r k selvamani

He directs and acts in his latest flick Akila as a terrorist

Director r k selvamani is all set to prove his mettle as an actor in his forthcoming film, Akhila.

Film Employees Federation of South India will observe a one-day strike. The strike is scheduled for May 14, 2025. All film, television, and production work will be suspended. R.K. Selvamani defends FEFSI's achievements since 2017. He also criticizes the formation of a new film workers’ union. FEFSI encompasses 23 unions and serves 25,000 members. The protest will occur in Chennai.

A Chennai court heard a music rights dispute involving composer Ilaiyaraaja's songs. The case concerns usage on digital platforms. Ilaiyaraaja testified that 1997 contracts only covered audio release, not digital. Director R.K. Selvamani supported Ilaiyaraaja's claim to exclusive rights. The court adjourned the hearing to January 20. This case could impact music copyright in Tamil cinema.

For those wondering what director r k selvamani is up to these days, here's some news.

Annoyed by the piracy problem that continues to plague the film industry, celebrities from the tinsel world on Friday called for stronger measures to end the menace.

Producer Kathiresan accused actor Dhanush of taking advance payment but not committing dates for a film. The Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council refuted claims of interest on the payment, highlighting ongoing tensions with FEFSI President R.K. Selvamani's involvement in the dispute.

Representatives of Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) led by its president and director r k selvamani met Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Thursday. They submitted a petition to her seeking pension for film industry workers and opening an office of the Animal Welfare Board in Chennai.

Stones were hurled by a miscreant, who came in an auto-rickshaw, at film director r k selvamani’s car parked in front of his office in Virugambakkam on Friday night. Selvamani is the husband of Roja, who is the state minister of Andhra Pradesh and a former actor.

Vijayakanth's iconic 100th film, 'Captain Prabhakaran,' was digitally restored and re-released, sparking a celebratory atmosphere among fans. Director R.K. Selvamani expressed joy at the film's reception, especially among younger audiences. He also revealed plans for a sequel, 'Captain Prabhakaran 2,' potentially starring Vijayakanth's son, Shanmuga Pandian, generating excitement among fans.

Elections in Tamil Nadu are over but not yet for the cine industry, the elections for Tamil Film Director’s Association is to commence on the 19th of June.

Directors and Assistant directors gathered at the Kamala Cinemas at Chennai on Sunday to offer mass prayer for the speedy recovery of Superstar Rajinikanth.

Authorities and members of the Tamil Nadu Film Directors' Association will meet today to discuss and hopefully finalise dates for elections to various posts of the body.

Captain Prabhakaran, a hit film starring Vijayakanth, is set for a re-release. The film will be released in 4K quality. It will return to theaters on August 22, 2025, coinciding with Vijayakanth's birthday. Vijaya Prabhakaran, Vijayakanth's son, is leading the re-release effort. Director R.K. Selvamani fondly recalls Vijayakanth's dedication during filming.

FEFSI President R.K. Selvamani has strongly opposed attempts to dissolve the Federation, highlighting internal conflicts within the South Indian Film Employees Federation. In a related issue, Kalaiselvi of Five Star Creations accused actor Dhanush of not honoring his filming commitments, and criticized Selvamani’s alleged interference. The disputes have intensified, raising concerns about power struggles in the industry.

At the Jinn – The Bat audio launch, RK Selvamani criticized stars relying on assistants for script selection, emphasizing direct engagement for creative success. He warned that lacking mutual respect between actors and directors leads to project failures. Selvamani also highlighted producers' financial struggles, urging the Producers’ Council to negotiate better revenue-sharing models.

Leading Tamil film directors and producers on Friday came together in support of veteran filmmaker V Sekar who was arrested by the CID on Wednesday night.

4 crore) from going out of business.FEFSI includes about 24 film unions comprising about 25,000 technicians including light men, stuntmen and make-up artists.

Actor Anupam Kher, who is returning to Tamil films after over a decade, admits he is awed by the city's film and IT industries.