John Vijay & Robo Shankar Movies Together List — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
John Vijay and Robo Shankar appeared together in 6 Tamil films between 2014 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Partner (2023 — 6.9/10). Films span Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) through Singapore Saloon (2024).
The John Vijay & Robo Shankar partnership
They saved their best for last — Partner (6.9/10) came 9 years in. From Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) to Singapore Saloon (2024). Their most recent film, Singapore Saloon, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active.
It started with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014).
The shape of the work
The 2010s account for 67% of everything they made together. The 2010s belonged to Vaayai Moodi Pesavum; the 2020s to Partner. John Vijay acted in every film; Robo Shankar acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- They first met on the set of 'Rombha Nallavan Da Nee' (2015) when director R. Kannan paired them as on-screen friends. Neither had worked together before, and the film's low-key release meant nobody expected them to become a recurring duo.
- In 'Veera Sivaji' (2016), John Vijay played the straight man to Robo Shankar's manic comic relief. John deliberately slowed his delivery to let Robo's rapid-fire improvisations land — a rhythm they kept in every film after.
- Their pairing in 'Partner' (2023) directly led to Robo Shankar getting a standalone lead role in a web series the following year. The film's moderate success convinced producers he could carry a project without a top-tier star — something John Vijay publicly backed him on.
- During the shoot of 'Saahasam' (2016), John Vijay would drive Robo Shankar home every night after pack-up because Robo didn't own a car yet. They'd stop for tea at the same shop near Vadapalani — a ritual they kept for all five films.
- Robo Shankar once said in an interview: 'John anna is the only actor who lets me finish my joke before he reacts. Others cut me off. He waits.'
6 films across 2 decades
The 2010s accounted for 4 films, averaging 5.1/10.
The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.9/10.
- Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
- Saahasam
- Partner
- Singapore Saloon
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of Robo Shankar's screen credits are with John Vijay.
Before Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, John Vijay had starred in 12 films, including Mouna Guru (2011) and Raavanan (2010).
After Singapore Saloon, John Vijay went on to appear in 13 more films, including Chennai City Gangsters (2025) and Bottle Radha (2025).
Before Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Robo Shankar had starred in 4 films, including Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) and Yaaruda Mahesh (2013).
After Singapore Saloon, Robo Shankar went on to appear in 5 more films, including Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu (2025) and Saaraa (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of John Vijay & Robo Shankar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
People who worked on John Vijay & Robo Shankar's films together
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