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7 Films Together

Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilavarasu Movies Together — 7 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

7
Films Together
3.6
Average Rating
1987 - 2025
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilavarasu have worked together on 7 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1987 and extends to 2025, representing 38 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and Ilavarasu 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 "Oru Naal Oru Kanavu", "Shahjahan", "Kalabha Kadhalan" — with "Oru Naal Oru Kanavu" earning a top rating of 6.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.6/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 5 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Vedham Pudhithu" (1987) to "Baby & Baby" (2025), 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 Vedham Pudhithu, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 16 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).

After Baby & Baby, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 5 more films, including Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026) and Nee Forever (2026).

Ilavarasu

Vedham Pudhithu was Ilavarasu's acting debut.

After Baby & Baby, Ilavarasu went on to appear in 4 more films, including Thaai Kizhavi (2026) and Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (2026).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19872025
Span38 years
Avg Interval~6 years

7 films across 38 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
7 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films1
Avg Rating4.0/10
Notable:
  • Vedham Pudhithu(4)
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActiveIlavarasu: Active
2000s
Films5
Avg Rating5.4/10
Notable:
  • Oru Naal Oru Kanavu(6.5)
  • Shahjahan(6)
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActiveIlavarasu: Active
2020s
Films1
Notable:
  • Baby & Baby
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActiveIlavarasu: Active

This duo's 7-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 5 films that defined the era.

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