Vijay Sethupathi

Actor

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Merry Christmas

(12 Jan 2024)

Actor

Albert

Jawan

(7 Sep 2023)

Actor

Kalee Gaikwad

Mumbaikar

(2 Jun 2023)

Actor

Farzi

(10 Feb 2023)

Actor

Michael Vednayagam

Vikram Hit List

(3 Jun 2022)

Actor

Actor

Ranjankudi Anbarasu Murugesa Boopathy Ohondhiran / Rambo

Pushpa: The Rise Part 1

(17 Dec 2021)

Actor

Uppena

(12 Feb 2021)

Actor

Rayanam

Master

(13 Jan 2021)

Actor

Bhavani

Action

(15 Nov 2019)

Actor

Guest Appearance

Actor

Raja Pandi

Syeraa Narasimha Reddy

(2 Oct 2019)

Actor

Chennai Palani Mars

(26 Jul 2019)

Writer

Marconi Mathai

(11 Jul 2019)

Actor

Self

Sindhubaadh

(27 Jun 2019)

Actor

Thiru

Super Deluxe

(29 Mar 2019)

Actor

Shilpa

Petta

(10 Jan 2019)

Actor

Jithu

Seethakaathi

(20 Dec 2018)

Actor

Ayya

Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota

(26 Oct 2018)

Actor

Vada Chennai

(17 Oct 2018)

Actor

96

(4 Oct 2018)

Actor

K. Ramachandran

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

(27 Sep 2018)

Actor

Rasool

Sangudevan

(1 Sep 2018)

Actor

Imaikkaa Nodigal

(30 Aug 2018)

Actor

Vikram Vikramadityan

Junga

(27 Jul 2018)

Actor

Junga

Traffic Ramasamy

(22 Jun 2018)

Actor

Special Appearance

Actor

Karuppan

(29 Sep 2017)

Actor

Kathanayagan

(8 Sep 2017)

Actor

Special Appearance

Kootathil Oruthan

(28 Jul 2017)

Actor

Special Appearance

Vikram Vedha

(21 Jul 2017)

Actor

Vedha

Kavan

(31 Mar 2017)

Actor

Deva

Rekka

(7 Oct 2016)

Actor

Shiva

Aandavan Kattalai

(23 Sep 2016)

Actor

Gandhi Arumugan

Dharma Durai

(19 Aug 2016)

Actor

Dharma Durai

Iraivi

(3 Jun 2016)

Actor

Michael

Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum

(11 Mar 2016)

Actor

Kathiravan

Sethupathi

(19 Feb 2016)

Actor

Inspector Ka. Sethupathi

Naanum Rowdydhaan

(21 Oct 2015)

Actor

Pondy Pandi

Orange Mittai

(31 Jul 2015)

Actor, Writer

Kailasam

Purampokku

(15 May 2015)

Actor

Emalingam

Bench Talkies

(6 Mar 2015)

Actor

Vanmam

(21 Nov 2014)

Actor

Radha

Thirudan Police

(14 Nov 2014)

Actor

Special appearance

Actor

Guest appearance

Jigarthanda

(1 Aug 2014)

Actor

Special Appearance

Pannaiyarum Padminiyum

(7 Feb 2014)

Actor

Murugesan (Thalaiva)

Actor

Sumar Moonji Kumar / Kumaravel

Soodhu Kavvum

(1 May 2013)

Actor

Das

Actor

Prem Kumar

Pizza

(19 Oct 2012)

Actor

Micheal Karthikeyan, Micheal Karthikeyan

Naan Mahaan Alla

(20 Aug 2010)

Actor

Thuru

(3 Feb 2010)

Actor

Thuru

Awards

2019

Filmfare Awards South
(Best Actor)

96

2019

Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne
(Best Actor)

2019

Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
(Best Film)

2019

Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival
(Best Feature Film)

2019

Pinnacle Film Awards
(Best Feature Film)

2018

Filmfare Awards South
(Best Actor)

2018

Vijay Awards
(Best Actor)

2018

Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
(Best Performance By An Actor In A Villainous Role)

News

Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi starrer 'Merry Christmas' to stream on OTT from this date

7 Mar 2024

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)The movie will be out on Netflix on March 8.As soon as the news was shared fans chimed in the comment section.One of the users wrote, "I hope this gets success on streaming. Excellent film with two great perfs."Another user commented, "Finally you dropped this."'Merry Christmas' combines romance, crime, and suspense in a multilingual format, with Raghavan infusing his signature suspense into this neo-noir story.'Merry Christmas', helmed by Sriram Raghavan, stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.The film set in 1980s Bombay, the story involves Albert (Sethupathi) who returns to the city and ends up meeting a lonely mother Maria (Kaif) and child on Christmas Eve. As the night progresses and the two spend time together, the tale takes a turn with the discovery of a dead body in Maria's flat.The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand.The Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.Meanwhile, Katrina will be seen in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming film 'Jee Le Zara' along with Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra.

"A different film from anything I have made in past": Sriram Raghavan on making 'Merry Christmas'

15 Jan 2024

Sriram Raghavan's 'Merry Christmas,' starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, was released in cinemas on January 12'Merry Christmas' combines romance, crime, and suspense in a multilingual format, with Raghavan infusing his signature suspense into this neo-noir story. Sharing his experience about making the film, Raghavan said in a statement, "Merry Christmas is a very different film from anything I have made in the past. At the core of this film is a relationship that develops between two strangers over the course of one night. There's a crime involved, of course, but sometimes one can live a lifetime in one night.""The different trailers for the Hindi and Tamil versions have evoked interesting speculations about the film. We have taken a slow-burn approach; there's anticipation and suspense, but the twists and turns are quieter, even stealthier. The viewer has to invest in the characters played by Katrina and Vijay to really enjoy the pay-off," he added.'Merry Christmas' explores a Christmas backdrop, when two strangers meet, romance blossoms, and the plot takes an unexpected turn.Merry Christmas', helmed by Sriram Raghavan, stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand.The Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.

"Hitchcockian love story": Anurag Kashyap lauds 'Merry Christmas' Sriram Raghavan

14 Jan 2024

Anurag Kashyap on Sunday heaped praises on 'Merry Christmas' creator Sriram Raghavan and called it "Hitchcockian love story."Taking to Instagram, Anurag shared a string of posters of Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer 'Merry Christmas' along with a note.The note read, "Love this film .. @sriram.raghavanofficial has never known to play safe and this time has gone a made hitchcockian love story with two actors belonging to different cultures and them coming together on Christmas Eve. He again does new things and creates a slow burn with a terrific pay off."He added, "Both @katrinakaif and @actorvijaysethupathi bring their best game to it.Also @sanjaykapoor2500 @pathakvinay and #ashwini. Do give it a shot. @matchboxshots @rameshtaurani.Great to see you making this happen.And the cinephile in Sriram is as omnipresent in this as on his T-shirts and his life."The mystery thriller film 'Merry Christmas' had a slow start at the box office on its first day.On Friday, the film minted Rs 2.30 crore in India (Hindi version).Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared a post which he captioned, "#MerryChristmas opens similar to #SriramRaghavan's last release #AndhaDhun [Rs 2.70 cr]... Dependent on word of mouth to take it forward, #MerryChristmas witnessed substantial growth towards evening shows on Day 1... Fri Rs 2.30 cr. #India biz. Note: #Hindi version. An upward trend on Sat and Sun is definitely on the cards... In fact, Sat morning shows have opened better than Fri."Helmed by Sriram Raghavan the film received mixed reviews from the fans and the critics.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors.The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand.The Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.

'Merry Christmas' box office collection Day-1: Katrina Kaif- Vijay Sethupathi starrer takes slow start

13 Jan 2024

Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi starrer mystery thriller film 'Merry Christmas' had a slow start at the box office on its first day.On Friday, the film minted Rs 2.30 crore in India (Hindi version).Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared a post which he captioned, "#MerryChristmas opens similar to #SriramRaghavan's last release #AndhaDhun [Rs 2.70 cr]... Dependent on word of mouth to take it forward, #MerryChristmas witnessed substantial growth towards evening shows on Day 1... Fri Rs 2.30 cr. #India biz. Note: #Hindi version. An upward trend on Sat and Sun is definitely on the cards... In fact, Sat morning shows have opened better than Fri."Helmed by Sriram Raghavan the film received mixed reviews from the fans and the critics.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. The Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.Earlier, sharing her experience of working with the 'Jawan' actor, Katrina said it was fantastic. "Vijay is the best performer. During the first week of rehearsals, I was quite interested in his thought process and how he looked at every scene. Sriram sir gave the actors a lot of space before the shoot, and we had a lot of discussion. When I watched the final result, what I saw between Vijay and my character was surprising."Vijay also praised Katrina and said "She has been in the industry for so long, so I was a bit apprehensive as to how will be her attitude on the set because if the actor has an attitude, it is difficult to work with him or her. I met her first time in Sriram sir's office and as soon as she entered the office there was such a healthy conversation. She likes to discuss more and listen more. There was a better understanding between us on the set. So much I gained and learned from her."

Atlee praises Vijay Sethupathi, Katrina Kaif for 'Merry Christmas'

12 Jan 2024

Taking to his X account, Atlee wrote, "#MerryChristmas! I've been waiting to write this one. My favourite narrative of recent times is a beautiful love story with an amazing thriller."#MerryChristmas! I've been waiting to write this one. My favorite narrative of recent times is a beautiful love story with an amazing thriller. @VijaySethuOffl na you were pure class to watch, and the climax performance was woowwwwww. You're always an inspiration, keep inspiring atlee (@Atlee_dir) January 12, 2024He added, "@VijaySethuOffl, you were pure class to watch, and the climax performance was woowwwwww. You're always an inspiration; keep inspiring us with such lovely films. Love you na @KatrinaKaifFB's work is stunning. #shriramraghavn, sir, what a film! It's a pure classic, written all over it. Add a blockbuster feather to your cap, sir."'Merry Christmas', helmed by Sriram Raghavan, stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.The makers on Wednesday night hosted a grand premiere of their film in Mumbai.Several big B-town celebs marked their presence at the star-studded premiere.Vicky Kaushal was also present to support his wife, Katrina.The couple were seen walking hand-in-hand and posing in front of paparazzi stationed at the event.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand.The Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.

Sanjay Kapoor shares his working experience with Sriram Raghavan in 'Merry Christmas'

12 Jan 2024

Sanjay Kapoor, who is known for his work in 'The Fame Game', 'Bloody Daddy' and many more, is recently seen in Sriram Raghavan's 'Merry Christmas', starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.Kapoor shared his working experience with the director and what made him say, 'yes' to the film.He said, "I got a call from Sriram sir regarding a film which he wanted me to be a part of called 'Merry Christmas', and on my way to his office, I was hoping my role is good because I love him and the work he has done, be it 'Badlapur', 'Johnny Gaddaar', 'Ek Hasina Thi' or 'Andhadhun'. I have been an ardent fan of Sriram Raghavan kind of cinema."While sharing what made him join the cast of the movie, he added, "When he narrated to me the script of 'Merry Christmas' and my character in the film, I knew it's a thriller but once my character comes in the second half, he changes the course of the film. It's a very colourful role and I knew it would benefit me. I was very confident about the way it would be directed by Sriram sir. So, I immediately said yes to the film."He expressed his gratitude towards the director and said, "Today, when the people are loving my work and performance in 'Merry Christmas', I knew Sriram sir wanted me to do the role that he offered me. I am glad that I am a part of this fabulous project and I got the chance to work with one of my favourite directors."'Merry Christmas' has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. On the other hand, the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.Sharing the experience of working with director Sriram Raghavan, actor Katrina Kaif earlier said that working with Sriram Raghavan was a dream come true for her. "I feel incredibly fortunate to have had that opportunity. He's a phenomenal director with an incredible mind, and being on his set is like entering a whole different world.""He's an amazing collaborator, both as a filmmaker and as a person. It was a very intense experience, especially doing the film in two languages. All of us have been very passionate about making this film from day 1 and are very excited for the release," she added.'Merry Christmas' released in theatres today.

Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal exude major couple goals at 'Merry Christmas' premiere

11 Jan 2024

Merry Christmas' hosted a grand premiere of their film in Mumbai.Several big B-town celebs marked their presence at the star-studded premiere on Wednesday night.Helmed by Sriram Raghavan the film stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.Actor Vicky Kaushal also was present to support his wife Katrina.The couple exuded major couple goals as they were seen walking hand-in-hand and posing in front of paparazzi stationed at the event.Katrina also posed along with her co-actor Vijay Sethupathi, director Sriram Raghavan and producer Ramesh Taurani.Several pictures and videos from the star-studded premiere went viral on social media.Apart from them, actors like Sunny Kaushal, Sharvari Wagh, Neha Dhupia, Kabir Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ananya Panday, Radhika Madan, Shanaya Kapoor, and Khushi Kapoor among others marked their presence at the event.Talking about 'Merry Christmas', helmed by Sriram Raghavan the film stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. On the other hand, the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.Earlier, on sharing her experience of working with the 'Jawan' actor, Katrina said it was fantastic. "Vijay is the best performer. During the first week of rehearsals, I was quite interested in his thought process and how he looked at every scene. Sriram sir gave the actors a lot of space before the shoot, and we had a lot of discussion. When I watched the final result, what I saw between Vijay and my character was surprising."Vijay also praised Katrina and said "She has been in the industry for so long, so I was a bit apprehensive as to how will be her attitude on the set because if the actor has an attitude, it is difficult to work with him or her. I met her first time in Sriram sir's office and as soon as she entered the office there was such a healthy conversation. She likes to discuss more and listen more. There was a better understanding between us on the set. So much I gained and learned from her."'Merry Christmas' is slated to release in theatres on January 12.

'Merry Christmas': Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi bring romantic chemistry in 'Raat Akeli Thi'

10 Jan 2024

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Katrina Kaif (@katrinakaif)The soul-stirring romantic love song 'Raat Akeli Thi,' sung by Arijit Singh in his mesmerising voice, creates a perfect blend of romance and melody, with lyrics penned by Varun Grover and music composed by the maestro Pritam.This marks the first collaboration between Pritam and Varun Grover, promising cinephiles both thrills and chills in January.Sharing the song, she wrote, "#RaatAkeliThi whispers secrets you don't want to miss! Song out now!"As soon as the song was unveiled, fans and followers chimed in in the comment section.Katrina's brother-in-law, Sunny Kaushal, wrote, "Love this song."The makers recently unveiled the film's official trailer, which received good responses from the fans.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. On the other hand, the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.Produced by Ramesh Taurani, Sanjay Routray, Jaya Taurani & Kewal Garg, 'Merry Christmas' is the first collaboration between Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures.'Merry Christmas' is slated to release in theatres on January 12.

Katrina Kaif twins in white with 'Merry Christmas' co-star Vijay Sethupathi

9 Jan 2024

Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi are busy promoting their upcoming film 'Merry Christmas'.On Tuesday, Katrina took to Instagram to share a picture with Vijay. She wrote, "Here and there for Merry Christmas."In the picture, Katrina and Vijay can be seen twinning in white outfits. Katrina looks beautiful in a white dress while she looks towards the camera. Vijay, on the other hand, wore a white shirt and can be seen looking towards the left side of the camera.Earlier, on sharing her experience of working with Vijay, she said it was fantastic. "Vijay is the best performer. During the first week of rehearsals, I was quite interested in his thought process and how he looked at every scene. Sriram sir gave the actors a lot of space before the shoot, and we had a lot of discussion. When I watched the final result, what I saw between Vijay and my character was surprising."Vijay also praised Katrina. "She has been in the industry for so long, so I was a bit apprehensive as to how will be her attitude on the set because if the actor has an attitude, it is difficult to work with him or her. I met her first time in Sriram sir's office and as soon as she entered the office there was such a healthy conversation. She likes to discuss more and listen more. There was a better understanding between us on the set. So much I gained and learned from her."Talking about 'Merry Christmas', the makers recently unveiled the film's official trailer, which received good responses from the fans.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. On the other hand, the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.'Merry Christmas' is slated to release in theatres on January 12.

Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi share their experience of working in 'Merry Chritsmas'

6 Jan 2024

Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi will soon be seen in director Sriram Raghavan's 'Merry Christmas'. The actors are busy promoting their upcoming film and recently they, along with the director Sriram Raghavan, lyricist Varun Grover, and producer Ramesh Turani, held a press conference in the national capital. While talking to the media, they opened up about making the film in Tamil and Hindi and how challenging it was to shoot the film in two languages. The actors also shared their experiences of working together. Katrina said that she always wanted to work with Sriram Raghavan and it was a great experience to be part of his film. She said, "I've always wanted to work with Sriram Raghavan. I'm his fan and wanted to be a part of the movies he makes; being part of this film is amazing because I had an opportunity to be part of a lovely story, and 'Merry Christmas' is always going to be a film I am tremendously proud of and close to my heart."On sharing her experience of working with Vijay, she added, "It was fantastic. Vijay is the best performer. During the first week of rehearsals, I was quite interested in his thought process and how he looked at every scene. Sriram sir gave the actors a lot of space before the shoot, and we had a lot of discussion. When I watched the final result, what I saw between Vijay sir and my character was surprising."Vijay also praised Katrina and said, "She has been in the industry for so long, so I was a bit apprehensive as to how will be her attitude on the set because if the actor has an attitude, it is difficult to work with him or her. I met her first time in Sriram sir's office and as soon as she entered the office there was such a healthy conversation. She likes to discuss more and listen more. There was a better understanding between us on the set. So much I gained and learned from her."When asked why he thought of making a film in Tamil and Hindi, director Sriram Raghavan said, "I have been living in Mumbai but I am a Tamil and always wanted to make a film in my mother tongue. So, because of the casting, I thought why not make it in two languages? Although, it was not easy and more challenging for Katrina because of the language, however, she managed to do it successfully."Katrina agreed and said, "It was a challenging process to do the Tamil version, as first we shot in Hindi and reshot in Tamil but I needed to have to have the same ease in conversation with Vijay and it was challenging but then I decided not to think much and finally it happened."Katrina admitted that she had no funny memories while filming the film. However, the reason for this was the film's theme.She explained that 'Merry Christmas' is a serious film and that having fun and being too chatty on set would have detracted from the mood of the role she plays. "The character is experiencing a succession of serious incidents. As a result, I kept my bubbliness off the set while contributing to the film's production."Talking about 'Merry Christmas', the makers recently unveiled the film's official trailer, which received good responses from the fans.The film has been shot in two languages, with different supporting actors. The Hindi version also features Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan, and Tinnu Anand. On the other hand, the Tamil version stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu, and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.Sharing the experience of working with director Sriram Raghavan, actor Katrina Kaif earlier said that working with Sriram Raghavan was a dream come true for her. "I feel incredibly fortunate to have had that opportunity. He's a phenomenal director with an incredible mind, and being on his set is like entering a whole different world.""He's an amazing collaborator, both as a filmmaker and as a person. It was a very intense experience, especially doing the film in two languages. All of us have been very passionate about making this film from day 1 and are very excited for the release," she added.'Merry Christmas' is slated to release in theatres on January 12.