10 Lesser known facts about Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi

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From Ordinary Learner to Performer

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Early Accounting Career

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Challenges Abroad

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A Tale of Love in Dubai

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A Son Named After a Friend

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The Big Win of the First Film

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National Award for Super Deluxe

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TV Appearances and Other Things

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Musical Attempts

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