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Prathap K. Pothan & Chinni Jayanth Movies Together — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

2
Films Together
3.4
Average Rating
1990 - 1994
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Prathap K. Pothan & Chinni Jayanth have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1990 and extends to 1994, representing 4 years of joint work. Working Prathap K. Pothan as Director and Chinni Jayanth as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Seevalaperi Pandi" — with "Seevalaperi Pandi" earning a top rating of 6.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.4/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "My Dear Marthandan" (1990) to "Seevalaperi Pandi" (1994), 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

Prathap K. Pothan

Before My Dear Marthandan, Prathap K. Pothan had directed 22 films, including Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) and Moodupani (1980).

After Seevalaperi Pandi, Prathap K. Pothan went on to direct 7 more films, including Lucky Man (1995) and Indrajith (2017).

Chinni Jayanth

Before My Dear Marthandan, Chinni Jayanth had starred in 15 films, including Nallavan (1988) and Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (1987).

After Seevalaperi Pandi, Chinni Jayanth went on to appear in 45 more films, including Boat (2024) and Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19901994
Span4 years
Avg Interval~4 years

2 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
2 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films2
Avg Rating6.8/10
Notable:
  • Seevalaperi Pandi(6.8)
  • My Dear Marthandan0
Era:
Prathap: ActiveChinni: Active

This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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