Vinodhini & Balu Mahendra Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Vinodhini and Balu Mahendra appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1992 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992 — 7.5/10). Films span Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992) through Thalaimuraigal (2013).
The Vinodhini & Balu Mahendra partnership
After 21 years apart, they came back together for Thalaimuraigal (2013). They didn't share a set between 1992 and 2013. From Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992) to Thalaimuraigal (2013).
Vanna Vanna Pookkal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Vanna Vanna Pookkal; the 2010s to Thalaimuraigal. Vinodhini acted in every film; Balu Mahendra directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s brought 1 film together, anchored by Vanna Vanna Pookkal (7.5/10).
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Thalaimuraigal (7.5/10).
- Vanna Vanna Pookkal
- Thalaimuraigal
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 21 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Vanna Vanna Pookkal, Vinodhini had starred in 2 films, including Chithirai Pookal (1991) and Aatha Un Koyilile (1991).
After Thalaimuraigal, Vinodhini went on to appear in 4 more films, including Gameover (2019) and Kulasami (2023).
Before Vanna Vanna Pookkal, Balu Mahendra had directed 11 films, including Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) and Veedu (1988).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Vinodhini & Balu Mahendra's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
M. Sasikumar is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
