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4 Films Together

Yuvan Shankar Raja & S. J. Surya Movies Together — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

4
Films Together
4.8
Average Rating
2006 - 2023
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Yuvan Shankar Raja & S. J. Surya have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2006 and extends to 2023, representing 17 years of joint work. Working Yuvan Shankar Raja as Music Composer and S. J. Surya 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 "Bommai", "Nenjam Marappathillai", "Kalvanin Kadhali" — with "Bommai" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.8/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 2020s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Kalvanin Kadhali" (2006) to "Bommai" (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

Yuvan Shankar Raja

Before Kalvanin Kadhali, Yuvan Shankar Raja had starred in 35 films, including Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Raam (2005).

After Bommai, Yuvan Shankar Raja went on to appear in 11 more films, including Star (2024) and Garudan (2024).

S. J. Surya

Before Kalvanin Kadhali, S. J. Surya had starred in 11 films, including Naani (2004) and New (2004).

After Bommai, S. J. Surya went on to appear in 6 more films, including Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024) and Raayan (2024).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20062023
Span17 years
Avg Interval~6 years

4 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
4 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

2000s
Films1
Avg Rating5.6/10
Notable:
  • Kalvanin Kadhali(5.6)
Era:
Yuvan: ActiveS.: Active
2010s
Films1
Notable:
  • Nenjam Marappathillai‬0
Era:
Yuvan: ActiveS.: Active
2020s
Films2
Avg Rating6.9/10
Notable:
  • Bommai(7.5)
  • Nenjam Marappathillai(6.3)
Era:
Yuvan: ActiveS.: Active

This duo's 4-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2020s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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