P. Vasu & Ilayaraja Movies Together — 19 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
P. Vasu & Ilayaraja have worked together on 19 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1981 and extends to 2000, representing 19 years of joint work. Working P. Vasu as Director and Ilayaraja as Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Nadigan", "Panneer Pushpangal", "Kakkai Siraginilae" — with "Nadigan" earning a top rating of 7.7/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.2/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 14 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Panneer Pushpangal" (1981) to "Kakkai Siraginilae" (2000), 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
Panneer Pushpangal was P. Vasu's directorial debut.
After Kakkai Siraginilae, P. Vasu went on to direct 19 more films, including Sivalinga (2017) and Chandramukhi (2005).
Panneer Pushpangal was Ilayaraja's acting debut.
After Kakkai Siraginilae, Ilayaraja went on to appear in 44 more films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
19 films across 19 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Panneer Pushpangal
- Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
- Nadigan
- Udan Pirappu
- Kakkai Siraginilae
This duo's 19-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 14 films that defined the era.












Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of P. Vasu & Ilayaraja's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on P. Vasu & Ilayaraja's films together
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