M. S. Viswanathan & Usha Nandhini Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Usha Nandhini appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1971 and 1973. Their highest-rated collaboration was Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971 — 7.8/10). Films span Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) through Rajapart Rangadurai (1973).
The M. S. Viswanathan & Usha Nandhini partnership
Between 1971 and 1973, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 2 years. From Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) to Rajapart Rangadurai (1973). The unfolded closed with Rajapart Rangadurai in 1973.
Muhammad bin Tughluq is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971).
The shape of the work
M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; Usha Nandhini acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 1 decade
- Muhammad bin Tughluq
- Gauravam
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
80% of Usha Nandhini's screen credits are with M. S. Viswanathan. After Rajapart Rangadurai, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 300 more films; Usha Nandhini stepped back.
Muhammad bin Tughluq was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Rajapart Rangadurai, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 300 more films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974).
Muhammad bin Tughluq was Usha Nandhini's acting debut.
After Rajapart Rangadurai, Usha Nandhini went on to appear in 1 more film, including Jesus (1980).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Viswanathan & Usha Nandhini's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Major Sundarrajan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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