As of 2024, Selvaraghavan has acted in . These are divided into three categories: Cameos (C), Supporting Roles (S), and Lead Antagonist (L).

Selvaraghavan has received several nominations for his performances, including:

(2022) : His official acting debut where he played , a negotiator dealing with a mall hijack. Saani Kaayidham

Interestingly, the characters Selvaraghavan plays are often similar to the troubled, dark protagonists he directed early in his career (e.g., the obsessive hero of Kadhal Kondein or the alcoholic in 7G Rainbow Colony ). It can be argued that by acting, he is physically inhabiting the psychological spaces he has been writing for two decades. His acting is an extension of his auteur theory: stories about fractured men.

Acting as the bridge between the government and the protagonist, he brought a unique, deadpan energy to the film.

Selvaraghavan (born Selvaraghavan Dorairaj) debuted as a director in 2002. His acting career began tentatively but evolved into a notable side portfolio. While he has stated in interviews that direction remains his primary passion, his acting filmography serves as a case study for how a director-actor bridges the gap between crafting performances and embodying them. This paper lists all his credited acting roles, categorizes them by significance, and analyzes his unique performance methodology.

Selvaraghavan has several upcoming roles currently in production or awaiting release: Devil’s Double Next Level (2025) : Playing a character named .