Manobala & Devan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manobala and Devan appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2006 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013 — 7.4/10). Films span Vathiyar (2006) through Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013).
The Manobala & Devan partnership
From Vathiyar (2006) to Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013). Chennaiyil Oru Naal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Vathiyar (2006).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Vathiyar; the 2010s to Chennaiyil Oru Naal. Manobala acted in every film; Devan acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Chennaiyil Oru Naal (7.4/10).
- Vathiyar
- Chennaiyil Oru Naal
- Kanchana
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Chennaiyil Oru Naal, Manobala kept going for 126 more films; Devan stepped back. By the time of Vathiyar, both already had careers — Manobala with 43 films, Devan with 20.
Before Vathiyar, Manobala had starred in 43 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982).
After Chennaiyil Oru Naal, Manobala went on to appear in 126 more films, including 10 Enradhukulla (2015) and Kaatrin Mozhi (2018).
Before Vathiyar, Devan had starred in 20 films, including Kushi Kushiga (2004) and Anandamanandamaye (2004).
After Chennaiyil Oru Naal, Devan went on to appear in 1 more film, including Cheddi Gang (2019).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manobala & Devan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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