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6 Films Together
6 films·1986–2011·Top Music Composer: Deva (2 films)·Top co-star: Janagaraj (2 films)

Sathyaraj & B. Kannan Movies Together List — 6 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Sathyaraj and B. Kannan appeared together in 6 Tamil films between 1986 and 2011. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986 — 7.5/10). Films span Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) through Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011).

6
Films Together
4.6
Average Rating
1986 - 2011
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

The Sathyaraj & B. Kannan partnership

After 10 years apart, they came back together for Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011). They didn't share a set between 2001 and 2011. Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema.

The work is uneven: Kadalora Kavithaigal (7.5) at one end, Asathal (1.0) at the other. From Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) to Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011).

The shape of the work

The 1980s belonged to Kadalora Kavithaigal; the 2010s to Uchithanai Muharnthaal. B. Kannan director of photography in some, cinematographer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.

6 films across 4 decades

The 1980s brought 2 films together, anchored by Kadalora Kavithaigal (7.5/10).

The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.

The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 2.5/10.

The 2010s accounted for 1 film.

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating5.8/10
Notable:
  • Kadalora Kavithaigal(7.5)
  • Vedham Pudhithu(4)
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveB.: Active
1990s
Films1
Avg Rating6.5/10
Notable:
  • Senathipathi(6.5)
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveB.: Active
2000s
Films2
Avg Rating2.5/10
Notable:
  • Ennamma Kannu(4.1)
  • Asathal(1)
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveB.: Active
2010s
Films1
Notable:
  • Uchithanai Muharnthaal0
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveB.: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration19862011
Span25 years
Avg Interval~5 years

6 films across 25 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
6 films (100%)

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

Where each was in their career

55% of B. Kannan's screen credits are with Sathyaraj. When they first worked together, Sathyaraj had 36 films behind them; B. Kannan had 5. After Uchithanai Muharnthaal, Sathyaraj kept going for 77 more films; B. Kannan stepped back.

Sathyaraj

Before Kadalora Kavithaigal, Sathyaraj had starred in 36 films, including Enakkul Oruvan (1984) and Nooravathu Naal (1984).

After Uchithanai Muharnthaal, Sathyaraj went on to appear in 77 more films, including Baahubali (2015) and Baahubali 2 (2017).

B. Kannan

Before Kadalora Kavithaigal, B. Kannan had starred in 5 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).

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