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10 Films Together

Kamal Haasan & Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Movies Together — 10 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

10
Films Together
3.8
Average Rating
1981 - 2005
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Kamal Haasan & Singeetham Srinivasa Rao have worked together on 10 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1981 and extends to 2005, representing 24 years of joint work. Working Kamal Haasan as Actor and Singeetham Srinivasa Rao as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Raja Paarvai", "Mumbai Express", "Michael Madana Kama Rajan" — with "Raja Paarvai" earning a top rating of 7.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.8/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 4 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Raja Paarvai" (1981) to "Mumbai Xpress" (2005), 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

Kamal Haasan

Before Raja Paarvai, Kamal Haasan had starred in 66 films, including Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) and Padhinaru Vayadhiniley (1977).

After Mumbai Xpress, Kamal Haasan went on to appear in 27 more films, including Vikram (2022) and Papanasam (2015).

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

Before Raja Paarvai, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao had directed 2 films, including Dikkatra Parvathi (1974) and Trilok Sundari (1980).

After Mumbai Xpress, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao went on to direct 4 more films, including Welcome Obama (2013) and Ghatotkajan (2008).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19812005
Span24 years
Avg Interval~3 years

10 films across 24 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
7 films (70%)
Hindi
3 films (30%)

Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films4
Avg Rating6.8/10
Notable:
  • Raja Paarvai(7.6)
  • Apoorva Sagodharargal(5.9)
Era:
Kamal: ActiveSingeetham: Active
1990s
Films4
Avg Rating5.9/10
Notable:
  • Michael Madana Kama Rajan(6.2)
  • Kaathala Kaathala(5.9)
Era:
Kamal: ActiveSingeetham: Active
2000s
Films2
Avg Rating6.4/10
Notable:
  • Mumbai Express(6.4)
  • Mumbai Xpress0
Era:
Kamal: ActiveSingeetham: Active

This duo's 10-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 4 films that defined the era.

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