Nizhalgal Ravi & Goundamani Movies Together — 11 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Nizhalgal Ravi & Goundamani have worked together on 11 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1985 and extends to 1997, representing 12 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and Goundamani 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 "Chinna Vathiyar", "Chakravarthy", "Indian" — with "Chinna Vathiyar" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.4/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 9 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Pagal Nilavu" (1985) to "Sishya" (1997), 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
Before Pagal Nilavu, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 6 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).
After Sishya, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 99 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).
Before Pagal Nilavu, Goundamani had starred in 27 films, including Server Sundaram (1964) and Padhinaru Vayadhiniley (1977).
After Sishya, Goundamani went on to appear in 29 more films, including Kanne Kalaimaane (2019) and Vedham (2001).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
11 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Pagal Nilavu
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- Chinna Vathiyar
- Chakravarthy
This duo's 11-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 9 films that defined the era.









Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nizhalgal Ravi & Goundamani's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Nizhalgal Ravi & Goundamani's films together
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