Manobala & Arya Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manobala and Arya appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 2013 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Raja Rani (2013 — 7.3/10). Films span Settai (2013) through Madha Gaja Raja (2025).
The Manobala & Arya partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Aranmanai 3 (2021). They didn't share a set between 2013 and 2021. From Settai (2013) to Madha Gaja Raja (2025).
Their most recent film, Madha Gaja Raja, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active. Raja Rani is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Raja Rani; the 2020s to Aranmanai 3. Manobala acted in every film; Arya acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Raja Rani (7.3/10).
The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 4.7/10.
- Raja Rani
- Settai
- Aranmanai 3
- Madha Gaja Raja
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 12 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 81 films behind them; Arya had 20.
Before Settai, Manobala had starred in 81 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Thuppakki (2012).
Before Settai, Arya had starred in 20 films, including Naan Kadavul (2009) and Vattaram (2006).
After Madha Gaja Raja, Arya went on to appear in 1 more film, including Mr. X (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manobala & Arya's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Santhanam is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Santhanam appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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