58 Films Together
58 films·1968–1986·Top Music Composer: V. Kumar (1 films)·Top co-star: Manorama (16 films)
M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan Movies Together List — 58 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Thengai Srinivasan appeared together in 58 Tamil films between 1968 and 1986. Their highest-rated collaboration was Rickshawkaran (1971 — 7.6/10). Films span Ethir Neechal (1968) through Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1986).
58
Films Together
7.0
Average Rating
1968 - 1986
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
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Long-Term Partnership
The M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. 1978 was their peak — 9 films in twelve months. For 18 years, a M.–Thengai film arrived almost every year.
From Ethir Neechal (1968) to Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1986). Alaigal (1973, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
The shape of the work
The 1970s account for 69% of everything they made together. The 1960s belonged to Ethir Neechal; the 1980s to Billa. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; Thengai Srinivasan acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
58 films across 3 decades
The 1960s brought 3 films together, anchored by Ethir Neechal (7.5/10).
The 1970s brought 40 films together, anchored by Rickshawkaran (7.6/10).
The 1980s brought 15 films together, anchored by Billa (7.5/10).
1960s
Films3
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
- Ethir Neechal
- Nam Naadu0
Era:
M.: ActiveThengai: Active
1970s
Films40
Avg Rating7.3/10
Notable:
- Rickshawkaran
- Urimai Kural
Era:
M.: ActiveThengai: Active
1980s
Films15
Avg Rating5.8/10
Notable:
- Billa
- Thillu Mullu
Era:
M.: ActiveThengai: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1968–1986
Span18 years
58 films across 18 years represents focused partnership.
Language Distribution
Tamil58 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
65% of M. S. Viswanathan's screen credits are with Thengai Srinivasan. After Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 31 more films; Thengai Srinivasan stepped back.
M. S. Viswanathan
Ethir Neechal was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 31 more films, including Irumbu Pookkal (1991) and Kaathala Kaathala (1998).
Thengai Srinivasan
Before Ethir Neechal, Thengai Srinivasan had starred in 3 films, including Vallavan Oruvan (1966) and Thayum Magalum (1965).
After Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal, Thengai Srinivasan went on to appear in 3 more films, including Krishnan Vandhan (1987) and Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987).
Decade
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Ethir Neechal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#2Nam Naadu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Kanne Pappa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Rickshawkaran
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 7.6
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Arunodhayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Sumathi En Sundari
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 6.5
→#8Kasethan Kadavulada
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Ganga Gowri
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Urimai Kural
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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★ 7.5
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Alaigal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 7.5
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Engal Thai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Kasiyatthirai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Manipayal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Maru Piravi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Naan Avanillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 7.5
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Netru Indru Naalai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
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Panathukkaga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Samayalkaran
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 7.5
→#21Idhayakkani
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#22Uzhaikkum Karangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#23Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Meenava Nanban
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Annan Oru Koyil
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
★ 7.3
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Gaslight Mangamma
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Thanikudithanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Uyarndhavargal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#29Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Andhaman Kadhali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Sadhurangam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
★ 6.5
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Pilot Premnath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.8
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Justice Gopinath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Kungumam Kadhai Sollugiradhu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Rudhra Thaandavam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Thanga Rangan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Vayasu Ponnu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
Thirisoolam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayHungama PlayJioHotstarYouTube
★ 7.5
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Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Imaiyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Neela Malargal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onGoogle Play MoviesPlexPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
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Portar Ponnusami
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Sri Rama Jayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Billa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onHungama PlayPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
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Avan Aval Adhu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Kalthoon
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Thillu Mullu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream Play
★ 7.5
→#48Savaal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.0
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Nambinal Nambungal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Simla Special
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Oorum Uravum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Nandri, Meendum Varuga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Vasanthathil Oru Naal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Saranalayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Thiruppam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Nermai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
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Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerThengai Srinivasan · Actor
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
★ 1.0
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