Pavithran & Ponnambalam Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Pavithran and Ponnambalam appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1994 and 2012. Their highest-rated collaboration was Indhu (1994 — 4.6/10). Films span Indhu (1994) through Maattuthavani (2012).
The Pavithran & Ponnambalam partnership
After 18 years apart, they came back together for Maattuthavani (2012). They didn't share a set between 1994 and 2012. From Indhu (1994) to Maattuthavani (2012).
It started with Indhu (1994).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Indhu; the 2010s to Maattuthavani. Pavithran directed every film; Ponnambalam acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.6/10.
The 2010s accounted for 1 film.
- Indhu
- Maattuthavani0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 18 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Pavithran's screen credits are with Ponnambalam.
Before Indhu, Pavithran had directed 3 films, including I Love India (1993) and Suriyan (1992).
After Maattuthavani, Pavithran went on to direct 1 more film, including Dharavi (2018).
Before Indhu, Ponnambalam had starred in 19 films, including Maamiyar Veedu (1993) and Vetri Padigal (1991).
After Maattuthavani, Ponnambalam went on to appear in 5 more films, including Kaatteri (2022) and Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Pavithran & Ponnambalam's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Prabhu Deva is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
