M. S. Viswanathan & Ilavarasi Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Ilavarasi appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1984 and 1989. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sirai (1984 — 6.8/10). Films span Oorukku Ubadesam (1984) through Athaimadi Methaiadi (1989).
The M. S. Viswanathan & Ilavarasi partnership
Between 1984 and 1989, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 5 years. From Oorukku Ubadesam (1984) to Athaimadi Methaiadi (1989). The unfolded closed with Athaimadi Methaiadi in 1989.
It started with Oorukku Ubadesam (1984).
The shape of the work
Never on the same side of the camera — M. S. Viswanathan music composer, Ilavarasi actor, across all 4 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 1 decade
- Sirai
- Aval Sumangalithan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of Ilavarasi's screen credits are with M. S. Viswanathan. When they first worked together, M. S. Viswanathan had 230 films behind them; Ilavarasi had 1.
Before Oorukku Ubadesam, M. S. Viswanathan had starred in 230 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Thanneer Thanneer (1981).
After Athaimadi Methaiadi, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 14 more films, including Irumbu Pookkal (1991) and Kaathala Kaathala (1998).
Before Oorukku Ubadesam, Ilavarasi had starred in 1 film, including Kokkarakko (1983).
After Athaimadi Methaiadi, Ilavarasi went on to appear in 3 more films, including Mangala Nayanam (1992) and Mudhal Manaivi (1994).
Collaboration Journey
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