J. Mahendran & Thengai Srinivasan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
J. Mahendran and Thengai Srinivasan appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1977 and 1984. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aadu Puli Attam (1977 — 7.3/10). Films span Aadu Puli Attam (1977) through Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984).
The J. Mahendran & Thengai Srinivasan partnership
From Aadu Puli Attam (1977) to Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984). The played out closed with Kai Kodukkum Kai in 1984. Aadu Puli Attam is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Aadu Puli Attam (1977).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Aadu Puli Attam; the 1980s to Azhagiya Kanne. Never on the same side of the camera — J. Mahendran director, Thengai Srinivasan actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Aadu Puli Attam (7.3/10).
The 1980s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.8/10.
- Aadu Puli Attam
- Azhagiya Kanne
- Kai Kodukkum Kai
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
When they first worked together, J. Mahendran had 1 films behind them; Thengai Srinivasan had 50.
Before Aadu Puli Attam, J. Mahendran had directed 1 film, including Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976).
After Kai Kodukkum Kai, J. Mahendran went on to direct 9 more films, including Seethakathi (2018) and Nimir (2018).
Before Aadu Puli Attam, Thengai Srinivasan had starred in 50 films, including Annai Velankanni (1971) and Rickshawkaran (1971).
After Kai Kodukkum Kai, Thengai Srinivasan went on to appear in 18 more films, including Padikkaatha Pannaiyar (1985) and Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985).
Collaboration Journey
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