Chimbu Deven
Cast & Crew Collaborators
Chimbu Deven
5Co-Stars
2Films with Thambi Ramaiah
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Chimbu Deven Cast, Crew & Frequent Collaborators
Chimbu Deven's collaborators
Chimbu Deven's most frequent co-actor is Thambi Ramaiah — 2 pairings. 3 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — partnerships that outlast the eras.
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.
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Most acclaimed pairing
Chimbu Deven × Vadivelu
2 films·avg 8.3/10
Longest running
Chimbu Deven × M. S. Bhaskar
14+ years·2 decades
Strongest pairings
M. S. Bhaskar pulls ahead of every other pairing — outscoring the next-strongest pairing by 107%.
5Total Cast & Crew
2Most films with Thambi Ramaiah
Top pairings compared
Average ratings spread 2.8 points across the top four — quality varies sharply between these pairings.
| Metric | M. S. Bhaskar | Vadivelu | Thambi Ramaiah | Nassar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 7.2 | 8.3 | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| First | 2010 | 2006 | 2006 | 2010 |
| Latest | 2024 | 2017 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Best film | Boat | Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi | Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi | Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam |
Multi-decade partnerships
3 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — partnerships that outlast the eras.
Most acclaimed pairings
Vadivelu stands 1.2 points clear of the next-rated pairing — the high-water mark on this list.
Collaboration by Decade
2000s
2 films
★ 8.3
Thambi Ramaiah, Vadivelu
2010s
6 films
★ 5
Thambi Ramaiah, Vadivelu, Nassar
2020s
1 film
★ 8
M. S. Bhaskar
Creative Legacy
Chimbu Deven, born in 1980, carved a distinct niche in Tamil cinema with his debut film, the 2006 blockbuster 'Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi'. This historical comedy, starring Vadivelu in a dual role, was a critical and commercial success, celebrated for its sharp satire, witty dialogues, and imaginative fantasy elements. The film's success established Deven as a director with a unique voice, unafrai…