R. Muthuraman & J. P. Chandrababu Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. Muthuraman and J. P. Chandrababu appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1962 and 1975. Their highest-rated collaboration was Agathiyar (1972 — 7.5/10). Films span Policekaran Magal (1962) through Avandhan Manidhan (1975).
The R. Muthuraman & J. P. Chandrababu partnership
They saved their best for last — Agathiyar (7.5/10) came 10 years in. From Policekaran Magal (1962) to Avandhan Manidhan (1975). The unfolded closed with Avandhan Manidhan in 1975.
Agathiyar is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Policekaran Magal (1962).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Policekaran Magal; the 1970s to Agathiyar. R. Muthuraman acted in every film; J. P. Chandrababu acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1960s accounted for 2 films.
The 1970s brought 2 films together, anchored by Agathiyar (7.5/10).
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The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of J. P. Chandrababu's screen credits are with R. Muthuraman. After Avandhan Manidhan, R. Muthuraman kept going for 31 more films; J. P. Chandrababu stepped back.
Before Policekaran Magal, R. Muthuraman had starred in 2 films, including Padikkadha Medhai (1960) and Mahalakshmi (1960).
After Avandhan Manidhan, R. Muthuraman went on to appear in 31 more films, including Neeya (1979) and Guru (1980).
Before Policekaran Magal, J. P. Chandrababu had starred in 4 films, including Kumara Raja (1961) and Sri Valli (1961).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Manorama is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Manorama appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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