Santhosh Narayanan & Gajaraj Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Santhosh Narayanan and Gajaraj appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 2016 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Manithan (2016 — 7.3/10). Films span Manithan (2016) through Retro (2025).
The Santhosh Narayanan & Gajaraj partnership
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.3 and 7.3. From Manithan (2016) to Retro (2025). Their most recent film, Retro, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active.
Manithan is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Manithan (2016).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Manithan; the 2020s to Mahaan. Santhosh Narayanan music composer in some, original music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Manithan (7.3/10).
The 2020s brought 2 films together, anchored by Mahaan (7.3/10).
- Manithan
- Kabali
- Mahaan
- Retro
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of Gajaraj's screen credits are with Santhosh Narayanan.
Before Manithan, Santhosh Narayanan had starred in 9 films, including Madras (2014) and Attakathi (2012).
After Retro, Santhosh Narayanan went on to appear in 3 more films, including Maa Inti Bangaram (2026) and Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026).
Before Manithan, Gajaraj had starred in 1 film, including Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013).
After Retro, Gajaraj went on to appear in 3 more films, including Gatta Kusthi 2 (2026) and Granny (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Santhosh Narayanan & Gajaraj's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Nassar is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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