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7 Films Together

Manobala & Swaminathan Movies Together — 7 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

7
Films Together
5.7
Average Rating
2013 - 2023
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Manobala & Swaminathan have worked together on 7 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2013 and extends to 2023, representing 10 years of joint work. Working Manobala as Actor and Swaminathan as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "80's Buildup", "Oh My Dog", "Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu" — with "80's Buildup" earning a top rating of 7.1/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.7/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 4 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu" (2013) to "80's Buildup" (2023), 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

Manobala

Before Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu, Manobala had starred in 81 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Thuppakki (2012).

After 80's Buildup, Manobala went on to appear in 7 more films, including Viduthalai: Part II (2024) and Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024).

Swaminathan

Before Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu, Swaminathan had starred in 3 films, including Chikku Bukku (2010) and Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (1987).

After 80's Buildup, Swaminathan went on to appear in 1 more film, including Moon Walk (2026).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20132023
Span10 years
Avg Interval~2 years

7 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
7 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

2010s
Films4
Avg Rating5.1/10
Notable:
  • Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu(5.5)
  • Palakkattu Madhavan(5.5)
Era:
Manobala: ActiveSwaminathan: Active
2020s
Films3
Avg Rating6.4/10
Notable:
  • 80's Buildup(7.1)
  • Oh My Dog(6.6)
Era:
Manobala: ActiveSwaminathan: Active

This duo's 7-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 4 films that defined the era.

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