Who has appeared in the most films with Balu Mahendra?

Ilayaraja has worked with Balu Mahendra in 14 films (1979–2005). Their highest-rated film together is Azhiyadha Kolangal.

What's the size of Balu Mahendra's collaboration circle?

Balu Mahendra has worked with 19 actors and 1 music director on GudVibe — 20 collaborators across the catalogue.

How many films have Balu Mahendra and Ilayaraja appeared in?

14 films, between 1979 and 2005. These include Azhiyadha Kolangal, Moodupani, and Moondram Pirai.

Who has stayed in Balu Mahendra's catalogue across multiple decades?

Yes — Ilayaraja has worked with Balu Mahendra across 4 decades, from 1979 to 2005. 9 other pairings also span multiple decades.

Which Balu Mahendra duo has the highest average rating?

The Balu Mahendra–Prathap K. Pothan pairing — 2 films averaging 8.2/10, with Azhiyadha Kolangal (8.5) at the top.

Is there one repeat collaborator who stands out for Balu Mahendra?

Yes — Ilayaraja, with 14 films, sits well ahead of every other collaborator.

How many actors have worked repeatedly with Balu Mahendra?

8 different collaborators have shared three or more films with Balu Mahendra — a deep returning roster.

Who is Balu Mahendra's earliest tracked partner?

Kamal Haasan — first paired in 1979 on Azhiyadha Kolangal.

Balu Mahendra

Cast & Crew Collaborators

Balu Mahendra

19Co-Stars

1Music Directors

14Films with Ilayaraja

Balu Mahendra Cast, Crew & Frequent Collaborators

Balu Mahendra's collaborators

One pairing towers over the rest: Ilayaraja, with 14 films — far ahead of every other collaborator. Balu Mahendra's most frequent music director is Ilayaraja — 14 shared credits.

Prathap K. Pothan averages 8.2/10 across 2 films with Balu Mahendra — the highest-rated active pairing. From 1979 (with Kamal Haasan) to 2013 (with Pasi Sathya).