R. S. Manohar & G. R. Nathan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. S. Manohar and G. R. Nathan appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1971 and 1980. Their highest-rated collaboration was Billa (1980 — 7.5/10). Films span Justice Viswanathan (1971) through Billa (1980).
The R. S. Manohar & G. R. Nathan partnership
From Justice Viswanathan (1971) to Billa (1980). Billa is the one most viewers reach for. The played out closed with Billa in 1980.
It started with Justice Viswanathan (1971).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Justice Viswanathan; the 1980s to Billa. Never on the same side of the camera — R. S. Manohar actor, G. R. Nathan director, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1970s accounted for 2 films.
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Billa (7.5/10).
- Justice Viswanathan0
- Thedi Vandha Lakshmi0
- Billa
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of G. R. Nathan's screen credits are with R. S. Manohar.
Before Justice Viswanathan, R. S. Manohar had starred in 30 films, including Pattanathil Bhootham (1967) and Mahakavi Kalidas (1966).
After Billa, R. S. Manohar went on to appear in 11 more films, including Sankarlal (1981) and Thyagi (1982).
Before Justice Viswanathan, G. R. Nathan had directed 6 films, including Lakshimi Kalyanam (1968) and Thayin Mel Aanai (1966).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of R. S. Manohar & G. R. Nathan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Major Sundarrajan is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Major Sundarrajan appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
