M. Raja & Sayaji Shinde Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-20 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. Raja and Sayaji Shinde appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2008 and 2011. Their highest-rated collaboration was Santosh Subramaniam (2008 — 7.3/10). Films span Santosh Subramaniam (2008) through Velayudham (2011).
The M. Raja & Sayaji Shinde partnership
From Santosh Subramaniam (2008) to Velayudham (2011). Santosh Subramaniam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Santosh Subramaniam (2008).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Santosh Subramaniam; the 2010s to Velayudham. M. Raja directed every film; Sayaji Shinde acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Santosh Subramaniam (7.3/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
- Santosh Subramaniam
- Velayudham
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, M. Raja had 3 films behind them; Sayaji Shinde had 35. After Velayudham, Sayaji Shinde kept going for 58 more films; M. Raja stepped back.
Before Santosh Subramaniam, M. Raja had directed 3 films, including Jayam (2003) and M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi (2004).
After Velayudham, M. Raja went on to direct 3 more films, including Thani Oruvan (2015) and Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023).
Before Santosh Subramaniam, Sayaji Shinde had starred in 35 films, including Athadu (2005) and Tagore (2003).
After Velayudham, Sayaji Shinde went on to appear in 58 more films, including Ajmer 92 (2023) and Shirdi Sai (2012).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. Raja & Sayaji Shinde's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Genelia D'Souza is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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