M. R. Radha & T. R. Pappa Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. R. Radha and T. R. Pappa appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1961 and 1965. Their highest-rated collaboration was Arunagiri Nadhar (1964 — 7.5/10). Films span Nallavan Vazhvan (1961) through Poomalai (1965).
The M. R. Radha & T. R. Pappa partnership
Between 1961 and 1965, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 4 years. For 4 years, a M.–T. film arrived almost every year. They saved their best for last — Arunagiri Nadhar (7.5/10) came 3 years in.
From Nallavan Vazhvan (1961) to Poomalai (1965). Arunagiri Nadhar is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
M. R. Radha acted in every film; T. R. Pappa scored all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 1 decade
- Arunagiri Nadhar
- Nallavan Vazhvan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Nallavan Vazhvan, M. R. Radha had starred in 5 films, including Aadavantha Daivam (1960) and Kaduvalin Kuzhandai (1960).
After Poomalai, M. R. Radha went on to appear in 20 more films, including Chandhrodhayam (1966) and Avan Pitthana (1966).
Before Nallavan Vazhvan, T. R. Pappa had starred in 2 films, including Kuravanji (1960) and Vijayapuri Veeran (1960).
After Poomalai, T. R. Pappa went on to appear in 8 more films, including Kathal Padhuthum Paadu (1966) and Marakka Mudiyuma (1966).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. R. Radha & T. R. Pappa's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
S. S. Rajendran is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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