111 Films Together
111 films·1965–1991·Top co-star: Major Sundarrajan (27 films)
M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan Movies Together List — 111 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Sivaji Ganesan appeared together in 111 Tamil films between 1965 and 1991. Their highest-rated collaboration was Deiva Magan (1969 — 8.3/10). Films span Neelavanam (1965) through Gnana Paarvai (1991).
111
Films Together
7.2
Average Rating
1965 - 1991
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership
The M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan partnership
Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema. 1982 was their peak — 10 films in twelve months. For 26 years, a M.–Sivaji film arrived almost every year.
From Neelavanam (1965) to Gnana Paarvai (1991). Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Deiva Magan; the 1990s to Gnana Paarvai. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; Sivaji Ganesan acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
111 films across 4 decades
The 1960s brought 18 films together, anchored by Deiva Magan (8.3/10).
The 1970s brought 57 films together, anchored by Pattikada Pattanama (7.6/10).
The 1980s brought 35 films together, anchored by Theerpu (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film.
1960s
Films18
Avg Rating7.6/10
Notable:
- Deiva Magan
- Pazhani
Era:
M.: ActiveSivaji: Active
1970s
Films57
Avg Rating7.2/10
Notable:
- Pattikada Pattanama
- Babu
Era:
M.: ActiveSivaji: Active
1980s
Films35
Avg Rating6.9/10
Notable:
- Theerpu
- Thyagi
Era:
M.: ActiveSivaji: Active
1990s
Films1
Notable:
- Gnana Paarvai0
Era:
M.: ActiveSivaji: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1965–1991
Span26 years
111 films across 26 years represents focused partnership.
Language Distribution
Tamil111 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
92% of M. S. Viswanathan's screen credits are with Sivaji Ganesan. When they first worked together, M. S. Viswanathan had 0 films behind them; Sivaji Ganesan had 42.
M. S. Viswanathan
Neelavanam was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Gnana Paarvai, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 10 more films, including Kaathala Kaathala (1998) and Kadhal Mannan (1998).
Sivaji Ganesan
Before Neelavanam, Sivaji Ganesan had starred in 42 films, including Karnan (1964) and Pasamalar (1961).
After Gnana Paarvai, Sivaji Ganesan went on to appear in 11 more films, including Mudhal Kural (1992) and Thevar Magan (1992).
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Neelavanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Ennai Pol Oruvan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Pazhani
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTubeZEE5
★ 7.5
→#4Motor Sundaram Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#5N
Nenjirukkumvarai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#6T
Thangai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Iru Malargal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.5
→#8Ooty Varai Uravu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Nenchirukkum Varai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Galatta Kalyanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayJioTVPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.5
→#11E
En Thambi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Enga Oor Raja
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Lakshimi Kalyanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Uyarndha Manidhan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#15S
Sivandha Mann
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPlexPrime VideoSun NXTYouTube
A
Anbalippu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
D
Deiva Magan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 8.3
→#18T
Thirudan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Enga Mama
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Sorgam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onPrime Video
P
Padhukappu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
E
En Magan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onHungama Play
E
Engirundho Vandhaal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Iru Thuruvam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
Kulama Gunama
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Babu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#28A
Arunodhayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
M
Moondru Daivangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#30S
Savaale Samali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEinthusanEros NowYouTube
S
Sumathi En Sundari
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
T
Thangaikaga
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Thenum Paalum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Gnana Oli
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPlexPrime VideoSun NXT
P
Pattikada Pattanama
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.6
→#36N
Needhi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
D
Dharmam Enge
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
E
Etho Enthan Daivam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Raja
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onPlexPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#40T
Thavaputhalvan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
★ 6.6
→#41Bharatha Vilas
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
Gauravam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#43Rajapart Rangadurai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onPrime Video
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En Magan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.5
→#45M
Manidharil Manikkam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Ponnoonjal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Thanga Pathakkam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#48A
Anbai Thedi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.5
→#49S
Sivagamiyin Selvan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
M
Manithanum Deivamagalam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
A
Anbe Aaruyire
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onEros NowSun NXTYouTube
A
Avandhan Manidhan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Doctor Siva
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
M
Mannavan Vanthaanadi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Pattum Bharathamum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#56V
Vaira Nenjam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Unakkaga Naan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Rojavin Raja
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
A
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
★ 7.5
→#60C
Chitra Pournami
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
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Grihapravesam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Satyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Ilaya Thalaimurai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.1
→#64N
Naam Pirandha Mann
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
Annan Oru Koyil
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.3
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Andaman Kadhali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Avan Oru Charithiram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
Andhaman Kadhali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Ennai Pol Oruvan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Punniya Boomi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
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Pilot Premnath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.8
→#72J
Justice Gopinath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
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Chiranjeevi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Thirisoolam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayHungama PlayJioHotstarYouTube
★ 7.5
→#75I
Imaiyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Dharmaraja
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Viswaroopam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
M
Mogana Punnagai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.4
→#79S
Sathyam Sundaram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Amara Kaaviyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Kalthoon
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Madi Veetu Ezhai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Kizhvanam Sivakkum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPlexPrime VideoYouTube
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Hitler Umanath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Oorukku Oru Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Vaa Kanna Vaa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
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Garuda Saukiyama
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Sangili (film)
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Theerpu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#91T
Thyagi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.5
→#92O
Oorum Uravum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Parichaikku Neramatchu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Vasanthathil Oru Naal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Sandhippu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#96S
Sumangali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowSun NXTYouTube
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Imaigal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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Neethipathi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onHungama PlayPrime VideoYouTube
Thiruppam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
S
Siranjeevi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 6.5
→#101Tharaasu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 7.3
→#102S
Simma Soppanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayRaj Digital TVYouTube
Iru Medhaigal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#104V
Vamsavilakku
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Bandham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
★ 6.8
→#106Nermai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Marumagal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
A
Anbulla Appa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onAhaPrime Video
★ 3.7
→#109T
Thambatyam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
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En Tamil En Makkal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
G
Gnana Paarvai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerSivaji Ganesan · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
They worked with the same 51 people again and again — a small repertory company. Major Sundarrajan appears alongside them in 27 films — practically a third lead.
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