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4 Films Together

Sakthi Chidambaram & Ramesh Khanna Movies Together — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

4
Films Together
3.5
Average Rating
1999 - 2021
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Sakthi Chidambaram & Ramesh Khanna have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1999 and extends to 2021, representing 22 years of joint work. Working Sakthi Chidambaram as Director and Ramesh Khanna 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 "Maha Nadigan", "Pei Mama", "Jodi" — with "Maha Nadigan" earning a top rating of 5.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.5/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Jodi" (1999) to "Pei Mama" (2021), 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

Sakthi Chidambaram

Before Jodi, Sakthi Chidambaram had directed 1 film, including Samrat (1997).

After Pei Mama, Sakthi Chidambaram went on to direct 2 more films, including Rajathanthiram: The Piano (2023) and Jolly O Gymkhana (2024).

Ramesh Khanna

Before Jodi, Ramesh Khanna had starred in 4 films, including Aan Paavam (1985) and Kadhal Mannan (1998).

After Pei Mama, Ramesh Khanna went on to appear in 3 more films, including Aval Peyar Rajni (2023) and D Block (2022).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19992021
Span22 years
Avg Interval~7 years

4 films across 22 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
4 films (100%)

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

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films1
Avg Rating4.1/10
Notable:
  • Jodi(4.1)
Era:
Sakthi: ActiveRamesh: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating5.5/10
Notable:
  • Maha Nadigan(5.5)
Era:
Sakthi: ActiveRamesh: Active
2010s
Films1
Notable:
  • Jeyikkira Kuthira0
Era:
Sakthi: ActiveRamesh: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating4.3/10
Notable:
  • Pei Mama(4.3)
Era:
Sakthi: ActiveRamesh: Active

This duo's 4-film partnership spans 4 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.

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