M. S. Viswanathan & Sumalatha Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Viswanathan and Sumalatha appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1979 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Theerpu (1982 — 7.5/10). Films span Thisai Mariya Paravaigal (1979) through Theerpu (1982).
The M. S. Viswanathan & Sumalatha partnership
Between 1979 and 1982, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 3 years. From Thisai Mariya Paravaigal (1979) to Theerpu (1982). Theerpu is the one most viewers reach for.
The unfolded closed with Theerpu in 1982. It started with Thisai Mariya Paravaigal (1979).
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1970s belonged to Thisai Mariya Paravaigal; the 1980s to Theerpu. M. S. Viswanathan scored every film; Sumalatha acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
The 1980s brought 3 films together, anchored by Theerpu (7.5/10).
- Thisai Mariya Paravaigal0
- Theerpu
- Megathukkum Dhagam Undu0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, M. S. Viswanathan had 116 films behind them; Sumalatha had 0. After Theerpu, M. S. Viswanathan kept going for 86 more films; Sumalatha stepped back.
Before Thisai Mariya Paravaigal, M. S. Viswanathan had starred in 116 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974).
After Theerpu, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 86 more films, including Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) and Sandhippu (1983).
Thisai Mariya Paravaigal was Sumalatha's acting debut.
After Theerpu, Sumalatha went on to appear in 10 more films, including Srirastu Subhamastu (2016) and Anandamanandamaye (2004).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Viswanathan & Sumalatha's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Sarath Babu is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Sarath Babu appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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