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3 Films Together

Ilayaraja & Kavithalaya Krishnan Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
4.6
Average Rating
1987 - 2023
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Ilayaraja & Kavithalaya Krishnan have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1987 and extends to 2023, representing 36 years of joint work. Working Ilayaraja as Music Composer and Kavithalaya Krishnan 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 "Are You Ok Baby?", "Manathil Uruthi Vendum", "Keladi Kanmani" — with "Are You Ok Baby?" earning a top rating of 6.0/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.6/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Manathil Uruthi Vendum" (1987) to "Are You Ok Baby?" (2023), 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

Ilayaraja

Before Manathil Uruthi Vendum, Ilayaraja had starred in 324 films, including Enakkul Oruvan (1984) and Nenjathai Killadhe (1980).

Kavithalaya Krishnan

Manathil Uruthi Vendum was Kavithalaya Krishnan's acting debut.

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19872023
Span36 years
Avg Interval~18 years

3 films across 36 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films1
Avg Rating4.6/10
Notable:
  • Manathil Uruthi Vendum(4.6)
Era:
Ilayaraja: ActiveKavithalaya: Active
1990s
Films1
Avg Rating3.3/10
Notable:
  • Keladi Kanmani(3.3)
Era:
Ilayaraja: ActiveKavithalaya: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating6.0/10
Notable:
  • Are You Ok Baby?(6)
Era:
Ilayaraja: ActiveKavithalaya: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.

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