Mari Selvaraj is an Indian filmmaker and writer, working primarily in the Tamil film industry. He collaborated with actor Dhanush in the film Karnan (2021), which received critical acclaim. The film achieved impressive box office success and is considered one of the highest-grossing films of 2021.
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Mari Selvaraj was born on Wednesday, March 7, 1984, in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India (39 years old; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Pisces.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Mari Selvaraj and actor Dhanush
family
Mari Selvaraj hails from a middle-class family in Tamil Nadu.
Parents and siblings
Mari has a younger brother, Siva Selvaraj, who works as a teacher in a public school in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mari Selvaraj and his family
wife and children
Mari Selvaraj got married to Divya on July 6, 2016, and although there is not much public information about their married life, the couple has two children – an elder daughter named Navvi and a daughter named Yuvaan Selvaraj baby boy. 2021.
Mari Selvaraj with his wife and children
Profession
Movie
In 2006, Mari Selvaraj entered the Tamil film industry. While his initial desire was to pursue acting, he changed course and became an assistant director to filmmaker Ram, contributing to the production of three films: Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), Thanga Meenkal (2013) and “Taramani” (2017). In 2018, his directorial debut “Pariyerum Perumal” received high praise and became one of the best films of the year.
Poster for Malian director’s debut film “Pariyerum Perumal”
His second film Karnan starring Dhanush received rave reviews from the audience and critics. The film “Kanaan” resonates on both an artistic and political level and is universal.
Movie poster – Kanan
In 2023, Mari Selvaraj teamed up with producer Udhayanidhi Stalin for a film project titled “Maamannan”. The film has a diverse cast that includes Vadivelu, Farhad Faasil, Keerthy Suresh and Udayanidhi Stalin himself. “Maamannan” was released on June 29, 2023 and received rave reviews from critics.
Movie Poster – Maamannan
other works
“Marakkave Ninaikkiren” is a series in the Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan written by Mari Selvaraj. His debut novel is a collection of short stories, Thamirabaraniyil Kollapadathavargal, published by Vamsi Pathippagam in 2013.
dispute
Accusations are made that his films are caste-biased or promote a particular ideology.
Mari Selvaraj’s films, especially “Pariyerum Perumal” and “Karnan”, have been praised for their courageous examinations of caste-based discrimination and social inequality. These films shed light on the challenges faced by marginalized groups in India. However, certain individuals and collectives have expressed concerns that Mali Selvaraj may be reinforcing caste prejudices or promoting a particular ideology through his films. In an interview conducted as part of the promotions of the film, Mali Selvaraj allegedly refuted the allegations, claiming that they were completely baseless and untrue.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Behindwoods Gold Award (December 16, 2018) – Best Director for Pariyerum Perumal.
- 16th Chennai International Film Festival Awards (December 20, 2018) – “Pariyerum Perumal” won the Best Tamil Feature Film.
- Ananda Vikatan Film Awards (January 5, 2019) – Best Feature Film and Best Director for “Pariyerum Perumal”.
- Indian Film Critics Association Awards (April 15, 2019) – “Pariyerum Perumal” won the award for Best Debut Film.
- “Pariyerum Perumal” won the Toulouse Indian Film Festival Awards (April 28, 2019) – Audience Award, Independent Critics Award, and Jury Award.
- Galata Newcomer Awards (January 25, 2019) – Best Newcomer Director and Best Newcomer Dialogue Screenwriter for “Pariyerum Perumal”.
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