Nizhalgal Ravi & Abbas Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Nizhalgal Ravi & Abbas have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1998 and extends to 2004, representing 6 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and Abbas 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 "Kandukondain Kandukondain", "Adi Thadi", "Pooveli" — with "Kandukondain Kandukondain" earning a top rating of 6.1/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Pooveli" (1998) to "Adi Thadi" (2004), 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 Pooveli, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 93 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).
After Adi Thadi, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 72 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).
Before Pooveli, Abbas had starred in 4 films, including Priya O Priya (1997) and Poochudava (1997).
After Adi Thadi, Abbas went on to appear in 10 more films, including Thiruttu Payale (2006) and Political Rowdy (2005).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Pooveli
- Kandukondain Kandukondain
- Adi Thadi
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nizhalgal Ravi & Abbas's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Nizhalgal Ravi & Abbas's films together



























