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5 Films Together

Vijay & Nizhalgal Ravi Movies Together — 5 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

5
Films Together
5.4
Average Rating
1988 - 2001
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Vijay & Nizhalgal Ravi have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1988 and extends to 2001, representing 13 years of joint work. Working Vijay as Actor and Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Kushi", "Shahjahan", "Nenjinile" — with "Kushi" earning a top rating of 6.3/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.4/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Idhu Engal Needhi" (1988) to "Shahjahan" (2001), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Vijay

Before Idhu Engal Needhi, Vijay had starred in 1 film, including Vetri (1984).

After Shahjahan, Vijay went on to appear in 43 more films, including Kaththi (2014) and Mersal (2017).

Nizhalgal Ravi

Before Idhu Engal Needhi, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 24 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).

After Shahjahan, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 82 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19882001
Span13 years
Avg Interval~3 years

5 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
5 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films1
Avg Rating4.5/10
Notable:
  • Idhu Engal Needhi(4.5)
Era:
Vijay: ActiveNizhalgal: Active
1990s
Films2
Avg Rating5.0/10
Notable:
  • Nenjinile(5.4)
  • Endrendrum Kadhal(4.6)
Era:
Vijay: ActiveNizhalgal: Active
2000s
Films2
Avg Rating6.2/10
Notable:
  • Kushi(6.3)
  • Shahjahan(6)
Era:
Vijay: ActiveNizhalgal: Active

This duo's 5-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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