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Pandiraj & Madhusudhan Rao Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
6.0
Average Rating
2016 - 2022
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Pandiraj & Madhusudhan Rao have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2016 and extends to 2022, representing 6 years of joint work. Working Pandiraj as Director and Madhusudhan Rao as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Kathakali‬", "Etharkkum Thunindhavan", "Idhu Namma Aalu" — with "Kathakali‬" earning a top rating of 6.4/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 6.0/10 — reflecting a body of work that has largely found favour with audiences.

Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Kathakali‬" (2016) to "Etharkkum Thunindhavan" (2022), 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

Pandiraj

Before Kathakali‬, Pandiraj had directed 7 films, including Pasanga (2009) and Pasanga 2 (2015).

After Etharkkum Thunindhavan, Pandiraj went on to direct 1 more film, including Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025).

Madhusudhan Rao

Before Kathakali‬, Madhusudhan Rao had starred in 5 films, including Prasthanam (2010) and Thani Oruvan (2015).

After Etharkkum Thunindhavan, Madhusudhan Rao went on to appear in 12 more films, including Naa Saami Ranga (2024) and Anaganaga Oka Raju (2026).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20162022
Span6 years
Avg Interval~3 years

3 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

2010s
Films2
Avg Rating6.0/10
Notable:
  • Kathakali‬(6.4)
  • Idhu Namma Aalu(5.5)
Era:
Pandiraj: ActiveMadhusudhan: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating6.0/10
Notable:
  • Etharkkum Thunindhavan(6)
Era:
Pandiraj: ActiveMadhusudhan: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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