Saroja Devi & T. N. Balu Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Saroja Devi & T. N. Balu have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1964 and extends to 1969, representing 5 years of joint work. Working Saroja Devi as Actor and T. N. Balu as Screenplay, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Dheiva Thaai" — with "Dheiva Thaai" earning a top rating of 7.3/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 2.4/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1960s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Dheiva Thaai" (1964) to "Anjal Petti 520" (1969), 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
Before Dheiva Thaai, Saroja Devi had starred in 27 films, including Palum Pazhamum (1961) and Aalayamani (1962).
After Anjal Petti 520, Saroja Devi went on to appear in 12 more films, including Aadhavan (2009) and Once More (1997).
Dheiva Thaai was T. N. Balu's acting debut.
After Anjal Petti 520, T. N. Balu went on to appear in 7 more films, including Uyarndhavargal (1977) and Sankarlal (1981).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Dheiva Thaai
- Panama Pasama0
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1960s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Saroja Devi & T. N. Balu's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Saroja Devi & T. N. Balu's films together
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