K. S. Ravikumar & Deva Movies Together — 12 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. S. Ravikumar & Deva have worked together on 12 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1992 and extends to 2002, representing 10 years of joint work. Working K. S. Ravikumar as Director and Deva as Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Panchathanthiram", "Avvai Shanmughi", "Minsara Kanna" — with "Panchathanthiram" earning a top rating of 6.3/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.7/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 11 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Oor Mariyadhai" (1992) to "Panchathanthiram" (2002), 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 Oor Mariyadhai, K. S. Ravikumar had directed 4 films, including Cheran Pandiyan (1991) and Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990).
After Panchathanthiram, K. S. Ravikumar went on to direct 55 more films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022) and Naan Sirithal (2020).
Before Oor Mariyadhai, Deva had starred in 6 films, including Pudhu Manithan (1991) and Naadu Athai Naadu (1991).
After Panchathanthiram, Deva went on to appear in 40 more films, including Engal Anna (2004) and Jore (2004).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
12 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Avvai Shanmughi
- Minsara Kanna
- Panchathanthiram
This duo's 12-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 11 films that defined the era.




Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. S. Ravikumar & Deva's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on K. S. Ravikumar & Deva's films together
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