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Happy birthday Vijay Sethupathi: Celebrate Makkal Selvan’s special day with these iconic films

From Aandavan Kattalai to Pizza, the star has tackled a range of genres through his films, giving impeccable performances in each one that made him a Kollywood heavyweight.

Happy birthday Vijay Sethupathi: Celebrate Makkal Selvan’s special day with these iconic films
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One of Kollywood’s biggest stars, Vijay Sethupathi, is celebrating his birthday today, and what better day to revisit his career-best performances? Coming from humble beginnings, the star got his start in the industry with several small roles in television and short films. It wasn’t until his lead role in the 2010 film Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, that the industry began to take notice of his acting prowess. And once they did, the actor’s career took off due to his sheer skill and commitment to his roles.

Vijay’s films span across genres, and the actor has become an adored star among fans, who adoringly refer to him as Makkal Selvan, or People's Treasure. His acting chops have not gone unnoticed by critics either, with his roles in several pieces earning him their adulation. The star is also a national award recipient.

On the star’s birthday today, here is a list of his films where he has given some memorable and fan-favourite performances.

1

Aandavan Kattalai

8
This offbeat satirical drama tells the tale of a young accountant who decides to make his way to London to get a job and pay his mounting debts. The people he hires give him the unwise suggestion of adding the name of his wife to his passport, saying that that would speed up the visa process. The plan inevitably fails, and the man starts working at another job. When he is given another opportunity to go abroad, he realises that the mistakes of his past have come back to haunt him. Vijay gives a delightfully charming performance in this acclaimed film, which should be on the watchlist of every one of the star’s fans.

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2

Pizza

7.8
In this 2012 film, Vijay proved that even the horror genre is not out of his depth. The film tells the story of a pizza delivery man who finds himself coming face-to-face with a series of strange phenomena on one of his delivery routes. The fast-paced and gripping story of the film is elevated by some stellar performances from the cast, particularly from Vijay, who essays the role of the delivery man. The out-of-the-box horror flick received critical acclaim.

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3

Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom

8.6
This quirky comedy film tells the tale of a man who, just days before his wedding, hits his head during a cricket match with friends and becomes afflicted with short-term amnesia. He forgets the past year of his life, including his fiancee and upcoming wedding, and his friends scramble to keep the groom-to-be’s condition from his family. Vijay stars as Prem, whose unfortunate memory loss sets in motion the hilarity of the film. The actor’s rib-tickling performance, coupled with an engaging story, is bound to keep audiences entertained till the very end.

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4

Super Deluxe

8.5
A colourful blend of some profound stories, this 2019 film tackles some hard-hitting subjects such as transphobia, sexual assault, police brutality, sex work, religion and more. The film follows the stories of different characters, each story connected to the other in subtle and nuanced ways. Vijay essays the role of Shilpa, a trans woman, in the film. He gives a poignant portrayal of the inner demons and conflicts the woman has to go through in society as a result of her identity. Although some sequences are hard to watch, the actor sensitively acts out his part, capturing the rawness of emotions in their entirety.

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5

Sethupathi

6.8
In a film bearing his namesake, you can be sure that Vijay would give a larger-than-life performance worthy of the honour. This 2016 action-thriller follows the story of the titular police inspector, who makes himself a powerful enemy while investigating the death of a fellow officer. Things get further complicated when he accidentally shoots a young man in his custody, later realizing that someone had purposefully loaded his gun to entrap him. Vijay shines in this fast-paced action thriller, keeping audiences guessing as to his next move with his stunning portrayal.

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