V. Z. Durai
Cast & Crew Collaborators
V. Z. Durai
3Co-Stars
1Music Directors
2Films with Vivek
veteranCareer Phase
V. Z. Durai Cast, Crew & Frequent Collaborators
V. Z. Durai's collaborators
V. Z. Durai's most frequent co-actor is Vivek — 2 pairings. Cheran has stayed in V. Z. Durai's catalogue spanning 15 years — a partnership that crosses decades.
From 2000 (with Vivek) to 2023 (with Cheran).
As of June 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 4 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
V. Z. Durai × Srikanth Deva
2 films·avg 6.5/10
Longest running
V. Z. Durai × Cheran
15+ years·2 decades
Strongest pairings
Cheran pulls ahead of every other pairing — outscoring the next-strongest pairing by 228%.
4Total Cast & Crew
2Most films with Vivek
2Role categories
Top pairings compared
| Metric | Cheran | Srikanth Deva | Vivek | Priyanka Upendra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 6.2 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| First | 2008 | 2008 | 2000 | 2003 |
| Latest | 2023 | 2013 | 2003 | 2003 |
| Best film | Nepali | Nepali | Mugavaree | Kadhal Sadugudu |
Role
Top Co-Actors of V. Z. Durai
Music Directors Who Worked with V. Z. Durai
#NameFilms Together
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Srikanth Deva
Music Composer
2films
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Multi-decade partnerships
2 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.
Collaboration by Decade
2000s
5 films
★ 6
Vivek, Cheran, Priyanka Upendra
2010s
1 film
★ 6.3
Srikanth Deva
2020s
1 film
★ 5.5
Cheran
Creative Legacy
V. Z. Durai is a Tamil film director known for his work in the early 21st century, primarily recognized for directing the 2005 action film 'Devathayai Kanden.' His career trajectory represents a specific strand of commercial Tamil cinema from that period, often characterized by its blend of action, romance, and family drama. While his filmography is not extensive, his debut film gained a notable r…