Manobala & Nirav Shah Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manobala and Nirav Shah appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 2007 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Thamizh Padam (2010 — 6.9/10). Films span Kireedam (2007) through Thalaivaa (2013).
The Manobala & Nirav Shah partnership
Between 2007 and 2013, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 6 years. From Kireedam (2007) to Thalaivaa (2013). It started with Kireedam (2007).
The shape of the work
The 2010s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 2000s belonged to Kireedam; the 2010s to Thamizh Padam. Never on the same side of the camera — Manobala actor, Nirav Shah cinematographer, across all 4 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.6/10.
The 2010s accounted for 3 films, averaging 6.4/10.
- Kireedam
- Thamizh Padam
- Kattradhu Kalavu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 6 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, Manobala had 46 films behind them; Nirav Shah had 5. After Thalaivaa, Manobala kept going for 126 more films; Nirav Shah stepped back.
Before Kireedam, Manobala had starred in 46 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982).
After Thalaivaa, Manobala went on to appear in 126 more films, including 10 Enradhukulla (2015) and Kaatrin Mozhi (2018).
Before Kireedam, Nirav Shah had starred in 5 films, including Pattiyal (2006) and Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005).
After Thalaivaa, Nirav Shah went on to appear in 17 more films, including Gabbar is Back (2015) and Super Deluxe (2019).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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