How many films does Ilayaraja's complete filmography include?

768 credits sit in Ilayaraja's complete catalogue, spanning 1973–2026 — a body of work that places them among the most prolific in Indian cinema.

What is Ilayaraja's top-rated film?

Azhiyadha Kolangal (8.5), Nizhalgal (8.5) top the list. Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) sits at 8.5/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

Beyond Music Composer, what else does Ilayaraja do?

Ilayaraja's credits split across multiple crafts: Music Composer (761), Actor (7). The dominant role is Music Composer, accounting for 99% of the catalogue.

What is Ilayaraja's most recent release?

Mareechika (2026) is the most recent credit.

What marks the start of Ilayaraja's filmography?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Petha Manam Pithu (1973).

When did Ilayaraja release the most films?

The 1980s — 354 releases, about 46% of the entire catalogue.

How can I stream Ilayaraja's movies?

368 of Ilayaraja's 768 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV+, Dailymotion, and ETV Win. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

How many languages has Ilayaraja worked in?

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

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Ilayaraja — Filmography (768 Films)

Artist · 1973–2026

Ilayaraja is a artist with 768 film credits between 1973 and 2026, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) at 8.5/10. Average rating across rated films: 5.7/10.

768+Total Credits

5.7Avg Rating

1973–2026Career Span

2Roles

legendCareer Phase

768+Total Films

5.7Avg Rating

8.5Top Rating

53+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Ilayaraja filmography

The list of credits runs through 6 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1970s to the 2020s. From Petha Manam Pithu (1973) to Mareechika (2026). 1985 stood alone as the banner year — 48 releases while every other year held one or two.

For 53 years across 5 decades, releases arrived almost without pause. Padhinaru Vayadhiniley (1977, 8.4/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·768 films · 1973–2026

1973Debut
1985Peak · 48 films

1973–1977The Breakthrough1973–1977: 15 films, the first chapter.

1983–1987The Peak1983–1987: the busiest stretch — 197 films.

2022–2026Recent Work2022–2026: 11 recent releases.

Top-rated Ilayaraja films

The five highest-rated entries in Ilayaraja's filmography.

Career Timeline

1973
Debut
Petha Manam Pithu
1979
Breakthrough
Azhiyadha Kolangal
2026
Latest
Mareechika

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Activity by Decade

1970s70 films

1980s354 films

1990s249 films

2000s47 films

2010s34 films

2020s14 films

Credits by Role

Music Composer

761

Actor