Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Maari Selvaraj |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |
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| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Controversy | Accused of Being Caste Biased in 2023 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 06/07/2016 |
Family
| Father | His parents used to work as farmers. |
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| Siblings | Brother - Siva Selvaraj (younger; teacher in a government school in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu) |
| Spouse | Divya Mari Selvaraj |
| Children | Son - Navvi Selvaraj, Daughter - Yuvaan Selvaraj (born in 2021) |
Career
| Debut | Mari Selvaraj made his directorial debut with the film 'Pariyerum Perumal' in 2018. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mariselvaraj84/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/mari.selvaraj.90 | |
| https://x.com/mari_selvaraj |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Mari Selvaraj hails from a middle-class family in Tamil Nadu. | |
| Initially aspiring to become an actor, he transitioned into an assistant director before making his debut. | |
| He worked under director Ram on three notable Tamil films: 'Kattradhu Thamizh', 'Thanga Meenkal', and 'Taramani'. | |
| For 'Pariyerum Perumal', he contributed as a lyricist for the songs 'Naan Yaar' and 'Karuppi'. | |
| He has authored notable Tamil books including 'Thamirabaraniyil Kollappadaathavargal' and 'Marakkave Ninaikkiren'. | |
| His other directorial works include 'Karnan' (2021) and 'Maamannan' (2023), where he also wrote lyrics for several songs. | |
| In 2024, he directed 'Vaazhai', a film inspired by his own life experiences, for which he also took on the role of producer. | |
| As a writer, he has contributed to screenplays for films like 'Pariyerum Perumal', 'Karnan', and 'Maamannan'. | |
| In his free time, he enjoys traveling to various destinations. |
