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).
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).
- Paavai Vilakku
- Kulamagal Radhai0
- Agathiyar
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
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.
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).
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).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Devika & A. P. Nagarajan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Sivaji Ganesan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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