Naman Shrestha
Although predominantly associated with working in Tamil movies, Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi, popularly known as Vijay Sethupathi, has been able to rise to prominence, mainly thanks to his regular features in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Formerly an NRI accountant in Dubai, Vijay began his film career from the bottom and made his way to the top as he started out as a background actor and portrayed minor characters before landing his first lead role, which came in Seenu Ramasamy’s 2010 film ‘Thenmerku Paruvakaatru.’ In a couple of years, Vijay managed to amass a huge following with his role in several critical and commercially successful films, including ‘Sundarapandian,’ ‘Pizza,’ and ‘Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom.’
Vijay further cemented his place amongst the biggest South Indian actors by working in multiple Tamil films, such as ‘Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara,’ ‘Pannaiyarum Padminiyum,’ ‘Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum,’ ‘Iraivi,’ ‘Vikram Vedha,’ ‘Super Deluxe,’ and ‘Vikram.’ Given his compelling performances throughout his acting career, there are numerous accolades to his name, including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. With his latest negative stint in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Jawan,’ many of our readers must be looking forward to Vijay’s upcoming projects.
1. Gandhi Talks (2024)
Written and directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar, ‘Gandhi Talks’ is a silent comedy film that features Vijay Sethupathi as one of the lead characters alongside Nilesh Divekar, Aditi Rao Hydari, Mahesh Manjrekar, Arvind Swami, and Priyadarshini Indalkar. The film follows an unemployed man named Mahadev who, after failing to secure a job multiple times, meets rich businessman Boseman, whose crumbling empire gives Mahadev an idea that can alter his life forever. ‘Gandhi Talks’ premiered at the 2023 International Film Festival of India but has yet to get a release date.
2. HIT: The 3rd Case (2025)
Vijay Sethupathi is attached to star in the upcoming action thriller movie titled ‘HIT 3,’ the third installment in the Sailesh Kolanu crime verse, and the sequel to ‘HIT: The Second Case.’ Alongside him is a group of other talented actors, including Nani and Adivi Sesh, who will reprise their roles from the previous installment, and Srinidhi Shetty, and Nivetha Thomas. The film is expected to be released on May 1, 2025.
3. Idam Porul Yaeval (TBA)
Back in April 2014, Vijay Sethupathi, alongside Vishnu Vishal, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Nandita Swetha, completed production on ‘Idam Porul Yaeval,’ a Tamil language drama movie written and helmed by Seenu Ramasamy. The project is in its post-production stage and has yet to be released. The narrative focuses on Pandi and Aasathambi, who indulge in an intense battle in the games of Money and Life. The reason behind the delay in its release was the Thirupathi Brothers’ financial situation as well as the COVID-19 lockdown in India. A release date for the film is eagerly awaited.
4. Pisasu 2 (TBA)
The sequel of the 2014 Tamil film ‘Pisasu,’ ‘Pisasu 2’ is an upcoming horror thriller movie written and directed by Mysskin that features Vijay Sethupathi, who is not a stranger to the horror genre as he makes a cameo appearance in the 2018 film ‘Imaikkaa Nodigal’ as Vikram Adityan. It also features Andrea Jeremiah, Shamna Kasim, and Rajkumar Pitchumani. The movie is currently in its post-production phase and is expected to be released in 2024. You can watch the teaser here. Unfortunately, the Madras high court has passed an interim injunction against the release of the film and we have to wait to see what happens.
5. Ace (TBA)
Vijay Sethupathi was spotted in Malaysia as he finished shooting the first schedule of his upcoming film ‘VJS51’ under the direction of P. Arumugakumar. Accompanying him as cast members in the movie are Yogi Babu, Prithviraj, Divya Pillai, Rukmini Vasanth, and B.S. Avinash. The post-production process is underway and we can expect the film to be released sometime in 2024. You can watch the title teaser here.
6. Farzi Season 2 (TBA)
The sequel to the Raj and DK-helmed black Amazon comedy crime thriller series starring Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi is in the works. The series revolves around an artist Sunny, played by Kapoor, who starts printing counterfeit money after drawing the notes with his own hands in a manner that almost no one can tell that they are fake. He ends up shaking hands with counterfeiting kingpin Mansoor Dalal (played by Kay Kay Menon), who is on the radar of Michael, an IPS officer/ head of the Counterfeiting & Currency Fraud Analysis & Research Team (CCFART), played by Sethupathi.
Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger with Sunny going after Mansoor after the latter orders to have Sunny and his business partner/best friend Firoz (Bhuvan Arora) killed. Season 2 will show Sunny going after Mansoor while Michael, who has seen the faces of Sunny and Firoz, tries to catch the fraud duo. Other cast members include Raashi Khanna, Amol Palekar, and Zakir Hussain. Season 2 will begin filming in 2025.
7. Peddi (TBA)
Vijay Sethupathi is set to feature alongside lead actor Ram Charan in ‘Ram Charan 16,’ a sports drama film written and helmed by Buchi Babu Sana. The plot is set in 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh and follows a spirited villager who unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival. The rest of the cast includes Salman Khan, Divyendu Sharma, Janhvi Kapoor, Trisha Krishnan, and Krithi Shetty. Taking to social media in May 2023, the director Babu Sana posted a photo of him and Ram Charan with the caption, “Exciting times ahead!!!! With our Global Star… @AlwaysRamCharan garu.” Filming has begun, so it has a high chance of being released in 2025.
8. Train (TBA)
‘Train’ is an upcoming Tamil dark thriller directed by Mysskin. Besides Sethupathi, the cast includes Prithviraj, Nassar, K.S. Ravikumar, Dimple Hayathi, Bhavana and Jayaram. The V. Creations film, whose plot is under wraps, has reached its post-production stage and a release date is awaited. Check out the motion poster here.
9. Untitled Vijay Sethupathi/Pandiraj Project
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen will be seen together in an upcoming rural entertainer helmed by Pandiraj. Director-turned-actor Mysskin will play the antagonist in the highly-anticipated drama. While the filming is underway, we have yet to receive information about the plot, the rest of the cast, and a potential release date.
10. Rolex (TBA)
Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, ‘Rolex’ will serve as a spin-off of ‘Vikram’ (2022). It is set to feature Vijay Sethupathi, who will reprise his role as Santhanam, while Suriya retains his protagonistic role as Rolex. They are accompanied by other supporting actors, including Kamal Haasan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, and Arun Vijay. Updates about the project, like the filming and release date, are awaited.
11. Untitled Ahimsa Entertainment/Trident Arts Project (TBA)
Sethupathi is set to team up with Kangana Ranaut (known for ‘Gangster,’ ‘Queen,’ and ‘Tanu Weds Manu’) for a mega untitled project backed by Ahimsa Entertainment and Trident Arts. With Vipin Das as the helmsman, the movie is currently filming. If everything goes according to schedule without any delays, we can expect it to be released in 2025.
12. Wikki6 (TBA)
After working together in the Bollywood action thriller ‘Jawan,’ Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara are expected to appear together in the Vignesh Shivan-directed ‘Wikki6.’ The action rom-com film, currently in pre-production, is also expected to feature Pradeep Ranganathan, S.J. Suryah, and Mysskin. The plot of ‘Wikki6’ follows a father-son duo who fall for the same call girl. The film has reached its pre-production stage. More details about the project are awaited.
13. KH233 (TBA)
Sethupathi is set to star alongside Kamal Haasan and Shivarajkumar in an upcoming yet-untitled action drama directed by H. Vinoth. Based on a screenplay by Vinoth and Haasan. While there is no information about the characters and who will play who, the film will follow an ex-military officer who takes part in a high-stakes mission to protect his country. Haasan has reportedly undergone heavy gun training for the film, which has reached its pre-production stage. More details about this big project are awaited.
14. Untitled Vijay Sethupathi/M Manikandan Project (TBA)
Making his Tamil OTT debut in an upcoming Disney+ Hotstar untitled action TV series, Vijay Sethupathi is set to collaborate with M. Manikandan, the writer and helmsman of the project. The two have previously worked together on a couple of movies—’Aandavan Kattalai’ and ‘Kadaisi Vivasayi.’ Currently in pre-production, the series will drop on Disney+ Hotstar on a yet-undisclosed date.
15. Untitled Vijay Sethupathi/Nalan Kumarasamy Project
The only report about this ambitious Tamil project is that Sethupathi is teaming up with director Nalan Kumarasamy for the third time after ‘Soodhu Kavvum’ and ‘Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum.’ Three other South Indian stars are rumored to be involved in this multi-starrer movie. Studio Green will be bankrolling it. More details about the production are awaited.
16. Untitled Atlee/Vijay Sethupathi Movie (TBA)
Director Atlee (‘Jawan’) will reunite with Sethupathi, who also starred in ‘Jawan,’ for an upcoming film directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. Atlee will serve as a producer via his A for Apple Productions. There is no information about the film except that it is in its pre-production stage. Will it be the one that Atlee wants Salman Khan to feature in, with production slated for Q1 2025? Only time will tell. More details about the cast, production, and release are awaited.
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