Chinni Jayanth & Janagaraj Movies Together — 9 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Chinni Jayanth & Janagaraj have worked together on 9 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1985 and extends to 2001, representing 16 years of joint work. Working Chinni Jayanth as Actor and Janagaraj as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Piriyadha Varam Vendum", "Endrum Anbudan", "Kizhakku Vasal" — with "Piriyadha Varam Vendum" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 6 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Pillai Nila" (1985) to "Piriyadha Varam Vendum" (2001), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Pillai Nila, Chinni Jayanth had starred in 1 film, including Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984).
After Piriyadha Varam Vendum, Chinni Jayanth went on to appear in 21 more films, including Boat (2024) and Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023).
Before Pillai Nila, Janagaraj had starred in 14 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).
After Piriyadha Varam Vendum, Janagaraj went on to appear in 9 more films, including Mudhal Kanave (2007) and Aayudham (2005).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
9 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Nallavan
- Pillai Nila0
- Endrum Anbudan
- Kizhakku Vasal
- Piriyadha Varam Vendum
This duo's 9-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 6 films that defined the era.






Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Chinni Jayanth & Janagaraj's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Chinni Jayanth & Janagaraj's films together
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