Rekha & Janagaraj Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rekha and Janagaraj appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1986 and 1992. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986 — 7.5/10). Films span Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) through Annamalai (1992).
The Rekha & Janagaraj partnership
Between 1986 and 1992, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 6 years. From Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) to Annamalai (1992). The unfolded closed with Annamalai in 1992.
Kadalora Kavithaigal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Kadalora Kavithaigal; the 1990s to Annamalai. Rekha acted in every film; Janagaraj acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 2 films together, anchored by Kadalora Kavithaigal (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.5/10.
- Kadalora Kavithaigal
- En Bommukutty Ammavukku
- Annamalai
- Guna
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Kadalora Kavithaigal, both already had careers — Rekha with 47 films, Janagaraj with 25.
Before Kadalora Kavithaigal, Rekha had starred in 47 films, including Tarang (1984) and Kalyug (1981).
After Annamalai, Rekha went on to appear in 41 more films, including Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and Parineeta (2005).
Before Kadalora Kavithaigal, Janagaraj had starred in 25 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).
After Annamalai, Janagaraj went on to appear in 35 more films, including Indira (1995) and Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rekha & Janagaraj's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Reka is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Reka appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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