Jayabharathi & Poornam Viswanathan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Jayabharathi and Poornam Viswanathan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1974 and 1989. Their highest-rated collaboration was Naan Avanillai (1974 — 7.5/10). Films span Naan Avanillai (1974) through Varusham Padhinaaru (1989).
The Jayabharathi & Poornam Viswanathan partnership
After 15 years apart, they came back together for Varusham Padhinaaru (1989). They didn't share a set between 1974 and 1989. From Naan Avanillai (1974) to Varusham Padhinaaru (1989).
Naan Avanillai is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Naan Avanillai (1974).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Naan Avanillai; the 1980s to Varusham Padhinaaru. Jayabharathi acted in every film; Poornam Viswanathan acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Naan Avanillai (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.4/10.
- Naan Avanillai
- Varusham Padhinaaru
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 15 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Naan Avanillai, Jayabharathi had starred in 1 film, including Pudhiya Vazhkai (1971).
After Varusham Padhinaaru, Jayabharathi went on to appear in 5 more films, including Muthu (1995) and Uchi Veyil (1990).
Before Naan Avanillai, Poornam Viswanathan had starred in 4 films, including Rickshawkaran (1971) and Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973).
After Varusham Padhinaaru, Poornam Viswanathan went on to appear in 7 more films, including Thamizh (2002) and Aasai (1995).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Jayabharathi & Poornam Viswanathan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Charle is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
