S. V. Ranga Rao & R. Sudarsanam Movies Together — 3 Films
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About This Collaboration
S. V. Ranga Rao & R. Sudarsanam have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1962 and extends to 1965, representing 3 years of joint work. Working S. V. Ranga Rao as Actor and R. Sudarsanam 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 "Annai" — with "Annai" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 2.5/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1960s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Annai" (1962) to "Kakkum Karangal" (1965), 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 Annai, S. V. Ranga Rao had starred in 7 films, including Padikkadha Medhai (1960) and Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961).
After Kakkum Karangal, S. V. Ranga Rao went on to appear in 7 more films, including Kula Vilakku (1969) and Selvam (1966).
Before Annai, R. Sudarsanam had starred in 3 films, including Kalathur Kannamma (1960) and Deivapiravi (1960).
After Kakkum Karangal, R. Sudarsanam went on to appear in 1 more film, including Annaiyum Pithavum (1969).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Annai
- Naanum Oru Pen0
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1960s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of S. V. Ranga Rao & R. Sudarsanam's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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