Vijay Sethupathi Celebrates His 48th Birthday

Vijay Sethupathi celebrates his 48th birthday today on January 16, 2026. Known for his stellar performances in Tamil and Telugu cinema, the actor has established himself as one of the most bankable stars in the Hindi film industry.

Born in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Sethupathi moved to Chennai as a child.

His journey in the industry started with a setback; His first audition for the movie Nammavar in 1994 was unsuccessful. He eventually moved to Dubai to work as an accountant before returning to continue acting. His biggest breakthrough came in 2010 with the critically acclaimed film Thenmerku Paruvakkaatru.

Today, Sethupathi reportedly charges Rs 15 billion per film and has an estimated net worth of Rs 140 Million.

On the career front, he will be next seen in the Hindi silent film Gandhi Talks, which is scheduled to release on January 30, 2026. He is also currently busy shooting for Slum Dog 33 Temple Road directed by Puri Jagannadh. The latter will be the largest pan-India release ever; The Telugu and Tamil versions will witness a massive release.