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6 Films Together
6 films·1973–1985·Top co-star: Thengai Srinivasan (2 films)

M. S. Viswanathan & A. Jagannathan Movies Together List — 6 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

M. S. Viswanathan and A. Jagannathan appeared together in 6 Tamil films between 1973 and 1985. Their highest-rated collaboration was Idhayakkani (1975 — 7.5/10). Films span Manipayal (1973) through Karpooradeepam (1985).

6
Films Together
7.5
Average Rating
1973 - 1985
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Perfect Chemistry

The M. S. Viswanathan & A. Jagannathan partnership

After 8 years apart, they came back together for Karpooradeepam (1985). They didn't share a set between 1977 and 1985. From Manipayal (1973) to Karpooradeepam (1985).

The ran closed with Karpooradeepam in 1985. Idhayakkani is the one most viewers reach for.

The shape of the work

The 1970s account for 83% of everything they made together. The 1970s belonged to Idhayakkani; the 1980s to Karpooradeepam. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; A. Jagannathan directed all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.

6 films across 2 decades

The 1970s brought 5 films together, anchored by Idhayakkani (7.5/10).

The 1980s accounted for 1 film.

1970s
Films5
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Idhayakkani(7.5)
  • Manipayal0
Era:
M.: ActiveA.: Active
1980s
Films1
Notable:
  • Karpooradeepam0
Era:
M.: ActiveA.: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19731985
Span12 years
Avg Interval~2 years

6 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
6 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

46% of A. Jagannathan's screen credits are with M. S. Viswanathan. After Karpooradeepam, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 41 more films; A. Jagannathan stepped back.

M. S. Viswanathan

Manipayal was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.

After Karpooradeepam, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 41 more films, including Kanmaniye Pesu (1986) and Irumbu Pookkal (1991).

A. Jagannathan

Manipayal was A. Jagannathan's directorial debut.

After Karpooradeepam, A. Jagannathan went on to direct 7 more films, including Kadhal Parisu (1987) and En Thangai (1989).

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