P. Madhavan & S. V. Ranga Rao Movies Together — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
P. Madhavan & S. V. Ranga Rao have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1963 and extends to 1971, representing 8 years of joint work. Working P. Madhavan as Director and S. V. Ranga Rao as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Their most productive period was the 1960s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Annai Illam" (1963) to "Thenum Paalum" (1971), 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
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 DNA
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
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This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1960s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of P. Madhavan & S. V. Ranga Rao's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on P. Madhavan & S. V. Ranga Rao's films together







