Vijay Sethupathi hailed as the Makkal Selvan or People's Treasure started his film career as an extra and rose in stature to become one of the most loved mass heroes in not only Tamil cinema but beyond that. Today he celebrates his 44th birthday and wishes are pouring from celebrities as well as fans on social media.

Few would have though that Vijay Sethupathi, who appeared in minisicule roles in films including Dhanush's 'Pudupettai', would have attained the heights that he has achieved today. It was Seenu Ramasamy's 'Thenmerkku Paruvakaatru' that gave him his first break as leading man followed by a string of experimental films 'Pizza', 'Soodu Kavum' and 'Naduvala Kochum Pakkatta Kanoom'. The 'Nanum Rowdithan' happened that showed that he is as much a romantic hero as he is in intense roles.

VJS showed glimspes of mass appeal in the police drama 'Sethupathi' in which he portrayed the cop role with his own trail blazing style. Then 'Vikram Vedha' happened and his towering screen presence and authoritative acting proved beyond doubt that his place is among the topmost actors ever in Tamil cinema.

What sets Vijay Sethupathi apart from his contemporaries is his confidence in his craft which allows him to experiment in different characters and shine in all of them. His villain avatars in 'Uppena' and 'Master' opposite Thalapathy Vijay proved that he can hold his own against the biggest in the business.

Today through his sheer talent Vijay Sethupathi is much sought after in Telugu and Hindi industries as well and is one of the most recognizable Tamil hero in overseas too. His mission is to entertain and the coming year too his lineup is as impressive as ever.

Vijay Sethupathi's upcoming films are 'Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal', 'Yaadhum Oore Yavarum Kelir', 'Kadaisi Vivasayi', 'Mumbaikkar', 'Michael', '19(a)', 'Mamanithan', 'Viduthalai', 'Pisaasu 2' and Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram'.

To top it all Vijay Sethupathi is the Makkal Selvan more due to him being an amazing human who has rooted his feet firmly to the ground and never let stardom go to his head. His fans love him for the love he gives them unconditionally and he is one of the few celebrities who is most approachable to all.

We join the millions of fans in wishing the phenomenally talented Vijay Sethupathi the happiest birthday and many many more glorious years of entertainment ahead.