Nagesh & Oru Viral Krishna Rao Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-21 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Nagesh and Oru Viral Krishna Rao appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1981 and 1996. Their highest-rated collaboration was Thillu Mullu (1981 — 7.5/10). Films span Thillu Mullu (1981) through Meendum Savithri (1996).
The Nagesh & Oru Viral Krishna Rao partnership
After 15 years apart, they came back together for Meendum Savithri (1996). They didn't share a set between 1981 and 1996. From Thillu Mullu (1981) to Meendum Savithri (1996).
Thillu Mullu is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Thillu Mullu (1981).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Thillu Mullu; the 1990s to Meendum Savithri. Nagesh acted in every film; Oru Viral Krishna Rao acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Thillu Mullu (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 2.7/10.
- Thillu Mullu
- Meendum Savithri
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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
33% of Oru Viral Krishna Rao's screen credits are with Nagesh. When they first worked together, Nagesh had 228 films behind them; Oru Viral Krishna Rao had 3. After Meendum Savithri, Nagesh kept going for 21 more films; Oru Viral Krishna Rao stepped back.
Before Thillu Mullu, Nagesh had starred in 228 films, including Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) and Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976).
After Meendum Savithri, Nagesh went on to appear in 21 more films, including Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Vasool Raja MBBS (2004).
Before Thillu Mullu, Oru Viral Krishna Rao had starred in 3 films, including Andhaman Kadhali (1978) and Pugundha Veedu (1972).
After Meendum Savithri, Oru Viral Krishna Rao went on to appear in 1 more film, including Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nagesh & Oru Viral Krishna Rao's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Visu is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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