A horror-thriller that became a cult classic and earned him his first Filmfare nomination.
(2023) & Part 2 (2024) : Critically acclaimed roles as "Vaathiyaar" [7, 9]. (2025) : A romantic crime comedy [16, 20]. Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025) : A comedy-drama [7, 11]. Gandhi Talks list of vijay sethupathi movies
(2010) : His first lead role, which won three National Awards [8, 22]. Seethakaathi A horror-thriller that became a cult classic and
Vijay Sethupathi, often hailed as the "People's Star" and "Makkal Selvan" of Tamil cinema, represents a paradigm shift in the archetype of the Indian film hero. Unlike the conventional larger-than-life protagonists, Sethupathi built a formidable career by embodying flawed, relatable, and unconventional characters. This paper provides a chronological and thematic list of his filmography, analyzing his evolution from a character actor to a pan-Indian icon. It categorizes his work into distinct phases: the experimental newcomer (2010-2015), the bankable star (2016-2019), the pan-Indian crossover (2020-present), and his notable forays into web series and other language films. Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025) : A comedy-drama [7, 11]
Below is a detailed categorized list of his notable filmography as of April 2026.
During this period, Sethupathi established himself as a "bankable" and experimental lead actor [8, 22]:
