M. Rathnakumar & Deva Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. Rathnakumar and Deva appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1996 and 2007. Their highest-rated collaboration was Senathipathi (1996 — 6.5/10). Films span Tamizh Selvan (1996) through Thirumagan (2007).
The M. Rathnakumar & Deva partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Thirumagan (2007). They didn't share a set between 1996 and 2007. From Tamizh Selvan (1996) to Thirumagan (2007).
It started with Tamizh Selvan (1996).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Senathipathi; the 2000s to Thirumagan. Never on the same side of the camera — M. Rathnakumar director, Deva music composer, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.2/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Senathipathi
- Tamizh Selvan
- Thirumagan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of M. Rathnakumar's screen credits are with Deva. When they first worked together, M. Rathnakumar had 2 films behind them; Deva had 109.
Before Tamizh Selvan, M. Rathnakumar had directed 2 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Karuththamma (1994).
After Thirumagan, M. Rathnakumar went on to direct 1 more film, including Sengathu Bhoomiyilae (2012).
Before Tamizh Selvan, Deva had starred in 109 films, including Chakravarthy (1995) and Thai Maaman (1994).
After Thirumagan, Deva went on to appear in 7 more films, including Aarumugam (2009) and Kutti Pisasu (2010).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. Rathnakumar & Deva's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Manivannan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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