Vijay Sethupathi says financial struggles shaped his childhood: ‘Sat with my father when debt collectors came’

Vijay Sethupathi grew up with financial struggles and often sat with his father when debt collectors came.

His family's financial condition shaped his childhood, making him mature early and forcing calculations on what they could afford.

Vijay Sethupathi originally wanted to become a businessman, not an actor, and worked daily wage jobs and at a telephone booth.

He began his acting career with minor roles before his breakthrough in 2012 with Pizza and Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom.

Vijay Sethupathi is known for versatility in films like Vikram Vedha, 96, Master, Vikram, and Maharaja.