Tamizh Selvan (pronounced [tamiɻselʋan]) is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Bharathiraja from a story by M. Rathnakumar.

The group protests against their unfair and undue treatment in politician Vedimuthu's illegal quarry but since he hears their problems and solves it he is heralded as a hero by masses.

[4] During a filming a schedule at Kollegal, politician Vatal Nagaraj objected to the clapperboard used being in Tamil, but left after being intimidated by Vijayakanth.

To avoid further trouble, Bharathiraja offered to remove the name Tamizh Selvan from the clapperboard, but Vijayakanth threatened to quit the film if that happened.

[10] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "The role of bureaucrats in correcting and exposing corrupt and wayward politicians in power is the theme veteran director Bharathiraaja has handled with his known flourish".