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17 Films Together

Sathyaraj & Nizhalgal Ravi Movies Together — 17 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

17
Films Together
2.9
Average Rating
1985 - 2026
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Sathyaraj & Nizhalgal Ravi have worked together on 17 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1985 and extends to 2026, representing 41 years of joint work. Working Sathyaraj as Actor and Nizhalgal Ravi 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 "Veera", "Naan Sigappu Manithan", "Vaa Vaathiyaar" — with "Veera" earning a top rating of 6.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 2.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 9 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Naan Sigappu Manithan" (1985) to "Vaa Vaathiyaar" (2026), 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

Sathyaraj

Before Naan Sigappu Manithan, Sathyaraj had starred in 19 films, including Enakkul Oruvan (1984) and Nooravathu Naal (1984).

Nizhalgal Ravi

Before Naan Sigappu Manithan, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 6 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19852026
Span41 years
Avg Interval~3 years

17 films across 41 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
17 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films9
Avg Rating4.0/10
Notable:
  • Naan Sigappu Manithan(5.1)
  • Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi(4.5)
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveNizhalgal: Active
1990s
Films3
Avg Rating3.8/10
Notable:
  • Veera(6.5)
  • Sivasakthi(1)
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveNizhalgal: Active
2000s
Films3
Avg Rating4.5/10
Notable:
  • Adi Thadi(4.5)
  • Aandan Adimai0
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveNizhalgal: Active
2020s
Films2
Avg Rating4.7/10
Notable:
  • Vaa Vaathiyaar(4.714)
  • Baby & Baby
Era:
Sathyaraj: ActiveNizhalgal: Active

This duo's 17-film partnership spans 4 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 9 films that defined the era.

Decade

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