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3 Films Together

Jeeva & Shankar Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
3.5
Average Rating
1993 - 2018
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Jeeva & Shankar have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1993 and extends to 2018, representing 25 years of joint work. Working Jeeva as Director of Photography and Shankar 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 "Indian", "Gentleman" — with "Indian" earning a top rating of 5.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.5/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Gentleman" (1993) to "Raa Raa" (2018), 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

Jeeva

Before Gentleman, Jeeva had starred in 1 film, including Onna Irukka Kathukkanum (1992).

After Raa Raa, Jeeva went on to appear in 11 more films, including Jetty (2022) and Krack (2021).

Shankar

Before Gentleman, Shankar had directed 30 films, including Vetri (1984) and Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981).

After Raa Raa, Shankar went on to direct 1 more film, including Indian 2 (2024).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19932018
Span25 years
Avg Interval~13 years

3 films across 25 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
2 films (67%)
Telugu
1 film (33%)

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

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films2
Avg Rating5.3/10
Notable:
  • Indian(5.8)
  • Gentleman(4.8)
Era:
Jeeva: ActiveShankar: Active
2010s
Films1
Notable:
  • Raa Raa0
Era:
Jeeva: ActiveShankar: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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