P. Madhavan & S. V. Ranga Rao Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
P. Madhavan and S. V. Ranga Rao appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1963 and 1971. Films span Annai Illam (1963) through Thenum Paalum (1971).
The P. Madhavan & S. V. Ranga Rao partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Thenum Paalum (1971). They didn't share a set between 1963 and 1971. From Annai Illam (1963) to Thenum Paalum (1971).
The ran closed with Thenum Paalum in 1971. It started with Annai Illam (1963).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Annai Illam; the 1970s to Thenum Paalum. P. Madhavan directed every film; S. V. Ranga Rao acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s accounted for 1 film.
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
- Annai Illam0
- Thenum Paalum0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Thenum Paalum, P. Madhavan kept going for 24 more films; S. V. Ranga Rao stepped back.
Annai Illam was P. Madhavan's directorial debut.
After Thenum Paalum, P. Madhavan went on to direct 24 more films, including Pattikada Pattanama (1972) and Thanga Pathakkam (1974).
Before Annai Illam, S. V. Ranga Rao had starred in 11 films, including Padikkadha Medhai (1960) and Bandha Pasam (1962).
After Thenum Paalum, S. V. Ranga Rao went on to appear in 1 more film, including Vasantha Maligai (1972).
Collaboration Journey
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