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9 Films Together

Aadukalam Naren & Manobala Movies Together — 9 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

9
Films Together
5.2
Average Rating
2012 - 2025
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Aadukalam Naren & Manobala have worked together on 9 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2012 and extends to 2025, representing 13 years of joint work. Working Aadukalam Naren as Actor and Manobala as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Nanban", "Aruvam", "Kanithan" — with "Nanban" earning a top rating of 7.4/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.2/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 7 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Nanban" (2012) to "Parrisu" (2025), 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

Aadukalam Naren

Before Nanban, Aadukalam Naren had starred in 5 films, including Aadukalam (2011) and Nanjupuram (2011).

After Parrisu, Aadukalam Naren went on to appear in 2 more films, including Lucky the Superstar (2026) and Vadam (2026).

Manobala

Before Nanban, Manobala had starred in 76 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Minsara Kanna (1999).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20122025
Span13 years
Avg Interval~2 years

9 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
9 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

2010s
Films7
Avg Rating5.9/10
Notable:
  • Nanban(7.4)
  • Aruvam(6.4)
Era:
Aadukalam: ActiveManobala: Active
2020s
Films2
Avg Rating5.7/10
Notable:
  • Ghosty(5.7)
  • Parrisu
Era:
Aadukalam: ActiveManobala: Active

This duo's 9-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 7 films that defined the era.

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