Priyadarshan & Aruldoss Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Priyadarshan and Aruldoss appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2018 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nimir (2018 — 7.6/10). Films span Nimir (2018) through Appatha (2023).
The Priyadarshan & Aruldoss partnership
From Nimir (2018) to Appatha (2023). Their most recent film, Appatha, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Nimir is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Nimir (2018).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Nimir; the 2020s to Appatha. Priyadarshan directed every film; Aruldoss acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Nimir (7.6/10).
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Appatha (7.6/10).
- Nimir
- Appatha
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Appatha, Aruldoss kept going for 20 more films; Priyadarshan stepped back. By the time of Nimir, both already had careers — Priyadarshan with 35 films, Aruldoss with 32.
Before Nimir, Priyadarshan had directed 35 films, including Kanchivaram (2009) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007).
After Appatha, Priyadarshan went on to direct 1 more film, including Bhooth Bangla (2026).
Before Nimir, Aruldoss had starred in 32 films, including Thanga Meenkal (2013) and Papanasam (2015).
After Appatha, Aruldoss went on to appear in 20 more films, including Thandakaaranyam (2025) and Maharaja (2024).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Priyadarshan & Aruldoss's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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