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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1989)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ashok Selvan
| image = Ashok Selvan at the Aruvi Movie Premiere.jpg
| image size = 250px
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1989|11|08}}
| birth_place =The Great Murugan Temple City [[Chennimalai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| death_date =
| death_place =
| alma_mater = [[Loyola School, Chennai|Loyola College]]
| occupation = [[Film actor]]
| known_for = ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]''<br />''[[Pizza II: Villa]]''<br />''[[Thegidi]]''<br />''[[Oh My Kadavule]]''
| spouse =
| website =
| othername =
| yearsactive = 2013–present
}}

'''Ashok Selvan''' is an Indian actor who works prominently in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films. 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 ''[[Pizza II: Villa]] (2013)'' and ''[[Thegidi]]'' (2014). His recent blockbuster is ''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' (2020).

==Early life==
Ashok was born to Panneerselvam Gounder and Malar on 8 November 1989 in [[Erode]] (chennimalai), 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 School, Chennai|Loyola College]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Ashok-Met-His-First-Love-in-College/2014/05/19/article2228889.ece |title=Ashok met his first love in college |work=Indian Express |access-date=21 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521221337/http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Ashok-Met-His-First-Love-in-College/2014/05/19/article2228889.ece |archive-date=21 May 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 Thoth Conference held in [[Singapore]].{{Citation needed|reason=Reliable source needed for the whole sentence|date=April 2021}}

==Film career==
After graduating from college, Ashok 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.onlykollywood.com/interview-with-ashok-selvan/ |title=Interview with Ashok Selvan |work=Only Kollywood |access-date=4 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104180407/http://www.onlykollywood.com/interview-with-ashok-selvan/ |archive-date=4 November 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/I-thought-I-was-not-destined-for-cinema-Ashok-Selvan/2013/09/18/article1789316.ece |title=I thought I was not destined for cinema: Ashok Selvan |work=Indian Express |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> He then also auditioned unsuccessfully for a role in ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'', before Nalan Kumarasamy offered him the role of Kesavan in his [[Black Comedy|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 being described as "fantastic" in his role of an unemployed graduate.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-soodhu-kavvum/20130503.htm |title=Soodhu Kavvum review |work=Rediff |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615090524/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-soodhu-kavvum/20130503.htm |archive-date=15 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-review-tamil-15027789.html |title=Movie review: Soodhu Kavvum |work=Sify |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411181453/http://www.sify.com/movies/soodhu-kavvum-review-tamil-15027789.html |archive-date=11 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Ashok was then selected to replace [[Vaibhav Reddy]] in Deepan Chakravarthy's psychological thriller ''[[Pizza II: Villa]]'', a second film in [[C. V. Kumar]]'s ''[[Pizza (2012 film)|Pizza]]'' franchise. Portraying an English novel writer in the film, the film told the story of eerie happenings in a villa owned by Ashok's character. In order to portray the role of a 30-year-old writer, he gained weight and grew a beard within two weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/transformed-from-boy-to-man-for-pizza-2-ashok-selvan/425921-71-180.html |title=Transformed from boy to man for Pizza 2: Ashok Selvan |work=IBN Live |access-date=10 November 2013 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=8 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film opened to positive reviews and above average box office collections, with a critic noting that "Ashok delivers an outstanding performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-must-watch/article1-1151928.aspx#sthash.QDpkVZZi.dpuf |title=Pizza 2 - Villa is a must watch |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=2014-03-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314025231/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-must-watch/article1-1151928.aspx |archivedate=14 March 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-gripping-suspense-thriller-south/20131115.htm |title=Pizza 2 - Villa is a gripping suspense thriller |work=Rediff |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308234207/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pizza-2-villa-is-a-gripping-suspense-thriller-south/20131115.htm |archive-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 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".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thegidi-review-tamil-15050247.html |title=Thegidi review |work=Sify |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308031406/http://www.sify.com/movies/thegidi-review-tamil-15050247.html |archive-date=8 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-thegidi-is-an-exciting-thriller-south/20140228.htm |title=Review: Thegidi is an exciting thriller |work=Rediff |access-date=8 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309070422/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-thegidi-is-an-exciting-thriller-south/20140228.htm |archive-date=9 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> His recently released movies are ''Kootathil Oruthan'' and ''Sila Samayangalil''. ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' deals with the love story of a middle bencher and its trailer has had a very positive reaction from the audience and the media.<ref>{{Cite news|url=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|title=IndiaGlitz - Ashok Selvan Priya Anand Nivas K Prasanna Kootathil Oruthan Audio Launch held with Suriya as chief guest - Tamil Movie News|access-date=2017-03-02|archive-url=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|archive-date=28 April 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Sometimes (film)|Sila Samayangalil]]'' directed by [[Priyadarshan|Priyadharshan]] was released in [[Netflix]] and made its way to the final round at [[75th Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globes]]. The film tells the story of eight characters who arrive at a pathology lab at 9{{nbsp}}a.m. to give their blood for an AIDS test. However, it all ends at 5{{nbsp}}p.m. when the results arrive.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sila-samayangel-priyadarshan-oppam-mohanlal-prakasha-raj-golden-globe/1/768055.html|title=Sila Samayangalil: Priyadarshans film enters final round for Golden Globe Award|access-date=2017-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303044535/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sila-samayangel-priyadarshan-oppam-mohanlal-prakasha-raj-golden-globe/1/768055.html|archive-date=3 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The film has been lapping appreciations in many festival circuits and in the recently held 9th annual Jaipur International Film Festival, ''Sila Samayangalil'' won awards for Best Film with a Global Message, Best Upcoming Release and the overall Best Film from the Asian Continent award.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-17/ashok-selvan-on-sila-samayangalil-and-its-festival-response.html|title=Ashok Selvan on Sila Samayangalil and its festival response|date=2017-01-16|work=Behindwoods|access-date=2017-03-02|archive-url=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|archive-date=3 March 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> He is acting in a movie titled ''Oxygen'' directed by [[Ananda Krishnan (director)|Ananda Krishnan]] and ''[[Nenjamellam Kadhal]]'' directed by Nirman. ''Oh My Kadavule'' was released on Feb 14th 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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-ritika-come-together-for-fun-romcom/articleshow/71097443.cms|title=Ashok Selvan & Ritika come together for fun romcom - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-10-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011084849/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-ritika-come-together-for-fun-romcom/articleshow/71097443.cms|archive-date=11 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=‘Oh My Kadavule’ movie review: An endearing romcom exploring a second chance at love/ life |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-an-endearing-romcom-exploring-a-second-chance-at-love-life/article30810657.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=13 Feb 2020 |archive-date=13 February 2020 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Oh My Kadavule review: Of friendship, romance and second chances |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-rating-6267932/ |website=The Indian Express |accessdate=15 Feb 2020 |archive-date=15 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215170520/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-rating-6267932/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Oh My Kadavule review: A breezy feel-good romantic entertainer |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-my-kadavule-review-a-breezy-feel-good-romantic-entertainer-review-tamil-ucnf8qieedijb.html |website=Sify.com |accessdate=17 Feb 2020 |archive-date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Oh My Kadavule Movie Review: Ashok Selvan and Ritika Singh shine in delightful rom-com |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-ashok-selvan-and-ritika-singh-shine-in-delightful-rom-com-1646569-2020-02-14 |website=India Today |accessdate=14 Feb 2020 |archive-date=14 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214183459/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-my-kadavule-movie-review-ashok-selvan-and-ritika-singh-shine-in-delightful-rom-com-1646569-2020-02-14 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=OH MY KADAVULE MOVIE REVIEW |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oh-my-kadavule/oh-my-kadavule-review.html |website=Behindwoods |accessdate=14 Feb 2020 |archive-date=20 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220095541/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oh-my-kadavule/oh-my-kadavule-review.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Oh my kadavule' Film Review: A beautiful tale of friendship, love and more |url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2020/02/15023752/1215321/Oh-my-kadavule-Film-Review-A-beautiful-tale-of-friendship-.vpf |website=DT Next |accessdate=15 Feb 2020 |archive-date=27 June 2020 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Oh My Kadavule' review: Ritika-Ashok's romance is refreshing |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/oh-my-kadavule-review-ritika-ashoks-romance-refreshing-118203 |website=News Minute |accessdate=14 Feb 2020 |archive-date=27 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627155812/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/oh-my-kadavule-review-ritika-ashoks-romance-refreshing-118203 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Ashok made his [[Telugu cinema|Tollywood]] debut with the film ''[[Ninnila Ninnila]]'' along directed by Ani. I. V. Sasi in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-10-19|title=Ashok Selvan to make his Telugu debut|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ashok-selvan-to-debut-in-telugu-cinema-with-ninnila-ninnila/article32890696.ece|access-date=2020-12-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The movie star cast also includes [[Ritu Varma]], [[Nithya Menen]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=அசோக் செல்வனின் 'தீனி' படம் அப்டேட்..!|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/ashok-selvan-theeni-movie-update-released/articleshow/80689725.cms|access-date=2021-02-05|website=Samayam Tamil|language=ta}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Year
!Film
!Role
!class=unsortable|Notes
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'' || Kesavan || Debut film
|-
| ''[[Pizza II: Villa]]'' || Jebin Jose ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Thegidi]]'' || Vetri ||
|-
|rowspan="3" |2015 || ''[[Orange Mittai]]'' || Hospital paramedic || Cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Savaale Samaali]]'' || Karthik ||
|-
| ''[[144 (film)|144]]''|| Madan ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' || Arvind ||
|-
|''[[Mupparimanam]]'' || Himself || Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="1" |2018 ||''[[Sometimes (film)|Sometimes]]'' || Bala Murugan ||
|-
| rowspan="1" |2020 || ''[[Oh My Kadavule]]'' || Arjun Marimuthu || Also producer
|-
| rowspan="3" |2021
|''[[Ninnila Ninnila]]''
|| Dev ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] film; Dubbed in Tamil as ''Theeni''
|-
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''[[Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham]]''|| Achuthan || Completed; [[Malayalam]] film
|-
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Hostel'' {{dagger}}
| {{TBA}}
| Completed <ref>{{cite news |title= Ashok Selvan-Priya Bhavani Shankar film titled Hostel| url= https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/mar/10/ashok-selvan-priya-bhavani-shankar-film-titled-hostel-23232.amp|date=10 March 2021|website=India Today|access-date=10 March 2021}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== Short films and Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Network
!Notes
|-
|2017
|''[[Maya (2017 film)|Maya]]''
|Ashok
|Short film
|-
|2020
|''[[Time Enna Boss]]''
| Kabir Kannan
|[[Amazon Prime]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-15|title=Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/time-enna-boss-trailer-a-fun-tamil-sitcom-about-time-travel-6596868/|access-date=2020-09-18|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=5654463}}

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Tamil male actors]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]]
[[Category:1989 births]]
[[Category:People from Erode district]]
[[Category:Loyola College, Chennai alumni]]

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