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Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 16, 1978
Age48
BirthplaceRajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Vijay Sethupathi's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForLeading roles in Tamil cinema, acclaimed performances in films such as 'Pizza', 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom', 'Vikram Vedha', 'Super Deluxe', and '96'.

Intro

Vijay Sethupathi is an acclaimed Indian actor, producer, and screenwriter, primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema. Renowned for his versatility and compelling performances, he has become one of the leading contemporary actors in South Indian films.

Early Life & Background

Vijay Sethupathi was born in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and moved to Chennai for his schooling. Before entering films, he worked various jobs including as an accountant and took up minor roles as a background actor in the film industry.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Breakthrough with 'Pizza' (2012) and 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom' (2012).
  • Won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Super Deluxe' (2019).
  • Critically acclaimed performances in 'Soodhu Kavvum' (2013), 'Vikram Vedha' (2017), '96' (2018) and 'Master' (2021).
  • Known for choosing unconventional and varied roles across genres.
  • Active as a film producer and occasional singer.

Trivia

  • Often called 'Makkal Selvan', meaning 'People's Treasure', a title given by director Seenu Ramasamy.
  • Before achieving stardom, Sethupathi acted in over 30 minor roles.
  • He has appeared in several Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films in addition to Tamil cinema.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Vijay Sethupathi?

Vijay Sethupathi is 48 years old.

When was Vijay Sethupathi born?

Vijay Sethupathi was born the 16 January 1978.

Where is Vijay Sethupathi from?

Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.

On His Birth-Day

About January 16th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 16, 1978, the Soviet Soyuz 27 spacecraft, carrying cosmonauts Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Oleg Makarov, returned to Earth after a five-day mission to the Salyut 6 space station. The crew performed various scientific and technological experiments during their stay.
  • Day of the week: January 16th, 1978 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Baby Come Back by Player
  • #1 UK song: Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
  • Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 16th, 1978.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijay_Sethupathi
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3117965/