K. Selva Bharathy

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K. Selva Bharathy
Born
Selvabharathi Kumarasamy [1]

(1964-09-25) 25 September 1964 (age 60)
Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationFilm director writer
Years active1995–present

K. Selva Bharathy is an Indian film director and dialogue writer, who works in Tamil cinema. He was one time assistant of late director-actor Manivannan. He was also an erstwhile dialogue writer for director Sundar C. He has directed nine films in his illustrious career since making his directorial debut in 1998.

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Career

He made his directorial debut with the Tamil film Ninaithen Vandhai (1998) starring Vijay, Rambha and Devayani. [2] [3] Ninaithen Vandhai which was a remake of Telugu-language film Pelli Sandadi became a successful venture in the box office. He had insisted that he opted to use body double of Rambha instead of casting Rambha herself in "Vannanilavae Vannanilavae" song sequence in Ninaithen Vandhai. Selva eventually wanted to shoot the song with both Vijay and Rambha, but Rambha during the meantime had given callsheet to a Telugu film and the director decided to not disturb Rambha due to her Telugu film commitments. [4] It was without the knowledge of Rambha that director went ahead with the strategy of incorporating a body double option by roping in a dancer who could ideally fit in Rambha's mould in order to complete the shooting of the song. [5]

Following the success of Ninaithen Vandhai, he collaborated with Vijay in two more films; Priyamaanavale (2000) with Simran and Vaseegara (2003) with Sneha which were also well received by the audience. His other directorial ventures post Vaseegara, such as Anbe Vaa (2005), Pasupathy c/o Rasakkapalayam (2007), Murattu Kaalai (2012) and Kadhalai Thavira Verondrum Illai (2014) did not exactly live upto the expectations as they were considered predominantly as low profile releases and were deemed below average in the box office. He frequently collaborated with comedian Vivek in Anbe Vaa, Pasupathy c/o Rasakkapalayam and Murattu Kaalai whereas Vivek's comical hilarious performances had turned out to be the only saving graces in those films that kept the films somewhat engaging to a certain extent. [6] [7] [8] Selva Bharathy cast in blind musician Comagan alongside other Raaga Priya orchestra members for the song "Uyir Thantha Thaye" for the emotional climax sequence in Pasupathy c/o Rasakkapalayam. [9]

Filmography

Director
YearFilmNotes
1998 Ninaithen Vandhai Remake of Telugu film Pelli Sandadi
1999 Hello [10]
2000 Priyamaanavale Remake of Telugu film Pavitra Bandham [11]
2002 Vivaramana Aalu [12]
2003 Vaseegara Remake of Telugu film Nuvvu Naaku Nachav [13]
2005 Anbe Vaa [14]
2007 Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam [15]
2012 Murattu Kaalai [16]
2014 Kadhalai Thavira Verondrum Illai [1]
Writer
YearFilmCredited asNotes
Writer
1995 Murai Maman Dialogues
1995 Murai Mappillai Dialogues
1996 Ullathai Allitha Dialogues
1996 Mettukudi Dialogues
1997 Janakiraman Story
1997 V.I.P Dialogues
1997Adrasakkai AdrasakkaiDialogues
1998 Moovendhar Story and dialogues
1999 Azhagarsamy Dialogues
2005 Thaka Thimi Tha Story and dialogues
2008 Vambu Sandai Story and dialogues
2019 Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven Dialogues
Actor
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Moscowin Kavery Samantha's father
Lyricist
YearTitleSongComposerNotes
2005Anbe Vaa"Alek Alek", "Naan Unnai", "Pudikkavillaida"D. Imman
2005Thaka Thimi Thaa"Idhu Kallooriyalla"D. Imman
2007Pasupathy C/o Rasakkapalayamall songsDeva
2012Murattu Kaalaiall songsSrikanth Deva
2013Kadhalai Thavira Verondrum Illaiall songsSrikanth Deva

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