A. Jagannathan & R. S. Manohar Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. Jagannathan and R. S. Manohar appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1975 and 1983. Their highest-rated collaboration was Idhayakkani (1975 — 7.5/10). Films span Idhayakkani (1975) through Thanga Magan (1983).
The A. Jagannathan & R. S. Manohar partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Thanga Magan (1983). They didn't share a set between 1975 and 1983. From Idhayakkani (1975) to Thanga Magan (1983).
The ran closed with Thanga Magan in 1983. Idhayakkani is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Idhayakkani; the 1980s to Thanga Magan. A. Jagannathan directed every film; R. S. Manohar acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Idhayakkani (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Idhayakkani
- Thanga Magan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, A. Jagannathan had 2 films behind them; R. S. Manohar had 46.
Before Idhayakkani, A. Jagannathan had directed 2 films, including Idhayam Parkiradhu (1974) and Manipayal (1973).
After Thanga Magan, A. Jagannathan went on to direct 12 more films, including Kadhal Parisu (1987) and En Thangai (1989).
Before Idhayakkani, R. S. Manohar had starred in 46 films, including Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) and Pattanathil Bhootham (1967).
After Thanga Magan, R. S. Manohar went on to appear in 6 more films, including Raja Rishi (1985) and Manaivi Ready (1987).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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