66 Films Together
66 films·1964–1982·Top Music Composer: V. Kumar (1 films)·Top co-star: Nagesh (26 films)
M. S. Viswanathan & R. Muthuraman Movies Together List — 66 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and R. Muthuraman appeared together in 66 Tamil films between 1964 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Server Sundaram (1964 — 8.5/10). Films span Server Sundaram (1964) through Pokkiri Raja (1982).
66
Films Together
7.6
Average Rating
1964 - 1982
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Perfect ChemistryLong-Term Partnership
The M. S. Viswanathan & R. Muthuraman partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. 1976 was their peak — 10 films in twelve months. For 18 years, a M.–R. film arrived almost every year.
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.5 and 8.5. From Server Sundaram (1964) to Pokkiri Raja (1982).
The shape of the work
The 1970s account for 76% of everything they made together. The 1960s belonged to Server Sundaram; the 1980s to Pokkiri Raja. M. S. Viswanathan original music composer in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
66 films across 3 decades
The 1960s brought 14 films together, anchored by Server Sundaram (8.5/10).
The 1970s brought 50 films together, anchored by Punnagai (7.6/10).
The 1980s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.5/10.
1960s
Films14
Avg Rating7.8/10
Notable:
- Server Sundaram
- Major Chandrakanth
Era:
M.: ActiveR.: Active
1970s
Films50
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
- Punnagai
- Moondru Daivangal
Era:
M.: ActiveR.: Active
1980s
Films2
Avg Rating6.5/10
Notable:
- Pokkiri Raja
- Anna Paravai0
Era:
M.: ActiveR.: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1964–1982
Span18 years
66 films across 18 years represents focused partnership.
Language Distribution
Tamil66 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
43% of M. S. Viswanathan's screen credits are with R. Muthuraman. After Pokkiri Raja, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 86 more films; R. Muthuraman stepped back.
M. S. Viswanathan
Server Sundaram was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Pokkiri Raja, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 86 more films, including Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) and Sandhippu (1983).
R. Muthuraman
Before Server Sundaram, R. Muthuraman had starred in 12 films, including Padikkadha Medhai (1960) and Karpagam (1963).
Decade
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Server Sundaram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onAhaEros NowPlexPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#2P
Pazhani
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTubeZEE5
★ 7.5
→#3V
Vazhkai Padagu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Major Chandrakanth
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#5K
Kodi Malar
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
★ 7.3
→#6N
Namma Veettu Lakshmi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Nenjirukkumvarai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
★ 7.5
→#8Bama Vijayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
★ 7.5
→#9Ooty Varai Uravu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
A
Anubavam Pudhumai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Ethir Neechal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
★ 7.5
→#13S
Sivandha Mann
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPlexPrime VideoSun NXTYouTube
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Kanne Pappa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Sorgam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onPrime Video
E
Engirundho Vandhaal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Kasthuri Thilakam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Veettuku Veedu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
Punnagai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
★ 7.6
→#20Oru Thaai Makkal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
M
Moondru Daivangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
★ 7.5
→#22S
Sudhattam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Thangaikaga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Veguli pen
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Kasethan Kadavulada
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
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Kanimuthu Pappa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Mr.Sampath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#28N
Nawab Naarkali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
R
Rani Yar Kuzhandhai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Thikku Theriyadha Kattil
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
M
Maru Piravi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
N
Nyayam Ketkirom
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
R
Radha
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Sondham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Suryakanthi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
D
Dheerga Sumangali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
A
Anbu Thangai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Engal Kula Dheivam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Penn Ondru Kanden
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream Play
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Thirumangalyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
A
Amudha
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
A
Anbu Roja
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
A
Avandhan Manidhan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Thennangeettru
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Uravu Solla Oruvan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Vaira Nenjam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Vazhndhu Kaattukiren
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Chitra Pournami
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
J
Janaki Sabadham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
K
Kanavan Manaivi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onJioTVSun NXTYouTube
M
Manamaara Vazhthungal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
M
Mayangukiral Oru Madhu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
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Nalla Pennmani
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Seervarisai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Unmaye Un Vilai Enna
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Vayilla Poochi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
V
Vazhvu En Pakkam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Mazhai Megam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Perumaikkuriyaval
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
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Thoondil Meen
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
P
Paavathin Sambalam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
V
Vayasu Ponnu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
N
Nadagame Ullagam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
N
Nangooram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream Play
A
Anna Paravai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Pokkiri Raja
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerR. Muthuraman · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 6.5
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