Priyamani & Ilayaraja Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Priyamani and Ilayaraja appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2005 and 2016. Their highest-rated collaboration was Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005 — 7.2/10). Films span Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005) through Mana Oori Ramayanam (2016).
The Priyamani & Ilayaraja partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Mana Oori Ramayanam (2016). They didn't share a set between 2006 and 2016. From Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005) to Mana Oori Ramayanam (2016).
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam; the 2010s to Mana Oori Ramayanam. Priyamani acted in every film; Ilayaraja scored all of them.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (7.2/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
- Madhu
- Mana Oori Ramayanam
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Priyamani had 2 films behind them; Ilayaraja had 274.
Before Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, Priyamani had starred in 2 films, including Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) and Evare Athagadu (2003).
After Mana Oori Ramayanam, Priyamani went on to appear in 14 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Salaam Venky (2022).
Before Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, Ilayaraja had starred in 274 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Nadigan (1990).
After Mana Oori Ramayanam, Ilayaraja went on to appear in 1 more film, including Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018).
Collaboration Journey
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