J. Mahendran & Suruli rajan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
J. Mahendran and Suruli rajan appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1979 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979 — 7.5/10). Films span Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979) through Hitler Umanath (1982).
The J. Mahendran & Suruli rajan partnership
Between 1979 and 1982, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 3 years. From Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979) to Hitler Umanath (1982). Johnny (1980, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
The unfolded closed with Hitler Umanath in 1982. Pagalil Oru Iravu is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1970s belonged to Pagalil Oru Iravu; the 1980s to Johnny. Never on the same side of the camera — J. Mahendran story, Suruli rajan actor, across all 4 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Pagalil Oru Iravu (7.5/10).
The 1980s brought 3 films together, anchored by Johnny (7.5/10).
- Pagalil Oru Iravu
- Johnny
- Kaali
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Pagalil Oru Iravu, J. Mahendran had starred in 3 films, including Mullum Malarum (1978) and Aadu Puli Attam (1977).
After Hitler Umanath, J. Mahendran went on to appear in 10 more films, including Seethakathi (2018) and Nimir (2018).
Before Pagalil Oru Iravu, Suruli rajan had starred in 25 films, including Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978) and En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978).
After Hitler Umanath, Suruli rajan went on to appear in 3 more films, including Kashmir Kadhali (1983) and Andhasthu (1985).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of J. Mahendran & Suruli rajan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Major Sundarrajan is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Ilayaraja scored 3 of them. Major Sundarrajan appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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