R. Sundarrajan & Kovai Sarala Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-17 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. Sundarrajan and Kovai Sarala appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1992 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013 — 5.5/10). Films span Thirumathi Palanisamy (1992) through Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013).
The R. Sundarrajan & Kovai Sarala partnership
After 17 years apart, they came back together for Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013). They didn't share a set between 1996 and 2013. From Thirumathi Palanisamy (1992) to Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013).
It started with Thirumathi Palanisamy (1992).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Kaalam Maari Pochu; the 2010s to Chithirayil Nilachoru. Never on the same side of the camera — R. Sundarrajan director, Kovai Sarala actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 3.0/10.
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
- Kaalam Maari Pochu
- Thirumathi Palanisamy
- Chithirayil Nilachoru
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 21 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Chithirayil Nilachoru, Kovai Sarala kept going for 42 more films; R. Sundarrajan stepped back. By the time of Thirumathi Palanisamy, both already had careers — R. Sundarrajan with 20 films, Kovai Sarala with 26.
Before Thirumathi Palanisamy, R. Sundarrajan had directed 20 films, including Sami Potta Mudichu (1991) and En Kitta Mothathey (1990).
After Chithirayil Nilachoru, R. Sundarrajan went on to direct 8 more films, including Pettikadai (2019) and Oru Naal Iravil (2015).
Before Thirumathi Palanisamy, Kovai Sarala had starred in 26 films, including Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) and Nooravathu Naal (1984).
After Chithirayil Nilachoru, Kovai Sarala went on to appear in 42 more films, including Mersal (2017) and Sembi (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of R. Sundarrajan & Kovai Sarala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Rekha is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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