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Vijay Sethupathi: From TV Serial Actor to Superstar
2 Apr
Summary
- Vijay Sethupathi began his career in television before films.
- He starred in the Tamil serial 'Penn' playing Bharani.
- Sethupathi reunited with co-star Sanjiv Venkat in the show.

Long before gracing the silver screen and captivating audiences as the host of Bigg Boss Tamil, Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi honed his acting skills in television. Many fans may not be aware of this significant chapter in his early career.
His television debut was in the well-regarded Tamil serial 'Penn', where he portrayed the character Bharani. This serial, which aired in the early 2000s, also starred Sanjiv Venkat, a prominent TV actor who played Solaiyappan.
The reunion of Sethupathi and Venkat on screen in 'Penn' has resurfaced as intriguing trivia. It highlights Sethupathi's remarkable transformation from a supporting television role to becoming a national award-winning actor and a celebrated figure in Indian cinema.