Manobala & Padmalatha Movies Together — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Manobala & Padmalatha have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2015 and extends to 2016, representing 1 years of joint work. Working Manobala as Actor and Padmalatha as Singer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Soan Papdi", "Aranmanai 2" — with "Soan Papdi" earning a top rating of 5.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.2/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Soan Papdi" (2015) to "Aranmanai 2" (2016), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Soan Papdi, Manobala had starred in 115 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Thuppakki (2012).
After Aranmanai 2, Manobala went on to appear in 74 more films, including Kaatrin Mozhi (2018) and Irugapatru (2023).
Before Soan Papdi, Padmalatha had starred in 10 films, including Goli Soda (2014) and Amara Kaaviyam (2014).
After Aranmanai 2, Padmalatha went on to appear in 4 more films, including Magalir Mattum (2017) and 8 Thottakkal (2017).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 1 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Soan Papdi
- Aranmanai 2
This duo's 2-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manobala & Padmalatha's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Manobala & Padmalatha's films together






















