Thug Life actor Ashok Selvan’s 5 best Tamil films and where to stream them on OTT
Ashok Selvan, who has given blockbuster successes while working with debutant filmmakers, is now set to act under the direction of ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam
Last Updated: 12.32 PM, May 22, 2025
Actor Ashok Selvan, who is one of the younger cast members of the team Thug Life, will be collaborating for the first time with ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam. Ashok Selvan, who has a great body of work, has appeared in different roles and genres, acing each one of them. So, as you wait for Thug Life, here are 5 Ashok Selvan films to watch now on OTTplay Premium.
Thug Life star Ashok Selvan’s must watch films to stream
Por Thozhil is a 2023 Tamil crime thriller directed by Vignesh Raja in his directorial debut. Starring Ashok Selvan and Sarathkumar in the lead roles, the film revolves around a rookie and an experienced cop who pair up to track down a serial killer who has been targeting young girls and killing them in a similar fashion. Opened to positive reception for its gripping screenplay, intense performances, and smart psychological story, the film also stars Nikhila Vemal, Sarath Babu, and others.
Oh My Kadavule is a 2020 film directed by Ashwath Marimuthu in his debut. The romantic fantasy film revolves around two best friends who decide to get married, only to realise that they seem to have a lot of differences, leading to their unhappy marital life. However, in a fantasy twist, they are given a second chance with the help of a power above. The cast of Oh My Kadavule includes Ashok Selvan, Ritika Singh, Vijay Sethupathi, Vani Bhojan, Ramesh Thilak, Shah Ra and MS Bhaskar, among others.
Blue Star is a 2024 film by S Jayakumar and backed by Pa Ranjith. The sports drama is set in the 1990s in Arakkonam, and stars Ashok Selvan and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj as two rival cricket team players who do not get along well. Blue Star explores the underlying theme of oppression and how dominant caste communities get the upper hand on the ground. Opened to positive reception, the film also stars Keerthi Pandian, Bagavathi Perumal, and Prithvi Rajan, among others.
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal is a 2022 hyperlink drama helmed by Vishal Venkat. The film tells the stories of four individuals who come from different walks of life and get connected over a road accident. Exploring the themes of guilt, rage, and atonement, Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal stars Ashok Selvan, Manikandan, Nasser, Abi Hassan, Anju Kurian, Reyya, KS Ravikumar, Riythvika and others.
Thegidi/ Bhadram
Thegidi released in 2014 and is a mystery thriller directed by P Ramesh. The film features actors Ashok Selvan and Janani in the lead roles. Thegidi is about a criminology graduate who is tasked to follow one of his subjects after he joins a private detective agency. But as he ends up falling in love with her, he finds a link between his case and a series of mysterious deaths.
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