M. S. Viswanathan & Amala Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
M. S. Viswanathan & Amala have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1986 and extends to 1987, representing 1 years of joint work. Working M. S. Viswanathan as Music Composer and Amala as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu", "Kanne Kaniyamedhe" — with "Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu" earning a top rating of 4.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 1.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu" (1986) to "Kootupuzhukkal" (1987), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu, M. S. Viswanathan had starred in 452 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Major Chandrakanth (1966).
After Kootupuzhukkal, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 27 more films, including Irumbu Pookkal (1991) and Punnagai Poove (2003).
Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu was Amala's acting debut.
After Kootupuzhukkal, Amala went on to appear in 28 more films, including Agni Nakshatram (1988) and Hello (2017).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 1 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu
- Kanne Kaniyamedhe
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Viswanathan & Amala's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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