M. S. Viswanathan & Kalakendra Movies Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Kalakendra Movies appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1975 and 1981. Their highest-rated collaboration was Apoorva Raagangal (1975 — 8.3/10). Films span Apoorva Raagangal (1975) through Thillu Mullu (1981).
The M. S. Viswanathan & Kalakendra Movies partnership
Between 1975 and 1981, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 6 years. From Apoorva Raagangal (1975) to Thillu Mullu (1981). Thillu Mullu (1981, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
The unfolded closed with Thillu Mullu in 1981. Apoorva Raagangal is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1970s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1970s belonged to Apoorva Raagangal; the 1980s to Thillu Mullu. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; Kalakendra Movies produced all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 3 films together, anchored by Apoorva Raagangal (8.3/10).
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Thillu Mullu (7.5/10).
- Apoorva Raagangal
- Avargal
- Thillu Mullu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
67% of Kalakendra Movies's screen credits are with M. S. Viswanathan. After Thillu Mullu, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 118 more films; Kalakendra Movies stepped back.
Before Apoorva Raagangal, M. S. Viswanathan had starred in 8 films, including Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974) and Anbai Thedi (1974).
After Thillu Mullu, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 118 more films, including Agni Sakshi (1982) and Manal Kayiru (1982).
Before Apoorva Raagangal, Kalakendra Movies had starred in 1 film, including Arangetram (1973).
After Thillu Mullu, Kalakendra Movies went on to appear in 1 more film, including Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Viswanathan & Kalakendra Movies's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Kamal Haasan is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Kamal Haasan appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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