109 Films Together
109 films·1964–1982·Top Music Composer: Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (3 films)·Top co-star: R. Muthuraman (26 films)
Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan Movies Together List — 109 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Nagesh and M. S. Viswanathan appeared together in 109 Tamil films between 1964 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Server Sundaram (1964 — 8.5/10). Films span Dheiva Thaai (1964) through Agni Sakshi (1982).
109
Films Together
7.6
Average Rating
1964 - 1982
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Perfect ChemistryLong-Term Partnership
The Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. 1971 was their peak — 10 films in twelve months. For 18 years, a Nagesh–M. film arrived almost every year.
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.5 and 8.5. From Dheiva Thaai (1964) to Agni Sakshi (1982).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Server Sundaram; the 1980s to Thillu Mullu. M. S. Viswanathan original music composer in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
109 films across 3 decades
The 1960s brought 43 films together, anchored by Server Sundaram (8.5/10).
The 1970s brought 60 films together, anchored by Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (8.5/10).
The 1980s brought 6 films together, anchored by Thillu Mullu (7.5/10).
1960s
Films43
Avg Rating7.6/10
Notable:
- Server Sundaram
- Major Chandrakanth
Era:
Nagesh: ActiveM.: Active
1970s
Films60
Avg Rating7.6/10
Notable:
- Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
- Apoorva Raagangal
Era:
Nagesh: ActiveM.: Active
1980s
Films6
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
- Thillu Mullu
- Agni Sakshi
Era:
Nagesh: ActiveM.: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1964–1982
Span18 years
109 films across 18 years represents focused partnership.
Language Distribution
Tamil109 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
65% of Nagesh's screen credits are with M. S. Viswanathan. After Agni Sakshi, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 86 more films; Nagesh stepped back.
Nagesh
Before Dheiva Thaai, Nagesh had starred in 10 films, including Kungumam (1963) and Ratha Thilagam (1963).
After Agni Sakshi, Nagesh went on to appear in 48 more films, including Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Cheran Pandiyan (1991).
M. S. Viswanathan
Dheiva Thaai was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Agni Sakshi, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 86 more films, including Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) and Sandhippu (1983).
Decade
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Dheiva Thaai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Original Music Composer
★ 7.3
→#2Server Sundaram
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Original Music Composer
Streaming onAhaEros NowPlexPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#3Enga Veettu Pillai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Original Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.6
→#4Kalangarai Vilakkam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Ennai Pol Oruvan
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
K
Kuzhandaiyum Daivamum
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.8
→#7N
Nee
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Panchavarnakili
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
P
Pazhani
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTubeZEE5
★ 7.5
→#10P
Poojaikku Vandha Malar
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#11V
Vazhkai Padagu
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Anbe Vaa
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.6
→#13Motor Sundaram Pillai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#14Naan Aanaiyittal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 6.8
→#15Nadodi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#16Chandhrodhayam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#17Ramu
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Major Chandrakanth
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#19K
Kodi Malar
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
★ 7.3
→#20Bama Vijayam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#21Kaavalkaaran
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#22Iru Malargal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.5
→#23Ooty Varai Uravu
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
A
Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
P
Pen Endral Pen
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Valibha Virundhu
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Ragasiya Police 115
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Kudiyirundha Koyil
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#29Galatta Kalyanam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayJioTVPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.5
→#30Ethir Neechal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Original Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#31T
Thamarai Nenjam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
E
Enga Oor Raja
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
A
Anbu Vazhi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 6.5
→#34S
Soaappu Seeppu Kannadi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Nam Naadu
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayJioTVSun NXTYouTube
S
Sivandha Mann
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onEros NowPlexPrime VideoSun NXTYouTube
D
Deiva Magan
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
★ 8.3
→#38K
Kanne Pappa
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
M
Magane Nee Vazhga
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Nil Gavani Kathali
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Odum Nadhi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Pennai Vazhavidungal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
S
Shanti Nilayam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowMX PlayerYouTube
★ 7.6
→#44Sorgam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime Video
E
En Magan
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onHungama Play
K
Kalyana Oorvalam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Kasthuri Thilakam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Nilave Nee Satshi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
V
Veettuku Veedu
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
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Nangu Suvargal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Punnagai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.6
→#52I
Irulum Oliyum
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayApple TV+Eros NowYouTube
P
Pudhiya Vazhkai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
S
Sumathi En Sundari
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
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Thanga Gopuram
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
T
Thenum Paalum
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
U
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 6.5
→#58V
Veettukoru Pillai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
V
Veguli pen
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
A
Appa Tata
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
Raman Thediya Seethai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
A
Aseervatham
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAhaGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
★ 7.8
→#64Gauravam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#65Urimai Kural
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPlexSun NXTWatchoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#66E
Engal Thai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
M
Malligai Poo
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
M
Maru Piravi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Nyayam Ketkirom
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
R
Radha
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Sondham
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Thalai Prasavam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onEros NowJioHotstar
D
Dheerga Sumangali
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
A
Athaiya Mamiya
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
A
Avalukku Nigar Avale
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
D
Devi Sri Karumariamman
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
D
Doctoramma
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
E
Engamma Sabadham
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
M
Mannikka Thottil
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Sorgathil Thirumanam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Thirumangalyam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
Naalai Namadhe
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTVi Movies & TVYouTube
★ 7.5
→#83Apoorva Raagangal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayApple TV+Eros NowHungama PlayYouTube
★ 8.3
→#84E
Engalukkum Kathal Varum
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Mannavan Vanthaanadi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#87C
Chitra Pournami
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
K
Kanavan Manaivi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onJioTVSun NXTYouTube
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Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
★ 8.5
→#90V
Vayilla Poochi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
I
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.1
→#92N
Naam Pirandha Mann
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
Meenava Nanban
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Nandha En Nila
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Nee Vaazha Vendum
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Roudi Raakkamma
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Punniya Boomi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
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Oru Nadigai Nadagam Paarkiral
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Rudhra Thaandavam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
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Gnana Kuzhandhai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onEros NowYouTube
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Mangala Vaathiyam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Nadagame Ullagam
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
N
Neela Malargal
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onGoogle Play MoviesPlexPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#104B
Bhama Rukmani
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
M
Mogana Punnagai
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.4
→#106K
Kalthoon
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Thillu Mullu
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream Play
★ 7.5
→#108V
Vaa Kanna Vaa
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
Agni Sakshi
Tamil
Nagesh · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.5
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