R. Parthiban & Karthi Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. Parthiban and Karthi appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2010 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022 — 7.8/10). Films span Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) through Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023).
The R. Parthiban & Karthi partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022). They didn't share a set between 2010 and 2022. From Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) to Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023).
Their most recent film, Ponniyin Selvan 2, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Ponniyin Selvan 1 is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Aayirathil Oruvan; the 2020s to Ponniyin Selvan 1. R. Parthiban acted in every film; Karthi acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Aayirathil Oruvan (7.1/10).
The 2020s brought 2 films together, anchored by Ponniyin Selvan 1 (7.8/10).
- Aayirathil Oruvan
- Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Ponniyin Selvan 2
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Karthi's screen credits are with R. Parthiban. When they first worked together, R. Parthiban had 50 films behind them; Karthi had 1.
Before Aayirathil Oruvan, R. Parthiban had starred in 50 films, including Kakkai Siraginilae (2000) and Thendral (2004).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, R. Parthiban went on to appear in 4 more films, including Idli Kadai (2025) and Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026).
Before Aayirathil Oruvan, Karthi had starred in 1 film, including Paruthiveeran (2007).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, Karthi went on to appear in 5 more films, including Meiyazhagan (2024) and 3BHK (2025).
Collaboration Journey
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