M. S. Viswanathan & Pallavi Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-19 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Pallavi appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1987 and 1991. Their highest-rated collaboration was Irumbu Pookkal (1991 — 6.5/10). Films span Thambatyam (1987) through Irumbu Pookkal (1991).
The M. S. Viswanathan & Pallavi partnership
Between 1987 and 1991, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 4 years. For 4 years, a M.–Pallavi film arrived almost every year. They saved their best for last — Irumbu Pookkal (6.5/10) came 4 years in.
From Thambatyam (1987) to Irumbu Pookkal (1991). The unfolded closed with Irumbu Pookkal in 1991.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Thambatyam; the 1990s to Irumbu Pookkal. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; Pallavi acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 2 films.
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.5/10.
- Thambatyam0
- En Tamil En Makkal0
- Irumbu Pookkal
- Erikarai Poonkatre0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
31% of Pallavi's screen credits are with M. S. Viswanathan. When they first worked together, M. S. Viswanathan had 269 films behind them; Pallavi had 2.
Before Thambatyam, M. S. Viswanathan had starred in 269 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Thanneer Thanneer (1981).
After Irumbu Pookkal, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 10 more films, including Kaathala Kaathala (1998) and Kadhal Mannan (1998).
Before Thambatyam, Pallavi had starred in 2 films, including Aruvadai Naal (1986) and Dharma Devathai (1986).
After Irumbu Pookkal, Pallavi went on to appear in 7 more films, including Thuruva Natchathiram (1993) and Unnai Ninaithu (2002).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Viswanathan & Pallavi's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Sivaji Ganesan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
