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Velu Prabhakaran & Idichapuli Selvaraj Movies Together — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

2
Films Together
3.8
Average Rating
1995 - 1999
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Velu Prabhakaran & Idichapuli Selvaraj have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1995 and extends to 1999, representing 4 years of joint work. Working Velu Prabhakaran as Director and Idichapuli Selvaraj as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Sivan" — with "Sivan" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.8/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Puthiya Aatchi" (1995) to "Sivan" (1999), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Velu Prabhakaran

Before Puthiya Aatchi, Velu Prabhakaran had directed 4 films, including Anandha Ragam (1982) and Uruvam (1991).

After Sivan, Velu Prabhakaran went on to direct 10 more films, including Weapon (2024) and Gangs of Madras (2019).

Idichapuli Selvaraj

Before Puthiya Aatchi, Idichapuli Selvaraj had starred in 7 films, including Purusha Lakshanam (1993) and Jai Hind (1994).

After Sivan, Idichapuli Selvaraj went on to appear in 2 more films, including Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2001) and Diwan (2003).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19951999
Span4 years
Avg Interval~4 years

2 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
2 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films2
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Sivan(7.5)
  • Puthiya Aatchi0
Era:
Velu: ActiveIdichapuli: Active

This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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