Santhana Bharathi & Anal Arasu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Santhana Bharathi and Anal Arasu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2009 and 2012. Their highest-rated collaboration was Maasi (2012 — 7.5/10). Films span Madurai Sambavam (2009) through Maasi (2012).
The Santhana Bharathi & Anal Arasu partnership
From Madurai Sambavam (2009) to Maasi (2012). Maasi is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Madurai Sambavam (2009).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Madurai Sambavam; the 2010s to Maasi. Santhana Bharathi acted in every film; Anal Arasu stunt choreographer all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Maasi (7.5/10).
- Madurai Sambavam
- Maasi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Maasi, Santhana Bharathi kept going for 19 more films; Anal Arasu stepped back. By the time of Madurai Sambavam, both already had careers — Santhana Bharathi with 31 films, Anal Arasu with 13.
Before Madurai Sambavam, Santhana Bharathi had starred in 31 films, including Anbe Sivam (2003) and Panneer Pushpangal (1981).
After Maasi, Santhana Bharathi went on to appear in 19 more films, including Vikram (2022) and Thavam (2019).
Before Madurai Sambavam, Anal Arasu had starred in 13 films, including Raam (2005) and Thiruvannamalai (2008).
After Maasi, Anal Arasu went on to appear in 4 more films, including Kaththi (2014) and Mersal (2017).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Santhana Bharathi & Anal Arasu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Ponnambalam is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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