Manobala & A. R. Murugadoss Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manobala and A. R. Murugadoss appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2005 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Thuppakki (2012 — 7.6/10). Films span Ghajini (2005) through Raja Rani (2013).
The Manobala & A. R. Murugadoss partnership
From Ghajini (2005) to Raja Rani (2013). Thuppakki is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Ghajini (2005).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Ghajini; the 2010s to Thuppakki. Never on the same side of the camera — Manobala actor, A. R. Murugadoss director, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Ghajini (7.4/10).
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Thuppakki (7.6/10).
- Ghajini
- Thuppakki
- Raja Rani
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 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, Manobala had 38 films behind them; A. R. Murugadoss had 3. After Raja Rani, Manobala kept going for 126 more films; A. R. Murugadoss stepped back.
Before Ghajini, Manobala had starred in 38 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982).
After Raja Rani, Manobala went on to appear in 126 more films, including 10 Enradhukulla (2015) and Kaatrin Mozhi (2018).
Before Ghajini, A. R. Murugadoss had directed 3 films, including Dheena (2001) and Poochudava (1997).
After Raja Rani, A. R. Murugadoss went on to direct 12 more films, including Gabbar is Back (2015) and Kaththi (2014).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manobala & A. R. Murugadoss's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Nayantara is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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