70 Films Together
70 films·1964–1996·Top Music Composer: Sankar Ganesh (1 films)·Top co-star: Sivaji Ganesan (23 films)
K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan Movies Together List — 70 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. R. Vijaya and M. S. Viswanathan appeared together in 70 Tamil films between 1964 and 1996. Their highest-rated collaboration was Server Sundaram (1964 — 8.5/10). Films span Server Sundaram (1964) through Vetri Vinayagar (1996).
70
Films Together
6.3
Average Rating
1964 - 1996
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership
The K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan partnership
Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema. 1974 was their peak — 7 films in twelve months. For 32 years, a K.–M. film arrived almost every year.
The work is uneven: Server Sundaram (8.5) at one end, Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1.0) at the other. From Server Sundaram (1964) to Vetri Vinayagar (1996).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Server Sundaram; the 1990s to Vetri Vinayagar. M. S. Viswanathan original music composer in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
70 films across 4 decades
The 1960s brought 13 films together, anchored by Server Sundaram (8.5/10).
The 1970s brought 37 films together, anchored by Thanga Pathakkam (7.5/10).
The 1980s brought 19 films together, anchored by Iru Medhaigal (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film.
1960s
Films13
Avg Rating7.6/10
Notable:
- Server Sundaram
- Iru Malargal
Era:
K.: ActiveM.: Active
1970s
Films37
Avg Rating7.3/10
Notable:
- Thanga Pathakkam
- Thirisoolam
Era:
K.: ActiveM.: Active
1980s
Films19
Avg Rating4.7/10
Notable:
- Iru Medhaigal
- Tharaasu
Era:
K.: ActiveM.: Active
1990s
Films1
Notable:
- Vetri Vinayagar0
Era:
K.: ActiveM.: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1964–1996
Span32 years
70 films across 32 years represents focused partnership.
Language Distribution
Tamil70 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
84% of K. R. Vijaya's screen credits are with M. S. Viswanathan.
K. R. Vijaya
Before Server Sundaram, K. R. Vijaya had starred in 2 films, including Karpagam (1963) and Karpagam (1963).
After Vetri Vinayagar, K. R. Vijaya went on to appear in 11 more films, including Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) and Rayar Parambarai (2023).
M. S. Viswanathan
Server Sundaram was M. S. Viswanathan's acting debut.
After Vetri Vinayagar, M. S. Viswanathan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Kaathala Kaathala (1998) and Kadhal Mannan (1998).
Decade
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Server Sundaram
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Original Music Composer
Streaming onAhaEros NowPlexPrime Video
★ 8.5
→#2P
Panchavarnakili
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Naan Aanaiyittal
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 6.8
→#4Ramu
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
A
Annavin Asai
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Thattungal Thirakkapadum
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Thangai
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Iru Malargal
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 7.5
→#9Ooty Varai Uravu
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Nenchirukkum Varai
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Kanne Pappa
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Pennai Vazhavidungal
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Thirudan
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Sorgam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime Video
K
Kalyana Oorvalam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Nilave Nee Satshi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Sudhattam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Enna Muthalali Soukkiyama
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Etho Enthan Daivam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Thavaputhalvan
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
★ 6.6
→#22V
Vazhaiyadi Vazhai
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Bharatha Vilas
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
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Sondham
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Vayadi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
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Dheerga Sumangali
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
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Thanga Pathakkam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#28A
Avalukku Nigar Avale
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
D
Devi Sri Karumariamman
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Engal Kula Dheivam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Mannikka Thottil
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Thirudi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
T
Thai Veettu Seedhanam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
A
Akka
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Grihapravesam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
M
Maharasi Vazhga
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
M
Mayor Meenakshi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onDailymotionEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
M
Mittai Mummy
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Vayilla Poochi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
N
Naam Pirandha Mann
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXTYouTube
G
Gaslight Mangamma
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Roudi Raakkamma
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Kanchi Kamakshi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
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Justice Gopinath
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayWatchoYouTube
K
Karunai Ullam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
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Varuvan Vadivelan
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Thirisoolam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayHungama PlayJioHotstarYouTube
★ 7.5
→#48N
Nadagame Ullagam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
N
Neela Malargal
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onGoogle Play MoviesPlexPrime VideoYouTube
★ 7.5
→#50O
Orey Vaanam Orey Bhoomi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Mangala Nayagi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Sathyam Sundaram
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Kalthoon
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Devi Dharisanam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onEros NowPrime VideoYouTube
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Hitler Umanath
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Oorum Uravum
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayYouTube
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Asthivaram
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onDailymotionYouTube
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Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Sumangali
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowSun NXTYouTube
Tharaasu
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 7.3
→#61S
Simma Soppanam
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayRaj Digital TVYouTube
Iru Medhaigal
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
★ 7.5
→#63Aval Sumangalithan
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Original Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowPrime Video
★ 2.9
→#64N
Navagraha Nayagi
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Bathil Solval Bathrakali
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
M
Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Streaming onSun NXTYouTube
★ 1.0
→#67V
Velundu Vinaiyillai
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
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Mupperum Deviyar
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
M
Meenakshi Thiruvilaiyadal
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
★ 5.0
→#70V
Vetri Vinayagar
Tamil
K. R. Vijaya · ActorM. S. Viswanathan · Music Composer
Collaboration Journey
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