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5 Films Together

Prakash Raj & R. Parthiban Movies Together — 5 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

5
Films Together
4.7
Average Rating
1997 - 2023
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Prakash Raj & R. Parthiban have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1997 and extends to 2023, representing 26 years of joint work. Working Prakash Raj as Rama Ganapathy and R. Parthiban 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 "Ponniyin Selvan 1", "Ponniyin Selvan 2", "Aravindhan" — with "Ponniyin Selvan 1" earning a top rating of 7.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.7/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Aravindhan" (1997) to "Ponniyin Selvan 2" (2023), 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

Prakash Raj

Before Aravindhan, Prakash Raj had starred in 8 films, including Nila (1994) and Poomani (1996).

After Ponniyin Selvan 2, Prakash Raj went on to appear in 16 more films, including Raayan (2024) and CHAMPION (2025).

R. Parthiban

Before Aravindhan, R. Parthiban had starred in 20 films, including Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984) and Thalattu Padava (1990).

After Ponniyin Selvan 2, R. Parthiban went on to appear in 3 more films, including Idli Kadai (2025) and Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19972023
Span26 years
Avg Interval~7 years

5 films across 26 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
5 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films3
Avg Rating4.4/10
Notable:
  • Aravindhan(5.3)
  • Swarnamukhi(3.5)
Era:
Prakash: ActiveR.: Active
2020s
Films2
Avg Rating7.4/10
Notable:
  • Ponniyin Selvan 1(7.8)
  • Ponniyin Selvan 2(7.1)
Era:
Prakash: ActiveR.: Active

This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.

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