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4 Films Together

Nizhalgal Ravi & Prathap K. Pothan Movies Together — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

4
Films Together
3.1
Average Rating
1988 - 2012
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Nizhalgal Ravi & Prathap K. Pothan have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1988 and extends to 2012, representing 24 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and Prathap K. Pothan as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Seevalaperi Pandi", "Jeeva", "Chaitanya" — with "Seevalaperi Pandi" earning a top rating of 4.3/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.1/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

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 "Jeeva" (1988) to "Suzhal" (2012), 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

Nizhalgal Ravi

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

After Suzhal, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 52 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).

Prathap K. Pothan

Before Jeeva, Prathap K. Pothan had directed 18 films, including Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) and Moodupani (1980).

After Suzhal, Prathap K. Pothan went on to direct 4 more films, including Indrajith (2017) and Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (2019).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19882012
Span24 years
Avg Interval~8 years

4 films across 24 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (75%)
Telugu
1 film (25%)

Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films1
Avg Rating4.1/10
Notable:
  • Jeeva(4.1)
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActivePrathap: Active
1990s
Films2
Avg Rating4.2/10
Notable:
  • Seevalaperi Pandi(4.3)
  • Chaitanya(4)
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActivePrathap: Active
2010s
Films1
Notable:
  • Suzhal0
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActivePrathap: Active

This duo's 4-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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