Vijay Sethupathi is surely one of the most versatile actors in Tamil cinema. Known as Makkal Selvan, meaning People’s Treasure, the actor has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. Born Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu on January 16, 1978, he worked several jobs before establishing himself as an actor. His latest film, ‘Baththa’, is a 2026 Tamil comedy-drama directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.
Vijay Sethupathi’s Chennai house and estimated value
Vijay Sethupathi reportedly owns a residence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where he lives away from the constant attention surrounding his professional life. Eazemyrent website reports have placed the property’s estimated value at around Rs 50 crore. However, this figure has not been independently verified, and the exact address has not been publicly confirmed.
Property investments in Chennai
Apart from his reported primary residence, Vijay Sethupathi has been linked to properties in several Chennai neighbourhoods. These reportedly include a residential property in Kilpauk, land associated with Ennore in North Chennai, and an office in Valasaravakkam used for his production activities.The actor has maintained a relatively private approach to his finances. Publicly available information does not establish the precise ownership details or current market values of these properties.
Early life and education in North Chennai
According to the actor’s official website, Vijay Sethupathi was born in Rajapalayam on January 16, 1978. He studied at MGR Higher Secondary School and Little Angels Matriculation Higher Secondary School. The actor has described himself as an average student during his school days.At the age of 16, he auditioned for ‘Nammavar’ but did not secure a role because of his height, as reported by Bhaskar English. Rather than entering films immediately, he took up various jobs and eventually completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Jain College. He later worked as an accounts assistant.
From a Dubai job to an acting career
Seeking better financial opportunities, Vijay Sethupathi moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where he worked in a corporate position. During his stay, he met Jessie. The two dated for two years before getting married.Despite earning more than he had in India, Vijay eventually returned home because he was dissatisfied with his job. He subsequently joined a marketing company dealing in ready-made kitchens. His interest in acting resurfaced after he came across a theatre poster associated with Koothu-P-Pattarai. An earlier observation by filmmaker Balu Mahendra about his photogenic face also encouraged him to pursue cinema seriously.
Career breakthrough and latest film
Vijay Sethupathi began working in films in 2006, initially appearing in background roles and smaller parts. His breakthrough arrived with ‘Thenmerku Paruvakaatru’ (2010), directed by Seenu Ramasamy, in which he played the lead character.The year 2012 proved particularly important, with ‘Pizza’, ‘Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom’ and ‘Sundarapandian’ showcasing his range. He subsequently took on leading roles, antagonists and unconventional characters across multiple film industries.Outside his career, Vijay Sethupathi has also explored family-oriented storytelling through ‘Mughizh’, a film featuring relationships between family members and a pet dog. His latest release, ‘Baththa’, reunites him with Tamil cinema audiences in an emotional drama directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. The movie is getting good reviews from the audiences and is gaining decent momentum at the box office.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
