Suruli rajan & K. A. Thangavelu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Suruli rajan and K. A. Thangavelu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1974 and 1978. Their highest-rated collaboration was Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978 — 7.8/10). Films span Anbu Thangai (1974) through Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978).
The Suruli rajan & K. A. Thangavelu partnership
From Anbu Thangai (1974) to Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978). Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala is the one most viewers reach for. The ran closed with Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala in 1978.
It started with Anbu Thangai (1974).
The shape of the work
Suruli rajan acted in every film; K. A. Thangavelu acted in all of them.
2 films across 1 decade
- Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala
- Anbu Thangai0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala, Suruli rajan kept going for 38 more films; K. A. Thangavelu stepped back. By the time of Anbu Thangai, both already had careers — Suruli rajan with 12 films, K. A. Thangavelu with 37.
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 Journey
A chronological view of Suruli rajan & K. A. Thangavelu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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