R. Parthiban & Kuyili Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. Parthiban and Kuyili appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1989 and 2008. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vallamai Tharayo (2008 — 6.5/10). Films span Pudhea Paadhai (1989) through Vallamai Tharayo (2008).
The R. Parthiban & Kuyili partnership
After 19 years apart, they came back together for Vallamai Tharayo (2008). They didn't share a set between 1989 and 2008. From Pudhea Paadhai (1989) to Vallamai Tharayo (2008).
It started with Pudhea Paadhai (1989).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Pudhea Paadhai; the 2000s to Vallamai Tharayo. Never on the same side of the camera — R. Parthiban director, Kuyili actor, across all 2 films.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.4/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Pudhea Paadhai
- Vallamai Tharayo
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 19 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Vallamai Tharayo, R. Parthiban kept going for 35 more films; Kuyili stepped back.
Before Pudhea Paadhai, R. Parthiban had directed 3 films, including Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984) and Dhavani Kanavugal (1984).
After Vallamai Tharayo, R. Parthiban went on to direct 35 more films, including Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019) and Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019).
Before Pudhea Paadhai, Kuyili had starred in 5 films, including Kalyana Agathigal (1985) and Poovilangu (1984).
After Vallamai Tharayo, Kuyili went on to appear in 3 more films, including Gowravargal (2010) and Singam Puli (2011).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of R. Parthiban & Kuyili's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Anandaraj is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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