RJ Balaji & M. Rajesh Movies Together — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
RJ Balaji & M. Rajesh have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2016 and extends to 2019, representing 3 years of joint work. Working RJ Balaji as Actor and M. Rajesh as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Mr.Local", "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" — with "Mr.Local" earning a top rating of 5.4/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.2/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" (2016) to "Mr.Local" (2019), 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 Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru, RJ Balaji had starred in 8 films, including Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) and Vallinam (2014).
After Mr.Local, RJ Balaji went on to appear in 10 more films, including Veetla Vishesham (2022) and Veetla Vishesham (2022).
Before Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru, M. Rajesh had directed 6 films, including Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009) and Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010).
After Mr.Local, M. Rajesh went on to direct 2 more films, including Brother (2024) and Vanakkamda Mappilei (2021).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Mr.Local
- Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of RJ Balaji & M. Rajesh's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on RJ Balaji & M. Rajesh's films together
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