64 Films Together
64 films·1964–1999·Top Music Composer: Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2 films)·Top co-star: Sivaji Ganesan (20 films)
M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama Movies Together List — 64 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Manorama appeared together in 64 Tamil films between 1964 and 1999. Their highest-rated collaboration was Server Sundaram (1964 — 8.5/10). Films span Server Sundaram (1964) through Rojavanam (1999).
64
Films Together
6.7
Average Rating
1964 - 1999
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership
The M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama partnership
Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema. 1973 was their peak — 10 films in twelve months. For 35 years, a M.–Manorama film arrived almost every year.
The work is uneven: Server Sundaram (8.5) at one end, Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1.0) at the other. From Server Sundaram (1964) to Rojavanam (1999).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Server Sundaram; the 1990s to Gnana Paarvai. M. S. Viswanathan original music composer in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
64 films across 4 decades
The 1960s brought 8 films together, anchored by Server Sundaram (8.5/10).
The 1970s brought 31 films together, anchored by Muhammad bin Tughluq (7.8/10).
The 1980s brought 22 films together, anchored by Billa (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 3 films.
1960s
Films8
Avg Rating7.7/10
Notable:
- Server Sundaram
- Enga Veettu Pillai
Era:
M.: ActiveManorama: Active
1970s
Films31
Avg Rating7.3/10
Notable:
- Muhammad bin Tughluq
- Pattikada Pattanama
Era:
M.: ActiveManorama: Active
1980s
Films22
Avg Rating5.6/10
Notable:
- Billa
- Thee
Era:
M.: ActiveManorama: Active
1990s
Films3
Notable:
- Gnana Paarvai0
- Neenga Nalla Irukkanum0
Era:
M.: ActiveManorama: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1964–1999
Span35 years
Avg Interval~1 years
64 films across 35 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Tamil64 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
98% of M. S. Viswanathan's screen credits are with Manorama. After Rojavanam, Manorama kept going for 32 more films; M. S. Viswanathan stepped back.
M. S. Viswanathan
Server Sundaram was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Rojavanam, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 1 more film, including En Iniya Ponnilave (2001).
Manorama
Before Server Sundaram, Manorama had starred in 9 films, including Kalathur Kannamma (1960) and Kungumam (1963).
After Rojavanam, Manorama went on to appear in 32 more films, including Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001) and Periyar (2007).
Decade
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Server Sundaram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAhaEros NowPlexPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#2Enga Veettu Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.6
→#3Chandhrodhayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 7.5
→#4Iru Malargal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.5
→#5Galatta Kalyanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayJioTVPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.5
→#6Ethir Neechal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Original Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 7.5
→#7U
Uyarndha Manidhan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 7.5
→#8K
Kanne Pappa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Engal Thangam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.3
→#10M
Muhammad bin Tughluq
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXT
★ 7.8
→#11S
Sumathi En Sundari
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
T
Thanga Gopuram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
P
Pattikada Pattanama
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 7.6
→#14Kasethan Kadavulada
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
M
Mr.Sampath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#16Bharatha Vilas
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
G
Ganga Gowri
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
Rajapart Rangadurai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onPrime Video
E
En Magan
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.5
→#20A
Alaigal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 7.5
→#21M
Manidharil Manikkam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
M
Maru Piravi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
S
Sondham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Suryakanthi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
V
Veetukkouri Pillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
M
Murugan Kattiya Vazhi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
D
Devi Sri Karumariamman
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
A
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
★ 7.5
→#29M
Madhana Maaligai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.3
→#30M
Mayor Meenakshi
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onDailymotionEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
I
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 7.1
→#32P
Perumaikkuriyaval
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Andhaman Kadhali
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
S
Shankar Salim Simon
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Aayiram Jenmangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#36P
Pilot Premnath
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.8
→#37En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 7.5
→#38A
Aval Oru Adhisayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
M
Mela Thaalangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
B
Billa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onHungama PlayPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#41A
Avan Aval Adhu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
S
Savitri
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXT
Thee
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayHungama PlayPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#44Savaal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.0
→#45Pokkiri Raja
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 6.5
→#46Manal Kayiru
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#47T
Theerpu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#48Simla Special
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
D
Dowry Kalyanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
S
Saranalayam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
Y
Yamirukka Bayamen
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Iru Medhaigal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#53Bandham
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 6.8
→#54Nermai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
O
Oru Malarin Payanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 1.0
→#56V
Vellai Manasu
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
★ 3.6
→#57Marumagal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
N
Nambinar Keduvathillai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
M
Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
★ 1.0
→#60A
Anbulla Appa
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onAhaPrime Video
★ 3.7
→#61T
Thanga Kalasam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
G
Gnana Paarvai
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Streaming onYouTube
N
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · Music ComposerManorama · Actor
Rojavanam
Tamil
M. S. Viswanathan · ActorManorama · Actor
Collaboration Journey
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