M. G. Ramachandran & Devar films Movies Together List — 15 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. G. Ramachandran and Devar films appeared together in 15 Tamil films between 1961 and 1972. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kudumba Thalaivan (1962 — 7.5/10). Films span Thaai Sollai Thattadhe (1961) through Nalla Neram (1972).
The M. G. Ramachandran & Devar films partnership
For 11 years, a M.–Devar film arrived almost every year. From Thaai Sollai Thattadhe (1961) to Nalla Neram (1972). Thozhilali (1964, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
Kudumba Thalaivan is the one most viewers reach for. The unfolded closed with Nalla Neram in 1972.
The shape of the work
The 1960s account for 93% of everything they made together. The 1960s belonged to Kudumba Thalaivan; the 1970s to Nalla Neram. M. G. Ramachandran acted in every film; Devar films produced all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
15 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 14 films together, anchored by Kudumba Thalaivan (7.5/10).
The 1970s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
- Kudumba Thalaivan
- Thozhilali
- Nalla Neram
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
15 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
39% of M. G. Ramachandran's screen credits are with Devar films.
Before Thaai Sollai Thattadhe, M. G. Ramachandran had starred in 3 films, including Baghdad Thirudan (1960) and Mannadhi Mannan (1960).
After Nalla Neram, M. G. Ramachandran went on to appear in 20 more films, including Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) and Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973).
Before Thaai Sollai Thattadhe, Devar films had starred in 1 film, including Yanai Paagan (1960).
After Nalla Neram, Devar films went on to appear in 15 more films, including Annai Oru Aalayam (1979) and Thaayillamal Naan Illai (1979).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. G. Ramachandran & Devar films's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
K. V. Mahadevan is the through-line — music on 15 of their 15 films. K. V. Mahadevan scored 15 of them. They worked with the same 7 people again and again — a small repertory company.
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