Santhosh Narayanan & Mari Selvaraj Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Santhosh Narayanan and Mari Selvaraj appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2018 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pariyerum Perumal (2018 — 8.3/10). Films span Pariyerum Perumal (2018) through Vaazhai (2024).
The Santhosh Narayanan & Mari Selvaraj partnership
From Pariyerum Perumal (2018) to Vaazhai (2024). Vaazhai (2024, 7.7/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. Their most recent film, Vaazhai, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active.
Pariyerum Perumal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Pariyerum Perumal (2018).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Pariyerum Perumal; the 2020s to Karnan. Never on the same side of the camera — Santhosh Narayanan original music composer, Mari Selvaraj director, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Pariyerum Perumal (8.3/10).
The 2020s brought 2 films together, anchored by Karnan (8.0/10).
- Pariyerum Perumal
- Karnan
- Vaazhai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
60% of Mari Selvaraj's screen credits are with Santhosh Narayanan.
Before Pariyerum Perumal, Santhosh Narayanan had starred in 20 films, including Madras (2014) and Attakathi (2012).
After Vaazhai, Santhosh Narayanan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Maa Inti Bangaram (2026) and Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025).
Before Pariyerum Perumal, Mari Selvaraj had directed 1 film, including Kattradhu Thamizh (2007).
After Vaazhai, Mari Selvaraj went on to direct 1 more film, including Bison Kaalamaadan (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Santhosh Narayanan & Mari Selvaraj's professional partnership
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