Karthi & Santhosh Narayanan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Karthi and Santhosh Narayanan appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2014 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Madras (2014 — 8.1/10). Films span Madras (2014) through Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026).
The Karthi & Santhosh Narayanan partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026). They didn't share a set between 2016 and 2026. One film towers over the rest: Madras at 8.1/10.
From Madras (2014) to Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026). Their most recent film, Vaa Vaathiyaar, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Madras; the 2020s to Vaa Vaathiyaar. Never on the same side of the camera — Karthi actor, Santhosh Narayanan music composer, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Madras (8.1/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.7/10.
- Madras
- Kaashmora
- Vaa Vaathiyaar
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 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
43% of Santhosh Narayanan's screen credits are with Karthi.
Before Madras, Karthi had starred in 9 films, including Paruthiveeran (2007) and Aayirathil Oruvan (2010).
Before Madras, Santhosh Narayanan had starred in 4 films, including Attakathi (2012) and Soodhu Kavvum (2013).
Collaboration Journey
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