Skip to content
4 Films Together

Suresh & Ponvannan Movies Together — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

4
Films Together
5.5
Average Rating
1998 - 2019
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Suresh & Ponvannan have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1998 and extends to 2019, representing 21 years of joint work. Working Suresh as Director and Ponvannan as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum", "Nam Naadu", "Thalaivaa" — with "Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum" earning a top rating of 6.7/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.5/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Velai" (1998) to "Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum" (2019), 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

Suresh

Before Velai, Suresh had directed 56 films, including Iniya Uravu Poothathu (1987) and Apoorva Sahodarigal (1983).

After Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum, Suresh went on to direct 1 more film, including Ginna (2022).

Ponvannan

Before Velai, Ponvannan had starred in 11 films, including Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991) and Senathipathi (1996).

After Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum, Ponvannan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Sulthan (2021) and Miss You (2024).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19982019
Span21 years
Avg Interval~7 years

4 films across 21 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
4 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films1
Avg Rating2.9/10
Notable:
  • Velai(2.9)
Era:
Suresh: ActivePonvannan: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating6.5/10
Notable:
  • Nam Naadu(6.5)
Era:
Suresh: ActivePonvannan: Active
2010s
Films2
Avg Rating6.3/10
Notable:
  • Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum(6.7)
  • Thalaivaa(5.9)
Era:
Suresh: ActivePonvannan: Active

This duo's 4-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

FAQs about Suresh & Ponvannan Movies List