K. Balaji & G. R. Nathan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Balaji and G. R. Nathan appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1961 and 1980. Their highest-rated collaboration was Billa (1980 — 7.5/10). Films span Naaga Nandhini (1961) through Billa (1980).
The K. Balaji & G. R. Nathan partnership
After 16 years apart, they came back together for Billa (1980). They didn't share a set between 1964 and 1980. From Naaga Nandhini (1961) to Billa (1980).
Billa is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Naaga Nandhini (1961).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Naaga Nandhini; the 1980s to Billa. Never on the same side of the camera — K. Balaji actor, G. R. Nathan director, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1960s accounted for 2 films.
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Billa (7.5/10).
- Naaga Nandhini0
- Karuppu Panam0
- Billa
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 19 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Naaga Nandhini, K. Balaji had starred in 5 films, including Vidivelli (1960) and Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam (1960).
After Billa, K. Balaji went on to appear in 5 more films, including Theerpu (1982) and Savaal (1981).
Naaga Nandhini was G. R. Nathan's directorial debut.
Collaboration Journey
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