Nizhalgal Ravi & S. Thanu Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Nizhalgal Ravi & S. Thanu have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1985 and extends to 2008, representing 23 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and S. Thanu as Producer, 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", "Sakkarakatti", "Yaar" — with "Kandukondain Kandukondain" earning a top rating of 6.1/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.8/10 — 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 "Yaar" (1985) to "Sakkarakatti" (2008), 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 Yaar, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 6 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).
After Sakkarakatti, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 62 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).
Yaar was S. Thanu's acting debut.
After Sakkarakatti, S. Thanu went on to appear in 8 more films, including Karnan (2021) and Theri (2016).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 23 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Yaar
- Kandukondain Kandukondain
- Sakkarakatti
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 & S. Thanu's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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