K. Bhagyaraj & Sumathi Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Bhagyaraj and Sumathi appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1979 and 1985. Their highest-rated collaboration was Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979 — 7.5/10). Films span Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979) through Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985).
The K. Bhagyaraj & Sumathi partnership
From Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979) to Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985). The ran closed with Naan Sigappu Manithan in 1985. Suvarilladha Chiththirangal is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979).
The shape of the work
The 1970s belonged to Suvarilladha Chiththirangal; the 1980s to Naan Sigappu Manithan. Never on the same side of the camera — K. Bhagyaraj director, Sumathi actor, across all 2 films.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.1/10.
- Suvarilladha Chiththirangal
- Naan Sigappu Manithan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Naan Sigappu Manithan, K. Bhagyaraj kept going for 70 more films; Sumathi stepped back.
Before Suvarilladha Chiththirangal, K. Bhagyaraj had directed 1 film, including Sigappu Rojakkal (1978).
After Naan Sigappu Manithan, K. Bhagyaraj went on to direct 70 more films, including 35 - Chinna Katha Kaadu (2024) and PT Sir (2024).
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal was Sumathi's acting debut.
After Naan Sigappu Manithan, Sumathi went on to appear in 1 more film, including Erumbu (2023).
Collaboration Journey
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