Ponvannan & B. Kannan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ponvannan and B. Kannan appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1991 and 1996. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991 — 7.4/10). Films span Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991) through Senathipathi (1996).
The Ponvannan & B. Kannan partnership
Between 1991 and 1996, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 5 years. From Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991) to Senathipathi (1996). Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu is the one most viewers reach for.
The unfolded closed with Senathipathi in 1996. It started with Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991).
The shape of the work
B. Kannan cinematographer in some, director of photography in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 1 decade
- Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
- Senathipathi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Senathipathi, Ponvannan kept going for 42 more films; B. Kannan stepped back.
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu was Ponvannan's acting debut.
After Senathipathi, Ponvannan went on to appear in 42 more films, including Kaithi (2019) and Adanga Maru (2018).
Before Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu, B. Kannan had starred in 10 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).
After Senathipathi, B. Kannan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Kadal Pookkal (2001) and Vishwa Thulasi (2004).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ponvannan & B. Kannan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Saranya Ponvannan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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