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3 Films Together

Vivek & Girish Karnad Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
5.0
Average Rating
1998 - 2014
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Vivek & Girish Karnad have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1998 and extends to 2014, representing 16 years of joint work. Working Vivek as Oyya and Girish Karnad as Rudran, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Chellamae", "Kadhal Mannan", "Chandra" — with "Chellamae" earning a top rating of 5.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.0/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Kadhal Mannan" (1998) to "Chandra" (2014), 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

Vivek

Before Kadhal Mannan, Vivek had starred in 33 films, including Mayabazar (1995) and Nandhavana Theru (1995).

After Chandra, Vivek went on to appear in 30 more films, including Oopiri (2016) and Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023).

Girish Karnad

Before Kadhal Mannan, Girish Karnad had starred in 29 films, including Tarang (1984) and Apne Paraye (1980).

After Chandra, Girish Karnad went on to appear in 5 more films, including 24 (2016) and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19982014
Span16 years
Avg Interval~8 years

3 films across 16 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 Rating4.8/10
Notable:
  • Kadhal Mannan(4.8)
Era:
Vivek: ActiveGirish: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating5.6/10
Notable:
  • Chellamae(5.6)
Era:
Vivek: ActiveGirish: Active
2010s
Films1
Avg Rating4.5/10
Notable:
  • Chandra(4.5)
Era:
Vivek: ActiveGirish: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.

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