Saranya Ponvannan & R. Rathnavelu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Saranya Ponvannan and R. Rathnavelu appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2007 and 2022. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jagadam (2007 — 7.3/10). Films span Jagadam (2007) through Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022).
The Saranya Ponvannan & R. Rathnavelu partnership
After 15 years apart, they came back together for Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022). They didn't share a set between 2007 and 2022. From Jagadam (2007) to Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022).
Jagadam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Jagadam (2007).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Jagadam; the 2020s to Etharkkum Thunindhavan. Saranya Ponvannan acted in every film; R. Rathnavelu shot all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Jagadam (7.3/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Jagadam
- Etharkkum Thunindhavan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 15 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Jagadam, both already had careers — Saranya Ponvannan with 22 films, R. Rathnavelu with 10.
Before Jagadam, Saranya Ponvannan had starred in 22 films, including Meesai Madhavan (2004) and Raam (2005).
After Etharkkum Thunindhavan, Saranya Ponvannan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Brother (2024) and Conjuring Kannappan (2023).
Before Jagadam, R. Rathnavelu had starred in 10 films, including Jayam (2003) and Thirumalai (2003).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Saranya Ponvannan & R. Rathnavelu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Akash Premkumar is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
