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5 Films Together

Sivaji Ganesan & Kanchana Movies Together — 5 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

5
Films Together
3.0
Average Rating
1966 - 1977
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Sivaji Ganesan & Kanchana have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1966 and extends to 1977, representing 11 years of joint work. Working Sivaji Ganesan as Actor and Kanchana 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 "Motor Sundaram Pillai", "Avan Oru Sarithiram" — with "Motor Sundaram Pillai" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.0/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1970s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Motor Sundaram Pillai" (1966) to "Avan Oru Charithiram" (1977), 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

Sivaji Ganesan

Before Motor Sundaram Pillai, Sivaji Ganesan had starred in 48 films, including Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) and Karnan (1964).

After Avan Oru Charithiram, Sivaji Ganesan went on to appear in 93 more films, including Naan Vazhavaippen (1979) and Thirisoolam (1979).

Kanchana

Before Motor Sundaram Pillai, Kanchana had starred in 2 films, including Kaadhalikka Neramillai (1964) and Veera Abhimanyu (1965).

After Avan Oru Charithiram, Kanchana went on to appear in 2 more films, including Arjun Reddy (2017) and Needhiya Nyayama (1994).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19661977
Span11 years
Avg Interval~3 years

5 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
5 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1960s
Films2
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Motor Sundaram Pillai(7.5)
  • Sivandha Mann0
Era:
Sivaji: ActiveKanchana: Active
1970s
Films3
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Avan Oru Sarithiram(7.5)
  • Vilayattu Pillai0
Era:
Sivaji: ActiveKanchana: Active

This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1970s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.

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