Vadivelu & Kalairani Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Vadivelu and Kalairani appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1999 and 2005. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mudhalvan (1999 — 5.5/10). Films span Mudhalvan (1999) through Kundakka Mandakka (2005).
The Vadivelu & Kalairani partnership
From Mudhalvan (1999) to Kundakka Mandakka (2005). The played out closed with Kundakka Mandakka in 2005. It started with Mudhalvan (1999).
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.5/10.
- Mudhalvan
- Aayudham
- Kundakka Mandakka0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Vadivelu had 55 films behind them; Kalairani had 2. After Kundakka Mandakka, Vadivelu kept going for 61 more films; Kalairani stepped back.
Before Mudhalvan, Vadivelu had starred in 55 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Gokulam (1993).
After Kundakka Mandakka, Vadivelu went on to appear in 61 more films, including Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006) and Arya (2007).
Before Mudhalvan, Kalairani had starred in 2 films, including Devathai (1997) and Kaani Nilam (1987).
After Kundakka Mandakka, Kalairani went on to appear in 19 more films, including Maasi (2012) and Manithan (2016).
Collaboration Journey
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