Vijay Sethupathi, the master storyteller – F’day Spl. Article by Naveen
Vijay Sethupathi is known for his versatile acting and often portrays characters who are excellent storytellers in his movies.
His storytelling style on screen is often engaging, sincere, and carries a lot of emotional depth. Here are a few notable instances where he excels at storytelling in his films.
This was witnessed in his recently released movie ‘Maharaja’ where he narrates about the theft of his dustbin ‘Lakshmi’.
Let us take a look at some of the movies in which Vijay Sethupathi’s story telling created an impact.
’96:
In this romantic drama, Vijay Sethupathi’s character, Ram, reminisces about his past love during a school reunion. His storytelling here is poignant, as he vividly recounts memories of his youth and his deep connection with Janu (played by Trisha).
‘Super Deluxe’:
Vijay Sethupathi plays Shilpa, a transgender woman, in this anthology film. Shilpa’s character involves storytelling elements that are both dramatic and comical, reflecting different facets of human experience and emotions.
‘Soodhu Kavvum’:
In this movie, Vijay Sethupathi plays Das, a quirky and somewhat morally ambiguous character. Das often spins elaborate stories to manipulate situations and people around him, showcasing his ability to weave narratives effectively.
‘Pizza’:
The story is about a pizza delivery man named Michael, played by Vijay Sethupathi, who lands in a mysterious predicament, and how it affects his life. The entire movie revolves around the story that he narrates.
‘Vikram Vedha’:
Directed by Pushkar Gayathri, the neo-noir action thriller film starring Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles. After voluntarily surrendering himself, Vedha tells Vikram three stories which change his perceptions of good and evil. The dialogue ‘Oru Kadha Sollata Sir’ became very famous after the movie.
Apart from these there are also Ostrich story from ‘Master’, school love story from ‘Kaadhalum Kadandhu Pogum’ and narration of Sumar Moonji Kumar’s love story to Pasupathi from ‘Idharkuthaaney Aasaipattai Balakumara’.
