Goundamani & R. Selvaraj Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Goundamani and R. Selvaraj appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1976 and 1999. Their highest-rated collaboration was Annakili (1976 — 7.5/10). Films span Annakili (1976) through Azhagarsamy (1999).
The Goundamani & R. Selvaraj partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Pudhu Manithan (1991). They didn't share a set between 1979 and 1991. The work is uneven: Annakili (7.5) at one end, Azhagarsamy (3.3) at the other.
From Annakili (1976) to Azhagarsamy (1999). Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Annakili; the 1990s to Pudhu Manithan. Goundamani acted in every film; R. Selvaraj story all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 2 films together, anchored by Annakili (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.0/10.
- Annakili
- Puthiya Vaarpugal
- Pudhu Manithan
- Azhagarsamy
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 23 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
57% of R. Selvaraj's screen credits are with Goundamani. After Azhagarsamy, Goundamani kept going for 19 more films; R. Selvaraj stepped back.
Before Annakili, Goundamani had starred in 2 films, including Server Sundaram (1964) and Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (1970).
After Azhagarsamy, Goundamani went on to appear in 19 more films, including Kanne Kalaimaane (2019) and Vedham (2001).
Annakili was R. Selvaraj's acting debut.
After Azhagarsamy, R. Selvaraj went on to appear in 3 more films, including Alaipayuthey (2000) and Kadhal Dot Com (2004).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Goundamani & R. Selvaraj's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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