Sivakumar & Devaraj Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sivakumar and Devaraj appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1975 and 1977. Their highest-rated collaboration was Annakili (1976 — 7.5/10). Films span Uravu Solla Oruvan (1975) through Kavikkuyil (1977).
The Sivakumar & Devaraj partnership
From Uravu Solla Oruvan (1975) to Kavikkuyil (1977). The played out closed with Kavikkuyil in 1977. Annakili is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Uravu Solla Oruvan (1975).
The shape of the work
Sivakumar acted in every film; Devaraj directed all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- Sivakumar was already a star when he agreed to act in Annakili (1976) — but only because director Devaraj promised him a role that would let him break out of his 'romantic hero' image. Devaraj had to fight producers who wanted a bigger name.
- On the sets of Kavikkuyil (1977), Devaraj would rewrite dialogues on the spot to match Sivakumar's natural delivery. Sivakumar, in turn, would slow down his usual fast-paced line readings to match the film's poetic rhythm. They adjusted to each other's tempo.
- Annakili (1976) launched Ilaiyaraaja's career as a music composer. Devaraj insisted on casting the then-unknown Raja after hearing his demo — and Sivakumar backed the decision, even taking a pay cut to keep the budget for music. That film's songs changed Tamil cinema.
- After Kavikkuyil (1977), Devaraj and Sivakumar never worked together again. No fight — Devaraj just moved to directing only his own productions, and Sivakumar's schedule got packed. But they stayed in touch. Sivakumar once said Devaraj was the only director who could make him cry on set.
- Sivakumar said in a 1980s interview: 'Devaraj didn't direct me — he just let me be the character. I didn't have to act. I just had to listen to his voice.'
3 films across 1 decade
- Annakili
- Kavikkuyil
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Devaraj's screen credits are with Sivakumar. When they first worked together, Sivakumar had 36 films behind them; Devaraj had 0. After Kavikkuyil, Sivakumar kept going for 101 more films; Devaraj stepped back.
Before Uravu Solla Oruvan, Sivakumar had starred in 36 films, including Arangetram (1973) and Annai Velankanni (1971).
After Kavikkuyil, Sivakumar went on to appear in 101 more films, including Agni Sakshi (1982) and Anandha Ragam (1982).
Uravu Solla Oruvan was Devaraj's directorial debut.
After Kavikkuyil, Devaraj went on to direct 6 more films, including Yagnam (2004) and Malaikottai (2007).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sivakumar & Devaraj's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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