K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha Movies Together — 32 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha have worked together on 32 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1960 and extends to 1976, representing 16 years of joint work. Working K. V. Mahadevan as Music Composer and M. R. Radha as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Kudumba Thalaivan", "Saradha", "Thozhilali" — with "Kudumba Thalaivan" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 0.7/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1960s, when they delivered 30 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Aadavantha Daivam" (1960) to "Dasavataram" (1976), 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
Aadavantha Daivam was K. V. Mahadevan's acting debut.
After Dasavataram, K. V. Mahadevan went on to appear in 21 more films, including Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (1982) and Alludugaru (1990).
Aadavantha Daivam was M. R. Radha's acting debut.
After Dasavataram, M. R. Radha went on to appear in 9 more films, including Panchamirdham (1978) and Taxi Driver (1978).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
32 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Kudumba Thalaivan
- Saradha
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This duo's 32-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1960s when they delivered 30 films that defined the era.









Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha's films together
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