Cast & Crew Collaborators
S. P. Jananathan
S. P. Jananathan Cast, Crew & Frequent Collaborators
S. P. Jananathan's collaborators
S. P. Jananathan's most frequent music director is Vidyasagar — 3 pairings. Shaam has stayed in S. P. Jananathan's catalogue from 2003 to 2015 — a partnership that crosses decades. From 2003 (with Pasupathy) to 2021 (with Vijay Sethupathi).
Pasupathy averages 7.5/10 across 2 films with S. P. Jananathan — the highest-rated active pairing.
As of July 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 5 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
Strongest pairings
Vijay Sethupathi leads the pack with daylight to spare — outscoring the next-strongest pairing by 53%.
Top pairings compared
Average ratings spread 2.2 points across the top four — quality varies sharply between these pairings.
| Metric | Vijay Sethupathi | Shaam | N. K. Ekambaram | Vidyasagar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Avg rating | 5.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| First | 2015 | 2003 | 2003 | 2003 |
| Latest | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 | 2009 |
| Best film | Purampokku | Iyarkai | Iyarkai | Iyarkai |
Top Co-Actors of S. P. Jananathan
Music Directors Who Worked with S. P. Jananathan
Music Composer
Frequent Cinematographers
Director of Photography
Multi-decade partnerships
3 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — an unusually deep bench of long-term partners.
Most acclaimed pairings
Top-rated pairings with two or more films together.