70-494: Magizh Thirumeni (born 9 October 1978), is an Indian film director, screenwriter, dubbing artist and actor who predominantly works in Tamil language films. After working as an assistant to directors, Selvaraghavan and Gautham Vasudev Menon , he directed five films, including the action thrillers Mundhinam Paartheney (2010), Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012), Meaghamann (2013), Thadam (2019) and Kalaga Thalaivan (2022). As
140-450: A wildlife photographer like Madhesh Krishnasamy. His friends Sunder Ramesh, Shankar, Padmini, and Vindhya support him and his sister after the death of their parents. One day, Sunder introduces Yamini as his girlfriend to Karthik and his friends. On their first meeting, Karthik and Yamini have a bitter experience but slowly develop a special bond. Karthik tries to stay away from Yamini since he does not want to break his friend's heart, but
210-576: A blockbuster and provided career breakthroughs for both Selvaraghavan and Dhanush in the Tamil film industry. Since its release, the film has been remade into several Indian languages, while Selvaraghavan was briefly associated with the Hindi remake to be produced by Boney Kapoor in 2004, but the project did not eventually materialise. Selvaraghavan's next venture was another juvenile love story, 7G Rainbow Colony , which saw him collaborate with Yuvan Shankar Raja and Arvind Krishna again. He revealed that
280-443: A break and becomes a professional wildlife photographer, and one of his photographs gets nominated for an International Photography Award , which he wins. On this occasion, Karthik thanks everyone for their support and Yamini for her faith in him and declares his love for her. Yamini finally relents and talks to Karthik. Then Karthik says thanks to Madhesh where the film ends. Jyothika was initially approached by Selvaraghavan, to do
350-531: A brilliant performance by the lead pair, makes Mayakkam Enna a fascinating watch". Deccan Herald wrote that it was "entertaining and worth a watch". NDTV stated it was a film "with soul and worth a watch". In regard to Dhanush's performance, it wrote: "His myriad emotions elevate the movie to a great extent". The review in The Hindu says: "Selvaraghavan knows where his potential lies and has tapped it suitably." Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave
420-568: A daughter named Leelavathi born on 20 January 2012, and a son born on 7 October 2013 named Omkar. The couple had their third child, a baby boy on 7 January 2021 who they named Rishikesh. Despite coming from a family from the film industry, Selvaraghavan and his sisters were persuaded by their parents to seek a career with an academic background. He subsequently went on to attain a BEng. in Mechanical Engineering, though his exam performances were unremarkable and he acknowledges he
490-559: A fantasy Chola kingdom in Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) and a parallel universe in Irandam Ulagam (2013). He has been critically acclaimed for his directorial skills. He made his film acting debut in the 2022 film Beast . Selvaraghavan was born to film director Kasthuri Raja and Vijayalakshmi. He has a brother, Dhanush , who is an actor, and two sisters, who are both doctors. In his youth, one of his eyes
560-404: A handful of movies, Selvaraghavan has announced himself a major filmmaker, and it falls on us to look at his latest venture, Irandaam Ulagam , as the (worthy) next installment in a thematically connected oeuvre as well as a (problematic) standalone film. It's a love story without a shred of genuine passion". The Times of India gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote: "The disjointed way in which
630-661: A masterpiece on our hands." Selvaraghavan then chose to restart work on Irandam Ulagam in September 2011, with a new cast of Arya and Anushka Shetty and began shooting for the film again from the start. Harris Jayaraj was signed on to be the film's composer, associating with Selvaraghavan for the first time, and production was under way in December 2011. The team shot long schedules in Hyderabad and then across Georgia , trying to replicate an imaginary exoplanet which
700-440: A movie that is touching without being mushy, and believable because of its realism", noting that " 7G Rainbow Colony remains with you, disturbs you and lingers like the glowing embers of a fire long burnt." Consequently, the film and its dubbed Telugu version went on to become amongst the most profitable films of the year. Selvaraghavan later committed to begin work on a Hindi version of the film starring Vivek Oberoi in 2007, but
770-403: A novel concept in Tamil films, at an early stage of production. Shoots in all regions were tough and demanding for the crew as the film featured more than three thousand junior artistes from a variety of unions across India, with the language barrier becoming a problem. In February 2009, filming was completed after 263 days of shooting; therefore the producers signalled for a summer release, but it
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#1732787077454840-417: A reviewer from Sify.com adding it was "heartbreakingly disappointing and is nowhere in the league of his earlier films", citing that it "doesn't unfold quickly and moves at snail pace, puffs and pants with too many characters, subplots and quite long for a gangster genre film". A reviewer from The Hindu also added "Selvaraghavan dishes out a protracted bloodbath and somehow you feel he has let you down", while
910-432: A sensitive and engaging movie". The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5, citing: "...with Mayakkam Enna he [Dhanush] proves why he is one of the best actors around". Deccan Chronicle gave 3.5 out of 5 and stated that it had a "fresh appeal and is straight from the heart without any clichéd frills". The New Indian Express wrote: "A sensitively crafted screenplay, deft narration, stunning vignettes and montages, and
980-455: A sequence of events brings them closer. Eventually, Sunder's father arranges for Karthik and Yamini to be married. After their wedding, Karthik learns that Madhesh had used a photograph that he had taken to win a national award. After this incident, he turns into a physically abusive alcoholic , and people start doubting his sanity and his mental health is somewhat affected. Yamini supports him, hoping that he will succeed one day. Days later when
1050-448: A small opening, the film began to get teen audiences to cinema halls for its adolescent themes, while also being publicised in quarters as a "soft porn" film. It subsequently went on to become a sleeper hit and won positive reviews from critics for breaking the stereotypes of Tamil films. After release, Selvaraghavan stated that he had also directed the film, but was forced to credit his more established film-maker father Kasthuri Raja as
1120-514: A strong opening at the box office and gained average collections. Despite the mixed reaction to the film, Selvaraghavan has expressed interest in making a sequel to the film featuring Dhanush in the future. Selvaraghavan then relaunched his marital drama film Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam in November 2008 and filming started with a new cast of Dhanush and Andrea Jeremiah in the leading roles. Ramji and G. V. Prakash Kumar had taken over as
1190-617: A teenager, Magizh Thirumeni was an avid reader of Tamil and Russian literature, and often wrote poetry and short stories revealing he found the experience "fulfilling". He thus moved on to attempting novels and writing scripts, before being smitten by film-making. In the early 2000s, hoping to make a breakthrough in the film industry as a director, Magizh often visited the offices of directors, including P. Vasu and T. Rajender , hoping to join their teams. Director Kasthuri Raja signed on Magizh to work on his son Selvaraghavan 's first film, but delays meant he first worked as an assistant director in
1260-424: Is an "electrifying movie that captures the attention of the youth", and that "Selva's narrative style takes the film to a level that caters to all age groups". Sify.com wrote that the film has "simplistic story telling with hard hitting impact" and that " Mayakkam Enna will stay with you long after the lights have come back on", while Rediff noted that if Selvaraghavan "had tightened the second half, we would have had
1330-431: Is composing the music for the film, which is his eighth collaboration with Selvaraghavan. He has also announced the sequel to Aayirathil Oruvan , with Dhanush, as the main lead. He has been involved in the pre-production for it, since 2021. It is being planned for a release in 2024. [REDACTED] Media related to Selvaraghavan at Wikimedia Commons Mayakkam Enna Mayakkam Enna ( transl. What
1400-413: Is depicted in the story. The film narrates two love stories taking place in parallel universes and how they come to coincide, with the lead actors both playing double roles. Talking about the film, the director noted that he tried to readdress the problem of the "concept of pure love being lost to today's generation" and incorporated elements of mysticism, Sufism and a Zen feel to the story. By October 2013,
1470-460: Is killed. Becoming a psychopath, he desperately tries to woo his newly found lady love and his efforts culminate in a thrilling climax. The film opened in July 2003 to unanimously positive reviews, with a reviewer from The Hindu noting: "his story, screenplay, dialogue and direction are focused and hit the bull's eye straightway — hardly missing the mark." The film subsequently went on to become
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#17327870774541540-439: Is this illusion? ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan and produced by Gemini Film Circuit in association with Aum Productions its own banner. It stars his brother Dhanush , along with newcomer Richa Gangopadhyay , and features music scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar while the cinematography was handled by Ramji . The film revolves around an aspiring photographer and
1610-554: The cinematographer and music director respectively. The film was described to be a "quick project" with Selvaraghavan and Dhanush's sister Vimalageetha taking up the production reins. However, filming was subsequently stalled for unknown reasons in February 2009. In August 2009, the film was launched again for the third time with a first schedule planned in Hyderabad and Selvaraghavan taking over exclusively as producer. However,
1680-471: The critic at Rediff.com stated that "coming from a director like Selvaraghavan, Puthupettai is unbelievable. He loses grip over the plot and the narration goes haywire". It went on to have an average run at the box office despite taking a grand opening, with Selvaraghavan suggesting the excessive bloodshed scenes may have kept family audiences away. Selvaraghavan then moved on to direct a Telugu film which he had committed to make since 2003 with Venkatesh in
1750-433: The critics, it grossed over ₹ 300 crore and was a commercial successful. He then followed it up with Saani Kaayidham , co-starring Keerthy Suresh and directed by Arun Matheswaran, of Rocky fame. His performance in the film was highly acclaimed. His next release, as a director, is Naane Varuvean with Dhanush in the lead. Kalaippuli S. Thanu is producing it under his V Creations banner, and Yuvan Shankar Raja
1820-697: The critics. Selvaraghavan Selvaraghavan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor who has directed and acted predominantly Tamil films and few Telugu films. He had his directorial debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002). Still, his father is credited for business reasons, which stars his brother Dhanush , Selvaraghavan went on to make a series of romantic drama films with Kadhal Kondein (2003) (also starring Dhanush) and 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) before also venturing into coming-of-age films Pudhupettai (2006) and Mayakkam Enna (2011), both starring Dhanush. He has also ventured into making science fiction and fantasy films, such as depicting
1890-417: The early 2000s with his father being out of work, and subsequently they decided to put their remaining earnings into a venture titled Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002), which Selvaraghavan had written. Featuring his brother Dhanush in his first role, alongside Sherin and Abhinay , the film told the coming-of-age story of six high school students and featured a hit soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja . After taking
1960-456: The film 3 out of 5 and wrote: "[It] has a brilliant first half but the film looses the steam in the second half". Sify claimed: "Simplistic story with a hard hitting impact, Mayakkam Enna will stay with you". Behindwoods rated 3.5/5 and called it "emotionally rich" and an "inebriating experience by itself". Indiaglitz cited that it does "mesmerize you and you will definitely consider watching this film more than once". Oneindia wrote that it
2030-449: The film 3.5 out of 5 claiming that viewers should "steel your stomach before [you] watch it" and "regardless of the minor discrepancies, AO is definitely a movie to watch". In contrast, Behindwoods.com gave the film 0.5 out of 5 describing the film as "wildly crass", dismissing that "the underdeveloped script lacks everything – starting from strong plot twists to captive locations to graphics to credibility, above all". The film evoked
2100-505: The film became a box office failure and the producer suffered heavy losses on investment. In December 2013, Selvaraghavan began pre-production on a new venture titled Alaivarisai , produced by Varun Manian, which would feature Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles. The film was put on hold in May 2014, with Manian announcing that Selvaraghavan had to sort out issues with his previous producers PVP Cinemas, before beginning work on
2170-441: The film remarkably gained mixed reviews. Sify.com cited that the film represented "something new in the placid world of Tamil cinema" adding that it "broke away from the shackles of the stereotypes". Selvaraghavan also was praised by the reviewer with claims that "the director transports us to a whole new world and at the end of it all, we are dumb stuck by the visuals, the packaging and the new way of storytelling". Rediff .com gave
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2240-626: The film told the story of a slum kid's growth into a notorious gangster. Talking about the making of the film, Selvaraghavan called it "an experiment" and stated it had "one of the most complicated screenplays", while revealing he was more nervous with the final product in comparison to his previous ventures. It also became the first Tamil film to be shot in Super 35 mm instead of the Cinemascope format, as well to be released in digital format. The film opened to negative reviews in July 2006, with
2310-467: The film was scheduled to release by December 2015 and that the producers had also planned an international version. In a sudden turn of events in October 2015, Selvaraghavan put the film on hold, stating that financial restraints meant that the project was not viable. Selvaraghavan subsequently began pre-production work on another venture featuring Suriya , Rakul Preet Singh and Sai Pallavi . and at
2380-479: The film was yet again abandoned in October 2009. The director had also begun pre-production work on a film featuring Vishal and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles in late 2008, however, the actor and director called off the project months later after having creative differences. After discussions which had been ongoing for a year, Selvaraghavan announced a collaboration with Vikram in January 2008 and worked on
2450-486: The film would have done better with a wider release and more publicity. He stated that the "Adults only" censor certificate meant that the film could not stay in the cinema halls for a long period of time. However, it went on to gain a cult following after it was uploaded on YouTube . Magizh then made another action thriller, Meaghamann (2014), with Arya and Hansika Motwani in the lead roles, which released in December 2014, to positive reviews. His next film, Thadam ,
2520-491: The film's inspiration came from his college days when he had been fascinated with a Punjabi girl called Ruchika, during his education in KK Nagar . He based several of the scenes on real-life happenings with his friends, revealing that the film was "75% biographical" and the lead character was an "average guy" like himself, who "no one would make a film on". He cast Ravi Krishna , son of the film's producer A. M. Rathnam , in
2590-521: The film's script for a year during the making of Aayirathil Oruvan . The project, dubbed by the media as Sindubad , finally began shooting in September 2009 in Ladakh , with Swati Reddy signed on as the female lead with Ismail Merchant as music director. Filming continued in caves near the Himalayas with the team facing trouble with the freezing weather conditions, while Selvaraghavan announced that
2660-402: The film, with the latter reporting it was due to "money and time issues". However, in a sensational turn, G. V. Prakash Kumar was assigned again as composer after Yuvan Shankar Raja moved out of the project as he was busy with other commitments and could not give priority to Selvaraghavan, who was in rush to complete the film and move over to his next project, Vishwaroopam . On 24 May 2011, it
2730-412: The film. Likewise, another proposed project for producer Ramesh Babu titled Pei Ottum Nilayam , featuring the producer's son Santhosh Ramesh, failed to materialise. In early 2011, Kamal Haasan agreed terms with Selvaraghavan to be the director of the actor's venture Vishwaroopam . Months into the collaboration, he was ousted from the project, with Kamal Haasan unhappy at the director's commitment to
2800-557: The following year, while becoming amongst the biggest commercial successes in the Telugu film industry for 2007. After the disappointing reception to his previous Tamil film, Selvaraghavan took a sabbatical to plan future projects and set up a production company, White Elephants , along with Yuvan Shankar Raja and Arvind Krishna , whose first project Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam began filming in November 2006. The team began shooting with Karthi , whose first film Paruthiveeran (2007)
2870-470: The lead female role. Though she liked the role, she wasn't ready to accept the role as her son Dev was getting 1 year old. Later, Richa Gangopadhyay replaced her. Selvaraghavan began the film featuring Dhanush and Richa Gangopadhyay, who had initially been signed to do another film with him. Richa began shooting for the film in Kannur in May 2011, and the film was wrapped up within three months. The title
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2940-581: The leading role after a successful screen test while choosing to retain Sonia Agarwal as the lead actress, due to her Punjabi origin. The film opened in October 2004 to positive reviews, with a critic from Sify.com noting: "Unlike other contemporary film-makers running after superstars and making formula films, Selvaraghavan pushes the cinematic envelope and brings savvy freshness to the form, hitherto unexplored". Another reviewer from Rediff.com added: "Selvaraghavan has once again displayed his skill making
3010-577: The leading role. Titled Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule , he wrote the script, taking experiences from life experiences of friends who were unemployed graduates, like the film's main character. Featuring an ensemble cast also including Trisha Krishnan , K. Vishwanath , Swati Reddy and Srikanth , the film marked a move away from Selvaraghavan's hard-hitting films and was a simple romantic drama film. Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule opened to positive reviews in April 2007, with critics noting: "Selva reads
3080-461: The leading roles. The film was later cancelled, and the director became involved in a legal tussle in 2010 for failing to return his advance payments for the project. He later also tried to make the film during 2005 with Vijay in the lead role for producer Ramesh Babu, with the producer again bringing up legal proceedings in late 2016 about the failure to return an advance. Likewise, another project titled Doctors featuring Dhanush and Sonia Agarwal
3150-567: The moment they were filming the project, it was speculated as the revived version of Kaan , but Selvaraghavan stated that it was an original story that required research, dedication, and a proper screenplay as it is not an easy film. It was one of the most anticipated movies of the year, in 2019. It released on 31 May 2019 to negative reviews from the critics and audience, alike. The direction, confusing story and screenplay, Sai Pallavi 's performance, and editing were highly criticized. Following NGK , his long-awaited Nenjam Marappathillai , which
3220-530: The next schedule would be held abroad in the United States. However, in February 2010, the film was momentarily shelved and the project subsequently never took off again after the producer Singanamala Ramesh walked out. Soon after in June 2010, another project announced by Selvaraghavan, a bilingual featuring Rana Daggubati set in 50 BC, was also postponed after the pair felt it was too early to work on
3290-481: The principal cast. Nearly six months after filming began, Yuvan Shankar Raja also left the project after falling out with Selvaraghavan, and was replaced by G. V. Prakash Kumar . After extensive development and pre-production which took four months for scripting, the film started the first schedule in the forests of Chalakudy in Kerala during October 2007. The project developed a reputation for its gruelling shoots,
3360-438: The problems he faces, causing him to fall into distress. How he manages to achieve his goals from thereafter forms the rest of the story. The film was produced and distributed by Gemini Film Circuit , it was released on 25 November 2011 to critical acclaim but became an average hit at the box office. Karthik Swaminathan, an introvert, referred to as 'Genius' by his friends, is a freelance photographer who aspires to become
3430-633: The project undergoing a title change to Irandam Ulagam . However, the film subsequently ran into trouble after Andrea Jeremiah pulled out of the film, citing differences with the director, and Selvaraghavan chose to shelve the project and begin a new film instead featuring Dhanush and Richa Gangopadhyay . The film began production in May 2011 and the entire filming portions were completed within three months. During production, Selvaraghavan announced he would collaborate with Yuvan Shankar Raja again after G. V. Prakash Kumar became busy, but eventually later changed his mind and retained his original choice. The title
3500-407: The project. Selvaraghavan later noted that he expected creative control of the project, which Kamal Haasan was unwilling to offer him. After release of Aayirathil Oruvan , Selvaraghavan began work on a fantasy romance script titled Maruvan , which would yet again feature Dhanush and Andrea Jeremiah in the lead roles. Production started in July 2010 and the shoot of the film progressed slowly, with
3570-547: The residents of Karthik's house berate Karthik behind his back in front of Yamini, she gets angry and defensive and supports her husband. After watching TV where he sees Madhesh win an award for his photo, Karthik starts breaking the TV and accidentally pushes Yamini in a fit of rage. This leads to Yamini's miscarriage . Yamini returns a few days later from the hospital and stops talking to Karthik entirely. This makes Karthik come to terms with reality, and he mends his ways. He finally gets
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#17327870774543640-513: The safe path in AMAV, and is most likely to emerge with a winner." Another reviewer added: "Selva Raghavan succeeds in touching the right chord by directing a big hero for the first time", adding "he concentrated on entertainment in the first half and mixed strong emotions in the second half to make sure that audience will have certain positive heaviness in their hearts when they leave the theatre." The film went on to gain recognition at award ceremonies
3710-484: The scenes play out in this world at times makes one wonder if we are seeing the film version of a feverish dream Selvaraghavan might have had". Sify wrote: " Irandam Ulagam is not everybody's cup of tea, but film is made with a lot of passion and sincerity. However, like all his previous films, this one too is ahead of its time", while The New Indian Express noted: "brilliantly conceived, the film, however, falls short on execution". The high production values meant that
3780-409: The script for the film in the late 1990s and had first narrated the story to Dhanush in their shared bedroom at home, before asking him to play the lead role of Vinod after the success of Thulluvadho Illamai . The story explores the mind of a youth who is mentally and physically abused in his childhood. The lack of a mother's love haunts the protagonist throughout the film as the girl of his infatuation
3850-465: The shoot of Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007). Magizh made his directorial debut with the 2010 romantic comedy film, Mundhinam Paartheney , featuring a cast of newcomers. His second film, the action thriller, Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012), featuring Arun Vijay and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles, released in June 2012. It eventually went on to become a sleeper hit . Despite the positive reviews from critics and making profits, Magizh revealed that
3920-465: The sole director, in order to help the project find a distributor. Following the success of the previous film, the team chose to collaborate again with the psychotic romantic thriller Kaadhal Kondein (2003), credited as Selvaraghavan's first film. The venture, produced by his home production, also marked the first collaboration of Selvaraghavan with cinematographer Arvind Krishna , whom he would later associate with regularly. Selvaraghavan had written
3990-439: The team of their coming-of-age film Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002). Magizh then met his mentor Gautham Vasudev Menon at editor Suresh Urs 's office while working on the post-production of another film and offered to work with Menon, being signed up to join him during the production of Kaakha Kaakha (2003). He worked extensively on the film as well as on Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), before leaving Menon's team ten days into
4060-404: The team revealed that all post-production work including computer generated imagery which took months was finally over and the content was locked and ready for release. The cost for the film eventually totalled nearly ₹ 60 crores, becoming the director's most expensive production till date. The film received mostly average reviews from critics upon release. The Hindu wrote: "With just
4130-546: The venture subsequently did not materialise. While making 7G Rainbow Colony , Selvaraghavan began pre-production work on a gangster film titled Pudhupettai – unrelated to his later film – and planned to cast Suriya , Dhanush, Silambarasan , Jayam Ravi , Ravi Krishna and Genelia D'Souza in the lead roles. The film however did not develop into production. In 2004, he began pre-production on another gangster film titled Kasimedu for producer Salem A. Chandrasekharan, which would feature Ajith Kumar , Dhanush and Bharath in
4200-499: The venture. In February 2015, Selvaraghavan announced that he would begin work on the film again with immediate effect and that the project would have new producers in the form of Selvaraghavan's wife Gitanjali and Siddharth Rao. Retitled as Kaan , a photo shoot was held in April 2015 with Silambarasan, Trisha, Taapsee Pannu and Jagapati Babu , before Trisha opted out of the project and was replaced by Catherine Tresa . The film progressed and by July 2015, Selvaraghavan revealed that
4270-399: Was "never going to become one of the best". During his studies, he engaged part-time in different career paths in a process he describes as "soul-searching", before finding satisfaction as a writer. After he graduated in 1997, he approached producers to fund his screenplay writing, but was unsuccessful and often remained at home as an unemployed graduate. His family faced financial pressures in
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#17327870774544340-611: Was announced that Selvaraghavan was ousted from the project. The soundtrack, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar in his second collaboration with Selvaraghavan (after Aayirathil Oruvan ), was released on 23 September 2011 at Radio Mirchi 's Chennai station. The soundtrack has received generally positive reviews. Made on a budget of ₹40 crore and produced in 80 days, the movie underwent a 50-day theatrical run ending on 10 January 2012 to become an average grosser. The film received positive reviews from critics and audience. CNN-IBN wrote that Selvaraghavan had "succeeded in presenting
4410-469: Was awaiting release, and Sandhya . The film was stalled in early 2007 due to cinematographer Arvind Krishna's decision to leave White Elephants and the project was eventually shelved. In July 2007, Selvaraghavan announced a new film with Karthi and Reemma Sen in the cast, with Ramji replacing regular Arvind Krishna as the cinematographer. The film was titled as Aayirathil Oruvan (2010), and Andrea Jeremiah and Parthiban also were soon after added to
4480-399: Was confirmed as Mayakkam Enna (2011), and the film depicted the story of an aspiring wildlife photographer and his struggles in life. Selvaraghavan revealed that he drew instances from his and Dhanush's lives and adapted the screenplay to make it applicable to "gen-next" audiences. The film opened in November 2011 to unanimously positive reviews, with a critic from The Hindu noting it
4550-531: Was finally changed to Mayakkam Enna from 'Idhu Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam' in August 2011, with reports suggesting that Dhanush would sport four different looks in the film. Selvaraghavan has since made it clear that the film has a totally different script from the film that had been shelved. It was said that Dhanush would be seen in various stages, as a boy just out of his teenage to an old man. Yuvan Shankar Raja replaced G. V. Prakash Kumar as music composer in
4620-481: Was his second collaboration with Arun Vijay . It was released in March 2019, to highly positive reviews from both the critics and audience, alike. It went on to become his first blockbuster, and is considered to be one among Arun Vijay's best films. He collaborated with Udhayanidhi Stalin , Nidhi Agerwal , and Arav for his next film, Kalaga Thalaivan . Upon release, in November 2022, it received positive reviews from
4690-505: Was originally supposed to be released in 2016, released on 5 March 2021 to positive reviews from the critics and audience, though the predictability and climax of the film were criticized. A gothic horror film starring S. J. Suryah , Regina Cassandra , and Nandita Swetha , it was looked as his comeback, as a director, after the severe backlash to NGK . Selvaraghavan made his debut, as an actor, with Vijay 's Beast , directed by Nelson Dilipkumar . Though it received mixed reviews from
4760-468: Was postponed by six months. The film, an adventure fantasy, tells the story of an archaeologist, a coolie and a member of the army going in search of the archaeologist's father to a ruined city before they stumble upon the lost Chola civilisation and its king and find unexplained links between them and the culture. Uncut, the film was made to run for 220 minutes, but the theatrical release was heavily censored at 183 minutes and upon release in January 2010,
4830-578: Was removed after he developed retinal cancer . On 15 December 2006, he married actress Sonia Agarwal , with whom he had previously worked with on three films. After their two-year marriage, Sonia Agarwal and Selvaraghavan filed for divorce with mutual consent in a Chennai family court on 9 August 2009. Selvaraghavan married Gitanjali Raman on 19 June 2011, daughter of former Advocate General of Tamil Nadu P. S. Raman. Gitanjali had worked as his assistant director in Mayakkam Enna . The couple have
4900-438: Was shelved after a photo shoot had been held. The following year, he began work on a different gangster film titled Oru Naal Oru Kanavu for Lakshmi Movie Makers with Dhanush and Sonia Agarwal, based on the gang culture of North Chennai. The title was later changed to Pudhupettai (2006), with Sneha also selected to play the role of prostitute. Featuring acclaimed technical work by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Arvind Krishna again,
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