Jayaprakash & Samuthirakani Movies Together List — 8 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Jayaprakash and Samuthirakani appeared together in 8 Tamil films between 2004 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Naadodigal (2009 — 8.1/10). Films span Neranja Manasu (2004) through Charukesi (2026).
The Jayaprakash & Samuthirakani partnership
One film towers over the rest: Naadodigal at 8.1/10. Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. From Neranja Manasu (2004) to Charukesi (2026).
Their most recent film, Charukesi, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active. Naadodigal is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Naadodigal; the 2020s to Vinodhaya Sitham. Samuthirakani director in some, actor in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
8 films across 3 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Naadodigal (8.1/10).
The 2010s accounted for 3 films, averaging 6.3/10.
The 2020s accounted for 3 films, averaging 5.7/10.
- Naadodigal
- Neranja Manasu
- Poraali
- Maniyaar Kudumbam
- Vinodhaya Sitham
- Maaran
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
8 films across 22 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
80% of Jayaprakash's screen credits are with Samuthirakani.
Before Neranja Manasu, Jayaprakash had starred in 2 films, including Julie Ganapathi (2003) and Thondan (1995).
Before Neranja Manasu, Samuthirakani had starred in 1 film, including Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Jayaprakash & Samuthirakani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Namo Narayana appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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