T. N. Balu & S. A. Ashokan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
T. N. Balu and S. A. Ashokan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1969 and 1977. Films span Manasatshi (1969) through Odi Vilayadu Thatha (1977).
The T. N. Balu & S. A. Ashokan partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Odi Vilayadu Thatha (1977). They didn't share a set between 1969 and 1977. From Manasatshi (1969) to Odi Vilayadu Thatha (1977).
The ran closed with Odi Vilayadu Thatha in 1977. It started with Manasatshi (1969).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Manasatshi; the 1970s to Odi Vilayadu Thatha. T. N. Balu directed every film; S. A. Ashokan acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s accounted for 1 film.
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
- Manasatshi0
- Odi Vilayadu Thatha0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Manasatshi, T. N. Balu had directed 2 films, including Dheiva Thaai (1964) and Panama Pasama (1968).
After Odi Vilayadu Thatha, T. N. Balu went on to direct 3 more films, including Sankarlal (1981) and Sattam En Kaiyil (1978).
Before Manasatshi, S. A. Ashokan had starred in 23 films, including Adhey Kangal (1967) and Iru Malargal (1967).
After Odi Vilayadu Thatha, S. A. Ashokan went on to appear in 1 more film, including Taxi Driver (1978).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of T. N. Balu & S. A. Ashokan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Jaishankar is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
