Shankar & M. S. Viswanathan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Shankar and M. S. Viswanathan appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1977 and 1985. Their highest-rated collaboration was Uyarndhavargal (1977 — 7.5/10). Films span Uyarndhavargal (1977) through Vellai Manasu (1985).
The Shankar & M. S. Viswanathan partnership
From Uyarndhavargal (1977) to Vellai Manasu (1985). The played out closed with Vellai Manasu in 1985. Uyarndhavargal is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Uyarndhavargal (1977).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Uyarndhavargal; the 1980s to Vellai Manasu. Never on the same side of the camera — Shankar original music composer, M. S. Viswanathan music composer, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Uyarndhavargal (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 2 films, averaging 3.6/10.
- Uyarndhavargal
- Vellai Manasu
- Sujatha0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Shankar had 2 films behind them; M. S. Viswanathan had 64.
Before Uyarndhavargal, Shankar had starred in 2 films, including Pattikkaattu Raja (1975) and Vellikizhamai Viradham (1974).
After Vellai Manasu, Shankar went on to appear in 37 more films, including Robot (2010) and Indian (1996).
Before Uyarndhavargal, M. S. Viswanathan had starred in 64 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974).
After Vellai Manasu, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 41 more films, including Kanmaniye Pesu (1986) and Irumbu Pookkal (1991).
Collaboration Journey
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