K. Selva Bharathy | |
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Born | Selvabharathi Kumarasamy [1] 25 September 1964 Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Film director writer |
Years active | 1995–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.
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]
Year | Film | Notes |
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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] |
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Year | Film | Credited as | Notes |
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Writer | |||
1995 | Murai Maman | Dialogues | |
1995 | Murai Mappillai | Dialogues | |
1996 | Ullathai Allitha | Dialogues | |
1996 | Mettukudi | Dialogues | |
1997 | Janakiraman | Story | |
1997 | V.I.P | Dialogues | |
1997 | Adrasakkai Adrasakkai | Dialogues | |
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 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Samantha's father | |
Year | Title | Song | Composer | Notes |
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2005 | Anbe Vaa | "Alek Alek", "Naan Unnai", "Pudikkavillaida" | D. Imman | |
2005 | Thaka Thimi Thaa | "Idhu Kallooriyalla" | D. Imman | |
2007 | Pasupathy C/o Rasakkapalayam | all songs | Deva | |
2012 | Murattu Kaalai | all songs | Srikanth Deva | |
2013 | Kadhalai Thavira Verondrum Illai | all songs | Srikanth Deva | |
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