Prathap K. Pothan & M. S. Viswanathan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Prathap K. Pothan and M. S. Viswanathan appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1982 and 1984. Films span Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982) through Oorukku Ubadesam (1984).
The Prathap K. Pothan & M. S. Viswanathan partnership
Between 1982 and 1984, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 2 years. From Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982) to Oorukku Ubadesam (1984). The unfolded closed with Oorukku Ubadesam in 1984.
It started with Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982).
The shape of the work
Prathap K. Pothan acted in every film; M. S. Viswanathan scored all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 1 decade
- Nandri, Meendum Varuga0
- Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Prathap K. Pothan had 10 films behind them; M. S. Viswanathan had 182. After Oorukku Ubadesam, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 56 more films; Prathap K. Pothan stepped back.
Before Nandri, Meendum Varuga, Prathap K. Pothan had starred in 10 films, including Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) and Moodupani (1980).
After Oorukku Ubadesam, Prathap K. Pothan went on to appear in 19 more films, including Magudam (1992) and Athma (1993).
Before Nandri, Meendum Varuga, M. S. Viswanathan had starred in 182 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Thanneer Thanneer (1981).
After Oorukku Ubadesam, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 56 more films, including Bandham (1985) and Kanmaniye Pesu (1986).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Prathap K. Pothan & M. S. Viswanathan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Suhasini Maniratnam is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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