K. Balachander & Jayapradha Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-17 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Balachander and Jayapradha appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1979 and 1981. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ninaithale Inikkum (1979 — 8.3/10). Films span Ninaithale Inikkum (1979) through 47 Natkal (1981).
The K. Balachander & Jayapradha partnership
From Ninaithale Inikkum (1979) to 47 Natkal (1981). Ninaithale Inikkum is the one most viewers reach for. The ran closed with 47 Natkal in 1981.
It started with Ninaithale Inikkum (1979).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Ninaithale Inikkum; the 1980s to 47 Natkal. K. Balachander directed every film; Jayapradha acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Ninaithale Inikkum (8.3/10).
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by 47 Natkal (7.5/10).
- Ninaithale Inikkum
- 47 Natkal
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After 47 Natkal, Jayapradha kept going for 55 more films; K. Balachander stepped back.
Before Ninaithale Inikkum, K. Balachander had directed 30 films, including Major Chandrakanth (1966) and Server Sundaram (1964).
After 47 Natkal, K. Balachander went on to direct 27 more films, including Agni Sakshi (1982) and Poikkal Kudhirai (1983).
Before Ninaithale Inikkum, Jayapradha had starred in 1 film, including Thunive Thunai (1976).
After 47 Natkal, Jayapradha went on to appear in 55 more films, including Sharaabi (1984) and Dasavathaaram (2008).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Balachander & Jayapradha's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
M. S. Viswanathan is the through-line — music on 2 of their 2 films.
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