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4 Films Together

Vadivelu & Suraj Movies Together — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

4
Films Together
5.9
Average Rating
2006 - 2022
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Vadivelu & Suraj have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2006 and extends to 2022, representing 16 years of joint work. Working Vadivelu as Actor and Suraj as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Thalai Nagaram", "Naai Sekar", "Marudhamalai" — with "Thalai Nagaram" earning a top rating of 6.7/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.9/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

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 "Thalai Nagaram" (2006) to "Naai Sekar" (2022), 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 Thalai Nagaram, Vadivelu had starred in 132 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001).

After Naai Sekar, Vadivelu went on to appear in 4 more films, including Maareesan (2025) and Maamannan (2023).

Suraj

Before Thalai Nagaram, Suraj had directed 5 films, including Kunguma Pottu Gounder (2001) and Kannathil Muthamittal (2002).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20062022
Span16 years
Avg Interval~5 years

4 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
4 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

2000s
Films2
Avg Rating6.3/10
Notable:
  • Thalai Nagaram(6.7)
  • Marudhamalai(5.8)
Era:
Vadivelu: ActiveSuraj: Active
2010s
Films1
Avg Rating4.7/10
Notable:
  • Kaththi Sandai(4.7)
Era:
Vadivelu: ActiveSuraj: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating6.6/10
Notable:
  • Naai Sekar(6.6)
Era:
Vadivelu: ActiveSuraj: Active

This duo's 4-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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