N. K. Viswanathan
Cast & Crew Collaborators
N. K. Viswanathan
5Co-Stars
1Music Directors
4Films with Ilayaraja
veteranCareer Phase
N. K. Viswanathan Cast, Crew & Frequent Collaborators
N. K. Viswanathan's collaborators
N. K. Viswanathan's most frequent music director is Ilayaraja — 4 shared credits. From 1990 (with Charlie) to 1996 (with Pandiarajan).
As of July 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 6 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
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Most acclaimed pairing
N. K. Viswanathan × Pandiarajan
2 films·avg 6.8/10
Strongest pairings
4 of the five strongest pairings are on-screen partners — the casting roster gravitates toward on-screen partners more than co-stars.
6Total Cast & Crew
4Most films with Ilayaraja
2Role categories
Top pairings compared
Average ratings spread 4.0 points across the top four — quality varies sharply between these pairings.
| Metric | Charlie | Pandiarajan | Ilayaraja | Ranjitha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 4.3 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 5.7 |
| First | 1990 | 1993 | 1990 | 1994 |
| Latest | 1995 | 1996 | 1994 | 1996 |
| Best film | Inaindha Kaigal | Purushan Pondatti | Periya Marudhu | Purushan Pondatti |
Role
Top Co-Actors of N. K. Viswanathan
Music Directors Who Worked with N. K. Viswanathan
#NameFilms Together
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Ilayaraja
Music Composer
Legend★ 7.0
4films
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Most acclaimed pairings
Pandiarajan stands 1.1 points clear of the next-rated pairing — the high-water mark on this list.
Creative Legacy
N. K. Viswanathan is a prominent cinematographer in the South Indian film industry, particularly known for his extensive work in Tamil cinema. His career trajectory began in the late 1980s, and he established himself as a reliable and skilled technician through the 1990s and 2000s. Viswanathan's primary contribution lies in his mastery of lighting and composition, which brought a distinct visual t…