Shalini & Janagaraj Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Shalini and Janagaraj appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1985 and 2001. Their highest-rated collaboration was Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001 — 7.5/10). Films span Pillai Nila (1985) through Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001).
The Shalini & Janagaraj partnership
After 16 years apart, they came back together for Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001). They didn't share a set between 1985 and 2001. From Pillai Nila (1985) to Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001).
Piriyadha Varam Vendum is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Pillai Nila (1985).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Pillai Nila; the 2000s to Piriyadha Varam Vendum. Shalini acted in every film; Janagaraj acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film.
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Piriyadha Varam Vendum (7.5/10).
- Pillai Nila0
- Piriyadha Varam Vendum
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of Shalini's screen credits are with Janagaraj.
Before Pillai Nila, Shalini had starred in 1 film, including Osai (1984).
After Piriyadha Varam Vendum, Shalini went on to appear in 2 more films, including Attakathi (2012) and Yaru Potta Kodu (2025).
Before Pillai Nila, Janagaraj had starred in 14 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).
After Piriyadha Varam Vendum, Janagaraj went on to appear in 9 more films, including Mudhal Kanave (2007) and Aayudham (2005).
Collaboration Journey
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