How many films does Thambi Ramaiah's complete filmography include?

153 credits sit in Thambi Ramaiah's complete catalogue, spanning 1980–2026 — a body of work that places them among the most prolific in Indian cinema.

What is Thambi Ramaiah's top-rated film?

Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (8.3), Saattai (8.1) top the list. Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006) sits at 8.3/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

Beyond Actor, what else does Thambi Ramaiah do?

Thambi Ramaiah's credits split across multiple crafts: Actor (151), Director (2). The dominant role is Actor, accounting for 99% of the catalogue.

Where did Thambi Ramaiah's career begin?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Valli Mayil (1980).

What is Thambi Ramaiah's most recent release?

G.D.N (2026) is the most recent credit.

How can I stream Thambi Ramaiah's movies?

99 of Thambi Ramaiah's 153 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV+, Einthusan, and Eros Now. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

When did Thambi Ramaiah release the most films?

The 2010s — 103 releases, about 67% of the entire catalogue.

How many languages has Thambi Ramaiah worked in?

153 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

What was the longest gap in Thambi Ramaiah's career?

11 years sit between 1981 and 1992 — the longest dry stretch in the filmography.

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Thambi Ramaiah — Filmography (153 Films)

Artist · 1980–2026

Thambi Ramaiah is a artist with 153 film credits between 1980 and 2026, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006) at 8.3/10. Average rating across rated films: 5.8/10.

153+Total Credits

5.8Avg Rating

1980–2026Career Span

2Roles

legendCareer Phase

153+Total Films

5.8Avg Rating

8.3Top Rating

46+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Thambi Ramaiah filmography

The body of work runs in a 5-decade arc of Tamil cinema, from the 1980s to the 2020s. From Valli Mayil (1980) to G.D.N (2026). The 2010s account for 67% of the work — by far the most active decade.

2015 stood alone as the most prolific year — 19 releases while every other year held one or two. A 11-year gap sits between 1981 and 1992.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·153 films · 1980–2026

1980Debut
2015Peak · 19 films
2000First Director
1981Hiatus begins (11y)

1980–1984The Breakthrough1980–1984: 2 films, the first chapter.

2013–2017The Peak2013–2017: the busiest stretch — 71 films.

2000–2026The Reinvention2000 onwards: a turn behind the camera, starting with Director.

2022–2026Recent Work2022–2026: 20 recent releases.

Top-rated Thambi Ramaiah films

The five highest-rated entries in Thambi Ramaiah's filmography.

Career Timeline

1980
Debut
Valli Mayil
2006
Breakthrough
Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi
2026
Latest
G.D.N

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All Films (153)

Activity by Decade

1980s2 films

1990s2 films

2000s18 films

2010s103 films

2020s28 films

Credits by Role

Actor

151

Director