Vadivelu & Anal Arasu Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-19 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Vadivelu and Anal Arasu appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2004 and 2017. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mersal (2017 — 7.7/10). Films span Arul (2004) through Mersal (2017).
The Vadivelu & Anal Arasu partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for Mersal (2017). They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2017. From Arul (2004) to Mersal (2017).
Mersal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Arul (2004).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Arul; the 2010s to Mersal. Vadivelu acted in every film; Anal Arasu stunt choreographer all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.8/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Mersal (7.7/10).
- Arul
- Chatrapathy0
- Mersal
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 13 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 108 films behind them; Anal Arasu had 0.
Before Arul, Vadivelu had starred in 108 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001).
After Mersal, Vadivelu went on to appear in 5 more films, including Maareesan (2025) and Naai Sekar (2022).
Arul was Anal Arasu's acting debut.
After Mersal, Anal Arasu went on to appear in 1 more film, including Phoenix (2025).
Collaboration Journey
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