Bhanumathi & Krishnan-Panju Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Bhanumathi and Krishnan-Panju appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1962 and 1974. Their highest-rated collaboration was Annai (1962 — 7.5/10). Films span Annai (1962) through Pathu Maadha Bandham (1974).
The Bhanumathi & Krishnan-Panju partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Pathu Maadha Bandham (1974). They didn't share a set between 1962 and 1974. From Annai (1962) to Pathu Maadha Bandham (1974).
Annai is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Annai (1962).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Annai; the 1970s to Pathu Maadha Bandham. Bhanumathi acted in every film; Krishnan-Panju directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Annai (7.5/10).
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
- Annai
- Pathu Maadha Bandham0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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
Before Annai, Bhanumathi had starred in 4 films, including Kaanal Neer (1961) and Kaanal Neer (1961).
After Pathu Maadha Bandham, Bhanumathi went on to appear in 6 more films, including Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986) and Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990).
Before Annai, Krishnan-Panju had directed 3 films, including Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Maumagale (1961) and Deivapiravi (1960).
After Pathu Maadha Bandham, Krishnan-Panju went on to direct 8 more films, including Neela Malargal (1979) and Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Bhanumathi & Krishnan-Panju's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Haranath is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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