Bala & Rajendran Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Bala and Rajendran appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2003 and 2018. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pithamagan (2003 — 7.8/10). Films span Pithamagan (2003) through Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu (2018).
The Bala & Rajendran partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu (2018). They didn't share a set between 2009 and 2018. From Pithamagan (2003) to Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu (2018).
Naan Kadavul (2009, 7.6/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. Pithamagan is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Pithamagan; the 2010s to Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu. Never on the same side of the camera — Bala director, Rajendran actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Pithamagan (7.8/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.7/10.
- Pithamagan
- Naan Kadavul
- Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 15 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
38% of Bala's screen credits are with Rajendran. After Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu, Rajendran kept going for 68 more films; Bala stepped back.
Before Pithamagan, Bala had directed 2 films, including Sethu (1999) and Nandha (2001).
After Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu, Bala went on to direct 3 more films, including Varma (2019) and Visithiran (2022).
Before Pithamagan, Rajendran had starred in 1 film, including Puthiya Aatchi (1995).
After Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu, Rajendran went on to appear in 68 more films, including Chennai City Gangsters (2025) and Vimanam (2023).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Bala & Rajendran's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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