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2 Films Together

Alex & Ilayaraja Movies Together — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

2
Films Together
1.9
Average Rating
1984 - 1998
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Alex & Ilayaraja have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1984 and extends to 1998, representing 14 years of joint work. Working Alex as Actor and Ilayaraja 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 "Kumbakonam Gopalu" — with "Kumbakonam Gopalu" earning a top rating of 3.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 1.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Thangamadi Thangam" (1984) to "Kumbakonam Gopalu" (1998), 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

Alex

Thangamadi Thangam was Alex's acting debut.

After Kumbakonam Gopalu, Alex went on to appear in 9 more films, including Baana Kaathadi (2010) and Maathi Yosi (2010).

Ilayaraja

Thangamadi Thangam was Ilayaraja's acting debut.

After Kumbakonam Gopalu, Ilayaraja went on to appear in 66 more films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19841998
Span14 years
Avg Interval~14 years

2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
2 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films1
Notable:
  • Thangamadi Thangam0
Era:
Alex: ActiveIlayaraja: Active
1990s
Films1
Avg Rating3.8/10
Notable:
  • Kumbakonam Gopalu(3.8)
Era:
Alex: ActiveIlayaraja: Active

This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.

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