for his portrayal of Shilpa, a trans woman, in the anthology film Super Deluxe 4. Expansion and Modern Blockbusters (2020–Present)

From playing a menacing villain to a lovable simpleton, Vijay Sethupathi (fondly called Makkal Selvan by his fans) has redefined what it means to be a lead actor in Tamil cinema. Whether you know him as the "Pizza" delivery boy or the "Vikram Vedha" gangster, here is a curated list of Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil movies that showcase his incredible range.

: A dark comedy-thriller featuring him as a middle-aged kidnapper with unique rules. Iconic Career Milestones

(2013): An experimental black comedy that became a massive success and remains a fan favourite. Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015): A romantic-comedy hit directed by Vignesh Shivan. 🍿 Notable Antagonist & Cameo Roles

Vikram Vedha and 96 released the same year (2018) — one violent, one tender. Both became classics. This duality is Sethupathi’s superpower.