
Selva(1996)
Tamil120 mins
Selva (1996) is a 120-minute Tamil film directed by A. Venkatesh. Starring Swathi, Vijay and Reeva. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Selva stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.
Director:A. Venkatesh
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 November 1996
- Director
- A. Venkatesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Selva becomes friends with Kamini, a minister's daughter who moves into his neighborhood. A terrorist group kidnaps her, and Selva manages to save her. However, his rescue comes at a personal cost.
“A hero's rescue comes at a terrible cost.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 November 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
lovejusticefamilyfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was initially planned to be directed by Suresh Krissna, but A. Venkatesh took over.
- This was one of the earliest films where actor Vijay was paired with actress Suvalakshmi.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed set to resemble a temple, which was a major production expense.
- A popular song from the film, 'Kadhal Rojave', was re-used from the composer Sirpy's own earlier Telugu film.
- The film's release faced competition from several other major star vehicles, affecting its initial box office run.
- Stunt master FEFSI Vijayan coordinated the action sequences, including the kidnapping and rescue scenes.
- The character name 'Selva' was a common hero name in Tamil films of the 1990s, symbolizing a rustic, brave young man.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Selva
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