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3 Films Together

Major Sundarrajan & Devar films Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
4.7
Average Rating
1979 - 1983
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Major Sundarrajan & Devar films have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1979 and extends to 1983, representing 4 years of joint work. Working Major Sundarrajan as Actor and Devar films as Producer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Thaayillamal Naan Illai", "Anbukku Naan Adimai" — with "Thaayillamal Naan Illai" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.7/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Thaayillamal Naan Illai" (1979) to "Shasti Viratham" (1983), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Major Sundarrajan

Before Thaayillamal Naan Illai, Major Sundarrajan had starred in 85 films, including Major Chandrakanth (1966) and Server Sundaram (1964).

After Shasti Viratham, Major Sundarrajan went on to appear in 28 more films, including Chakravarthy (1995) and Iruvar (1997).

Devar films

Before Thaayillamal Naan Illai, Devar films had starred in 17 films, including Thozhilali (1964) and Kudumba Thalaivan (1962).

After Shasti Viratham, Devar films went on to appear in 5 more films, including Nalla Naal (1984) and Annai Bhoomi (1985).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19791983
Span4 years
Avg Interval~2 years

3 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1970s
Films1
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Thaayillamal Naan Illai(7.5)
Era:
Major: ActiveDevar: Active
1980s
Films2
Avg Rating6.5/10
Notable:
  • Anbukku Naan Adimai(6.5)
  • Shasti Viratham0
Era:
Major: ActiveDevar: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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