55 Films Together
55 films·1964–1992·Top Music Composer: V. Kumar (1 films)·Top co-star: Sivaji Ganesan (28 films)
M. S. Viswanathan & Major Sundarrajan Movies Together List — 55 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-16 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Major Sundarrajan appeared together in 55 Tamil films between 1964 and 1992. Their highest-rated collaboration was Server Sundaram (1964 — 8.5/10). Films span Server Sundaram (1964) through Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992).
55
Films Together
7.6
Average Rating
1964 - 1992
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Perfect ChemistryLong-Term Partnership
The M. S. Viswanathan & Major Sundarrajan partnership
Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema. 1968 was their peak — 5 films in twelve months. For 28 years, a M.–Major film arrived almost every year.
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.5 and 8.5. From Server Sundaram (1964) to Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Server Sundaram; the 1990s to Neenga Nalla Irukkanum. M. S. Viswanathan original music composer in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
55 films across 4 decades
The 1960s brought 13 films together, anchored by Server Sundaram (8.5/10).
The 1970s brought 31 films together, anchored by Apoorva Raagangal (8.3/10).
The 1980s brought 10 films together, anchored by Billa (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film.
1960s
Films13
Avg Rating7.8/10
Notable:
- Server Sundaram
- Major Chandrakanth
Era:
M.: ActiveMajor: Active
1970s
Films31
Avg Rating7.4/10
Notable:
- Apoorva Raagangal
- Rickshawkaran
Era:
M.: ActiveMajor: Active
1980s
Films10
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
- Billa
- Enga Ooru Kannagi
Era:
M.: ActiveMajor: Active
1990s
Films1
Notable:
- Neenga Nalla Irukkanum0
Era:
M.: ActiveMajor: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1964–1992
Span28 years
Avg Interval~1 years
55 films across 28 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Tamil55 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
87% of M. S. Viswanathan's screen credits are with Major Sundarrajan.
M. S. Viswanathan
Server Sundaram was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Neenga Nalla Irukkanum, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 8 more films, including Kaathala Kaathala (1998) and Kadhal Mannan (1998).
Major Sundarrajan
Before Server Sundaram, Major Sundarrajan had starred in 1 film, including Pattinathar (1962).
After Neenga Nalla Irukkanum, Major Sundarrajan went on to appear in 11 more films, including Chakravarthy (1995) and Iruvar (1997).
Decade
#1
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Server Sundaram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAhaEros NowPlexPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#2Motor Sundaram Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#3Major Chandrakanth
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#4Bama Vijayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#5T
Thangai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Kudiyirundha Koyil
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#7Ethir Neechal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#8T
Thamarai Nenjam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
K
Kuzhandaikaga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
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Uyarndha Manidhan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#11D
Deiva Magan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 8.3
→#12K
Kanne Pappa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
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Nil Gavani Kathali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
M
Malathi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
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Padhukappu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
E
Engirundho Vandhaal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Rickshawkaran
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.6
→#18Punnagai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.6
→#19T
Thanga Gopuram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
Gnana Oli
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPlexPrime VideoSun NXT
E
Enna Muthalali Soukkiyama
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
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Shakthi Leelai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Bharatha Vilas
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
Gauravam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#25E
En Magan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.5
→#26D
Dheerga Sumangali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
T
Thanga Pathakkam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#28A
Anbu Thangai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
R
Raja Nagam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
A
Anbe Aaruyire
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onEros NowSun NXTYouTube
Apoorva Raagangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayApple TV+Eros NowHungama PlayYouTube
★ 8.3
→#32A
Avandhan Manidhan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
C
Cinema Paithiyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
M
Maalai Sooda Vaa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
A
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
★ 7.5
→#36C
Chitra Pournami
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
M
Manamaara Vazhthungal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
I
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.1
→#39Annan Oru Koyil
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.3
→#40P
Pilot Premnath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.8
→#41J
Justice Gopinath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
Thirisoolam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayHungama PlayJioHotstarYouTube
★ 7.5
→#43N
Neela Malargal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onGoogle Play MoviesPlexPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#44T
Thisai Mariya Paravaigal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPlexPrime VideoYouTube
B
Billa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onHungama PlayPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#46M
Mogana Punnagai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.4
→#47K
Kalthoon
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Enga Ooru Kannagi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#49H
Hitler Umanath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
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Vaa Kanna Vaa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Thyagi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#52O
Oorum Uravum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Director
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Simma Soppanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayRaj Digital TVYouTube
Nermai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
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Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerMajor Sundarrajan · Actor
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Viswanathan & Major Sundarrajan's professional partnership
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Sivaji Ganesan is the through-line — cast on 28 of their 55 films. They worked with the same 34 people again and again — a small repertory company. Sivaji Ganesan appears alongside them in 28 films — practically a third lead.
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