Vijay Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films.[5][6] He is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He has also worked in Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada language films. In 2022, Vijay Sethupathi appeared in the drama film Kadaisi Vivasayi directed by M. Manikandan.[88] Following, the romantic comedy Vignesh Shivan's Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal with Nayanthara and Samantha.[89] After Master, Vijay Sethupathi again got a villain role in Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial Vikram starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. Vijay Sethupathi played a drug dealer. [90] Vikram broke several box office records and officially became one of the highest grossing films in Tamil Nadu.[91] Vijay Sethupathi and his mentor Seenu Ramasamy have combined for the fourth time to deliver the family emotion packed Maamanithan.[92] Vijay Sethupathi acted in Malayalam movie 19(1)(a) starring with Nithya Menen and was released by streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.[93] In December, his action comedy DSP was released to negative reviews.[94] In September 2023, Vijay Sethupathi starred in Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara in the lead role. Sethupathi played as an arms dealer, which was significantly praised by critics and the audience.[95]