Vijay Sethupathi is set to become the first Indian actor to present an award at the International Emmy Awards. He will join the 54th edition in New York on November 23, 2026. India will also be represented by two nominees: Vir Das’s Netflix comedy special Fool Volume and SonyLIV’s Real Kashmir Football Club.
A milestone at the International Emmys
Vijay Sethupathi has been selected as a presenter at the 54th International Emmy Awards, marking a first for an Indian actor at the ceremony, according to reports. The gala is scheduled to take place in New York on November 23.
Producer Kavita Gupta is said to have played a key role in bringing the actor to the international platform. His selection adds a prominent Indian presence to this year’s event, which recognises television programming from around the world.
Two Indian nominations
India has earned two nominations at the 2026 International Emmy Awards. Vir Das’s Netflix comedy special Fool Volume is competing in the Comedy category, while SonyLIV’s Real Kashmir Football Club is nominated for Best Drama Series.
The nominations give Indian comedy and drama a place in the global television awards lineup alongside Sethupathi’s role as a presenter. Winners are due to be announced at the New York gala.
Recent and upcoming work
Sethupathi was recently seen in Baththa. He is next set to work with filmmaker Mani Ratnam on Inji Vellam, which also features Sai Pallavi. His presenter selection adds another international milestone to a career spanning a wide range of film roles.
