| Year | Film Title | Role | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2016 | Sethupathi | S. Sethupathi (IPS) | Cop action drama | | 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Kathir | Romantic drama (Remake of My Dear Desperado ) | | 2016 | Iraivi | Arul Dass | Ensemble drama about male ego | | 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Gandhi | Social drama | | 2016 | Dharma Durai | Dharma Durai | Rural drama | | 2017 | Kavan | M. Subramaniyan | Media satire | | 2017 | Puriyatha Puthir | Rajeev | Thriller | | 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Vedha (Gangster) | ; neo-noir action | | 2018 | Junga | Junga | Comedy gangster film | | 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Rasool (Police) | Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer | | 2018 | 96 | Ramachandran (Ram) | Romantic drama; iconic silent performance | | 2018 | Seethakaathi | Ayya (Actor) | Meta-narrative on acting | | 2019 | Super Deluxe | Shilpa (Transgender) | Critically acclaimed ; anthology | | 2019 | Petta | Jithu (Cameo) | Rajinikanth film | | 2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai | Bhavani Menon (Lawyer) | Remake of Pink ; social drama | | 2019 | Sanga Thamizhan | Selvam | Action drama | Part III: The Pan-Indian Expansion (2020–2023) The OTT boom and the rise of pan-Indian cinema saw Sethupathi break language barriers. He debuted in Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam cinema, taking on antagonist roles in major franchises.
| Year | Film Title | Role | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2010 | Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Murugan | Debut film; supporting role | | 2011 | Nootrenbadhu | Guest | Cameo appearance | | 2012 | Pizza | Michael Karthikeyan | Breakthrough lead role | | 2012 | Sundarapandian | Sundarapandian | Rural drama; critical acclaim | | 2012 | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Ram | Black comedy; cult classic | | 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Das | Dark comedy crime thriller | | 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Balakumara | Satirical comedy | | 2013 | Rummy | Sakkarai | Romantic drama | | 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Murugan | Family drama; National Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | | 2014 | Kathi | Cameo | Suriya's blockbuster | | 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Mathimaran | First action mass-hero attempt | | 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | "Rowdy" Ponram | Romantic action comedy | | 2015 | Orange Mittai | Kaasi | Emotional drama; also producer | By 2016, Sethupathi was a certified star. He began balancing commercial entertainers with serious art-house films. This phase includes his most celebrated performance in Vikram Vedha (2017). list of vijay sethupathi movies
| Year | Film Title | Language | Role | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Tamil | God (Cameo) | Romantic comedy | | 2021 | Master | Tamil | Bhavani (Antagonist) | Blockbuster with Vijay | | 2021 | Laabam | Tamil | G. Kuppan | Delayed release | | 2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Tamil | Ravi / Annabelle | Horror comedy | | 2021 | Uppena | Telugu | Rayanam (Father) | Telugu debut; blockbuster | | 2022 | Kadaisi Vivasayi | Tamil | Himself (Cameo) | Acclaimed drama | | 2022 | Don | Tamil | Don (College student) | Coming-of-age comedy | | 2022 | Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Tamil | Rambo | Romantic comedy | | 2022 | Vikram | Tamil | Rolex (Cameo) | Lokesh Cinematic Universe; cult status | | 2022 | 19(1)(a) | Malayalam | Nair | Malayalam debut; OTT release | | 2023 | Varisu | Tamil | Rajendran (Antagonist) | Commercial blockbuster | | 2023 | Jawan | Hindi | Kaalie (Antagonist) | ; Shah Rukh Khan film | | 2023 | Gandhi Talks | Silent | Gandhi | Silent film; experimental | | 2023 | Yaadhum Oor Yaavarum Kelir | Tamil | Murugan | Immigration drama | | 2023 | Mumbaikar | Hindi | N/A | Remake of Maanagaram | Part IV: Current Phase & Web Series (2024–Present) Sethupathi has embraced streaming platforms, headlining major Indian web series. | Year | Film Title | Role |
