S. P. Jananathan & N. K. Ekambaram Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
S. P. Jananathan and N. K. Ekambaram appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2003 and 2015. Their highest-rated collaboration was Iyarkai (2003 — 7.5/10). Films span Iyarkai (2003) through Purampokku (2015).
The S. P. Jananathan & N. K. Ekambaram partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Purampokku (2015). They didn't share a set between 2003 and 2015. From Iyarkai (2003) to Purampokku (2015).
Iyarkai is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Iyarkai (2003).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Iyarkai; the 2010s to Purampokku. S. P. Jananathan directed every film; N. K. Ekambaram directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Iyarkai (7.5/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.3/10.
- Iyarkai
- Purampokku
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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
Iyarkai was S. P. Jananathan's directorial debut.
After Purampokku, S. P. Jananathan went on to direct 1 more film, including Laabam (2021).
Before Iyarkai, N. K. Ekambaram had starred in 1 film, including Thamizh (2002).
After Purampokku, N. K. Ekambaram went on to appear in 10 more films, including Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2021) and Nimir (2018).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of S. P. Jananathan & N. K. Ekambaram's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Shaam is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
