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3 Films Together

Nizhalgal Ravi & Selva Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
2.5
Average Rating
1997 - 2000
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Nizhalgal Ravi & Selva have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1997 and extends to 2000, representing 3 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and Selva as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Pooveli", "Sishya" — with "Pooveli" earning a top rating of 4.2/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 2.5/10 — 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 "Sishya" (1997) to "James Pandu" (2000), 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

Nizhalgal Ravi

Before Sishya, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 90 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).

After James Pandu, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 89 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).

Selva

Before Sishya, Selva had directed 3 films, including Thalaivaasal (1992) and Amaravathi (1993).

After James Pandu, Selva went on to direct 12 more films, including Jore (2004) and Naan Avanillai (2007).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19972000
Span3 years
Avg Interval~2 years

3 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films2
Avg Rating3.8/10
Notable:
  • Pooveli(4.2)
  • Sishya(3.3)
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActiveSelva: Active
2000s
Films1
Notable:
  • James Pandu0
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActiveSelva: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 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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