R. S. Manohar & T. N. Balu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. S. Manohar and T. N. Balu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1971 and 1981. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sankarlal (1981 — 7.5/10). Films span Meendum Vazhven (1971) through Sankarlal (1981).
The R. S. Manohar & T. N. Balu partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Sankarlal (1981). They didn't share a set between 1971 and 1981. From Meendum Vazhven (1971) to Sankarlal (1981).
Sankarlal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Meendum Vazhven (1971).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Meendum Vazhven; the 1980s to Sankarlal. R. S. Manohar acted in every film; T. N. Balu directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Sankarlal (7.5/10).
- Meendum Vazhven0
- Sankarlal
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 Meendum Vazhven, R. S. Manohar had starred in 30 films, including Pattanathil Bhootham (1967) and Mahakavi Kalidas (1966).
After Sankarlal, R. S. Manohar went on to appear in 10 more films, including Thyagi (1982) and Thanikattu Raja (1982).
Before Meendum Vazhven, T. N. Balu had directed 4 films, including Dheiva Thaai (1964) and Anjal Petti 520 (1969).
After Sankarlal, T. N. Balu went on to direct 1 more film, including Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982).
Collaboration Journey
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