S. V. Ranga Rao & M. S. Sundari Bai Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
S. V. Ranga Rao and M. S. Sundari Bai appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1961 and 1971. Films span Kumudam (1961) through Thenum Paalum (1971).
The S. V. Ranga Rao & M. S. Sundari Bai partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Thenum Paalum (1971). They didn't share a set between 1961 and 1971. From Kumudam (1961) to Thenum Paalum (1971).
It started with Kumudam (1961). The ran closed with Thenum Paalum in 1971.
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Kumudam; the 1970s to Thenum Paalum. S. V. Ranga Rao acted in every film; M. S. Sundari Bai acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s accounted for 1 film.
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
- Kumudam0
- Thenum Paalum0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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
Before Kumudam, S. V. Ranga Rao had starred in 4 films, including Padikkadha Medhai (1960) and Vidivelli (1960).
After Thenum Paalum, S. V. Ranga Rao went on to appear in 1 more film, including Vasantha Maligai (1972).
Kumudam was M. S. Sundari Bai's acting debut.
After Thenum Paalum, M. S. Sundari Bai went on to appear in 1 more film, including Arangetram (1973).
Collaboration Journey
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