Vijay Sethupathi, the acclaimed Tamil actor known for his diverse roles and powerful performances, recently shared candid insights into his career choices and his decision to step away from certain types of roles. Despite criticism from fans, Sethupathi had previously taken on special appearances in films like "Uppena" and "Michael," as well as portraying antagonists in movies such as "Master," "Vikram," and "Jawan."
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sethupathi revealed the reasons behind his reluctance to continue accepting multi-starrer and villainous roles. He expressed disappointment that his efforts were often overlooked, despite contributing as much as the leading stars. Sethupathi stated, "When you sign on a film with another star, you obviously know what you are signing on for in terms of the role. But sometimes, no matter how hard you’ve worked and done well, there’s very minimal value given to this at the end of the day."
Addressing his decision to distance himself from villain and guest roles, Sethupathi confirmed, "I don’t want to play villain roles and guest roles going forward." He elaborated on the limitations and comparisons that come with portraying multiple antagonist roles, citing instances where his performances were criticized for similarities.
Sethupathi's upcoming projects include his 50th film, "Maharaja," directed by Nithilan Saminathan, and featuring Anurag Kashyap in a pivotal role. He is also set to appear in "Viduthalap Part 2," marking his continued commitment to diverse and challenging roles on the silver screen.