Vijay Sethupathi to become first Indian actor to present at International Emmy Awards

New Delhi: Acclaimed Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has achieved a major milestone on the global stage, becoming the first Indian actor chosen to present an award at the 54th International Emmy Awards, set to take place in New York on November 23, 2026.

Historic first at International Emmys

While Priyanka Chopra previously presented alongside Tom Hiddleston at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2016, Vijay Sethupathi holds the unique distinction of being the first Indian actor invited to present at the International Emmy Awards ceremony, which honours television excellence produced outside the United States.

Kavita Gupta, a producer and board member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, played a key role in bringing Sethupathi to the platform. Gupta previously facilitated comedian Vir Das hosting the International Emmy Awards in 2024 following his award win for Vir Das: Landing in 2023.

Current and upcoming work

Sethupathi was recently seen starring in Baththa, a period drama set in 1986 Madras where he plays a feared gangster whose perspective on life shifts after being accidentally locked in an empty school toilet with an eight-year-old boy.

Looking ahead, the actor is set to star alongside Sai Pallavi in director Mani Ratnam’s romantic drama Inji Vellam.

Hollywood interest in 'Maharaja'

Adding to his global footprint, Sethupathi’s hit 2024 Tamil thriller Maharaja is officially eyeing a Hollywood remake. Following a strong theatrical run in China that grossed over Rs 91 crore, a Hollywood agency acquired the rights to adapt the project.

Producer Sudhan Sundaram confirmed the development, noting that the agency is actively packaging the film for an A-list star and aiming for production to begin next year. Addressing online speculation surrounding actor Matthew McConaughey's potential involvement, Sundaram stated that while McConaughey may be among those approached, official casting and studio announcements remain forthcoming.

Acclaimed Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has achieved a major milestone on the global stage, becoming the first Indian actor chosen to present an award at the 54th International Emmy Awards, set to take place in New York on November 23, 2026.

Historic First At International Emmys

While Priyanka Chopra previously presented alongside Tom Hiddleston at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2016, Vijay Sethupathi holds the unique distinction of being the first Indian actor invited to present at the International Emmy Awards ceremony, which honors television excellence produced outside the United States.

Kavita Gupta, a producer and board member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, played a key role in bringing Sethupathi to the platform. Gupta previously facilitated comedian Vir Das hosting the International Emmy Awards in 2024 following his award win for Vir Das: Landing in 2023.

Current And Upcoming Work

Sethupathi was recently seen starring in Baththa, a period drama set in 1986 Madras where he plays a feared gangster whose perspective on life shifts after being accidentally locked in an empty school toilet with an eight-year-old boy.

Looking ahead, the actor is set to star alongside Sai Pallavi in director Mani Ratnam’s romantic drama Inji Vellam.

Hollywood Interest In 'Maharaja'

Adding to his global footprint, Sethupathi’s hit 2024 Tamil thriller Maharaja is officially eyeing a Hollywood remake. Following a strong theatrical run in China that grossed over ₹91 crore, a Hollywood agency acquired the rights to adapt the project.

Producer Sudhan Sundaram confirmed the development, noting that the agency is actively packaging the film for an A-list star and aiming for production to begin next year. Addressing online speculation surrounding actor Matthew McConaughey's potential involvement, Sundaram stated that while McConaughey may be among those approached, official casting and studio announcements remain forthcoming.