Nagesh & J. P. Chandrababu Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Nagesh and J. P. Chandrababu appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1962 and 1972. Their highest-rated collaboration was Annai (1962 — 7.5/10). Films span Annai (1962) through Agathiyar (1972).
The Nagesh & J. P. Chandrababu partnership
From Annai (1962) to Agathiyar (1972). Annai is the one most viewers reach for. The unfolded closed with Agathiyar in 1972.
It started with Annai (1962).
The shape of the work
The 1960s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1960s belonged to Annai; the 1970s to Agathiyar. Nagesh acted in every film; J. P. Chandrababu acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 3 films together, anchored by Annai (7.5/10).
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Agathiyar (7.5/10).
- Annai
- Policekaran Magal0
- Agathiyar
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
44% of J. P. Chandrababu's screen credits are with Nagesh. After Agathiyar, Nagesh kept going for 122 more films; J. P. Chandrababu stepped back.
Before Annai, Nagesh had starred in 1 film, including Thayilla Pillai (1961).
After Agathiyar, Nagesh went on to appear in 122 more films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Apoorva Raagangal (1975).
Before Annai, J. P. Chandrababu had starred in 4 films, including Kumara Raja (1961) and Sri Valli (1961).
After Agathiyar, J. P. Chandrababu went on to appear in 1 more film, including Avandhan Manidhan (1975).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nagesh & J. P. Chandrababu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Manorama is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Manorama appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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