We all know the star called Vijay Sethupathi, who was once a budding actor. He started his journey as an actor with his training at Koothu-p-pattarai. After performing in brief character roles in films like Pudhupettai, Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, and Naan Mahaan Alla, he landed the lead role in director Seenu Ramasamy's Thenmerku Paruvakaatru. Nobody at that time would've expected this man to attain the star status that he is enjoying now.
In the span of last eight years, Vijay Sethupathi's growth has been an interesting watch, with proper selection of films with the right understanding of cinema. From a growing actor in 2010, Vijay Sethupathi is now a star in 2018 who has a great fan following. Films like Sundarapandian, Pizza, Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Soodhu Kavvum, Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, Sethupathi, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Aandavan Kattalai, Kavan, Vikram Vedha, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, and 96 have played major roles in his growth in Kollywood.
The boom of social media has helped us in various ways to connect with reality. Here is one beautiful moment that shows the growth of Vijay Sethupathi. One of director Karthik Subbaraj's Facebook post in 2010 is becoming viral now on social media. It was during the time of Thenmerku Paruvakaatru's release, when Karthik took to his Facebook space to wish Vijay Sethupathi for a grand success.
The post read, "Thenmerku Paruva kaatru is releasing tomorrow. Really excited and looking forward to watch vijay sethupathi on big screen... All the best vijai.... Rock the screens...!!!"
Through the comment section, one of Karthik's friends asked, "Who is Vijai Sethupathi??". Karthik replied to the comment, "You will know him soon...:)". The rest is ofcourse, history! Isn't it? This incident which happened in 2010 now becomes viral as it feels heartwarming to see Vijay Sethupathi grow from a budding artist to an actor to 'Makkal Selvan' to a star.
At the same time, not to miss, the growth of the director inside Karthik Subbaraj. When this incident happened, Karthik's debut film, Pizza, hadn't released. The parralel growth of director Karthik Subbaraj is also very note worthy, who has now made a film with Superstar Rajinikanth.
The hard work, focus, and conviction of the duo have put them in the right path and this viral post will definitely inspire thousands of people out there! A beautiful success story indeed, that also talks about confidence, self motivation and positivity.