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17 Films Together

Manivannan & Thalaivasal Vijay Movies Together — 17 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

17
Films Together
4.1
Average Rating
1988 - 2008
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Manivannan & Thalaivasal Vijay have worked together on 17 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1988 and extends to 2008, representing 20 years of joint work. Working Manivannan as Actor and Thalaivasal Vijay as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Mugam", "Nenjathai Killadhe", "Ennavale" — with "Mugam" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.1/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 11 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Ullathil Nalla Ullam" (1988) to "Nenjathai Killadhe" (2008), 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

Manivannan

Before Ullathil Nalla Ullam, Manivannan had starred in 22 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Muthal Vasantham (1986).

After Nenjathai Killadhe, Manivannan went on to appear in 11 more films, including Sadhurangam (2011) and Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013).

Thalaivasal Vijay

Ullathil Nalla Ullam was Thalaivasal Vijay's acting debut.

After Nenjathai Killadhe, Thalaivasal Vijay went on to appear in 52 more films, including Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (2024) and Kaithi (2019).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19882008
Span20 years
Avg Interval~1 years

17 films across 20 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
17 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films1
Avg Rating4.7/10
Notable:
  • Ullathil Nalla Ullam(4.7)
Era:
Manivannan: ActiveThalaivasal: Active
1990s
Films11
Avg Rating4.4/10
Notable:
  • Mugam(7.5)
  • Poonthottam(6.5)
Era:
Manivannan: ActiveThalaivasal: Active
2000s
Films5
Avg Rating6.5/10
Notable:
  • Nenjathai Killadhe(7.5)
  • Ennavale(6.9)
Era:
Manivannan: ActiveThalaivasal: Active

This duo's 17-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 11 films that defined the era.

Decade

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