Ashok Selvan Explained

Ashok Selvan
Birth Date:1989 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Chennimalai, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma Mater:Loyola College
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2010present
Relatives:Arun Pandian (father-in-law)

Ashok Selvan (born 8 November 1989) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough playing one of the lead roles in Soodhu Kavvum (2013), before gaining critical acclaim for his performances in C. V. Kumar's productions (2013) and Thegidi (2014).

Early life

Ashok Selvan was born to Panneerselvam and Malar on 8 November 1989 in Chennimalai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. He moved to Chennai at age three, and completed his schooling at Santhome Higher Secondary School, Chennai before graduating in Visual Communication from Loyola College.[1] In college, Ashok Selvan participated in short films, completing a dozen short films as an actor as well as directing a few, including Green, which won Best Film at the 2012 International Tamil Youth Conference held in Singapore.[2]

Career

After graduating from college, Ashok Selvan sought opportunities in films as an actor and auditioned for roles including in Prakash Raj's production Inidhu Inidhu and Bharat Bala's 19th Step but was rejected.[3] During the period, he applied to work as an assistant director to S. J. Surya and was given the opportunity to feature in a few scenes as Suriya's friend in the director's venture 7aam Arivu, though his scenes did not make the final version. He was also featured in the title card of Chakri Toleti's Billa 2, with a childhood picture of Ashok Selvan used to represent a younger version of Ajith Kumar's titular character.[4] He then also auditioned unsuccessfully for a role in Pizza, before Nalan Kumarasamy offered him the role of Kesavan in his black comedy film, Soodhu Kavvum (2013) after seeing him in a commercial. Featuring alongside an ensemble cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha and Sanchita Shetty, Soodhu Kavvum became a commercial success, with Ashok Selvan being described as "fantastic" in his role of an unemployed graduate.[5] [6]

Ashok Selvan was then selected to replace Vaibhav Reddy in Deepan Chakravarthy's psychological thriller , a second film in C. V. Kumar's Pizza franchise. Portraying an English novel writer in the film, the film told the story of eerie happenings in a villa owned by Ashok Selvan's character. In order to portray the role of a 30-year-old writer, he gained weight and grew a beard within two weeks.[7] The film opened to positive reviews and above average box office collections, with a critic noting that "Ashok delivers an outstanding performance".[8] [9] He collaborated with C. V. Kumar again in his third film, Thegidi, a murder mystery story directed by another newcomer P.Ramesh. Portraying a detective, Ashok Selvan featured opposite Janani Iyer, and won positive reviews for his acting in the film. A critic from Sify.com noted he "is subtle and conveys a lot through his body language and pleasing face", while another reviewer wrote "he seems to be quite proficient".[10] [11] In 2017, he starred in Kootathil Oruthan, which deals with the love story of a middle bencher and its trailer has had a very positive reaction from the audience and the media.[12] His film Sila Samayangalil directed by Priyadharshan was released in Netflix and made its way to the final round at Golden Globes. The film tells the story of eight characters who arrive at a pathology lab at 9a.m. to give their blood for an AIDS test. However, it all ends at 5p.m. when the results arrive.[13] [14] He is acting in a movie titled Oxygen directed by Ananda Krishnan and Nenjamellam Kadhal directed by Nirman. Oh My Kadavule was released on 14 Feb 2020 and was produced by his own banner Happy High Pictures in association with Axess Film Factory. Oh My Kadavule received positive reviews from critics and was a blockbuster hit at the box office.[15] [16] [17] The movie star cast also includes Ritika Singh and Vani Bhojan.[18] [19]

Ashok Selvan made his Telugu cinema debut with the film Ninnila Ninnila along directed by Ani. I. V. Sasi in 2021.[20] The movie star cast also includes Ritu Varma, Nithya Menen.[21] He made his Malayalam cinema debut with an antagonistic role through in 2021.[22]

In 2022, Ashok Selvan delivers a solid performance in Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal followed by the adult comedy film Manmadha Leelai, directed by Venkat Prabhu, which received a very positive response from the audience and critics.[23] He also appeared in the comedy horror, Hostel [24] and the mystery thriller Vezham.[25] He has play a triple role in the romantic drama Nitham Oru Vaanam.[26] He is on a success streak with Por Thozhil (2023), Saba Nayagan (2023) and Blue Star (2024) with versatile performances in each film.[27]

Personal life

On 13 September 2023, Ashok Selvan married Keerthi Pandian in a traditional Tamil wedding ceremony in Tirunelveli.[28] [29] Keerthi was the executive producer of Savaale Samaali (2015).[30] They co-starred in the film Blue Star (2024).

Filmography

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Films

YearFilmRoleclass=unsortableNotes
2013 Soodhu Kavvum Kesavan
Jebin M. Jose
2014 Thegidi Vetri
2015 Orange Mittai Hospital Paramedic Cameo appearance
Savaale Samaali Karthik
144Madan
2017 Kootathil Oruthan Arvind
2018 Sila Samayangalil Bala Murugan
2020 Oh My Kadavule Arjun Marimuthu
2021 Ninnila Ninnila Dev Telugu film
Achuthan Mangattachan Malayalam film
2022Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal Vijay Kumar
Manmadha Leelai Satya
Hostel Kathir
Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam Vikram Telugu film; cameo appearance
Vezham Ashok Chandrasekar
Nitham Oru VaanamArjun, Veera, Prabhakaran (Prabha)Triple role
Estate Michael Devraj Cameo appearance
2023 Por Thozhil Prakash [31]
Saba NayaganSaba (Aravind)[32]
2024Blue StarRanjith[33]
Pon Ondru KandenSiva

Web series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef
2020Time Enna BossKabir KannanAmazon Prime VideoGuest appearance[34]
2021NavarasaVarunNetflixSegment: Edhiri [35]
2023 Modern Love Chennai Nithiya Amazon Prime Video Segment: Imaigal [36]

Television

Year Title RolePlatformNotes
2017Neeya NaanaGuestVijay TelevisionAs a Part of Kootathil Oruthan Movie Promotions
2018Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2To Support Janani Iyer
2019Spot LightSun Music
Vanakkam TamizhaSun TVSpecial Show
2020As a Part of Oh My Kadavule Movie Promotions
Oh My Kadavule Special ShowKalaignar TV
2023Cooku with Comali (season 4)Vijay TelevisionAs a Part of Por Thozhil Movie Promotions

Music video

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ashok met his first love in college . The Indian Express . 21 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140521221337/http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Ashok-Met-His-First-Love-in-College/2014/05/19/article2228889.ece . 21 May 2014 . dead .
  2. Web site: Ashokselvan's short film directorial won an award. 8 October 2015. The Times of India. 2 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Interview with Ashok Selvan . Only Kollywood . 3 November 2014 . 4 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141104180407/http://www.onlykollywood.com/interview-with-ashok-selvan/ . 4 November 2014 . live .
  4. Web site: I thought I was not destined for cinema: Ashok Selvan . The Indian Express . 8 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140308220955/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/I-thought-I-was-not-destined-for-cinema-Ashok-Selvan/2013/09/18/article1789316.ece . 8 March 2014 . dead .
  5. Web site: Soodhu Kavvum review . Rediff . 8 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180615090524/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-soodhu-kavvum/20130503.htm . 15 June 2018 . live .
  6. Web site: Movie review: Soodhu Kavvum . Sify . 8 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140411181453/http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-review-tamil-15027789.html . 11 April 2014 . dead .
  7. Web site: Transformed from boy to man for Pizza 2: Ashok Selvan . IBN Live . 10 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131208011744/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/transformed-from-boy-to-man-for-pizza-2-ashok-selvan/425921-71-180.html . 8 December 2013 . dead .
  8. Web site: Pizza 2 - Villa is a must watch . Hindustan Times . 2014-03-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140314025231/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-must-watch/article1-1151928.aspx . 14 March 2014 .
  9. Web site: Pizza 2 - Villa is a gripping suspense thriller . Rediff . 8 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140308234207/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-gripping-suspense-thriller-south/20131115.htm . 8 March 2014 . live .
  10. Web site: Thegidi review . Sify . 8 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140308031406/http://www.sify.com/movies/thegidi-review-tamil-15050247.html . 8 March 2014 . dead .
  11. Web site: Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller . Rediff . 8 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140309070422/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-thegidi-is-an-exciting-thriller-south/20140228.htm . 9 March 2014 . live .
  12. News: IndiaGlitz - Ashok Selvan Priya Anand Nivas K Prasanna Kootathil Oruthan Audio Launch held with Suriya as chief guest - Tamil Movie News. 2017-03-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170428011823/http://www.indiaglitz.com/ashok-selvan-priya-anand-nivas-k-prasanna-kootathil-oruthan-audio-launch-held-with-suriya-as-chief-guest-tamil-news-172454.html. 28 April 2017. live.
  13. News: Sila Samayangalil: Priyadarshans film enters final round for Golden Globe Award. 2017-03-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170303044535/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sila-samayangel-priyadarshan-oppam-mohanlal-prakasha-raj-golden-globe/1/768055.html. 3 March 2017. live.
  14. News: Ashok Selvan on Sila Samayangalil and its festival response. 2017-01-16. Behindwoods. 2017-03-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170303050453/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-17/ashok-selvan-on-sila-samayangalil-and-its-festival-response.html. 3 March 2017. live.
  15. News: 'Oh My Kadavule' movie review: An endearing romcom exploring a second chance at love/ life . The Hindu . 13 February 2020 . 13 February 2020 . 13 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200213125003/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-an-endearing-romcom-exploring-a-second-chance-at-love-life/article30810657.ece . live . S . Srivatsan .
  16. Web site: Oh My Kadavule review: Of friendship, romance and second chances . The Indian Express . 14 February 2020 . 15 February 2020 . 15 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200215170520/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-rating-6267932/ . live .
  17. Web site: Oh My Kadavule review: A breezy feel-good romantic entertainer . . 17 February 2020 . 18 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200218161831/https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-my-kadavule-review-a-breezy-feel-good-romantic-entertainer-review-tamil-ucnf8qieedijb.html . dead .
  18. Web site: OH MY KADAVULE MOVIE REVIEW . Behindwoods . 14 February 2020 . 20 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200220095541/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oh-my-kadavule/oh-my-kadavule-review.html . dead .
  19. Web site: 'Oh my kadavule' Film Review: A beautiful tale of friendship, love and more . DT Next . 15 February 2020 . 27 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200627155812/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2020/02/15023752/1215321/Oh-my-kadavule-Film-Review-A-beautiful-tale-of-friendship-.vpf . dead .
  20. News: 2020-10-19. Ashok Selvan to make his Telugu debut. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-12-24. 0971-751X.
  21. Web site: அசோக் செல்வனின் 'தீனி' படம் அப்டேட்..!. 2021-02-05. Samayam Tamil. ta.
  22. News: C. R.. Sharanya. Ashok Selvan to make his Malayalam debut with Mohanlal's magnum opus. 17 August 2019. The Times of India. 30 January 2019. 1 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190201194505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-to-make-his-malayalam-debut-with-mohanlals-magnum-opus/articleshow/67739847.cms. live.
  23. Web site: Ashok Selvan reveals that he shot for intimate scenes when he had COVID-19!.
  24. Web site: Ashok Selvan's Hostel release date announced.
  25. Web site: Vezham Movie Review: A middling thriller with a pensive ending.
  26. Web site: Ashok Selvan's 'Nitham Oru Vaanam' first look; actor charms in a triple role.
  27. Web site: Ashok Selvan teams up with 'Ponniyin Selvan' actress and 'Jailer' actor for his next? - Deets.
  28. Web site: 13 September 2023 . Ashok Selvan, Keerthi Pandian tie the knot in close-knit traditional ceremony. See photos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230914020409/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/actors-ashok-selvan-keerthi-pandian-tie-the-knot-close-knit-traditional-ceremony-see-photos-8937686/ . 14 September 2023 . 14 September 2023 . The Indian Express.
  29. Web site: 13 September 2023 . Ashok Selvan and Keerthi Pandian are married. Check out dreamy first official wedding pics . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230914020416/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/ashok-selvan-and-keerthi-pandian-are-married-check-out-dreamy-first-official-wedding-pics-101694580625144.html . 14 September 2023 . 14 September 2023 . Hindustan Times.
  30. Web site: Savaale Samaali Official Theatrical Trailer 2 | Ashok Selvan | Bindu Madhavi | Thaman. www.youtube.com.
  31. Web site: 'Por Thozhil' trailer out, Sarath Kumar and Ashok Selvan go serial-killer hunting . The Hindu . 31 May 2023 . en-IN . 30 May 2023.
  32. Web site: Ashok Selvan's new rom-com titled Saba Nayagan . . 25 April 2023 . en.
  33. Web site: 15 August 2022 . Ashok Selvan, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, and Keerthi Pandian in Pa Ranjith's cricket-based film. Times of India.
  34. Web site: 2020-09-15. Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel. 2020-09-18. The Indian Express. en. 19 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919040849/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/time-enna-boss-trailer-a-fun-tamil-sitcom-about-time-travel-6596868/. live.
  35. https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/ashok-selvans-latest-revelation-about-his-role-in-navarasa-surprises-fans.html
  36. Web site: Modern Love Chennai to premiere on Prime Video on May 18. See poster . . 17 May 2023 . en.