Senthil & Jayachitra Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Senthil and Jayachitra appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1985 and 1996. Their highest-rated collaboration was Selva (1996 — 5.4/10). Films span Yaar (1985) through Selva (1996).
The Senthil & Jayachitra partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Selva (1996). They didn't share a set between 1985 and 1996. From Yaar (1985) to Selva (1996).
It started with Yaar (1985). The ran closed with Selva in 1996.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Yaar; the 1990s to Selva. Senthil acted in every film; Jayachitra acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.6/10.
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.4/10.
- Yaar
- Selva
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Selva, Senthil kept going for 61 more films; Jayachitra stepped back. By the time of Yaar, both already had careers — Senthil with 11 films, Jayachitra with 37.
Before Yaar, Senthil had starred in 11 films, including Nalla Naal (1984) and Pasi (1979).
After Selva, Senthil went on to appear in 61 more films, including Kanne Kalaimaane (2019) and Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001).
Before Yaar, Jayachitra had starred in 37 films, including Arangetram (1973) and Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973).
After Selva, Jayachitra went on to appear in 6 more films, including Rettaisuzhi (2010) and Pattampoochi (2022).
Collaboration Journey
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