How big is Sivakumar's filmography?

158 credits sit in Sivakumar's complete catalogue, spanning 1966–2026 — a body of work that places them among the most prolific in Indian cinema.

Which are Sivakumar's highest-rated films?

Arangetram (7.9), Annai Velankanni (7.8) top the list. Arangetram (1973) sits at 7.9/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

What jobs has Sivakumar held on a film set?

Sivakumar's credits split across multiple crafts: Actor (157), Music Composer (1). The dominant role is Actor, accounting for 99% of the catalogue.

Where did Sivakumar's career begin?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966).

What is Sivakumar's latest movie?

Yaarra Antha Paiyan Naanthan Antha Paiyan (2026) is the most recent credit.

What was Sivakumar's busiest decade?

The 1970s — 63 releases, about 40% of the entire catalogue.

On which OTT platforms is Sivakumar's work available?

63 of Sivakumar's 158 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Dailymotion. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

What is the language breakdown of Sivakumar's films?

158 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

Did Sivakumar ever take a long break?

10 years sit between 2003 and 2013 — the longest dry stretch in the filmography.

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Sivakumar — Filmography (158 Films)

Artist · 1966–2026

Sivakumar is a artist with 158 film credits between 1966 and 2026, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Arangetram (1973) at 7.9/10. Average rating across rated films: 6.2/10.

158+Total Credits

6.2Avg Rating

1966–2026Career Span

2Roles

legendCareer Phase

158+Total Films

6.2Avg Rating

7.9Top Rating

60+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Sivakumar filmography

The catalogue runs through 7 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1960s to the 2020s. From Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966) to Yaarra Antha Paiyan Naanthan Antha Paiyan (2026). 7 of the credits sit in the debut decade alone — the 1960s set the foundation.

1974 was the standout year, with 10 films in twelve months. A 10-year gap sits between 2003 and 2013.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·158 films · 1966–2026

1966Debut
1974Peak · 10 films
2003Hiatus begins (10y)

1966–1970The Breakthrough1966–1970: 10 films, the first chapter.

1972–1976The Peak1972–1976: the busiest stretch — 37 films.

2022–2026Recent Work2022–2026: 5 recent releases.

Top-rated Sivakumar films

The five highest-rated entries in Sivakumar's filmography.

Career Timeline

1966
Debut
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1973
Breakthrough
Arangetram
2026
Latest
Yaarra Antha Paiyan Naanthan Antha Paiyan

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All Films (158)

Activity by Decade

1960s7 films

1970s63 films

1980s51 films

1990s24 films

2000s4 films

2010s3 films

2020s6 films

Credits by Role

Actor

157

Music Composer