take care of his three siblings. The reason behind shifting to Dubai is he was offered four times more than that he was earning in India.
- While staying in Dubai, Vijay met a woman named Jessie and they two dated before getting married in 2003.
- After returning to Indian in 2003, he joined a marketing company that dealt with readymade kitchens when he saw Koothupattarai’s poster. He recalled director Balu Mahendra remarking that he had a “very photogenic face”, and motivated him to pursue a career in acting.
- Before begging a lead role in movies, Vijay played a small role in TV serials or short films. The names of short films are Thuru, Maa Thavam, Kadhalithu Paar, The Angel and more.
- Vijay Sethupathi’s first movie as a lead actor was ‘Thenmerku Paruvakaatru’. Written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy, Thenmerku Paruvakaatru won three National Film Awards.
- His first movie in a negative role was ‘Sundarapandian’. Directed by S. R. Prabhakaran, the movie also featured M. Sasikumar and Lakshmi Men.
- In his 10-year acting career, Vijay has worked in over 25 movies as a lead actor. Besides acting, he also produced three movies namely Orange Mittai, Junga and Merku Thodarchi Malai.
