K. Natraj & Babu Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Natraj and Babu appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1977 and 1984. Their highest-rated collaboration was Priya (1978 — 7.8/10). Films span Aadu Puli Attam (1977) through Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984).
The K. Natraj & Babu partnership
From Aadu Puli Attam (1977) to Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984). Priya is the one most viewers reach for. The played out closed with Anbulla Rajinikanth in 1984.
It started with Aadu Puli Attam (1977).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Priya; the 1980s to Anbulla Rajinikanth. Never on the same side of the camera — K. Natraj actor, Babu director of photography, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 2 films together, anchored by Priya (7.8/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.7/10.
- Priya
- Aadu Puli Attam
- Anbulla Rajinikanth
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Aadu Puli Attam, K. Natraj had starred in 1 film, including Moondru Mudichu (1976).
After Anbulla Rajinikanth, K. Natraj went on to appear in 7 more films, including Puthiya Vaanam (1988) and Valli (1993).
Before Aadu Puli Attam, Babu had starred in 3 films, including Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976) and Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976).
After Anbulla Rajinikanth, Babu went on to appear in 10 more films, including Vetri Karangal (1991) and En Uyir Thozhan (1990).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Natraj & Babu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Rajinikanth is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Rajinikanth appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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