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To Vijay Sethupathi, an actor who owns a character with his mastery and artistic approach. Here are six of his characters that deserve to be celebrated just like him!
Every now and then we audience come across actors who make us want to dig into their filmography. The true admiration we have for them is also why we are open to stories across languages. One actor from this century who has enslaved us with his mastery to shape-shift into characters that continue to enchant us is Vijay Sethupathi.
There’s no doubt that he is an actor who has mesmerized audiences with his performances that make us appreciate cinema. His craft involves more than just playing a character; it’s about immersing us in a journey that makes our experience of the story worthwhile. Watching him transform into someone we might never meet in real life, he serves as our binoculars of a world that we would have otherwise been oblivious to. One can never not be amazed by the characters he has played on-screen, and there have been quite a few in the last few years.
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These characters are unique to him; here's why!
Maharaja - Maharaja
Maharaja is one of his recent accomplishments that solidifies his reputation as a seasoned actor. It's a visual delight, showcasing a character who is both humorously rigid and impossible not to love. As you delve deeper into his life, you find yourself more engaged and less inclined to question his strange obsession with a dustbin.
Michael Vedanayagam - Farzi
Michael, from Farzi, is another role where he plays an officer tasked with handling counterfeit currency. He quickly won over people's hearts, not just because he was an honest cop trying to combat counterfeiting, but also due to his unique way of approaching each situation. The highlight of the movie was a South Indian cop attempting to speak Hindi while navigating various challenges and mishaps.
Kadaisi Vivasayi - Mayandi
Vijay's cameo as Kadaisi Vivasayi in Mayandi offers a deeper insight into his abilities as an actor. His performance is both realistic and grounded, and one notable aspect is that he does not overshadow Nallandi, who plays the central character. By being sensitive to the portrayal of someone struggling with mental health issues due to personal tragedy, Vijay presents a positive role model for audiences to admire.
Albert Arogyaswamy - Merry Christmas
Albert from Merry Christmas is adorable and hilarious in a very unusually shy way which is refreshing to watch. No matter how unlikely one might consider the pairing, we enjoyed his chemistry with Katrina Kaif, giving us a view into his romantic persona that we often tend to miss out on among all the rigid characters he chooses to play.
Kalee Gaikwad - Jawan
Imagine being part of a movie featuring Shah Rukh Khan in a double role and still managing to stand out! In Jawan, although it may not be Vijay's best performance, he distinguishes himself amidst SRK's charm. He brings his unique quirks to the screen, delivering a menacing yet lovable villain.
Sandhanam - Vikram
This portrayal is reminiscent of his role in Vikram, another mass entertainer that starred one of India's top actors, Kamal Haasan. Vijay's eccentric personality added depth to the film's massiness, leaving the audience spellbound. His on-screen presence contributed to making him one of the most celebrated villains in an era where action thrillers are immensely popular.
Happy birthday, sir! We'll always be eager to watch a character played out by you onscreen.
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