A. Venkatesh & Malavika Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. Venkatesh and Malavika appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1999 and 2008. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vasool Raja MBBS (2004 — 7.3/10). Films span Pooparika Varugirom (1999) through Singakutty (2008).
The A. Venkatesh & Malavika partnership
From Pooparika Varugirom (1999) to Singakutty (2008). The work is uneven: Vasool Raja MBBS (7.3) at one end, Pooparika Varugirom (1.0) at the other. Vasool Raja MBBS is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Pooparika Varugirom (1999).
The shape of the work
The 2000s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Pooparika Varugirom; the 2000s to Vasool Raja MBBS. A. Venkatesh director in some, director of photography in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 1.0/10.
The 2000s brought 3 films together, anchored by Vasool Raja MBBS (7.3/10).
- Pooparika Varugirom
- Vasool Raja MBBS
- Machakaaran
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
57% of Malavika's screen credits are with A. Venkatesh. After Singakutty, A. Venkatesh kept going for 28 more films; Malavika stepped back.
Before Pooparika Varugirom, A. Venkatesh had directed 3 films, including Nilaave Vaa (1998) and Selva (1996).
After Singakutty, A. Venkatesh went on to direct 28 more films, including Kadugu (2017) and Nungambakkam (2019).
Pooparika Varugirom was Malavika's acting debut.
After Singakutty, Malavika went on to appear in 3 more films, including Anjaneyulu (2009) and Aarupadai (2009).
Collaboration Journey
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