R. Selvaraj, also credited as "Annakili" Selvaraj, is an Indian screenwriter and director. He worked predominantly in the

Tamil film industry Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kolly ...

, as well as in very few

Tollywood Tollywood may refer to: * Tollywood (Bengali cinema), the Bengali-language film industry based in West Bengal. ** Tollygunge Tollygunge (Bengali: টালিগঞ্জ; nicknamed 'Mini Mumbai' or 'Mini Bombay') is a locality of South Kolkat ...

, and Kannada film industries. His most famous film is ''

Annakili ''Annakili'' is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written by Panchu Arunachalam from a story by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Sivakumar and Sujatha with S. V. Subbaiah, Srikanth, Thengai Srinivas ...

''. Vijayakanth's film career started with Selvaraj's 1979 release ''

Agal Vilakku ''Agal Vilakku'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Shoba and Vijayakanth. It was released on 7 December 1979. Plot Navaneetham is an orphan living with her cruel aunt and hapless un ...

''. He appeared in ''

Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam ''Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam'' () is a 1980 Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by K. Vijayan and written by T. Somasoodan. Starring Vijayakanth and debutante Poornima, it has Peeli Sivam, and Suruli Rajan in other prominent roles. Set i ...

''. Selvaraj also worked closely with

Barathiraja Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with '' 16 Vayathinile'', he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. ...

and Manirathnam. His son Dinesh Selvaraj is a director who has made films like ''

Thuppakki Munai ''Thuppakki Munai'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Dinesh Selvaraj and produced by S. Thanu under his production banner V. Creations. The film stars Vikram Prabhu and Hansika Motwani. Music is composed by ...

''.

Filmography

Story

* ''

Engamma Sapatham ''Engamma Sapatham'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by S. Baskar. The film stars R. Muthuraman, Sivakumar, Jayachitra and Vidhubala. It was released on 4 October 1974. The film was remade in ...

'' - 1974 *''Ammayila Sapatham'' - 1975 (Telugu) *''

'' - 1976 *''

Kavikkuyil ''Kavikkuyil'' is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Sridevi and Fatafat Jayalaxmi, with S. V. Subbaiah, Rajinikanth and Senthamarai in supporting roles. It was released on 29 July 1977. ...

'' - 1977 * ''

Kizhakke Pogum Rail ''Kizhakke Pogum Rail'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Bharathiraja, starring newcomers Sudhakar and M. R. Raadhika. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 10 August 19 ...

'' - 1978 * ''

Puthiya Vaarpugal ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in s ...

'' - 1979 * ''

Toorpu Velle Railu ''Toorpu Velle Railu'' () is a 1979 Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film stars Mohan (in his Telugu debut), Jyothi, Rallapalli, and Sakshi Ranga Rao. It is a remake of the Tamil film '' Kizhake Pogum Rail''. Cast * Mohan as Ra ...

'' - 1979 * ''

Kotha Jeevithalu ''Kotha Jeevithalu'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bharathiraja. It is a remake of his own Tamil film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' (1979) and stars Suhasini. The film was a box office failure. Plot Cast *Hari Prasad *Suha ...

'' - 1980 (Telugu) * ''

Nanna Devaru ''Nanna Devaru'' is a 1982 Kannada-language film, directed by B. Mallesh and produced by K. S. Ashok. The story was written by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Ananth Nag, Sujatha (in her Kannada debut), Tiger Prabhakar and K. S. Ashwath. Actress ...

'' - 1982 (Kannada) * ''Pudhumai Penn'' - 1984 * ''

Idaya Kovil ''Idaya Kovil'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohan, Ambika, Radha and Goundamani. The score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja which went on to become huge hits. The film, released on 14 Se ...

'' - 1985 * ''

Udaya Geetham ''Udaya Geetham'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles. It revolves around a sing ...

'' - 1985 * ''

Muthal Mariyathai ''Muthal Mariyathai'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film produced, directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Radha, with Vadivukkarasi, newcomers Deepan and Ranjini, Janagaraj, Sathyaraj, ...

'' - 1985 * ''Geethanjali'' - 1985 * ''

Paadu Nilave ''Paadu Nilave'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film, directed by K. Rangaraj and written by M. G. Vallaban from a story by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Mohan and Nadhiya, with Ravichandran, Senthil, Vennira Aadai Moo ...

'' - 1987 * ''

Kodi Parakuthu ''Kodi Parakkuthu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by Bharathiraja. The film starred Rajinikanth, who worked with Bharathiraja nearly a decade after their last film ''16 Vayathinile'' (1977). Plot A mafia leader ...

'' - 1988 * ''

Sone Pe Suhaaga ''Sone Pe Suhaaga'' ( ''Borax on Gold'', met. ‘‘Icing on the Cake’’ or ‘’Cherry on Top’’) is a 1988 Indian action film, produced by Abdul Hafiz Nadiadwala on A. G. Films Pvt Ltd banner and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars ...

'' - 1988 (Hindi) * ''

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu ''Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Bharathiraja. This film marked the debut for supporting artist. Napoleon as well as leading actress, Sukanya. It was released on 15 March 1991. Plot This mov ...

'' - 1991 *''

Pudhu Manithan ''Pudhu Manithan'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Manivannan. The film stars Sathyaraj and Bhanupriya, with Sarathkumar as the antagonist. The film's music was by Deva and was released on 22 March 1991 was a box office hi ...

'' - 1991 * ''

Chinna Gounder ''Chinna Gounder'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar, starring Vijayakanth, Sukanya, Manorama, Salim Ghouse, Sathyapriya, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu. It was released on 14 January 1992, during ...

'' - 1992 *''

Chinarayudu ''Chinarayudu'' is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by B. Gopal and produced by P. R. Prasad under Datta Sai Films. It stars Venkatesh and Vijayashanti playing the lead roles, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was a ...

'' - 1992 (Telugu) * ''

Captain Magal ''Captain Magal'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Bharathiraja, starring Raja and Khushbu. It was released on 14 January 1993. Plot Cast *Raja (voice dubbed by Nizhalgal Ravi) *Khushbu * Livingston * N ...

'' - 1993 * ''

Sakkarai Devan ''Sakkarai Devan'' is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by J. Panneer and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Rawuthar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Sukanya, Kanaka and M. N. Nambiar. Plot Sakkarai Devan makes and sells jagger ...

'' - 1993 * ''

Koyil Kaalai ''Koyil Kaalai'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, co-produced and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Vijayakanth, Kanaka, Sujatha and Veera Pandiyan. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja who co-produced the film. ...

'' - 1993 *''

Raasaiyya ''Raasaiyya'' is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by debutant R. Kannan and produced by T. Siva, starring Prabhu Deva and Roja. After the film's release, it was dubbed and released into Hindi language as ''Chhaila''. Th ...

'' - 1995 *''

Anthimanthaarai ''Anthimanthaarai'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film. The film stars Vijayakumar and Jayasudha. It is produced by Chandraleela Bharathiraja and Thilaka Ganesh The director of this film is Bharathiraja. The film won the ...

'' - 1996 *''

Mommaga ''Mommaga'' ( kn, ಮೊಮ್ಮಗ; en, Grandson) is a 1997 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by V. Ravichandran and produced by Sandesh Nagaraj. Besides Ravichandran, the film stars Meena and Umashri in the leading roles. ...

'' - 1997 (Kannada) *''

Agni IPS ''Agni IPS'' is a 1997 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Anand P. Raju, written by R. Selvaraj and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Saikumar and Ranjitha, with B. Saroja Devi playing a supporting role. The film has ...

'' - 1997 (Kannada) *''

Azhagarsamy Azhagarsamy is a 1999 Tamil language drama film directed by Sundar C. The film stars Sathyaraj and Roja. The film, produced by Malar Balu, had musical score by Deva and was released on 10 December 1999. Plot A rich landlord gave money to Tha ...

'' - 1999 * ''Taj Mahal'' - 1999 *''

Alaipayuthey ''Alai Payuthey'' ( ) is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, co-produced and directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Madhavan (in his Tamil debut) and Shalini. The film explores the tensions of married life between two young ...

'' - 2000 * ''Pottu Amman'' - 2000 * ''

Eera Nilam ''Eera Nilam'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Bharathiraja, starring his son Manoj and Nanditha. It was released on 8 August 2003. Plot Cast Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Sirpy and lyrics written by Na. ...

'' - 2003

Direction

*''Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu'' - 1979 * ''

'' - 1979 *''

Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate ''Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Karthik and Rajyalakshmi. It was released on 14 April 1983. Plot Cast * Karthik *Rajyalakshmi * Thiagarajan * Vad ...

'' - 1983 *Neethana Andha Kuyil - 1986 * '' Sigappu Nirathil Chinnappoo'' - 1990

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