Murali & Rajesh Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Murali and Rajesh appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1986 and 1999. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mannukkul Vairam (1986 — 6.8/10). Films span Mannukkul Vairam (1986) through Ooty (1999).
The Murali & Rajesh partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Ooty (1999). They didn't share a set between 1990 and 1999. From Mannukkul Vairam (1986) to Ooty (1999).
The unfolded closed with Ooty in 1999. It started with Mannukkul Vairam (1986).
The shape of the work
The 1990s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1980s belonged to Mannukkul Vairam; the 1990s to Ooty. Rajesh actor in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
The 1990s accounted for 3 films, averaging 6.5/10.
- Mannukkul Vairam
- Ooty
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The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Mannukkul Vairam, Murali had starred in 7 films, including Poovilangu (1984) and Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984).
After Ooty, Murali went on to appear in 25 more films, including Raam (2005) and Baana Kaathadi (2010).
Before Mannukkul Vairam, Rajesh had starred in 27 films, including Thanneer Thanneer (1981) and Achamillai Achamillai (1984).
After Ooty, Rajesh went on to appear in 23 more films, including Autograph (2004) and Dharma Durai (2016).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Murali & Rajesh's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Senthil is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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