Srikanth & Suruli rajan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Srikanth and Suruli rajan appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1972 and 1977. Films span Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) through Nallathukku Kalamillai (1977).
The Srikanth & Suruli rajan partnership
Between 1972 and 1977, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 5 years. From Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) to Nallathukku Kalamillai (1977). The unfolded closed with Nallathukku Kalamillai in 1977.
It started with Kasethan Kadavulada (1972).
The shape of the work
Srikanth acted in every film; Suruli rajan acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- Srikanth was a newcomer when Suruli Rajan, already a popular comedian, personally recommended him for the lead in 'Anbu Thangai' (1974). The director was hesitant, but Suruli Rajan insisted Srikanth had the right 'innocent face' for the role.
- In 'Aayirathil Oruthi' (1975), Suruli Rajan deliberately slowed down his comic timing to match Srikanth's more natural, understated style. Srikanth later said this made their scenes feel like real conversations, not a comedian 'doing bits' around a hero.
- During the shoot of 'Nallathukku Kalamillai' (1977), Suruli Rajan would drive Srikanth home every night after pack-up, even though it was 30 km out of his way. They'd stop for tea and rehearse the next day's lines together.
- The success of their three-film run directly led to Suruli Rajan being cast as the lead comedian in 'Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai' (1978), which became one of his biggest solo hits. Srikanth had recommended him to that director after seeing how Suruli Rajan handled emotional scenes in their films.
- Srikanth once told a magazine: 'Suruli Rajan taught me that comedy isn't about making people laugh — it's about making them feel safe enough to laugh. He did that for me on set, and I tried to do it for the audience.'
4 films across 1 decade
- Kasethan Kadavulada0
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The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Nallathukku Kalamillai, Srikanth kept going for 104 more films; Suruli rajan stepped back.
Before Kasethan Kadavulada, Srikanth had starred in 9 films, including Nootrukku Nooru (1971) and Vietnam Veedu (1970).
After Nallathukku Kalamillai, Srikanth went on to appear in 104 more films, including Blackmail (2025) and 10th Class Diaries (2022).
Before Kasethan Kadavulada, Suruli rajan had starred in 5 films, including Kankatshi (1971) and Dharisanam (1970).
After Nallathukku Kalamillai, Suruli rajan went on to appear in 43 more films, including Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) and Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Srikanth & Suruli rajan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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