M. S. Viswanathan & S. S. Rajendran Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-15 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and S. S. Rajendran appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1965 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pazhani (1965 — 7.5/10). Films span Pazhani (1965) through Irattai Manidhan (1982).
The M. S. Viswanathan & S. S. Rajendran partnership
After 17 years apart, they came back together for Irattai Manidhan (1982). They didn't share a set between 1965 and 1982. From Pazhani (1965) to Irattai Manidhan (1982).
Pazhani is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Pazhani (1965).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Pazhani; the 1980s to Irattai Manidhan. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; S. S. Rajendran acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Pazhani (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film.
- Pazhani
- Irattai Manidhan0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, M. S. Viswanathan had 0 films behind them; S. S. Rajendran had 31. After Irattai Manidhan, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 86 more films; S. S. Rajendran stepped back.
Pazhani was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Irattai Manidhan, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 86 more films, including Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) and Sandhippu (1983).
Before Pazhani, S. S. Rajendran had starred in 31 films, including Pachai Vilakku (1964) and Poompuhar (1964).
After Irattai Manidhan, S. S. Rajendran went on to appear in 5 more films, including Rajali (1996) and Dum (2003).
Collaboration Journey
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