Mari Selvaraj
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Born
Mariselvam Selvaraj
OccupationsFilm director
Screenwriter
Producer
Lyricist
Screenwriter
Producer
Lyricist
Yearsactive2007–present
SpouseDivya
Mari Selvaraj | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Mariselvam Selvaraj |
| Occupations | Film director Screenwriter Producer Lyricist |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Divya |
| Children | 2 |
Mariselvam Selvaraj[3] is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and lyricist who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with Pariyerum Perumal (2018), which received highly positive reviews and won many awards and accolades.
Mari Selvaraj joined Ram as an assistant director in three films: Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), Thanga Meenkal (2013), and Taramani (2017).[4]
In 2018, he made his directorial debut with Pariyerum Perumal, which garnered critical acclaim and was one of the most successful films of the year. Afterward, he directed Karnan (2021), Maamannan (2023), Vaazhai (2024), and Bison Kaalamaadan (2025).
Personal life
Filmography
As a film director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | |
| 2021 | Karnan | |
| 2023 | Maamannan | |
| 2024 | Vaazhai | Also producer |
| 2025 | Bison Kaalamaadan |
As a lyricist
| Year | Film | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | "Naan Yaar", "Karuppi" |
| 2021 | Karnan | "Kanda Vara", "Utradheenga Yeppov" |
| 2024 | Vaazhai | "Oru Oorula Raja", "Paadhavathi", "Vaazhai's Surprise"[7] |
| 2025 | Bison Kaalamaadan | "Theekkoluthi", "Kaalamaadan Gaanam", "Rekka Rekka", "Cheenikkallu", "Thennaadu" |
Awards and nominations
| Date of ceremony | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Director | Won | [8] |
| 20 December 2018 | 16th Chennai International Film Festival | Best Tamil Feature | Won | [9] | |
| 5 January 2019 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Story | Won | [10] | |
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| 25–28 April 2019 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [11] | |
| 15 April 2019 | Film Critics Circle of India | Award for Best Debut Film | Won | [12] | |
| 28 April 2019 | Toulouse Indian Film Festival | Audience Award | Won | [13] | |
| Independent Critic Award | Won | ||||
| Jury Award | Won | ||||
| 25 January 2019 | Galatta Debutant Awards | Best Debutant Director | Won | [14] | |
| Best Debutant Dialogue Writer | Won | ||||
| 4 January 2023 | Karnan | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Dialogue | Won | [15] |
| 2 June 2024 | Maamannan | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Dialogue | Won | [16] |
| 3 August 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Nominated | [17] | |
| 13 June 2025 | Vaazhai | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Director | Won | [18] |
