S. Thanu & T. Muthuraj Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
S. Thanu and T. Muthuraj appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 2003 and 2016. Their highest-rated collaboration was Theri (2016 — 7.0/10). Films span Punnagai Poove (2003) through Theri (2016).
The S. Thanu & T. Muthuraj partnership
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.5 and 7.0. They saved their best for last — Theri (7.0/10) came 13 years in. From Punnagai Poove (2003) to Theri (2016).
Theri is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Punnagai Poove (2003).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Punnagai Poove; the 2010s to Theri. S. Thanu produced every film; T. Muthuraj directed all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.5/10.
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Theri (7.0/10).
- Punnagai Poove
- Thirumagan
- Theri
- Arima Nambi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of T. Muthuraj's screen credits are with S. Thanu.
Before Punnagai Poove, S. Thanu had starred in 8 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Mugam (1999).
After Theri, S. Thanu went on to appear in 2 more films, including Karnan (2021) and Naane Varuvean (2022).
Before Punnagai Poove, T. Muthuraj had starred in 2 films, including Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002) and Priyamanavale (2000).
After Theri, T. Muthuraj went on to appear in 2 more films, including Mersal (2017) and 2.0 (2018).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Charle is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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