Padmini & M. S. Sundari Bai Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Padmini and M. S. Sundari Bai appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1961 and 1971. Their highest-rated collaboration was Punar Jenmam (1961 — 7.5/10). Films span Punar Jenmam (1961) through Thenum Paalum (1971).
The Padmini & M. S. Sundari Bai partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Thenum Paalum (1971). They didn't share a set between 1961 and 1971. From Punar Jenmam (1961) to Thenum Paalum (1971).
Punar Jenmam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Punar Jenmam (1961).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Punar Jenmam; the 1970s to Thenum Paalum. Padmini acted in every film; M. S. Sundari Bai acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Punar Jenmam (7.5/10).
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
- Punar Jenmam
- Thenum Paalum0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Punar Jenmam, Padmini had starred in 7 films, including Vidivelli (1960) and Deivapiravi (1960).
After Thenum Paalum, Padmini went on to appear in 11 more films, including Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976) and Poove Poochooda Vaa (1985).
Punar Jenmam was M. S. Sundari Bai's acting debut.
After Thenum Paalum, M. S. Sundari Bai went on to appear in 1 more film, including Arangetram (1973).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Sivaji Ganesan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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