“I don't differentiate a film as off-beat or commercial, because I just don't understand the difference. 'Naanum Rowdy Thaan,' for example, wasn't written for me. It came to me by chance after two or three other heroes turned it down. I agreed to do the role, as I liked the script immensely.”

Indian actor and film producer

Vijay Sethupathi is an Indian actor and film producer, best known for his work in Tamil cinema, with occasional roles in Telugu and Hindi films. He is one of the highest paid actors in Indian cinema and is known professionally as Vijay Sethupathi, also abbreviated as VJS. His career has earned several honours, including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He is known for a body of work that has made him a familiar name across South Indian film industries.