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2 films·1986–2002·Top Music Composer: Bharadwaj (1 films)·Top co-star: Dileep (1 films)

Murali & Manoj Kumar Movies Together List — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Murali and Manoj Kumar appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1986 and 2002. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mannukkul Vairam (1986 — 6.8/10). Films span Mannukkul Vairam (1986) through Raajjiyam (2002).

2
Films Together
5.8
Average Rating
1986 - 2002
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

The Murali & Manoj Kumar partnership

After 16 years apart, they came back together for Raajjiyam (2002). They didn't share a set between 1986 and 2002. From Mannukkul Vairam (1986) to Raajjiyam (2002).

It started with Mannukkul Vairam (1986). The ran closed with Raajjiyam in 2002.

The shape of the work

The 1980s belonged to Mannukkul Vairam; the 2000s to Raajjiyam. Murali acted in every film; Manoj Kumar directed all of them.

2 films across 2 decades

The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.

The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.9/10.

1980s
Films1
Avg Rating6.8/10
Notable:
  • Mannukkul Vairam(6.8)
Era:
Murali: ActiveManoj: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating4.9/10
Notable:
  • Raajjiyam(4.9)
Era:
Murali: ActiveManoj: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19862002
Span16 years
Avg Interval~16 years

2 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
2 films (100%)

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

Where each was in their career

Murali

Before Mannukkul Vairam, Murali had starred in 7 films, including Poovilangu (1984) and Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984).

After Raajjiyam, Murali went on to appear in 12 more films, including Raam (2005) and Baana Kaathadi (2010).

Manoj Kumar

Before Mannukkul Vairam, Manoj Kumar had directed 2 films, including Kranti (1981) and Kranti (1981).

After Raajjiyam, Manoj Kumar went on to direct 5 more films, including Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013) and Poorna (2017).

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