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Arvind Swamy & Selva Movies Together — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

2
Films Together
3.3
Average Rating
1997 - 2017
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Arvind Swamy & Selva have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1997 and extends to 2017, representing 20 years of joint work. Working Arvind Swamy 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 "Pudhayal" — with "Pudhayal" earning a top rating of 6.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.3/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Pudhayal" (1997) to "Vanangamudi" (2017), 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

Arvind Swamy

Before Pudhayal, Arvind Swamy had starred in 9 films, including Thalapathi (1991) and Bombay (1995).

After Vanangamudi, Arvind Swamy went on to appear in 8 more films, including Meiyazhagan (2024) and Bhaskar Oru Rascal (2018).

Selva

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

After Vanangamudi, Selva went on to direct 1 more film, including Nee Sudathaan Vanthiya (2021).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19972017
Span20 years
Avg Interval~20 years

2 films across 20 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
2 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films1
Avg Rating6.5/10
Notable:
  • Pudhayal(6.5)
Era:
Arvind: ActiveSelva: Active
2010s
Films1
Notable:
  • Vanangamudi0
Era:
Arvind: ActiveSelva: Active

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

Collaboration Journey

A chronological view of Arvind Swamy & Selva's professional partnership

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