K. R. Vijaya & M. N. Nambiar Movies Together — 14 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. R. Vijaya & M. N. Nambiar have worked together on 14 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1964 and extends to 1991, representing 27 years of joint work. Working K. R. Vijaya as Actor and M. N. Nambiar 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 "Thozhilali", "Thirisoolam", "Iru Medhaigal" — with "Thozhilali" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.4/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 9 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Thozhilali" (1964) to "Kaaval Nilayam" (1991), 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 Thozhilali, K. R. Vijaya had starred in 2 films, including Karpagam (1963) and Karpagam (1963).
After Kaaval Nilayam, K. R. Vijaya went on to appear in 22 more films, including Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) and Ellame En Rasathan (1995).
Before Thozhilali, M. N. Nambiar had starred in 13 films, including Pasamalar (1961) and Kudumba Thalaivan (1962).
After Kaaval Nilayam, M. N. Nambiar went on to appear in 25 more films, including Thanga Manasukkaran (1992) and Sakkarai Devan (1993).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
14 films across 27 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Thozhilali
- Naan Aanaiyittal
- Thirisoolam
- Iru Medhaigal
- Tharaasu
- Kaaval Nilayam0
This duo's 14-film partnership spans 4 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 9 films that defined the era.








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