Thiruselvam Velusamy known professionally as V. Thiruselvam is an Indian television director and actor. Thiruselvam is best known for director and playing the role of 'Tholkapian' in the Tamil-language Family television series Kolangal.
Career During early 2012, Thiruselvam making his debut as a Television producer in 'Pokkisham' serial, That serial aired on Kalaignar TV from 2012 to 2013. He also played the role of the lead actor. In 2013 Writer and director another serial Chithiram pesuthadi in 2015 Kairasi Kudumbam for Jaya TV.
He also writes and screenplay the Vikatan TV YouTube channel's drama, 'Vallamai Tharayo' in 2021. It was India's first digital daily series. He had another breakthrough in 2022 by Sun TV's serial Ethirneechal.
Television Year Title Director Writer Actor Producer Role Networks Notes 20022004 Metti Oli (Co-Director) Gnanaraj a.k.a. Santhosh Sun TV 20032009 Kolangal Tholkaapiyan "Thols" Sun TV 20052006 Alli Rajiyam Sun TV 20092011 Madhavi Sun TV 20122013 Pokkisham Vasanthan Kalaignar TV 20132014 Chithiram pesuthadi Arunmozhi Jaya TV 20152017 Kairasi Kudumbam Jaya TV 20202021 Vallamai Tharayo Vikatan TV 20222024 Ethirneechal Jeevanantham Sun TV 2024presentEthirneechal Thodargiradhu
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Films and Television Serials Recipient Role Result 2006Tamil Nadu State Television Awards Best AchieverKolangalV.ThiruselvamTholkappiyan2007Tamil Nadu State Television AwardsBest Television Serial (First Prize)Kolangal2008Vivel Chinnathirai Awards Best Screenplay KolangalV.Thiruselvam 2009Tamil Nadu State Television Awards Best StoryKolangalV.Thiruselvam P.R. Balasubramanian (Devi Bala)2010Sun Kudumbam Awards Best Supporting ActorKolangalV.ThiruselvamBest Screenwriter KolangalV.ThiruselvamBest Director KolangalV.ThiruselvamBest Director (Special Prize)KolangalV.Thiruselvam 2010 Mylapore Academy Television Awards K.Balachander Silver Rolling Trophy for All Rounder Best Screenplay Award V.Thiruselvam 2010 Mylapore Academy Television Awards K.Balachander Silver Rolling Trophy for All Rounder Best DirectorV.Thiruselvam 2023Sun Kudumbam AwardsBest DirectorEthirneechalV.ThiruselvamJeevananthan 2024Ananda Vikatan Television AwardsBest DirectorV.ThiruselvamBest Director - Critic's choice2025Best Screenplay V. ThiruselvamJeevananthan
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