Vijay Sethupathi gives us a delicious, despicable performance. His charming one-liners with some straight face humour and effortless charisma permeate every frame (More...)

-News18 - 12 Jan 2024

As good as Vijay and Katrina are in their respective roles, Ashwini Kalsekar and Shanmugarajan get the best lines that will leave you in splits (More...)

-Times of India - 12 Jan 2024

Vijay Sethupati’s Albert is just flat-out terrific, perfectly balancing yearning-and-caring in the way he responds to the lovely Maria, jiving and swaying, and holding us close (More...)

-Indian Express - 12 Jan 2024

Especially when Vijay delivers some of the funniest one-liners with a poker face, it leaves you with a smile (More...)

-Hidustan Times - 12 Jan 2024

Vijay Sethupathy’s comical dialogues keep the audience entertained (More...)

-Cinemessenger - 12 Jan 2023

Vijay delivers a standout performance, so flawless that you can’t figure if he was actually playing the character or just being himself. (More...)

-Mykollywood - 12 Jan 2024

Vijay Sethupathi's Hindi film debut showcases once again his remarkable versatility as an actor. (More...)

-Times Of India - 02 June 2023

Vijay Sethupathi is a bundle of talent, and the actor never fails to entertain even if films fail. (More...)

-123telugu.com - 05 June 2023

The film marks his Hindi debut, but Vijay Sethupathi is a little too spectacular for the size of the film (More...)

-The Hindu - 05 June 2023

Performance wise, most of the actors are underutilised and their talents are wasted. This can be called Vijay Sethupathi’s debut in a Hindi film. He does infuse life into his character and induces genuine laughs with his performance. (More...)

-India Today - 02 June 2023

It’s left to the inimitable Vijay Sethupathi to liven things up. Casting him was the real smart move, otherwise whom would we have watched? Here is an actor who not only feels fresh in every role– it is also Sethupathi’s first foray into the digital world—but even in situations which are not exactly novel, he twists, turns, and does the wholly unexpected. (More...)

-Indian Express - 12 Feb 2023

It is stunning to watch VJS deliver his lines in Hindi and look superbly comfortable doing so. (More...)

-The News Minute.com - 11 Feb 2023

Vijay Sethupathi is an ocean of talent, and the actor once again gives a spectacular performance in the show. (More...)

-123telugu.com - 12 Feb 2023

The other main track belongs to the law enforcement unit, headed by the hot-headed Michael Vednayagam (Vijay Sethupathi), which is busy tracking the dastards responsible for this ‘financial terrorism’. Flooding India with ‘farzi’ 2000 rupee notes will ruin the economy, thunders one worthy. (More...)

-Indian Express - 12 Feb 2023

Sethupathi is suitably understated and charming at the same time; there is a certain endearment in the way he delivers his dialogues in Hindi that even the expletives sound endearing (More...)

-The Hindu - 10 Feb 2023

Ditto for Vijay Sethupathi, who brings his trademark style to portray the highly motivated officer Michael, who never plays by the rulebook. It’s the clash of these two super strong and powerful characters that keeps fuelling the narrative with huge doses of excitement (More...)

-Times of India - 10 Feb 2023

The police officer leading the charge, Michael Vednayagam (Vijay Sethupathi, in his Hindi debut and his first foray into the streaming space) is determined to live down the setback (More...)

-Ndtv - 10 Feb 2023

The casting of a star of Vijay Sethupathi’s stature as Gauri in itself makes a point. Vijay lends lightness to Gauri’s gravitas while simultaneously pulling off the man’s mild sense of humour. (More...)

-Firstpost - Anna MM Vetticad - 04 Aug 2022

Vijay Sethupathi is portrayed as a hot-shot writer and a human rights activist, who exposes the flaws in the system. (More...)

-India Today - Janani K - 29 July 2022

Vijay Sethupathi shines in a stale yet interesting take on personal freedom2 (More...)

-Pinkvilla - 04 Agu 2022

Vijay Sethupathi's signature style of performance makes Gauri Shankar somewhat memorable. (More...)

-Filmibeat - Akhila R Menon - 11 Nov 2022

Vijay Sethupathi seems to be taking off from where he left in Master, playing a ruthless villain. (More...)

-Times of India - M Suganth - 03 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi can play a table and you will pay to watch him do it. The man plays a baddie yet again and brings so much to a character that could also have been caricatured. (More...)

-Koimoi.com - Shubham Kulkarni - 03 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi continues to shine in peculiar roles that are best suited for his personality, and it’s refreshing to see Lokesh use him efficiently after Master. (More...)

-Hindustantimes - Haricharan Pudipeddi - 03 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi seems to be taking off from where he left the things in Master. He actually plays a ruthless villain and he nailed the character. He was fearsome in almost every scene. (More...)

-Pinkvilla - 04 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi as Sandhanam seems like an extension of his character from Master. (More...)

-India Today - Janani K - 03 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi did his best as usual. He brought a unique body language for the character of Santhanam and his man next door look with confident performance added value to the narrative. (More...)

-Greatandhra.com - 03 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi is remarkable as Santhanam especially in his whistle worthy and quirky introduction scene. (More...)

-Thequint.com - Soundarya Athimuthu - 07 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi steal all the thunder in the first half. And it is Vijay Sethupathi who gets a heroic introduction. (More...)

-Behindwoods.com - 03 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi once again towers with his performance as the ruthless drug lord. He has come up with the new mannerism of drooping lips and slurred to great effect. Watch out for his drug enhanced fights and his final confrontation with Kamal Haasan. (More...)

-Indiaglitz - 03 Jun 2022

Vijay Sethupathi's character is a metaphor. He plays a nomad who is trying to move on from a personal loss. It's not a significant role but Sethupathi is always watchable and more importantly, he deserves credit for bankrolling this unique project. (More...)

-Deccan Herald - 18 Feb 2022

Vijay Sethupathi has a small role but he is superb. He brings certain dimensions to the character that I have never seen on his face on screen. (More...)

-Filmcompanian - Baradwaj Rangan - 10 Feb 2022

Vijay Sethupathi appears as Ramaiah a mentally deranged person through whom Manikandan reminds the audience of the divine and the occult that are very much a part of farming communities all over the world for generations. The Makkal Selvan supports the unknown actors much in the same way he does the superstars without stealing any moment from them. (More...)

-Indiaglitz - 07 Feb 2022

Vijay Sethupathi deserves special applause for making a cameo appearance as Ramayya, and for backing this film. (More...)

-Filmibeat - 14 Mar 2022

Despite being an extended cameo, Vijay Sethupathi leaves his mark with a solid act that touches your heart. (More...)

-Galatta - 02 Feb 2022

Vijay Sethupathi playing King Veera Sethupathi turn out to be the best parts of the film (More...)

-Firstpost - 17 Sep 2021

The laudable chemistry between Taapsee and Sethupathi makes the romance portions of the film quite enjoyable. (More...)

-Filmbeat - 17 Sep 2021

Vijay Sethupathi is the ‘Master’ now, delivering a social studies lecture (More...)

-The Hindu - 09 Sep 2021

Vijay Sethupathi shines in another cakewalk role, (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 09 Sep 2021

Vijay Sethupathi once again steals the show with his stellar performance. (More...)

-Chennaivision - 9 Sep 2021

Marconi Mathai biggest plus is that the film uses the simplistic off-screen presence of Vijay Sethupathi (who plays himself in the film). The scenes involving the actor adds more to the endearing nature of the film. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 12 Jul 2019

Vijay Sethupathi is flawless as a man set in his beliefs and someone who’s used to getting his way. (More...)

-Times of India - Neeshita Nyayapati - 12 Feb 2021

Vijay Sethupathi is good as the main villain. Though he does not get ample time in the first half, he is menacing in whatever scenes he gets. (More...)

-123telugu.com - 12 Feb 2021

Vijay Sethupathi as the antagonist and father of Krithi Shetty sets the ball rolling. The award-winning actor has not done any exceptional work here, but his screen presence and intimidating nature draw us into the story. His stature is enough. (More...)

-Greatandhra.com - 12 Feb 2021

For Vijay Sethupathi, the role is a cakewalk, and his ruthlessness, even when he doesn’t talk much, is palpable. (More...)

-Firstpost - Hemanth Kumar - 12 Feb 2021

Sethupathi does make a significant mark, as usual. He is simply endearing as a young man in the first flush of love (More...)

-New18 - Gautaman Bhaskaran - 03 Oct 2020

Vijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya are delightful as they affectionately spar on screen, both actors effortless and comfortable with the nakkal dialogues that make their romance fun to watch. (More...)

-The News Minute - 02 Oct 2020

Vijay Sethupathi is in Marvellous Form (More...)

-Film companion - 02 Oct 2020

Vijay Sethupathi is that rare star who submits to the demands of the story, here, the director keeps propping up the character, with scenes that after a point start to feel redundant, to make him look heroic. (More...)

-Indiatimes - 02 Oct 2020

One of Vijay Sethupathi’s plus points, and, inexplicably, his biggest selling point, is that he is able to remain Vijay Sethupathi in this make-believe world that his films create for the audience (More...)

-The Hindu - 16 Nov 2019

Vijay Sethupathi who provide us with humour and hold our interest. (More...)

-Times of India - 16 Nov 2019

Vijay Sethupathi playing a mass action hero role after a long gap, you would expect a gripping and interesting screenplay,It’s a cake walk for Vijay Sethupathi who has done similar roles in the past. He is dynamic in a few scenes and his usual mannerism is the USP of the film (More...)

-Galatta - 16 Nov 2019

Vijay Sethupathi’s Shilpa is a new high for the actor, while Fahadh and Samantha are instantly likeable (More...)

-Times Of India - 29 Mar 2019

Thiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi gift Tamil cinema a delicious game changer (More...)

-India Today - 29 Mar 2019

We see this bravery in the spectacular Vijay Sethupathi, who makes Shilpa come alive through the tiniest, most offhand getures-say , the way he gracefully adjusts his sari pallu. (More...)

-Film Companion - 29 Mar 2019

Shilpa's characterization brings out the best in Vijay Sethupathi, (More...)

-India Express - 29 Mar 2019

Vijay Sethupathi's performance as trans woman Shilpa is the most heartbreaking. (More...)

-The News Minute - 29 Mar 2019

Vijay Sethupathi stands out as Shilpa, and beautifully sells her meekness, fear, and vulnerability (More...)

-Cinemaexpress - 29 Mar 2019

Vijay Sethupathi is someone who cannot be compared to any other star that Tamil Cinema has seen and you cannot imagine any other star willing to do the stuff he has done. It is merely playing the transgender that i am talking about (More...)

-Moviecrow - 29 Mar 2019

Vijay Sethupathi proves his versatility and his knack of choosing unique roles, as he's lived as Shilpa on screen. The affection, the longing, and the rage are perfectly portrayed by this man who definitely deserves to be applauded for his guts to take up Shilpa and make us love her. (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 29 Mar 2019

Vijay Sethupathi, for whom the film happens to be his 25th, he comes up with a memorable performance that as weird as it may sound, is showy, but also somewhat restrained at the same time! It is a performance that ensure that its presence is felt throughout and makes us not miss him during the large portions when he isn't onscreen. (More...)

-Times Of India - 21 Dec 2018

He proves that he is the epitome of dedication and the slightest of details are great to see. His body language, breathing pattern, minute twitches in his face and his voice are bang on, making it thoroughly believable. This performance of his will be remembered for a long time. Just like Ayya! (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 20 Dec 2018

Vijay Sethupathi , in his 25th Film, is most 'Dramatic' in his performance, as the play tracks the fall of the Mughal ruler. (More...)

-Film Companion - 20 Dec 2018

Vijay as Ayya Adhimoolam stuns us with his versatility as we see him play a variety of characters over a period of few decades in fleeting shots (More...)

-First Spot - 19 Dec 2018

Choosing an unconventional script for his milestone film rather than a regular one that suits his mass image, Seethakaathi clearly shows that Sethupathi is a class apart from other heroes. (More...)

-Deccan Chronicle - 20 Dec 2018

The way in which he has transformed as the character is brilliant. The emotional moments of this character has been etched to perfection by the fabulous actor. (More...)

-Filmbeat - 20 Dec 2018

VJS brings some lightness to a story that predominantly deals with life and death. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 27 Sep 2018

The show stealer here is probably Vijay Sethupathi, and although his screen space is very limited, the actor misses not a beat (More...)

-Deccan Chronicle - Anupama Subramanian - 29 Sep 2018

Vijay Sethupathi's trademark wit in a Mani Ratnam film! The wicked humour of Rasool holds the audience in splits whenever he appears. (More...)

-India Today - 28 Sep 2018

Vijay Sethupathi keeps things light and "Massy" in his trademarked style-he;s woderful to watch. But given the revelations about the character at the end, it's impossible to reconcile the man we were made to think Rasool is and the man he really is. (More...)

-Film Companion - 27 Sep 2018

The movie is clearly helped by Gokul’s writing and Vijay Sethupathi’s performance (More...)

-Times Of India - Subramanian Suryanarayanan - 27 Jul 2018

Vijay Sethupathi's screen presence is a major positive, though one might feel that his style is getting repetitive in comparison to the recent past. However, he is convincing as the budget don. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 28 Jul 2018

One of Vijay Sethupathi's gifted assets is his casual acting (More...)

-Indiatoday - Janani K - 27 Jul 2018

He characterization of the hero and the others are maintained till the very end, like for example Vijay Sethupathi's photographic memory (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 27 Jul 2018

Vijay Sethupathi, with his amazing screen presence and solid performance, pulls off even a mediocre comedy scene (More...)

-Deccan Chronicle - Anupama Subramanian - 28 Jul 2018

Vijay Sethupathi shines in the action scenes, which have all been choreographed to display brute strength, but manage to accommodate the actor's quirks. (More...)

-Thenewsminute - 29 Sep 2017

Vijay Sethupathi, as an actor, reminds you of Kamal Haasan in the 80s (More...)

-Srivatsan - India Today - 01 Aug 2018

vijay Sethupathi and the minute change in expressions in every scene to convey what goes on in his mind. (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 29 Sep 2017

Vijay Sethupathi proves again he is an effortless performer, who easily fits in any given role. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 29 Sep 2017

Karuppan is Vijay Sethupathi's earnest attempt to woo the all-important mass market. (More...)

-Firstpost - Sreedhar Pillai - 29 Sep 2017

Vijay Sethupathi seems to be doing the acting world's equivalent of ad-libbing (More...)

-Film companion - 29 Sep 2017

Vijay is unarguably the best thing to have happened to the film. It’s with unmatchable swag he plays Vedha, a character powered by wit, fearlessness and street-smart thinking. (More...)

-Hindustantimes - 21 Jul 2017

Vijay Sethupathi was trying to make inroads into Tamil cinema (More...)

-India Today - Srivatsan - 22 Jul 2017

Vijay Sethupathi has once again proven that he is way ahead of his contemporaries has taken one more difficult role and played it as if it's just another walk in the park (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 18 Jul 2017

The film was hailed as an instant classic and rejuvenated the careers of both Madhavan and Sethupathi (More...)

-Fimfare - 07 Oct 2022

Playing the perfect tango is Sethupathi. He effortlessly brings out Vedha portraying different stages from his life (More...)

-Gulf news - 25 Jul 2017

Given the good run that Vijay Sethupathi has had this year, (More...)

-Hindustan Times - Gautaman Bhaskaran - 08 Oct 2016

Vijay Sethupathi in his usual style does what is required and manages to keep the film watchable. (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 07 Oct 2016

A flashback portion involving Vijay Sethupathi in his childhood days add to the comedy factor and was enjoyable. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 07 Oct 2016

It looks like honorary doctorate is the latest flex for Kollywood celebrities. Joining the recent crop of actors who have been granted honorary doctorate is Vijay Sethupathi, (More...)

-Times of India - 15 Jul 2022

The cast is perfect. Vijay Sethupathi excels as Dharmadurai and his performance is natural (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 19 Aug 2016

We can’t take our eyes from Vijay Sethupathi even as the story travels along with him to various places. (More...)

-Deccan Chronicle - Anupama Subramanian - 20 Aug 2016

What works for the film is a riveting performance by Vijay Sethupathi, especially the early scenes at his home. (More...)

-Firstpost.com - Sreedhar Pillai - 19 Aug 2016

A comparatively more-at-ease Sethupathi pushed Dharmadurai a little higher in my esteem. (More...)

-Hindustan Times - Gautaman Bhaskaran - 19 Aug 2016

The stylish nonchalance of Vijay Sethupathi and the earnestness of Madonna complement each perfectly that we root for these characters to succeed (More...)

-Times Of India - M Suganth - 16 Apr 2016

The casting doesn’t help. As much as I appreciate Vijay Sethupathi seeking out varied roles and using his star power to lure audiences to films they may not see otherwise (More...)

-The Hindu - Baradwaj Rangan - 12 Mar 2016

The sequencing of it and the inclusion of the elements that revolve around the daily life of Vijay Sethupathi which he only wishes for, are masterstrokes. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 11 Mar 2016

This makes Vijay Sethupathi stand out as a performer. (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 11 Mar 2016

As much as I appreciate Vijay Sethupathi seeking out varied roles and using his star power to lure audiences to films they may not see otherwise, (More...)

-Wordpress.com - Baradwaj Rangan - 01 Mar 2016

The actors are terrific. There is none of the mannered performance that we saw in Vijay Sethupathy in films like Orange Mittai. Instead, he seems relaxed and that helps turn the character into a charmer. (More...)

-Times Of India - M Suganth - 18 Apr 2016

For the audiences who have enjoyed Vijay Sethupathi’s body language and dialogue delivery in his previous works (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 21 Oct 2015

It is highly refreshing to see Vijay Sehtupathi in such a youthful character with loads of scope for comedy and emotions and the actor uses the scope in all aspects and shines through out. (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 21 Oct 2015

Sethupathi owns the scenes. What’s supposed to be an emotional closure becomes another naturally inserted comical element (More...)

-News18 - Karthik Keramalu - 22 Oct 2015

This is a welcome return to form for Vijay Sethupathi, who seemed to be trying too hard to become a star (More...)

-Wordpress.com - Baradwajrangan - 21 Oct 2015

Vijay Sethupathi luxuriates in his role as Pondy Pandi which has enough cries and odes to Sumaar Moonji Kumar, one of his most popular enactments on screen (More...)

-Only Kollywood.com - 21 Oct 2015

Vijay Sethupathi, who is in a golden phase of his career, is absolutely brilliant (More...)

-Bollwoodlife.com - Sreeju Sudhakaran - 23 Oct 2015

Thankfully, Vijay Sethupathi redeems everything with a sensitive performance (More...)

-Times Of India - M Suganth - 14 May 2016

Vijay Sethupathi is a powerhouse of talent, he has proved it earlier and he has shown it again through Purampokku. There is much variety in his facial expressions and the stress that he exhibits of a hangman is exemplary. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 15 May 2015

Although Vijay Sethupathi takes a large portion of the screen presence, this movie really doesn’t have one overarching character. (More...)

-Deccan Chronicle - Anupama Subramanian - 16 May 2015

Vijay’s role remained a suspense till the last moment and audience will get impressed with his acting ability. (More...)

-Koimoi.com - Vinay Kumar - 15 May 2015

When filming an emotional scene involving Shaam and Vijay Sethupathi, Jananathan shot the scene in a unique way such that, he allowed the actors to enact the entire sequence at one stretch. (More...)

-Filmibeat.com - Avinash Gopinath - 19 May 2015

Vijay Sethupathi plays an alcoholic version of his Idhaba role; prone to overacting in certain scenes, like the one where he rolls around in the beach. (More...)

-Silverscreenindia - Vandana - 16 May 2015

While Vijay Sethupathi plays the executioner, Shaam plays a police officer, who handles the case. (More...)

-Iol.co.za - Avinash Gopinath - 25 May 2015

Vijay Sethupathi is at the center of action most of the time and puts up an earnest and lifelike performance as Murugesan (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 07 Feb 2014

A big hug to Vijay Sethupathy for Continuing to do these sorts (More...)

-Movie Crow - 07 Feb 2014

He is proving to be a promising upcoming actor with acting skills completely loaded. " You have a promising career bro". All the best. (More...)

-Cinemesh - 08 Feb 2014

Vijay Sethupathi has done it yet again, raising his pennant higher, making himself more visible to his fervent fans. The depth in his innocence and the foolhardiness in his love are a couple of things that stand tall in the character he plays, and Vijay Sethupathi has pulled it off in grand style. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 02 Oct 2013

Vijay Sethupathi proves once again that he has acumen for picking up the right script. Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara (or Idhaaba as it is known in the online world) lacks the sophistication of a Soodhu Kavvum or Pizza but makes up for it in sheer likeability. (More...)

- Times Of India - 10 May 2016

the law of averages catches up with Vijay Sethupathi. It was always going to be tough for the actor to find, yet again, something as buzz-worthy and as much of a zeitgeisty sensation as Pizza or Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom or Soodhu Kavvum (More...)

-The Hindu - Baradwaj Rangan - 05 Oct 2013

Vijay Sethupathi has pulled it off in grand style. The actor is a revelation in the climax sequence, showing the other dimension of his acting. (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 02 Oct 2013

Vijay Sethupathi has once again proved he is best in choosing scripts. Vijay has excelled with his performance, dialogue delivery and especially with his body language he carried out the film on his shoulders. (More...)

-MyMazaa.com - 02 Oct 2013

Vijay Sethupathi has once again proved he is best in choosing scripts. Vijay has excelled with his performance, dialogue delivery and especially with his body language he carried out the film on his shoulders. (More...)

-Times Of India - 10 May 2016

Vijay Sethupathi has become a darling of the masses. Scene after scene, the audience hoots and cheers for him in unison. (More...)

-Prokerala - 02 Oct 2013

Vijay Sethupathi continues his superb show from Pizza conveying Prem’s peculiar condition with vacant stares and amusing pauses between his lines. That he never makes the character’s repetitive dialogues irritating is a proof of his terrific timing. (More...)

-Times of India - 11 May 2016

Vijay Sethupathi had a great last year (20012) with back to back hits, just like 'Pizza' he excelled in his part, hope he continues his good work. (More...)

-Imdb - 12 Jan 2013

No doubt Vijay Sethupathy is the real scene stealer. The young actor who played a youth terrorised by ghosts in 'Pizza' takes to a hilarious turn in 'NKPK (More...)

-IndiaGlitz - 29 Nov 2012

Vijay Sethupathy continues his superb show from Pizza (More...)

-The Times of India - M Suganth - 29 Nov 2012

Vijay Sethupathy is very convincing as a guy with memory loss, (More...)

-Behindwoods Review Board - 30 Nov 2012

Vijay Sethupathy is very convincing as a guy with memory loss, With perfect voice modulation and body language, the actor is a delightful watch. In less competent hands, the role could have been overplayed or ended up as a caricature. Watch Sethupathi’s bewildered expressions and his puzzled refrain of ‘Ennachu....?’ as his friends try to gently nudge him through various embarrassing situations. (More...)

-The New Indian Express - 01 Dec 2012

Vijay Sethupathy is impressive. He is good in his expressions from the first frame. (More...)

-Indiaglitz - 27 Dec 2010

Debutant Sethupathi and Vasundhara fit in suitably as Murugan and Pechi, and essay their roles with natural flair. (More...)

-The New Indian Express - 04 Jan 2011

Vijay Sethupathy and Vasundhra have done justice to their roles (More...)

-Film Beat - 09 Jan 2011