Mari Selvaraj
Mari Selvaraj | |
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| Born | 7 March 1984[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Mari Selvaraj (/mɑːrɪ sɛlvʌrɑːdʒ/) is an Indian film director and author who works in the Tamil film industry. He worked as an assistant director to Ram. He made his directorial debut with Pariyerum Perumal (2018), which opened to highly positive reviews and received many awards and accolades. Afterwards, he paired up with Dhanush for Karnan (2021), which opened to critical acclaim and was one of the most successful films at the box office in 2021.
Film career[edit]
Mari Selvaraj entered the Tamil film industry in 2006. He initially planned to become an actor, but later joined Ram, as an assistant director in three films: Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), Thanga Meenkal (2013), and Taramani (2017).[2] In 2018, he directed his first film, Pariyerum Perumal, which garnered critical acclaim and was one of the successful films of the year. His second film, Karnan, starring Dhanush, opened to a rousing reception from the masses and critics. Karnan was charged with a universal artistic and political resonance.
Filmography[edit]
- As Writer & Director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | also lyrics for "Naan Yaar" and "Karuppi" |
| 2021 | Karnan | also lyrics for "Kanda Vara" and "Utradheenga Yeppov" |
| 2023 | Maamannan | |
| 2023 | Vaazhai | Post-Production |
As Assistant/Associate Director[edit]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | |
| 2017 | Taramani | |
| 2019 | Peranbu |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Date of Ceremony | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 16 December 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Director | Won | [3] |
| 20 December 2018 | 16th Chennai International Film Festival | Best Tamil Feature | Won | [4] | |
| 5 January 2019 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Story | Won | [5] | |
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| 25–28 April 2019 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [6] | |
| 15 April 2019 | Film Critics Circle of India | Award for Best Debut Film | Won | [7] | |
| 28 April 2019 | Toulouse Indian Film Festival | Audience Award | Won | [8] | |
| Independent Critic Award | Won | ||||
| Jury Award | Won | ||||
| 25 January 2019 | Galatta Debutant Awards | Best Debutant Director | Won | [9] | |
| Best Debutant Dialogue Writer | Won |
Other works[edit]
- Marakkave Ninaikkiren, a series in Tamil Magazine Ananda Vikatan.[10][11]
- Thamirabaraniyil Kollapadathavargal, short stories collection published in 2013 by Vamsi Pathipagam. This is Mari Selvaraj's Debut fiction[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mari Selvaraj". IMDb. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "When new generation creates art, there will be tremors: Director Mari Selvaraj". thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Gouri Kishan - Best Debut Actor | Female | List of winners for BGM Iconic Edition". Behindwoods. 16 December 2018.
- ^ Staff Reporter (21 December 2018). "Curtains come down on Chennai International Film Festival" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "ஆனந்த விகடன் சினிமா விருதுகள் 2018 - திறமைக்கு மரியாதை". vikatan.com/.
- ^ "'Pariyerum Perumal' bags Best Film award at Norway Tamil Film Festival". The News Minute. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Film Critics Circle Of India". filmcriticscircle.com.
- ^ "Awards – Toulouse Indian Film Festival".
- ^ ""Pariyerum Perumal Made me Emotional " - Raghava Lawrence in Galatta Debut Awards" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "மறக்கவே நினைக்கிறேன் marakkave ninaikkiren new serial ஆனந்த விகடன்". Vikatan (in Tamil). 17 April 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Amazon.in: Mari Selvaraj: Books". amazon.in. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ Vandhana (26 September 2018). "Mari Selvaraj, Director Of 'Pariyerum Perumal': A Profile". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
External links[edit]
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