Ponnambalam & Kalairani Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ponnambalam and Kalairani appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2004 and 2012. Their highest-rated collaboration was Maasi (2012 — 7.5/10). Films span Bose (2004) through Maasi (2012).
The Ponnambalam & Kalairani partnership
From Bose (2004) to Maasi (2012). Maasi is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Bose (2004).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Bose; the 2010s to Maasi. Ponnambalam acted in every film; Kalairani acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Bose (7.0/10).
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Maasi (7.5/10).
- Bose
- Maasi
- Mudhal Idam
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 8 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, Ponnambalam had 55 films behind them; Kalairani had 6.
Before Bose, Ponnambalam had starred in 55 films, including Indian (1996) and Nila (1994).
After Maasi, Ponnambalam went on to appear in 5 more films, including Kaatteri (2022) and Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016).
Before Bose, Kalairani had starred in 6 films, including Dhool (2003) and Devathai (1997).
After Maasi, Kalairani went on to appear in 14 more films, including Manithan (2016) and Johnny (2018).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ponnambalam & Kalairani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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