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3 Films Together
3 films·1960–1972·Top Music Composer: K. V. Mahadevan (2 films)·Top co-star: Sivaji Ganesan (2 films)

Devika & A. P. Nagarajan Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Devika and A. P. Nagarajan appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1960 and 1972. Their highest-rated collaboration was Agathiyar (1972 — 7.5/10). Films span Paavai Vilakku (1960) through Agathiyar (1972).

3
Films Together
7.5
Average Rating
1960 - 1972
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

The Devika & A. P. Nagarajan partnership

After 9 years apart, they came back together for Agathiyar (1972). They didn't share a set between 1963 and 1972. From Paavai Vilakku (1960) to Agathiyar (1972).

Agathiyar is the one most viewers reach for. The played out closed with Agathiyar in 1972.

The shape of the work

The 1960s belonged to Paavai Vilakku; the 1970s to Agathiyar. Never on the same side of the camera — Devika actor, A. P. Nagarajan director, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 2 decades

The 1960s brought 2 films together, anchored by Paavai Vilakku (7.4/10).

The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Agathiyar (7.5/10).

1960s
Films2
Avg Rating7.4/10
Notable:
  • Paavai Vilakku(7.4)
  • Kulamagal Radhai0
Era:
Devika: ActiveA.: Active
1970s
Films1
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Agathiyar(7.5)
Era:
Devika: ActiveA.: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19601972
Span12 years
Avg Interval~6 years

3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (100%)

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

Where each was in their career

30% of Devika's screen credits are with A. P. Nagarajan.

Devika

Paavai Vilakku was Devika's acting debut.

After Agathiyar, Devika went on to appear in 7 more films, including Amaichar (2022) and Bharatha Vilas (1973).

A. P. Nagarajan

Paavai Vilakku was A. P. Nagarajan's directorial debut.

After Agathiyar, A. P. Nagarajan went on to direct 7 more films, including Karaikkal Ammayar (1973) and Rajaraja Cholan (1973).

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