K. R. Vijaya & Ilayaraja Movies Together — 21 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. R. Vijaya & Ilayaraja have worked together on 21 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1977 and extends to 2011, representing 34 years of joint work. Working K. R. Vijaya as Actor and Ilayaraja as Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Veedu", "Sri Rama Rajyam", "Naan Vazhavaippen" — with "Veedu" earning a top rating of 8.4/10. 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 1980s, when they delivered 12 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Thunayiruppal Meenakshi" (1977) to "Sri Rama Rajyam" (2011), 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
Before Thunayiruppal Meenakshi, K. R. Vijaya had starred in 84 films, including Server Sundaram (1964) and Server Sundaram (1964).
After Sri Rama Rajyam, K. R. Vijaya went on to appear in 6 more films, including Rayar Parambarai (2023) and Suvadugal (2013).
Before Thunayiruppal Meenakshi, Ilayaraja had starred in 6 films, including Bhadrakali (1976) and Kalangalil Aval Vasantham (1976).
After Sri Rama Rajyam, Ilayaraja went on to appear in 45 more films, including Viduthalai (2023) and Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
21 films across 34 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Naan Vazhavaippen
- Thunayiruppal Meenakshi0
- Veedu
- Bala Nagamma
- Ellame En Rasathan
- Udan Pirappu
- Sri Rama Rajyam
This duo's 21-film partnership spans 4 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 12 films that defined the era.












Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. R. Vijaya & Ilayaraja's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on K. R. Vijaya & Ilayaraja's films together
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