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Vadivelu & M. Rathnakumar Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
5.3
Average Rating
1993 - 1996
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Vadivelu & M. Rathnakumar have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1993 and extends to 1996, representing 3 years of joint work. Working Vadivelu as Actor and M. Rathnakumar as Story, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Kizhakku Cheemayile", "Tamizh Selvan", "Karuththamma" — with "Kizhakku Cheemayile" earning a top rating of 8.2/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.3/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Kizhakku Cheemayile" (1993) to "Tamizh Selvan" (1996), 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

Vadivelu

Before Kizhakku Cheemayile, Vadivelu had starred in 4 films, including Thevar Magan (1992) and Singaravelan (1992).

After Tamizh Selvan, Vadivelu went on to appear in 149 more films, including Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006) and Arya (2007).

M. Rathnakumar

Kizhakku Cheemayile was M. Rathnakumar's acting debut.

After Tamizh Selvan, M. Rathnakumar went on to appear in 2 more films, including Thirumagan (2007) and Sengathu Bhoomiyilae (2012).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19931996
Span3 years
Avg Interval~2 years

3 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films3
Avg Rating5.3/10
Notable:
  • Kizhakku Cheemayile(8.2)
  • Tamizh Selvan(3.9)
Era:
Vadivelu: ActiveM.: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.

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