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Mari Selvaraj

Born March 7, 1984 · Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India (age 42)

Mari Selvaraj is a director and screenwriter working in Tamil cinema. He entered the Tamil film industry in 2006, initially planning to become an actor, but later joined film director Ram and worked as an assistant director in three films: Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), Thanga Meenkal (2013), and Taramani (2017). In 2018, he directed his first film, Pariyerum Perumal, which garnered critical acclaim an…

Known For

Bison Kaalamaadan

Bison Kaalamaadan · 2025

Bison Kaalamaadan

MovieDramaAction

A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.

Dhadak 2

Dhadak 2 · 2025

MovieRomanceDrama

When Neelesh, an idealistic law student from a marginalised section of society, steps into a prestigious institution, he is thrust into a world that doesn't reflect his own. His friendship with Vidhi offers hope-until a wave of tragedy exposes the deep-rooted hierarchies he tried to outrun. He must confront the invisible forces that shape who we are allowed to become and who we are allowed to love.

Karnan

MovieDramaAction

Karnan, an angry young man, fights for the rights of his oppressed people. Can he save them from those who wield power and weapons?

Thanga Meenkal

Thanga Meenkal · 2013

Kalyani, a poor labourer, strives hard to make a living and provide for Chellamma, his innocent eight-year-old daughter.

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film

MovieDramaAction

Kattradhu Thamizh

Kattradhu Thamizh · 2007

Kattradhu Thamizh

MovieDramaThriller

A young Tamil-postgraduate, frustrated with the circumstances and futility of his job, slowly loses his mental balance and becomes a sociopath.

Pariyerum Perumal

Pariyerum Perumal · 2018

Pariyerum Perumal

MovieRomanceDrama

A law student from a lower caste begins a friendship with his classmate, a girl who belongs to a higher caste, and the men in her family start giving him trouble over this.

Vaazhai

Vaazhai · 2024

A twelve-year-old bright schoolboy, Sivanandhan, his mother, sister, and with his friend Sekhar works during his school holidays carrying banana stalks, a task he dreads. As he navigates life's challenges, poverty, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, Sivanandhan’s determination is tested by the harsh realities of life.

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Bison Kaalamaadan

Bison Kaalamaadan · 2025

Bison Kaalamaadan

MovieDramaAction

A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.

Director

Dhadak 2

Dhadak 2 · 2025

MovieRomanceDrama

When Neelesh, an idealistic law student from a marginalised section of society, steps into a prestigious institution, he is thrust into a world that doesn't reflect his own. His friendship with Vidhi offers hope-until a wave of tragedy exposes the deep-rooted hierarchies he tried to outrun. He must confront the invisible forces that shape who we are allowed to become and who we are allowed to love.

Original Film Writer

Karnan

MovieDramaAction

Karnan, an angry young man, fights for the rights of his oppressed people. Can he save them from those who wield power and weapons?

Lyricist

Thanga Meenkal

Thanga Meenkal · 2013

Kalyani, a poor labourer, strives hard to make a living and provide for Chellamma, his innocent eight-year-old daughter.

First Assistant Director

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film

MovieDramaAction

Director

Kattradhu Thamizh

Kattradhu Thamizh · 2007

Kattradhu Thamizh

MovieDramaThriller

A young Tamil-postgraduate, frustrated with the circumstances and futility of his job, slowly loses his mental balance and becomes a sociopath.

Assistant Director

Pariyerum Perumal

Pariyerum Perumal · 2018

Pariyerum Perumal

MovieRomanceDrama

A law student from a lower caste begins a friendship with his classmate, a girl who belongs to a higher caste, and the men in her family start giving him trouble over this.

Lyricist

Vaazhai

Vaazhai · 2024

A twelve-year-old bright schoolboy, Sivanandhan, his mother, sister, and with his friend Sekhar works during his school holidays carrying banana stalks, a task he dreads. As he navigates life's challenges, poverty, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, Sivanandhan’s determination is tested by the harsh realities of life.

Director

Maamannan

Maamannan · 2023

MovieDramaThriller

An MLA and his son, who are from oppressed community, are forced to stand up against the privileged, arrogant scion of a late politician, who is determined to make them bow down to him.

Writer

Karki Nanu BA, LLB

Karki Nanu BA, LLB · 2024

Karki Nanu BA, LLB

MovieActionDrama

The film portrays the struggles faced by Muthuraj who gets caught in caste-based discrimination and how his resilience and courage help him challenge deep-rooted societal norms.

Writer

Taramani

Taramani · 2017

MovieDramaRomance

An orthodox youngster and a free-spirited lady fall in love, only to understand that they are different in all aspects of life. How do they realise their complex requirements and mistakes?

Assistant Director