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5 Films Together

K. V. Mahadevan & M. V. Rajamma Movies Together — 5 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

5
Films Together
3.0
Average Rating
1961 - 1963
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

K. V. Mahadevan & M. V. Rajamma have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1961 and extends to 1963, representing 2 years of joint work. Working K. V. Mahadevan as Music Composer and M. V. Rajamma 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 "Saradha", "Kungumam" — with "Saradha" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.0/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1960s, when they delivered 5 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Thayilla Pillai" (1961) to "Kungumam" (1963), 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 Thayilla Pillai, K. V. Mahadevan had starred in 17 films, including Padikkadha Medhai (1960) and Sivagami (1960).

After Kungumam, K. V. Mahadevan went on to appear in 121 more films, including Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) and Swathi Kiranam (1992).

M. V. Rajamma

Before Thayilla Pillai, M. V. Rajamma had starred in 1 film, including Kuzhandhaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu (1960).

After Kungumam, M. V. Rajamma went on to appear in 6 more films, including Karnan (1964) and School Master (1973).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19611963
Span2 years
Avg Interval~1 years

5 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
5 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1960s
Films5
Avg Rating7.5/10
Notable:
  • Saradha(7.5)
  • Kungumam(7.5)
Era:
K.: ActiveM.: Active

This duo's 5-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1960s when they delivered 5 films that defined the era.

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