Kovai Sarala & Ilavarasu Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Kovai Sarala & Ilavarasu have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2001 and extends to 2017, representing 16 years of joint work. Working Kovai Sarala as Actor and Ilavarasu as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Thillu Mullu", "Shahjahan", "Sangili Bungili Kathava Thorae" — with "Thillu Mullu" earning a top rating of 6.3/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.9/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Shahjahan" (2001) to "Sangili Bungili Kathava Thorae" (2017), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Shahjahan, Kovai Sarala had starred in 59 films, including Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) and Chinna Vathiyar (1995).
After Sangili Bungili Kathava Thorae, Kovai Sarala went on to appear in 17 more films, including Sembi (2022) and Kick (2023).
Before Shahjahan, Ilavarasu had starred in 6 films, including Veeranadai (2000) and Kodi Parakuthu (1988).
After Sangili Bungili Kathava Thorae, Ilavarasu went on to appear in 45 more films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022) and Jai Bhim (2021).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Shahjahan
- Thillu Mullu
- Sangili Bungili Kathava Thorae
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Kovai Sarala & Ilavarasu's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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