Sivakumar has worked with 75 actors and 25 directors across their film career. The most frequent co-actor is Manorama (16 films together). The most frequent director is Devaraj Mohan (11 films).
A. P. Nagarajan, K. S. Sethumadhavan, Malliyam Rajagopal
1970s
267 films
★ 7.3
Devaraj Mohan, A. P. Nagarajan, K. Balachander
1980s
172 films
★ 7.4
Devaraj Mohan, K. Balachander, K. Vijayan
1990s
68 films
★ 7
Cochin Haneefa, A. Jagannathan, S. A. Chandrasekhar
2000s
9 films
★ 6.6
Nagesh, V. S. Raghavan, Srividya
2010s
2 films
★ 5.5
Aadukalam Naren, Sathyan
Creative Legacy
Sivakumar is a stalwart of Tamil cinema whose career, spanning over five decades, is distinguished by its versatility, dignity, and profound impact on the industry's artistic landscape. Emerging in the mid-1960s, he initially appeared in supporting roles in socially conscious films like 'Kaakum Karangal' (1965). His career trajectory saw a significant rise in the 1970s, where he became a leading m…
Sivakumar's top co-actors are Manorama (16 films), Lakshmi (15 films), Thengai Srinivasan (13 films), Nagesh (12 films), Sumithra (11 films). Each has appeared in multiple films alongside Sivakumar, making them the most recognised faces in the Sivakumar filmography.
Sivakumar has worked repeatedly with 108 different professionals across various roles — including co-actors, directors, and music directors — in their Indian cinema career.
Sivakumar's most frequent collaborators include Ilayaraja (Music Composer, 50 films), M. S. Viswanathan (Music Composer, 23 films), Sankar Ganesh (Music Composer, 21 films). Sivakumar has worked with Ilayaraja on 50 different films, showcasing a strong professional bond.
This page showcases Sivakumar's repeated partnerships across different roles: 25 Frequent Directors, 75 Frequent Co-Stars, 8 Frequent Music Directors. Each collaboration represents working together on at least 2 films.
This page lists everyone who has worked with Sivakumar on at least 2 or more films. These repeated on-screen partnerships are the strongest indicator of creative chemistry and professional trust in Indian cinema.
Frequent collaborations often indicate strong professional chemistry and mutual understanding. When a actor works repeatedly with the same directors, actors, or crew members, they develop a shorthand that can enhance the creative process and final product.
Sivakumar has worked with 25 different directors on multiple films. For example, Devaraj Mohan and Sivakumar have collaborated on 11 films. These repeated partnerships help actors and directors develop a creative shorthand, resulting in better performances and more efficient productions.
Sivakumar has formed long-term partnerships with several professionals. Devaraj Mohan, A. P. Nagarajan, K. Balachander have each worked on 5 or more films with Sivakumar, demonstrating sustained creative relationships that span multiple projects and years.
Yes! Click on any collaborator's profile to see their complete filmography, including all the films they made with Sivakumar. The collaboration count shown on each card indicates how many times they've worked together.
Manorama has worked with Sivakumar the most — appearing together in 16 films. This makes them one of the most recognisable on-screen pairings in South Indian cinema.
Sivakumar and Manorama have worked together on 16 films. You can explore their complete filmography together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page, with ratings, year, and detailed cast information.
The directors who worked most with Sivakumar include Devaraj Mohan (11 films), A. P. Nagarajan (8 films), K. Balachander (5 films). Devaraj Mohan has directed Sivakumar in the most projects, reflecting a trusted creative relationship built over multiple films.
Sivakumar's most sustained collaboration is with Ilayaraja (Music Composer), having worked together on 50 films. This partnership is among the most recognized in Indian cinema and represents a strong creative bond built across multiple projects.
Counting all repeated partnerships, Sivakumar has made approximately 546 film appearances across 108 frequent collaborators. This reflects a career built on trusted, recurring creative relationships that span directors, co-actors, and crew.
Ilayaraja is Sivakumar's most enduring creative partner with 50 films together. Sustained partnerships of this kind are rare in Indian cinema and reflect deep mutual trust and consistent creative chemistry.
Sivakumar has achieved legendary status in Indian cinema, with a body of work that has left an indelible mark on multiple generations. Their collaborative network reflects this — spanning decades and the most respected names in the industry.
Sivakumar's filmography is dominated by Drama (57%), Thriller (29%), Romance (14%). This genre focus shapes the pool of directors and co-stars they gravitate toward — and explains why certain partnerships recur across multiple films.
Sivakumar was most collaboratively active in the 1970s, forming 267 film partnerships during that decade with an average rating of 7.3/10. Key collaborators from that era include Devaraj Mohan, A. P. Nagarajan, K. Balachander.
Sivakumar has a versatility score of 5.0/10 on GudVibe, reflecting their work across 3 distinct genres. Their collaboration network spans directors, co-actors, and composers across multiple languages and genres.
Sivakumar is a stalwart of Tamil cinema whose career, spanning over five decades, is distinguished by its versatility, dignity, and profound impact on the industry's artistic landscape. Emerging in the mid-1960s, he initially appeared in supporting r…
Among Sivakumar's most celebrated characters are J.K. Balaganapathi, Thangavelu, Actor. These roles, often created in partnership with their frequent directors and co-stars, represent the best of their collaborative output and showcase the creative chemistry that defines their greatest partnerships.
Approximately 64% of Sivakumar's films are considered successful by audience and critical metrics. This strong hit ratio reflects the quality of creative partnerships they have built over their career.
Sivakumar's collaborations span Tamil (99%), Telugu (1%). This multilingual reach reflects a career that has transcended regional boundaries and built partnerships across India's major film industries.
Sivakumar and director Devaraj Mohan have collaborated on 11 films together. See their complete movies together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page.