Ilayaraja & R. Selvaraj Movies Together List — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ilayaraja and R. Selvaraj appeared together in 6 Tamil films between 1979 and 1991. Their highest-rated collaboration was Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979 — 7.5/10). Films span Agal Vilakku (1979) through Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991).
The Ilayaraja & R. Selvaraj partnership
1979 was their peak — 3 films in twelve months. Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. From Agal Vilakku (1979) to Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991).
The ran closed with Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu in 1991. Puthiya Vaarpugal is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Puthiya Vaarpugal; the 1990s to Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu. R. Selvaraj director in some, story in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
6 films across 3 decades
The 1970s brought 3 films together, anchored by Puthiya Vaarpugal (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 2 films, averaging 3.1/10.
The 1990s brought 1 film together, anchored by Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (7.4/10).
- Puthiya Vaarpugal
- Agal Vilakku0
- Pudhumai Penn
- Neethana Antha Kuyil0
- Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of R. Selvaraj's screen credits are with Ilayaraja. After Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu, Ilayaraja kept going for 226 more films; R. Selvaraj stepped back.
Agal Vilakku was Ilayaraja's acting debut.
After Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu, Ilayaraja went on to appear in 226 more films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018).
Before Agal Vilakku, R. Selvaraj had directed 1 film, including Annakili (1976).
After Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu, R. Selvaraj went on to direct 5 more films, including Alaipayuthey (2000) and Kadhal Dot Com (2004).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ilayaraja & R. Selvaraj's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
People who worked on Ilayaraja & R. Selvaraj's films together
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