Selva - Actor Profile

Selva

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
16Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Lakshmipuram, Theni, Tamilnadu, India

About Selva

Selva is an Indian film actor who has worked on Tamil-language films in leading and supporting roles. After appearing in several films as a lead actor in the 1990s, he made a comeback in two films directed by Mysskin in the 2010s.

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Selva Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Selva reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Selva's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Selva's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Witness, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Selva Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Selva's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Witness (2022) movie poster
★8.0

Witness: With the world of conservancy workers at its center, Witness presents a never-seen-before view of metropolitan cities an

Witness

2022•Drama
★7.3
Mo (2016) movie poster
★7.3

Mo: Three con-men who become fake shamans to earn their living get the shock of their life when they encounter an unknown sp

Mo

2016•Horror
★7.2
Yuddham Sei (2011) movie poster
★7.2

Yuddham Sei: A CBCID officer investigates an eccentric series of crimes happening in the city. His investigation leads him to unexpec

Yuddham Sei

2011•Crime
★7.1
12-12-1950 (2017) movie poster
★7.1

12-12-1950: Story about five Rajinikanth fans and their journey.

12-12-1950

2017•Action
★6.2
Eetti (2015) movie poster
★6.2

Eetti: An athlete with a rare bleeding disorder gets into a perilous situation where he has to take on a fake currency racket.

Eetti

2015•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Selva has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Thanal DGP R. Thiruvalluvan Average Similar →
2022 Witness Betharaju Super Hit Similar →
2022 Valimai Vijayakumar, Police Commissioner Average Similar →
2017 12-12-1950 - Hit Similar →
2016 Mo Vetri Hit Similar →
2015 Eetti DCP Rudrakumar Average Similar →
2015 Sivappu - Flop Similar →
2012 Mugamoodi Sifu Chandru Flop Similar →
2011 Yuddham Sei Thirisangu Hit Similar →
1998 Golmaal Ganesh Flop Similar →
1994 Gangmaster Balu Flop Similar →
1994 Sakthivel - Flop Similar →
1993 Maamiyar Veedu Parthasarathy Flop Similar →
1992 Kizhakku Veedhi - Flop Similar →
N/A Train - Flop Similar →
N/A Raakkayi koyil Chinrasu Flop Similar →

Selva - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Selva?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Selva is "Witness" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Selva acted in?

Selva has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Selva?

Other notable films include "Mo", "Yuddham Sei", and "12-12-1950".

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