Samuthirakani & J. Mahendran Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Samuthirakani and J. Mahendran appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2004 and 2018. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nimir (2018 — 7.6/10). Films span Kamaraj (2004) through Nimir (2018).
The Samuthirakani & J. Mahendran partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Nimir (2018). They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2018. From Kamaraj (2004) to Nimir (2018).
Nimir is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kamaraj (2004).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Kamaraj; the 2010s to Nimir. Samuthirakani acted in every film; J. Mahendran acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Nimir (7.6/10).
- Kamaraj
- Nimir
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Nimir, Samuthirakani kept going for 71 more films; J. Mahendran stepped back.
Before Kamaraj, Samuthirakani had starred in 1 film, including Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003).
After Nimir, Samuthirakani went on to appear in 71 more films, including Vimanam (2023) and Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022).
Before Kamaraj, J. Mahendran had starred in 16 films, including Nenjathai Killadhe (1980) and Mullum Malarum (1978).
After Nimir, J. Mahendran went on to appear in 3 more films, including Petta (2019) and Pon Manickavel (2020).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Samuthirakani & J. Mahendran's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Aruldoss is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
