Prathap K. Pothan & Ilayaraja Movies Together List — 13 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Prathap K. Pothan and Ilayaraja appeared together in 13 Tamil films between 1979 and 1993. Their highest-rated collaboration was Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979 — 8.5/10). Films span Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) through Athma (1993).
The Prathap K. Pothan & Ilayaraja partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. 1990 was their peak — 3 films in twelve months. For 14 years, a Prathap–Ilayaraja film arrived almost every year.
The work is uneven: Azhiyadha Kolangal (8.5) at one end, My Dear Marthandan (3.5) at the other. From Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) to Athma (1993).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Azhiyadha Kolangal; the 1990s to Magudam. Prathap K. Pothan actor in some, director in others.
13 films across 3 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Azhiyadha Kolangal (8.5/10).
The 1980s brought 7 films together, anchored by Moodupani (7.8/10).
The 1990s brought 5 films together, anchored by Magudam (7.5/10).
- Azhiyadha Kolangal
- Moodupani
- Panneer Pushpangal
- Magudam
- Athma
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
13 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
62% of Prathap K. Pothan's screen credits are with Ilayaraja. After Athma, Ilayaraja kept going for 143 more films; Prathap K. Pothan stepped back.
Azhiyadha Kolangal was Prathap K. Pothan's acting debut.
After Athma, Prathap K. Pothan went on to appear in 8 more films, including Indrajith (2017) and Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (2019).
Azhiyadha Kolangal was Ilayaraja's acting debut.
After Athma, Ilayaraja went on to appear in 143 more films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Prathap K. Pothan & Ilayaraja's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Gouthami appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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