V. M. Saravanan & Raghuvaran Movies Together List — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
V. M. Saravanan and Raghuvaran appeared together in 5 Tamil films between 1986 and 2007. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sivaji (2007 — 7.2/10). Films span Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) through Sivaji (2007).
The V. M. Saravanan & Raghuvaran partnership
After 18 years apart, they came back together for Sivaji (2007). They didn't share a set between 1989 and 2007. They saved their best for last — Sivaji (7.2/10) came 21 years in.
From Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) to Sivaji (2007). Sivaji is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 80% of everything they made together. The 1980s belonged to Thaimel Aanai; the 2000s to Sivaji. V. M. Saravanan produced every film; Raghuvaran acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
5 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 4 films, averaging 4.9/10.
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Sivaji (7.2/10).
- Thaimel Aanai
- Raja Chinna Roja
- Sivaji
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 21 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
42% of V. M. Saravanan's screen credits are with Raghuvaran.
Before Samsaram Adhu Minsaram, V. M. Saravanan had starred in 5 films, including Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) and Sivappu Malli (1981).
After Sivaji, V. M. Saravanan went on to appear in 2 more films, including Leader (2010) and Gaantham (2012).
Before Samsaram Adhu Minsaram, Raghuvaran had starred in 7 films, including Ezhavathu Manithan (1982) and Engirunthalum Vazhga (1985).
After Sivaji, Raghuvaran went on to appear in 5 more films, including Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) and Ashoka (2008).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of V. M. Saravanan & Raghuvaran's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Madhuri is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 5 films. Chandrabose scored 3 of them. Madhuri appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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