Ponnambalam & Anal Arasu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-16 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ponnambalam 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 Ponnambalam & 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. Ponnambalam 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
When they first worked together, Ponnambalam had 67 films behind them; Anal Arasu had 13.
Before Madurai Sambavam, Ponnambalam had starred in 67 films, including Indian (1996) and Arya (2007).
After Maasi, Ponnambalam went on to appear in 5 more films, including Kaatteri (2022) and Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016).
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 Ponnambalam & Anal Arasu's professional partnership
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