78 Films Together
78 films·1965–1987·Top co-star: Nagesh (20 films)
M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar Movies Together List — 78 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Jaishankar appeared together in 78 Tamil films between 1965 and 1987. Their highest-rated collaboration was Apoorva Raagangal (1975 — 8.3/10). Films span Enga Veettu Penn (1965) through Solvathellam Unmai (1987).
78
Films Together
7.4
Average Rating
1965 - 1987
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership
The M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. 1973 was their peak — 7 films in twelve months. For 22 years, a M.–Jaishankar film arrived almost every year.
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.5 and 8.3. From Enga Veettu Penn (1965) to Solvathellam Unmai (1987).
The shape of the work
The 1970s account for 63% of everything they made together. The 1960s belonged to Kuzhandaiyum Daivamum; the 1980s to Theerpu. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; Jaishankar acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
78 films across 3 decades
The 1960s brought 16 films together, anchored by Kuzhandaiyum Daivamum (7.8/10).
The 1970s brought 49 films together, anchored by Apoorva Raagangal (8.3/10).
The 1980s brought 13 films together, anchored by Theerpu (7.5/10).
1960s
Films16
Avg Rating7.3/10
Notable:
- Kuzhandaiyum Daivamum
- Poova Thalaiya
Era:
M.: ActiveJaishankar: Active
1970s
Films49
Avg Rating8.3/10
Notable:
- Apoorva Raagangal
- Edhir Kaalam0
Era:
M.: ActiveJaishankar: Active
1980s
Films13
Avg Rating7.1/10
Notable:
- Theerpu
- Savaal
Era:
M.: ActiveJaishankar: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1965–1987
Span22 years
78 films across 22 years represents focused partnership.
Language Distribution
Tamil78 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
78% of M. S. Viswanathan's screen credits are with Jaishankar.
M. S. Viswanathan
Enga Veettu Penn was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Solvathellam Unmai, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 22 more films, including Irumbu Pookkal (1991) and Kaathala Kaathala (1998).
Jaishankar
Enga Veettu Penn was Jaishankar's acting debut.
After Solvathellam Unmai, Jaishankar went on to appear in 28 more films, including Gokulam (1993) and Priyanka (1994).
Decade
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Enga Veettu Penn
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Kuzhandaiyum Daivamum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.8
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Nee
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Panchavarnakili
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Gauri Kalyanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Bhavani
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Raja Veettu Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Uyirmel Asai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
A
Anbu Vazhi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
★ 6.5
→#10J
Jeevanamsam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Poova Thalaiya
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
★ 7.6
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Anbalippu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Kanni Pen
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Manasatshi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Nil Gavani Kathali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Pennai Vazhavidungal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Edhir Kaalam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Kalyana Oorvalam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Kathal Jyothi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Nilave Nee Satshi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
V
Veettuku Veedu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
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Nangu Suvargal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
A
Anbukkor Annan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Pudhiya Vazhkai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Sudhattam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Thanga Gopuram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
V
Veettukoru Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
A
Aseervatham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Nawab Naarkali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Rani Yar Kuzhandhai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Vazhaiyadi Vazhai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
M
Malligai Poo
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Ponvandu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Sondham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Thalai Prasavam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onEros NowJioHotstar
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Vakkurudhi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
V
Vayadi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
V
Veetukkouri Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
A
Akkarai Pachai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
A
Appa Amma
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
A
Athaiya Mamiya
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
I
Idhayam Parkiradhu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
T
Thirudi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Unnaithan Thambi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
V
Vairam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexYouTube
Apoorva Raagangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayApple TV+Eros NowHungama PlayYouTube
★ 8.3
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Cinema Paithiyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
T
Thai Veettu Seedhanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Y
Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
M
Maharasi Vazhga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
M
Mayor Meenakshi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
M
Mittai Mummy
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Thunive Thunai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Gaslight Mangamma
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
R
Roudi Raakkamma
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
A
Aval Oru Adhisayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
M
Mela Thaalangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Panchamirdham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Vandikaran Magan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
A
Adu Pambe
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Kizhakkum Merkum Sandhikkindrana
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
K
Kuzhandhaiyai Thedi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
M
Mayandi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Nenjukku Needhi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Orey Vaanam Orey Bhoomi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Savaal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.0
→#67K
Kulakozhundhu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Om Sakthi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Theerpu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#70A
Asthivaram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
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Nandri, Meendum Varuga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Thiruppam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Bandham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
★ 6.8
→#74Nermai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Marumagal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Nambinar Keduvathillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
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Bathil Solval Bathrakali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
S
Solvathellam Unmai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerJaishankar · Actor
Streaming onTentkottaYouTube
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar's professional partnership
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
They worked with the same 29 people again and again — a small repertory company. Nagesh appears alongside them in 20 films — practically a third lead.
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