Manobala & G. V. Prakash Kumar Movies Together List — 9 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manobala and G. V. Prakash Kumar appeared together in 9 Tamil films between 2007 and 2019. Their highest-rated collaboration was Raja Rani (2013 — 7.3/10). Films span Kireedam (2007) through 100 Percent Kaadhal (2019).
The Manobala & G. V. Prakash Kumar partnership
2016 was their peak — 3 films in twelve months. From Kireedam (2007) to 100 Percent Kaadhal (2019). For 12 years, a Manobala–G. film arrived almost every year.
Raja Rani is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kireedam (2007).
The shape of the work
The 2010s account for 78% of everything they made together. The 2000s belonged to Kireedam; the 2010s to Raja Rani. Manobala acted in every film; G. V. Prakash Kumar scored all of them.
Partnership facts
- Manobala didn't just direct G.V. Prakash in 'Thalaivaa' — he actually brought him into the film as a music composer first. The actor-singer was so impressed with Manobala's set that he agreed to act in a cameo, which then turned into a full-fledged role.
- On the sets of 'Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru', Manobala let G.V. Prakash improvise most of his comedy lines. The director would just set the scene and let the actor riff — that's why the film feels like a stand-up special with a plot.
- Their 2019 film '100 Percent Kaadhal' was a sleeper hit that directly revived the romantic comedy genre in Tamil cinema. Two smaller-budget rom-coms that followed in 2020 — 'Oh My Kadavule' and 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal' — were greenlit because producers saw this pair's film work with no big stars.
- Manobala and G.V. Prakash had a running bet on every film: if the movie crossed 100 days in theatres, the director would cook a full Kerala-style meal for the entire crew. Manobala kept his word after '100 Percent Kaadhal' became a hit — he actually made puttu and kadala curry for 50 people.
- G.V. Prakash once said about Manobala: 'He doesn't direct actors. He just creates a situation and lets you live in it. That's why I did three films with him — I never felt like I was acting.'
9 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.0/10.
The 2010s brought 7 films together, anchored by Raja Rani (7.3/10).
- Kireedam
- Seval
- Raja Rani
- Theri
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
9 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Manobala had 46 films behind them; G. V. Prakash Kumar had 2. After 100 Percent Kaadhal , G. V. Prakash Kumar kept going for 61 more films; Manobala stepped back.
Before Kireedam, Manobala had starred in 46 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982).
After 100 Percent Kaadhal , Manobala went on to appear in 39 more films, including Irugapatru (2023) and Viduthalai: Part II (2024).
Before Kireedam, G. V. Prakash Kumar had starred in 2 films, including Veyil (2006) and Magudam (1992).
After 100 Percent Kaadhal , G. V. Prakash Kumar went on to appear in 61 more films, including Blackmail (2025) and Sarfira (2024).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manobala & G. V. Prakash Kumar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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