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Selvi
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Sailesh Rathnakumar. With Anjali Patil, Swathy Krishnan, Vinoth Kishan.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After her best friend Kavitha’s sudden collapse, Selvi, a home care nurse, takes on her shifts in addition to her own, determined to hold everything together. Moving from one house to another, she spends her days caring for the elderly, rarely stopping to rest. As the long hours blur the boundaries between care and exhaustion, Selvi begins to confront the weight of guilt, love, and survival.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTAfter her best friend Kavitha’s sudden collapse, Selvi, a home care nurse, takes on her shifts in addition to her own, determined to hold everything together. Moving f…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Selvi.
MoviHero lists October 9, 2026 as the release date for Selvi. Sailesh Rathnakumar is the listed director. The listed cast includes Anjali Patil as Selvi, Swathy Krishnan as Kavitha, Vinoth Kishan as Purushothaman, Kitty as Vinod Kumar. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateOctober 9, 2026
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 37m
DirectorSailesh Rathnakumar
CastAnjali Patil as Selvi, Swathy Krishnan as Kavitha, Vinoth Kishan as Purushothaman, Kitty as Vinod Kumar
TrailerAvailable on this page
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How much time should I set aside?
Selvi runs 1h 37m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherPurushothamanPurushothaman appears in Selvi (2026).Open character guide otherKavithaKavitha appears in Selvi (2026).Open character guide otherAnu PrabhaAnu Prabha appears in Selvi (2026).Open character guide otherSelviSelvi appears in Selvi (2026).Open character guide otherVinod KumarVinod Kumar appears in Selvi (2026).Open character guide otherVaniVani appears in Selvi (2026).Open character guide otherKayalKayal appears in Selvi (2026).Open character guide
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