Samuthirakani & Santhosh Narayanan Movies Together List — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Samuthirakani and Santhosh Narayanan appeared together in 5 Tamil films between 2016 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vada Chennai (2018 — 8.0/10). Films span Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016) through Andhagan (2024).
The Samuthirakani & Santhosh Narayanan partnership
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.6 and 8.0. Between 2016 and 2024, they barely worked apart — 5 films in 8 years. From Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016) to Andhagan (2024).
Their most recent film, Andhagan, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active. Vada Chennai is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s account for 60% of everything they made together. The 2010s belonged to Vada Chennai ; the 2020s to Dasara. Never on the same side of the camera — Samuthirakani actor, Santhosh Narayanan music composer, across all 5 films. Mostly Tamil, with 1 film in Telugu.
5 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 3 films together, anchored by Vada Chennai (8.0/10).
The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.8/10.
- Vada Chennai
- Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum
- Dasara
- Andhagan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, Samuthirakani had starred in 26 films, including Saattai (2012) and Naadodigal (2009).
After Andhagan, Samuthirakani went on to appear in 15 more films, including Kaantha (2025) and Idli Kadai (2025).
Before Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, Santhosh Narayanan had starred in 9 films, including Madras (2014) and Attakathi (2012).
After Andhagan, Santhosh Narayanan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Maa Inti Bangaram (2026) and Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Samuthirakani & Santhosh Narayanan's professional partnership
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