Kasthuri & Manivannan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Kasthuri and Manivannan appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1992 and 2001. Their highest-rated collaboration was Amaidhi Padai (1994 — 5.1/10). Films span Government Mappillai (1992) through Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001).
The Kasthuri & Manivannan partnership
From Government Mappillai (1992) to Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001). The unfolded closed with Engalukkum Kaalam Varum in 2001. It started with Government Mappillai (1992).
The shape of the work
The 1990s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Amaidhi Padai; the 2000s to Engalukkum Kaalam Varum. Manivannan director in some, actor in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 3 films, averaging 4.8/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film.
- Amaidhi Padai
- Kadhal Kavithai
- Engalukkum Kaalam Varum0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
31% of Kasthuri's screen credits are with Manivannan. After Engalukkum Kaalam Varum, Manivannan kept going for 53 more films; Kasthuri stepped back.
Before Government Mappillai, Kasthuri had starred in 3 films, including Rasathi Varum Naal (1991) and Aatha Un Koyilile (1991).
After Engalukkum Kaalam Varum, Kasthuri went on to appear in 6 more films, including E P CO 302 (2021) and Naanga (2012).
Before Government Mappillai, Manivannan had directed 30 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Muthal Vasantham (1986).
After Engalukkum Kaalam Varum, Manivannan went on to direct 53 more films, including Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002) and Meesai Madhavan (2004).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Deva is the through-line — music on 2 of their 4 films.
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