Suruli rajan & K. A. Thangavelu Movies Together — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Suruli rajan & K. A. Thangavelu have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1974 and extends to 1978, representing 4 years of joint work. Working Suruli rajan as Actor and K. A. Thangavelu 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 "Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala" — with "Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala" earning a top rating of 7.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1970s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Anbu Thangai" (1974) to "Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala" (1978), 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
Before Anbu Thangai, Suruli rajan had starred in 12 films, including Alaigal (1973) and Kasiyatthirai (1973).
After Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala, Suruli rajan went on to appear in 38 more films, including Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) and Annai Oru Aalayam (1979).
Before Anbu Thangai, K. A. Thangavelu had starred in 37 films, including Pasamalar (1961) and Enga Veettu Pillai (1965).
After Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala, K. A. Thangavelu went on to appear in 5 more films, including Manaivi Ready (1987) and Bhama Rukmani (1980).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala
- Anbu Thangai0
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1970s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Suruli rajan & K. A. Thangavelu's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Suruli rajan & K. A. Thangavelu's films together











