Co-Stars & Directors
Thennavan
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Thennavan's collaborators
Thennavan's most frequent co-actor is Ilavarasu — 3 pairings. Manobala has stayed in Thennavan's catalogue spanning 12 years — a partnership that crosses decades. From 2003 (with Manobala) to 2022 (with Ilavarasu).
Vijay Sethupathi averages 7.8/10 across 2 films with Thennavan — the highest-rated active pairing. Of 12 collaborators, only 1 have appeared in three or more films — most pairings are one-offs.
As of July 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 12 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
Strongest pairings
Ilavarasu sits well clear of the rest — outscoring the next-strongest pairing by 58%.
Top pairings compared
Average ratings spread 2.5 points across the top four — quality varies sharply between these pairings.
| Metric | Ilavarasu | Ponvannan | Pandi | Vijay Sethupathi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 5.4 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 7.8 |
| First | 2015 | 2011 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Latest | 2022 | 2022 | 2019 | 2014 |
| Best film | Saayam | Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Sagaa | Pudhupettai |
Top Co-Actors of Thennavan
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Music Directors Who Worked with Thennavan
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Multi-decade partnerships
6 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — a set of pairings most artists would call lifelong.
Most acclaimed pairings
Top-rated pairings with two or more films together.