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	After the success of ''[[Thirupaachi]]'', [[A. M. Rathnam]] called Perarasu to make a film with Vijay re-uniting with him for second time.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/13945.html \|title=FIR on Vijay's Sivakasi – Tamil Movie News \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=29 March 2005 \|access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/14-3-05/vijay_new.htm \|title=Vijay's Sivakasi \|publisher=Behindwoods \|date=14 March 2005 \|access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> ''Sivakasi'' was Perarasu's second collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' and producer Rathnam's third film with Vijay after ''[[Kushi (2000 film)\|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Ghilli]]''. The film was released on Diwali to positive reviews with a critic claiming that ""This formula had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in [[Thirupaachi]] and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix"<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=22 December 2013 \|title=Movie Review:Sivakasi\|publisher=Sify \|access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> but eventually became a successful venture at box office.		After the success of ''[[Thirupaachi]]'', [[A. M. Rathnam]] called Perarasu to make a film with Vijay re-uniting with him for second time.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/13945.html \|title=FIR on Vijay's Sivakasi – Tamil Movie News \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=29 March 2005 \|access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/14-3-05/vijay_new.htm \|title=Vijay's Sivakasi \|publisher=Behindwoods \|date=14 March 2005 \|access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> ''Sivakasi'' was Perarasu's second collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' and producer Rathnam's third film with Vijay after ''[[Kushi (2000 film)\|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Ghilli]]''. The film was released on Diwali to positive reviews with a critic claiming that ""This formula had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in [[Thirupaachi]] and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix"<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=22 December 2013 \|title=Movie Review:Sivakasi\|publisher=Sify \|access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> but eventually became a successful venture at box office.

	During the making of [[Sivakasi]], representatives from AVM Productions approached [[Perarasu]] to make a commercial film with [[Ajith Kumar]] in the lead role.<ref>[http://ajithkumar.free.fr/news/news_172.htm www.ajithkumar.fr.fm]. www.ajithkumar.fr.fm (14 April 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> The director immediately accepted the offer and told the producer the story of the film during the meeting and the film was announced publicly two days later.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/07per.htm Perarasu on Tirupathi]. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> In August 2005, it became clear that the film would begin in November and that [[Riyaz Khan]] would play the lead antagonist role in the project.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16432.html Ready and raring to go – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (26 August 2005). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Sadha was signed on to play the lead role after early reports suggested that either [[Nayanthara]], [[Renuka Menon]] or Gopika would play the lead female role. The film was launched officially on 15 September 2005 with [[Vijay (actor)\|Vijay]] attending the opening ceremony.<ref>http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/15092005-4.shtml</ref> The film was critically panned, with critics claiming that the film drew too much resemblance to Perarasu's previous projects, [[Thirupaachi]] and [[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]].<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html Sify Movies – Review listing] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531114938/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html \|date=31 May 2014 }}. Sify.com (2 December 2012). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>		During the making of [[Sivakasi]], representatives from AVM Productions approached Perarasu to make a commercial film with [[Ajith Kumar]] in the lead role.<ref>[http://ajithkumar.free.fr/news/news_172.htm www.ajithkumar.fr.fm]. www.ajithkumar.fr.fm (14 April 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> The director immediately accepted the offer and told the producer the story of the film during the meeting and the film was announced publicly two days later.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/07per.htm Perarasu on Tirupathi]. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> In August 2005, it became clear that the film would begin in November and that [[Riyaz Khan]] would play the lead antagonist role in the project.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16432.html Ready and raring to go – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (26 August 2005). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Sadha was signed on to play the lead role after early reports suggested that either [[Nayanthara]], [[Renuka Menon]] or Gopika would play the lead female role. The film was launched officially on 15 September 2005 with [[Vijay (actor)\|Vijay]] attending the opening ceremony.<ref>http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/15092005-4.shtml</ref> The film was critically panned, with critics claiming that the film drew too much resemblance to Perarasu's previous projects, [[Thirupaachi]] and [[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]].<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html Sify Movies – Review listing] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531114938/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html \|date=31 May 2014 }}. Sify.com (2 December 2012). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>

	After the success of [[Thirupathi (film)\|Thirupathi]], [[Perarasu]] announced a project called "Pandigai" with S. J. Suryah<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/may-06-03/18-05-06-perarasu.html Tamil movies : Perarasu to join with SJ Surya for ‘Pandigai’]. Behindwoods.com (18 May 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> but the project was cancelled and he announced his next project "[[Dharmapuri (film)\|Dharmapuri]]" with Vijaykanth in 2006<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/16-06-06-vijaya-kanth.html Tamil movies : Perarasu’s Dharmapuri with Vijayakanth!!]. Behindwoods.com (16 June 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> since Producer [[A. M. Rathnam]] expressed his desire of Perarasu directing a film for him again after ''[[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]]''. Incidentally it was Rathnam who suggested [[Vijayakanth]]'s name for the film. When Rathnam and captain heard the ‘one liner’ of the movie, they both liked it instantly and thus ‘[[Dharmapuri (film)\|Dharmapuri]]’ was born without even a heroine.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/22-09-06-vijayakanth.html Tamil movies : Will director Perarasu strike a chord with Captain’s Dharmapuri?]. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Indiaglitz wrote: "[[Perarasu]] has dished out a movie that would certainly appease front-benchers. A commercial pot-boiler, the movie will be lapped by [[Vijayakanth]]'s fans. Sure to make it big in rural centres, the movie also has enough stunt sequences for action-lovers".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8605.html Dharmapuri review. Dharmapuri Tamil movie review, story, rating]. IndiaGlitz.com (20 October 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>		After the success of [[Thirupathi (film)\|Thirupathi]], Perarasu announced a project called "Pandigai" with S. J. Suryah<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/may-06-03/18-05-06-perarasu.html Tamil movies : Perarasu to join with SJ Surya for ‘Pandigai’]. Behindwoods.com (18 May 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> but the project was cancelled and he announced his next project "[[Dharmapuri (film)\|Dharmapuri]]" with Vijaykanth in 2006<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/16-06-06-vijaya-kanth.html Tamil movies : Perarasu’s Dharmapuri with Vijayakanth!!]. Behindwoods.com (16 June 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> since Producer [[A. M. Rathnam]] expressed his desire of Perarasu directing a film for him again after ''[[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]]''. Incidentally it was Rathnam who suggested [[Vijayakanth]]'s name for the film. When Rathnam and captain heard the ‘one liner’ of the movie, they both liked it instantly and thus ‘[[Dharmapuri (film)\|Dharmapuri]]’ was born without even a heroine.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/22-09-06-vijayakanth.html Tamil movies : Will director Perarasu strike a chord with Captain’s Dharmapuri?]. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Indiaglitz wrote: "Perarasu has dished out a movie that would certainly appease front-benchers. A commercial pot-boiler, the movie will be lapped by [[Vijayakanth]]'s fans. Sure to make it big in rural centres, the movie also has enough stunt sequences for action-lovers".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8605.html Dharmapuri review. Dharmapuri Tamil movie review, story, rating]. IndiaGlitz.com (20 October 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>

	Perarasu's next film is ''[[Pazhani (2008 film)\|Pazhani]]'', starring [[Bharath (actor)\|Bharath]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]]. It was average at the box office.		Perarasu's next film is ''[[Pazhani (2008 film)\|Pazhani]]'', starring [[Bharath (actor)\|Bharath]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]]. It was average at the box office.

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| birth_place = [[Nattarasankottai]], [[Sivaganga]], [[Tamil Nadu]]
| spouse = Krishnaveni Perarasu<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2882638.ece |title=Director Perarasu's Wife become as playback singer |publisher=thehindu.com |date=11 February 2012 |access-date=8 August 2012}}</ref>
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'''Perarasu''' (born 8 January 1967) is an Indian film director who works primarily in [[Tamil cinema]]. As a director, he is best known for his commercial movies with actors [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Ajith Kumar]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100221045803/http://www.tamiloviam.com/unicode/11170509.asp Interview with director perarasu / இயக்குனர் பேரரசு பேட்டி]. Web.archive.org (21 February 2010). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> He has also been credited as an actor, music director, singer and lyricist in some of his ventures.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090829125916/http://www.jointscene.com/artists/Kollywood/Perarasu/589 Jointscene – Tamil Actor Perarasu]. Web.archive.org. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/perarasu/index.html |title=Perarusu – The Director – Sunday special Interview on Thiruvannamalai Director |publisher=Behindwoods |access-date=8 August 2012}}</ref> He has mentioned that all his movies are named for cities in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. He is from [[Nattarasankottai]], near [[Sivaganga]] district in [[Tamil Nadu]].

==Career==
Perarasu, was born on on 8 January 1967 in [[Nattarasankottai|Natarasankottai]] in [[Sivaganga]] district. He tried for 7 to 8 years to make it big and had some off-beat stories. When he was new to [[Chennai]], he used to frequent AVM and stand in front of the studios longing to visit the place. He bribed a production in charge ten rupees one day and got himself into the studios.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090918112823/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/perarasu/index.html Perarusu – The Director – Sunday special Interview on Thiruvannamalai Director – Tamil Movies: Behindwoods.com]. Web.archive.org (18 September 2009). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> His experience of 15 to 16 years in the industry taught him to analyse the pulse of the audience and give them what they want.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090917170615/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/perarasu/tamil-cinema-interview-perarasu.html Tamil Movie Interviews : Director Perarasu]. Web.archive.org. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> He honed his skills under [[Rama Narayanan]] and [[N. Maharajan]]. Apart from assisting, Perarasu appeared in few films doing small uncredited roles. He wants his films to be packed with mind-blowing songs, speedy screenplay, punchy dialogue and in between inserted with sentiments, comedy, twists and turns.

Perarasu made his directorial debut with ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' starring [[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]] in lead role being his 40th film. The film was released on the eve of [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] with 207 prints<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141010141441/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupachi-creates-a-new-record-news-tamil-kkfv9Vbjjde.html `Tirupachi` creates a new record!]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> and the film received positive reviews from critics claiming that "you may strive hard to find anything new in Tirupachi, which is old wine served in a new bottle, with a different label".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131223070624/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupachi-review-tamil-13648878.html Review : Tirupachi]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> The film completed a 100-day theatrical run among 112 screens in Tamil Nadu and completed 200 days in more than 25 centres.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140104034932/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=13665931&cid=13525926 Chennai Box Office]. sify.com (8 February 2005). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>

After the success of ''[[Thirupaachi]]'', [[A. M. Rathnam]] called Perarasu to make a film with Vijay re-uniting with him for second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/13945.html |title=FIR on Vijay's Sivakasi – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=29 March 2005 |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/14-3-05/vijay_new.htm |title=Vijay's Sivakasi |publisher=Behindwoods |date=14 March 2005 |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> ''Sivakasi'' was Perarasu's second collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' and producer Rathnam's third film with Vijay after ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Ghilli]]''. The film was released on Diwali to positive reviews with a critic claiming that ""This formula had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in [[Thirupaachi]] and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Sivakasi|publisher=Sify |access-date=30 May 2012}}</ref> but eventually became a successful venture at box office.

During the making of [[Sivakasi]], representatives from AVM Productions approached [[Perarasu]] to make a commercial film with [[Ajith Kumar]] in the lead role.<ref>[http://ajithkumar.free.fr/news/news_172.htm www.ajithkumar.fr.fm]. www.ajithkumar.fr.fm (14 April 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> The director immediately accepted the offer and told the producer the story of the film during the meeting and the film was announced publicly two days later.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/07per.htm Perarasu on Tirupathi]. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> In August 2005, it became clear that the film would begin in November and that [[Riyaz Khan]] would play the lead antagonist role in the project.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/16432.html Ready and raring to go – Tamil Movie News]. Indiaglitz.com (26 August 2005). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Sadha was signed on to play the lead role after early reports suggested that either [[Nayanthara]], [[Renuka Menon]] or Gopika would play the lead female role. The film was launched officially on 15 September 2005 with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] attending the opening ceremony.<ref>http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/15092005-4.shtml</ref> The film was critically panned, with critics claiming that the film drew too much resemblance to Perarasu's previous projects, [[Thirupaachi]] and [[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]].<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html Sify Movies – Review listing] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531114938/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupati-review-tamil-14184669.html |date=31 May 2014 }}. Sify.com (2 December 2012). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>

After the success of [[Thirupathi (film)|Thirupathi]], [[Perarasu]] announced a project called "Pandigai" with S. J. Suryah<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/may-06-03/18-05-06-perarasu.html Tamil movies : Perarasu to join with SJ Surya for ‘Pandigai’]. Behindwoods.com (18 May 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> but the project was cancelled and he announced his next project "[[Dharmapuri (film)|Dharmapuri]]" with Vijaykanth in 2006<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/16-06-06-vijaya-kanth.html Tamil movies : Perarasu’s Dharmapuri with Vijayakanth!!]. Behindwoods.com (16 June 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> since Producer [[A. M. Rathnam]] expressed his desire of Perarasu directing a film for him again after ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]''. Incidentally it was Rathnam who suggested [[Vijayakanth]]'s name for the film. When Rathnam and captain heard the ‘one liner’ of the movie, they both liked it instantly and thus ‘[[Dharmapuri (film)|Dharmapuri]]’ was born without even a heroine.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-04/22-09-06-vijayakanth.html Tamil movies : Will director Perarasu strike a chord with Captain’s Dharmapuri?]. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref> Indiaglitz wrote: "[[Perarasu]] has dished out a movie that would certainly appease front-benchers. A commercial pot-boiler, the movie will be lapped by [[Vijayakanth]]'s fans. Sure to make it big in rural centres, the movie also has enough stunt sequences for action-lovers".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8605.html Dharmapuri review. Dharmapuri Tamil movie review, story, rating]. IndiaGlitz.com (20 October 2006). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>

Perarasu's next film is ''[[Pazhani (2008 film)|Pazhani]]'', starring [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]]. It was average at the box office.

Perarasu then directed films like, ''[[Thiruvannamalai (film)|Thiruvannamalai]]'' and ''[[Thiruthani (film)|Thiruthani]]''. [[Thiruvannamalai (film)|Thiruvannamalai]] was a commercial hit, but Thiruthani failed at box office. Later a Malayalam action movie [[Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander|Samrajyam 2]] was directed with [[Unni Mukundan]] as the main hero, which was a sequel to the first part of [[Mammootty]] film [[Samrajyam]] . Though the film was action packed, entertainer, this film failed to attract the audience, ending up in becoming a heavy flop.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/pazhani-review.html Tamil Movie Review Pazhani Bharath Kajal Agarwal Sakthi Chidambaram Perarasu Kushboo Vyabari Tamil Movie News Hot Stills Picture Image Gallery]. Behindwoods.com (5 December 2007). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140531111926/http://www.sify.com/movies/thiruvannamalai-review-tamil-14822489.html Sify Movies – Review listing]. Sify.com (2 December 2012). Retrieved on 16 November 2016.</ref>

== Style of work ==
Perarasu is known primarily for directing films which he says are "aimed at the common man who looks at pure entertainment", rather than critics.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930223444/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 | url-status=dead | archive-date=30 September 2007 | title="I make films for common man":Perarasu | publisher=Sify | access-date=25 March 2017}}</ref> His films are also known for having sentiment and action scenes in equal proportions.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=moviedetails.php?movid=113 | title=Thiruvannamalai | publisher=[[Ayngaran International]] | access-date=25 March 2017 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729154933/http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=moviedetails.php%3Fmovid=113 | archive-date=29 July 2012 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }}</ref> Due to his films being named after towns and cities, he has been nicknamed "Oorarasu" by the media, the term being a portmanteau of "''oor''" (meaning town or city) and his name Perarasu.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Itsy-bitsy/article14944592.ece | title=Name it right! | work=The Hindu | date=12 March 2011 | access-date=25 March 2017}}</ref>

==Filmography==
;Director
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! rowspan="2" style="width:35px;"| Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:150px;"| Film
! colspan="4" style="width:195px;"| Credited as
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width:250px;" class="unsortable"| Notes
|-
! style="width:65px;" | Director
! width=65 | Writer
! width=65 | Actor
! width=65 | Role
|-
|1999 || ''[[Ethirum Pudhirum]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Doctor who treats Goundamani's sister || Uncredited
|-
|2004 || ''[[Arasatchi]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Reporter || Uncredited role. Credited as Associate Director
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2005 || ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} ||— ||
|-
| ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Cameo ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2006 || ''[[Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)|Thirupathi]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Auto driver || Cameo appearance<br>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer]]
|-
| ''[[Dharmapuri (film)|Dharmapuri]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Lawyer || Cameo appearance
|-
|2007 || ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Cameo || Cameo appearance in a song "Kanava Nejama"
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2008 || ''[[Pazhani (2008 film)|Pazhani]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Thiruthani || cameo appearance as inspector
|-
| ''[[Thiruvanamalai (film)|Thiruvannamalai]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Cameo ||
|-
|''[[Pandhayam (2008 film)|Pandhayam]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || himself ||
|-
|| 2012 || ''[[Thiruthani (film)|Thiruthani]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Ramalingam || Cameo appearance<br>Also music composer
|-
|2013|| ''[[Onbadhula Guru]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || || cameo appearance in song "Vaa Machi"
|-
|-
|2014|| ''[[Thihar]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{n}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || ||
|-
|2015 ||''[[Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander]]'' || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || Cameo|| Dubbed in Tamil as ''Tihar''<br>Directorial debut in [[Malayalam cinema]].<br><ref>{{cite web|author=Ammu Zachariah |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-10/news-and-interviews/32141473_1_mollywood-debut-ilaiyaraaja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522053507/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-10/news-and-interviews/32141473_1_mollywood-debut-ilaiyaraaja |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 May 2013 |title=Kollywood director Perarasu's M'wood debut |date=10 June 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=8 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Oor Kaalan |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/06/perarasu-on-mollywood-bound.html |title=Perarasu on Mollywood bound! |publisher=Kollyinsider.com |date=13 June 2012 |access-date=8 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/MalayalamMovieVideos/News/Perarasu%20to%20direct%20Son%20of%20Alexander.-4229-1 |title=Perarasu to direct "Son of Alexander" |publisher=Metromatinee.com |date=12 June 2012 |access-date=8 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113085008/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/MalayalamMovieVideos/News/Perarasu%20to%20direct%20Son%20of%20Alexander.-4229-1 |archive-date=13 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-02/vijay-perarasu-13-06-12.html |title=Vijay's Director Goes To Mollywood |publisher=Behindwoods |date=13 June 2012 |access-date=8 August 2012}}</ref>
|-
|}
;As lyricist
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Song
! scope="col" | Composer
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2005 ||''Thirupaachi'' ||all songs||Dhina ||
|-
|2005||''Sivakasi''||all songs||Srikanth Deva||
|-
|2006||''Vallavan'' ||Ammadi Aathadi||Yuvan Shankar Raja||
|-
|2006||''Kedi'' ||Aatha Unnai||Yuvan Shankar Raja||
|-
|2006||''Dharmapuri''||all songs||Srikanth Deva||
|-
|2006||''Thirupathi''|| all songs||Bharathwaj||
|-
|2008||''Pazhani'' ||all songs||Srikanth Deva||
|-
|2008||''Thiruvannamalai'' ||all songs||Srikanth Deva||
|-
|2009||''Rajadhi Raja''||all songs||Karunas ||
|-
|2012||''Thiruthani''||all songs||Himself||
|-
|}
;As singer
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Song
! scope="col" | Composer
! scope="col" | Co-artists
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2008||''Pazhani''||Loc Loc Local||Srikanth Deva||Suchitra||
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|1896833|Perarasu}}

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