Rajendran & S. Thanu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rajendran and S. Thanu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2005 and 2016. Their highest-rated collaboration was Theri (2016 — 7.0/10). Films span Thotti Jaya (2005) through Theri (2016).
The Rajendran & S. Thanu partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Theri (2016). They didn't share a set between 2005 and 2016. From Thotti Jaya (2005) to Theri (2016).
Theri is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Thotti Jaya (2005).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Thotti Jaya; the 2010s to Theri. Rajendran acted in every film; S. Thanu produced all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Theri (7.0/10).
- Thotti Jaya
- Theri
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 Theri, Rajendran kept going for 100 more films; S. Thanu stepped back.
Before Thotti Jaya, Rajendran had starred in 2 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Puthiya Aatchi (1995).
After Theri, Rajendran went on to appear in 100 more films, including Chennai City Gangsters (2025) and Vimanam (2023).
Before Thotti Jaya, S. Thanu had starred in 10 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kaakha Kaakha (2003).
After Theri, S. Thanu went on to appear in 2 more films, including Karnan (2021) and Naane Varuvean (2022).
Collaboration Journey
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