Santhosh Narayanan & Kalaiyarasan Movies Together List — 7 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Santhosh Narayanan and Kalaiyarasan appeared together in 7 Tamil films between 2012 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pariyerum Perumal (2018 — 8.3/10). Films span Attakathi (2012) through Vaazhai (2024).
The Santhosh Narayanan & Kalaiyarasan partnership
From Attakathi (2012) to Vaazhai (2024). Attakathi (2012, 8.0/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. Their most recent film, Vaazhai, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active.
Pariyerum Perumal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Attakathi (2012).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Pariyerum Perumal; the 2020s to Sarpatta Parambarai. Santhosh Narayanan music composer in some, original music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
7 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 4 films together, anchored by Pariyerum Perumal (8.3/10).
The 2020s brought 3 films together, anchored by Sarpatta Parambarai (8.3/10).
- Pariyerum Perumal
- Madras
- Sarpatta Parambarai
- Vaazhai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
7 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
54% of Santhosh Narayanan's screen credits are with Kalaiyarasan.
Attakathi was Santhosh Narayanan's acting debut.
After Vaazhai, Santhosh Narayanan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Maa Inti Bangaram (2026) and Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025).
Before Attakathi, Kalaiyarasan had starred in 1 film, including Nandalala (2010).
After Vaazhai, Kalaiyarasan went on to appear in 7 more films, including Thandakaaranyam (2025) and Trending (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Santhosh Narayanan & Kalaiyarasan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
People who worked on Santhosh Narayanan & Kalaiyarasan's films together
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