R. Parthiban & Manobala Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
R. Parthiban & Manobala have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1998 and extends to 2022, representing 24 years of joint work. Working R. Parthiban as Actor and Manobala as Translator, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Kadhal Kirukkan", "Yutha Satham", "Swarnamukhi" — with "Kadhal Kirukkan" earning a top rating of 5.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.8/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Swarnamukhi" (1998) to "Yutha Satham" (2022), 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 Swarnamukhi, R. Parthiban had starred in 24 films, including Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984) and Thalattu Padava (1990).
After Yutha Satham, R. Parthiban went on to appear in 5 more films, including Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023) and Idli Kadai (2025).
Before Swarnamukhi, Manobala had starred in 23 films, including Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) and Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979).
After Yutha Satham, Manobala went on to appear in 17 more films, including Irugapatru (2023) and Viduthalai: Part II (2024).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 24 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Swarnamukhi
- Kadhal Kirukkan
- Yutha Satham
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of R. Parthiban & Manobala's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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