Vadivelu & R. K. Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Vadivelu and R. K. appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2008 and 2017. Their highest-rated collaboration was Azhagar Malai (2009 — 7.4/10). Films span Ellam Avan Seyal (2008) through Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum (2017).
The Vadivelu & R. K. partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum (2017). They didn't share a set between 2009 and 2017. From Ellam Avan Seyal (2008) to Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum (2017).
Azhagar Malai is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Ellam Avan Seyal (2008).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Azhagar Malai; the 2010s to Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum. Vadivelu acted in every film; R. K. acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Azhagar Malai (7.4/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film.
- Azhagar Malai
- Ellam Avan Seyal
- Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 9 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 157 films behind them; R. K. had 0.
Before Ellam Avan Seyal, Vadivelu had starred in 157 films, including Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After Neeyum Naanum Naduvula Peyum, Vadivelu went on to appear in 5 more films, including Maareesan (2025) and Naai Sekar (2022).
Ellam Avan Seyal was R. K.'s acting debut.
Collaboration Journey
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