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16 Films Together

K. V. Mahadevan & Jaishankar Movies Together — 16 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

16
Films Together
0.0
Average Rating
1967 - 1984
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

K. V. Mahadevan & Jaishankar have worked together on 16 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1967 and extends to 1984, representing 17 years of joint work. Working K. V. Mahadevan as Music Composer and Jaishankar 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 1970s, when they delivered 9 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Kadhalithal Podhuma" (1967) to "Sarithira Nayagan" (1984), 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

K. V. Mahadevan

Before Kadhalithal Podhuma, K. V. Mahadevan had starred in 89 films, including Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) and Mahakavi Kalidas (1966).

After Sarithira Nayagan, K. V. Mahadevan went on to appear in 7 more films, including Alludugaru (1990) and Swathi Kiranam (1992).

Jaishankar

Before Kadhalithal Podhuma, Jaishankar had starred in 14 films, including Kuzhandaiyum Daivamum (1965) and Gauri Kalyanam (1966).

After Sarithira Nayagan, Jaishankar went on to appear in 47 more films, including Vilangu (1987) and Gokulam (1993).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19671984
Span17 years
Avg Interval~1 years

16 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
16 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1960s
Films6
Notable:
  • Kadhalithal Podhuma0
  • Mugoortha Naal0
Era:
K.: ActiveJaishankar: Active
1970s
Films9
Notable:
  • Kannan Varuvan0
  • Ashirvadham0
Era:
K.: ActiveJaishankar: Active
1980s
Films1
Notable:
  • Sarithira Nayagan0
Era:
K.: ActiveJaishankar: Active

This duo's 16-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1970s when they delivered 9 films that defined the era.

Decade

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