S. Thanu & R. D. Rajasekhar Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
S. Thanu and R. D. Rajasekhar appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2003 and 2014. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kaakha Kaakha (2003 — 7.6/10). Films span Kaakha Kaakha (2003) through Arima Nambi (2014).
The S. Thanu & R. D. Rajasekhar partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Arima Nambi (2014). They didn't share a set between 2005 and 2014. From Kaakha Kaakha (2003) to Arima Nambi (2014).
Kaakha Kaakha is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kaakha Kaakha (2003).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Kaakha Kaakha; the 2010s to Arima Nambi. Never on the same side of the camera — S. Thanu producer, R. D. Rajasekhar director of photography, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Kaakha Kaakha (7.6/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.6/10.
- Kaakha Kaakha
- Thotti Jaya
- Arima Nambi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Kaakha Kaakha, S. Thanu had starred in 8 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Mugam (1999).
After Arima Nambi, S. Thanu went on to appear in 5 more films, including Karnan (2021) and Theri (2016).
Before Kaakha Kaakha, R. D. Rajasekhar had starred in 1 film, including Minnale (2001).
After Arima Nambi, R. D. Rajasekhar went on to appear in 14 more films, including Hippi (2019) and 800 (2023).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of S. Thanu & R. D. Rajasekhar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Harris Jayaraj is the through-line — music on 2 of their 3 films.
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