Selvaraghavan
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- March 5, 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 2002–2026 (25 Years)
- Total Credits
- 70 credits in database
Biography
Selvaraghavan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor primarily based in Tamil cinema. Born on March 5, 1977, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he is known for idiosyncratic genre films that subvert conventional character tropes and explore dark themes. His work is considered an important part of modern Tamil cinema and enjoys a dedicated cult following. He is the elder brother of actor Dhanush, and the two have collaborated on several films. Also known as Selvaraghavan Kasthuri Raja and K. Selvara, his career includes thirty-eight known credits primarily in directing.
Career overview
Selvaraghavan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor who is primarily based in Tamil cinema. Born on March 5, 1977, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he is known for his idiosyncratic genre films. His work subverts conventional character tropes and deals with dark themes, making him an important figure in modern Tamil cinema whose work enjoys a dedicated cult following.
The elder brother of actor Dhanush, Selvaraghavan has collaborated with him on several films. His professional credits include thirty-eight known credits primarily focused on directing. He is also known by alternative names including Selvaraghavan Kasthuri Raja and K. Selvara.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
70 titles- Love Oh Love (2026) as Inspector Harichandran
- 7G Rainbow Colony 2 (2026) Director
- 7G Rainbow Colony 2 (2026) Writer
- Manithan Deivamagalam (2026) as Ragavan
- Balti (2025) as Porthamarai Bhairavan
- Aaryan (2025) as Alagar "Narayanan"
- Devil's Double Next Level (2025) as "Hitchcock" Iruthyaraj
- Sorgavaasal (2024) as Siga
- Raayan (2024) as Sekhar
- Bakasuran (2023) as 'Beema Rasu' Rajasekaran
- Mark Antony (2023) as Chiranjeevi
- Farhana (2023) as Dhayalan
- Beast (2022) as Althaf Hussain
- Saani Kaayidham (2022) as Sangaiah
- Naane Varuvean (2022) as Serial Killer (cameo)
- Naane Varuvean (2022) Director
- Naane Varuvean (2022) Screenplay
- Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) Director
- Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) Lyricist
- Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) Story
- Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) Screenplay
- Malaal (2019) Original Story
- NGK (2019) Director
- NGK (2019) Screenplay
- NGK (2019) Dialogue
- NGK (2019) Story
- NGK (2019) Lyricist
- Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam (2016) Screenplay
- Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam (2016) Dialogue
- Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam (2016) Story
- Irandam Ulagam (2013) Director
- Irandam Ulagam (2013) Story
- 100% Love (2012) Writer
- Mayakkam Enna (2011) Director
- Mayakkam Enna (2011) Story
- Mayakkam Enna (2011) Screenplay
- Kutty (2010) Lyricist
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) Director
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) Screenplay
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) Story
- Mon Amar Sudhu Tomar (2010) Story
- Prem Amar (2009) Story
- Gilli (2009) Original Story
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) Writer
- Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu (2008) Story
- Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) Director
- Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) Story
- Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) Screenplay
- Pudhupettai (2006) Director
- Pudhupettai (2006) Screenplay
- Pudhupettai (2006) Story
- 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) Director
- 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) Story
- 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) Screenplay
- Kadhal Konden (2003) Director
- Kadhal Konden (2003) Story
- Kadhal Konden (2003) Screenplay
- Kadhal Konden (2003) Dialogue
- Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) Screenplay
- Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) Dialogue
- Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) Lyricist
- Bloody Politics as Thavapandiyan
- Mental Manadhil Director
- Mental Manadhil Writer
- Mental Manadhil Lyricist
- Aayirathil Oruvan 2 Director
- Aayirathil Oruvan 2 Story
- Aayirathil Oruvan 2 Screenplay
- Pudhupettai 2 Director
- Pudhupettai 2 Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Selvaraghavan best known for?
Selvaraghavan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Love Oh Love (2026), Balti (2025), Sorgavaasal (2024), Malaal (2019).
When and where was Selvaraghavan born?
Selvaraghavan was born on March 5, 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Selvaraghavan have?
Selvaraghavan has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Selvaraghavan's background in cinema and television?
Selvaraghavan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor primarily based in Tamil cinema. Born on March 5, 1977, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he is known for idiosyncratic genre films that subvert conventional character tropes and explore dark themes. His work is considered an important part of modern Tamil ...
Selvaraghavan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sorgavaasal (2024) as Siga — aged about 47
- Balti (2025) as Porthamarai Bhairavan — aged about 48
- Love Oh Love (2026) as Inspector Harichandran — aged about 49
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