V. S. Raghavan & Prabhakar Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
V. S. Raghavan and Prabhakar appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1968 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Thyagi (1982 — 7.5/10). Films span Anbu Vazhi (1968) through Thyagi (1982).
The V. S. Raghavan & Prabhakar partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Thyagi (1982). They didn't share a set between 1968 and 1982. From Anbu Vazhi (1968) to Thyagi (1982).
Thyagi is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Anbu Vazhi (1968).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Anbu Vazhi; the 1980s to Thyagi. V. S. Raghavan acted in every film; Prabhakar acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Thyagi (7.5/10).
- Anbu Vazhi
- Thyagi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Anbu Vazhi, V. S. Raghavan had starred in 5 films, including Pattanathil Bhootham (1967) and Bommai (1964).
After Thyagi, V. S. Raghavan went on to appear in 14 more films, including Padikkaatha Pannaiyar (1985) and Naam (1985).
Anbu Vazhi was Prabhakar's acting debut.
After Thyagi, Prabhakar went on to appear in 26 more films, including Kodama Simham (1990) and Maryada Ramanna (2010).
Collaboration Journey
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