Nayantara & A. R. Murugadoss Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Nayantara and A. R. Murugadoss appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2005 and 2020. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ghajini (2005 — 7.4/10). Films span Ghajini (2005) through Darbar (2020).
The Nayantara & A. R. Murugadoss partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Raja Rani (2013). Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. They didn't share a set between 2005 and 2013.
From Ghajini (2005) to Darbar (2020). Ghajini is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Ghajini; the 2020s to Darbar. Never on the same side of the camera — Nayantara actor, A. R. Murugadoss director, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 3 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Ghajini (7.4/10).
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Raja Rani (7.3/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.2/10.
- Ghajini
- Raja Rani
- Darbar
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 15 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of A. R. Murugadoss's screen credits are with Nayantara. After Darbar, Nayantara kept going for 19 more films; A. R. Murugadoss stepped back.
Ghajini was Nayantara's acting debut.
After Darbar, Nayantara went on to appear in 19 more films, including Jawan (2023) and Jawan (2023).
Before Ghajini, A. R. Murugadoss had directed 3 films, including Dheena (2001) and Poochudava (1997).
After Darbar, A. R. Murugadoss went on to direct 3 more films, including Madharaasi (2025) and Sikandar (2025).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Manobala is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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