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Jyothi Krishna & A. M. Rathnam Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
5.9
Average Rating
1998 - 2006
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Jyothi Krishna & A. M. Rathnam have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1998 and extends to 2006, representing 8 years of joint work. Working Jyothi Krishna as Director and A. M. Rathnam as Producer, 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 "Kedi", "Enakku 20 Unakku 18", "Natpukkaga" — with "Kedi" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. 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 2000s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Natpukkaga" (1998) to "Kedi" (2006), 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

Jyothi Krishna

Natpukkaga was Jyothi Krishna's directorial debut.

After Kedi, Jyothi Krishna went on to direct 5 more films, including Rules Ranjann (2023) and Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025).

A. M. Rathnam

Before Natpukkaga, A. M. Rathnam had starred in 2 films, including Karthavyam (1991) and Peddarikam (1992).

After Kedi, A. M. Rathnam went on to appear in 3 more films, including Yennai Arindhaal‬ (2015) and Arrambam (2013).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19982006
Span8 years
Avg Interval~4 years

3 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films1
Avg Rating4.6/10
Notable:
  • Natpukkaga(4.6)
Era:
Jyothi: ActiveA.: Active
2000s
Films2
Avg Rating6.6/10
Notable:
  • Kedi(7.5)
  • Enakku 20 Unakku 18(5.7)
Era:
Jyothi: ActiveA.: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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