Aadukalam Naren & Jiiva Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Aadukalam Naren and Jiiva appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2012 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nanban (2012 — 7.4/10). Films span Nanban (2012) through Kalathil Santhippom (2021).
The Aadukalam Naren & Jiiva partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Kalathil Santhippom (2021). They didn't share a set between 2012 and 2021. From Nanban (2012) to Kalathil Santhippom (2021).
Nanban is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Nanban (2012).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Nanban; the 2020s to Kalathil Santhippom. Aadukalam Naren acted in every film; Jiiva acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Nanban (7.4/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Nanban
- Mugamoodi
- Kalathil Santhippom
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Kalathil Santhippom, Aadukalam Naren kept going for 47 more films; Jiiva stepped back.
Before Nanban, Aadukalam Naren had starred in 5 films, including Aadukalam (2011) and Nanjupuram (2011).
After Kalathil Santhippom, Aadukalam Naren went on to appear in 47 more films, including Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023) and Tenant (2024).
Before Nanban, Jiiva had starred in 15 films, including E (2006) and Kattradhu Thamizh (2007).
After Kalathil Santhippom, Jiiva went on to appear in 6 more films, including Black (2024) and Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (2026).
Collaboration Journey
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