Rahman & Poornam Viswanathan Movies Together — 2 Films
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About This Collaboration
Rahman & Poornam Viswanathan have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1989 and extends to 1991, representing 2 years of joint work. Working Rahman as Actor and Poornam Viswanathan as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Nee Pathi Naan Pathi", "Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal" — with "Nee Pathi Naan Pathi" earning a top rating of 5.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.7/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal" (1989) to "Nee Pathi Naan Pathi" (1991), 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
Before Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, Rahman had starred in 4 films, including Anbulla Appa (1987) and Kanne Kaniyamedhe (1986).
After Nee Pathi Naan Pathi, Rahman went on to appear in 40 more films, including Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016) and Seven (2019).
Before Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, Poornam Viswanathan had starred in 27 films, including Rickshawkaran (1971) and Kalyana Agathigal (1985).
After Nee Pathi Naan Pathi, Poornam Viswanathan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Thamizh (2002) and Aasai (1995).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
- Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rahman & Poornam Viswanathan's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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