Published 23:47 IST, January 15th 2024

Vijay Sethupathi Turns 46: Here's How Merry Christmas Star Earned His Moniker Makkal Selvan

As popular Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi celebrates his 46th birthday, here's how he earned the title of Makkal Selvan for himself.

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Actor Vijay Sethupathi is celebrating his 46th birthday. In Tamil film industry, actors often carry fan-earned titles which celebrate ir massive stardom. Rajinikanth - Superstar, Kamal Haasan - Ulaganayagan, Ilayathalapathy - Vijay and Thala - Ajith, each have ir distinctive nicknames. tably, Vijay is affectionately kwn as Makkal Selvan, a title bestowed upon him by director Seenu Ramasamy during ir collaboration on film Dharmurai.

How did Vijay Sethupathi get title of Makkal Selvan?

While nickname is well-kwn, interesting tale behind it was revealed by Vijay himself in a candid interaction with his fans in 2018. Vijay shared auntic narrative behind origin of title. revelation dates back to shoot of song Aandipatti Kanava Kaathu, where Sethupathi arrived at location ahe of crew.

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While waiting, tempting aroma of tamarind rice in air being prepared by workers from Munnar at a nearby temple left Vijay intrigued. Sethupathi immediately sent his driver to inquire if he could eat m and workers generously served him a plate. Upon director's arrival, Sethupathi shared delicious find and both he and Seenu Ramasamy requested more and workers enthusiastically complied.

It was at that moment that Seenu Ramasamy named Vijay Sethupathi - Makkal Selvan which means people’s man in English.

Vijay Sethupathi, however in early years of ir career expressed reservations about opting such titles. However, director convinced him that such titles carry a positive aura and foster a sense of responsibility. He revealed, “ director also said that this would make me feel responsible and drive me in right direction when people call me with that name.”

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Vijay was recently seen in Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas which was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Hindi and starred actress Katrina Kaif as female le. movie opened to positive reviews on January 12 this year.

23:47 IST, January 15th 2024