You Loved Thalaivan Thalaivii? Then Don’t Miss These Vijay Sethupathi’s Most Heartwarming Family Entertainers

Vijay Sethupathi debuted as the lead in this rural drama directed by Seenu Ramasamy. Playing Murugaiyan, a loyal young goatherd raised by his single mother, Sethupathi delivers a quietly powerful performance. The film won the National Award for Best Tamil Feature Film and established him as a serious actor early in his career.

A cult-classic comedy based on a real incident: Sethupathi plays Prem Kumar, the groom who loses his memory before his wedding. Released in 2012, the film’s tight script and hilarious situation comedy made it a breakout success and showcased Sethupathi’s exceptional comic timing.

Directed by S. U. Arun Kumar, this heartfelt comedy-drama features Sethupathi as Murugesan, devoted caretaker of a vintage Premier Padmini car that brings joy to a kind landlord. Released 7 February 2014, it won six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and remains a delightful rural slice-of-life tale.

In this ensemble comedy-drama directed by S. R. Prabhakaran, Sethupathi appears as Jegan in a supporting yet memorable negative role, earning the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Villain. Released 14 September 2012, it became a commercial success and propelled Sethupathi into prominence.

An offbeat action-comedy by Rathina Shiva, starring Sethupathi as Shiva, who reunites eloping lovers by abducting brides-to-be from wrong matches. Released 7 October 2016, the film earned mixed responses but was noted for its wild pacing and Sethupathi's mass-hero persona shining through comic flair.

Sethupathi reunites with director Seenu Ramasamy to portray Dr. Dharmadurai, a village doctor grappling with betrayal and regret. Released on 19 August 2016, the slice-of-life drama received positive reviews and became a box office success, earning praise for its emotional depth and lyrical storytelling.

In this high-voltage action-drama by S. U. Arun Kumar, Sethupathi portrays a principled police officer whose reputation is jeopardized when a suspect in custody is gravely harmed. Released worldwide on 19 February 2016, it became a box office hit and strengthened his mainstream appeal.

In this action-drama directed by R. Panneerselvam, Sethupathi plays an earthy villager named Karuppan who tames bulls, sees love, and confronts betrayal. The narrative weaves rural customs, romance, and moral dilemmas. Released on 29 September 2017, the film drew mixed reviews and average commercial success.

96 is a soulful romantic drama directed by C. Prem Kumar, starring Vijay Sethupathi as Ram and Trisha as Jaanu. The film revolves around two high school sweethearts who reunite at a school alumni meet after 22 years. With subtle emotions, poignant silences, and nostalgic flashbacks, the film beautifully captures unspoken love and lingering memories. Sethupathi's restrained performance and Govind Vasantha’s haunting music made 96 a critical and commercial success, becoming a modern classic in Tamil cinema.