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12 Films Together
Prabhu
Actor

Prabhu

Anandaraj
Actor

Anandaraj

Prabhu & Anandaraj Movies Together — 12 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

12
Films Together
2.2
Average Rating
1988 - 2023
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Prabhu & Anandaraj have worked together on 12 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1988 and extends to 2023, representing 35 years of joint work. Working Prabhu as Actor and Anandaraj as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Johnny", "Varisu", "Vanna Thamizh Pattu" — with "Johnny" earning a top rating of 7.0/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 2.2/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 6 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "En Thangachi Padichava" (1988) to "Varisu" (2023), 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

Prabhu

Before En Thangachi Padichava, Prabhu had starred in 50 films, including Naam (1985) and Anbe Odivaa (1984).

After Varisu, Prabhu went on to appear in 6 more films, including PT Sir (2024) and Kiss (2025).

Anandaraj

En Thangachi Padichava was Anandaraj's acting debut.

After Varisu, Anandaraj went on to appear in 8 more films, including Chennai City Gangsters (2025) and Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19882023
Span35 years
Avg Interval~3 years

12 films across 35 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
12 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating1.0/10
Notable:
  • En Thangachi Padichava(1)
  • Oruvar Vazhum Aalayam0
Era:
Prabhu: ActiveAnandaraj: Active
1990s
Films6
Avg Rating3.5/10
Notable:
  • Kattumarakaran(3.6)
  • Mr. Madras(3.4)
Era:
Prabhu: ActiveAnandaraj: Active
2000s
Films2
Avg Rating5.7/10
Notable:
  • Vanna Thamizh Pattu(5.7)
  • Yes Madam0
Era:
Prabhu: ActiveAnandaraj: Active
2010s
Films1
Avg Rating7.0/10
Notable:
  • Johnny(7)
Era:
Prabhu: ActiveAnandaraj: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating5.8/10
Notable:
  • Varisu(5.8)
Era:
Prabhu: ActiveAnandaraj: Active

This duo's 12-film partnership spans 5 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 6 films that defined the era.

Decade

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