Vijay Sethupathi began his acting career in 1996 with a small role in the Tamil film "Rangoli." However, it was his breakthrough performance in the 2005 film "Pithamagan" that earned him recognition. Directed by Bala, the film showcased Sethupathi's ability to portray complex characters with nuance.
After a stint as an accountant in Dubai, Sethupathi returned to India to pursue acting, starting with uncredited background roles. His breakthrough came in with Seenu Ramasamy's Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, which won three National Film Awards.
During this period, Sethupathi became the face of "New Wave" Tamil cinema, often collaborating with debut directors on experimental scripts. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org