Vijay Sethupathi is the most unpredictable actor in Indian cinema. He moves between genres, languages, and roles with a fearlessness that few of his contemporaries can match. From the terrifying villain of Vikram Vedha to the tender father in Super Deluxe, Sethupathi brings a specificity and commitment to every role.
This profile explores Sethupathi's career — his rise from small-town Tamil cinema to national stardom, his willingness to take risks, and his ability to disappear into characters that range from psychopaths to saints.