Nalini & M. N. Nambiar Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Nalini & M. N. Nambiar have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1985 and extends to 2003, representing 18 years of joint work. Working Nalini as Actor and M. N. Nambiar 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 "Raja Rishi", "Kadhal Sadugudu", "Eetti" — with "Raja Rishi" earning a top rating of 6.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.3/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Raja Rishi" (1985) to "Kadhal Sadugudu" (2003), 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 Raja Rishi, Nalini had starred in 25 films, including Nalla Naal (1984) and Nooravathu Naal (1984).
After Kadhal Sadugudu, Nalini went on to appear in 11 more films, including Nagaram Marupakkam (2010) and Kathai (2010).
Before Raja Rishi, M. N. Nambiar had starred in 78 films, including Pasamalar (1961) and Deiva Magan (1969).
After Kadhal Sadugudu, M. N. Nambiar went on to appear in 2 more films, including Sudesi (2006) and Kuttrapathirikai (2007).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 18 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Raja Rishi
- Eetti
- Kadhal Sadugudu
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nalini & M. N. Nambiar's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Nalini & M. N. Nambiar's films together





















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