Manivannan & R. Balu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and R. Balu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1997 and 1998. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997 — 3.8/10). Films span Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997) through Unnudan (1998).
The Manivannan & R. Balu partnership
From Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997) to Unnudan (1998). The ran closed with Unnudan in 1998. It started with Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997).
The shape of the work
Manivannan acted in every film; R. Balu directed all of them.
2 films across 1 decade
- Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
- Unnudan0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 1 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Manivannan had 62 films behind them; R. Balu had 1. After Unnudan, Manivannan kept going for 91 more films; R. Balu stepped back.
Before Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga, Manivannan had starred in 62 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Thai Maaman (1994).
After Unnudan, Manivannan went on to appear in 91 more films, including Mugam (1999) and Sangamam (1999).
Before Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga, R. Balu had directed 1 film, including May Madham (1994).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manivannan & R. Balu's professional partnership
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