R. Parthiban & Ilayaraja Movies Together List — 12 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. Parthiban and Ilayaraja appeared together in 12 Tamil films between 1984 and 2002. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kakkai Siraginilae (2000 — 7.5/10). Films span Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984) through Ivan (2002).
The R. Parthiban & Ilayaraja partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. They saved their best for last — Kakkai Siraginilae (7.5/10) came 16 years in. From Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984) to Ivan (2002).
Kakkai Siraginilae is the one most viewers reach for. The played out closed with Ivan in 2002.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Anbulla Rajinikanth; the 2000s to Kakkai Siraginilae. R. Parthiban actor in some, director in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
12 films across 3 decades
The 1980s accounted for 3 films, averaging 5.6/10.
The 1990s accounted for 6 films, averaging 5.7/10.
The 2000s brought 3 films together, anchored by Kakkai Siraginilae (7.5/10).
- Anbulla Rajinikanth
- Pudhea Paadhai
- Thalattu Padava
- Housefull
- Kakkai Siraginilae
- Azhagi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
12 films across 18 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Anbulla Rajinikanth, R. Parthiban had starred in 1 film, including Ranuva Veeran (1981).
After Ivan, R. Parthiban went on to appear in 45 more films, including Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019) and Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019).
Anbulla Rajinikanth was Ilayaraja's acting debut.
After Ivan, Ilayaraja went on to appear in 32 more films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of R. Parthiban & Ilayaraja's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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