How many movies is Shyam Benegal credited in?

Shyam Benegal's filmography on GudVibe holds 17 credits across 41 years. The complete list is on this page.

Which Shyam Benegal entries score the best on GudVibe?

Mandi (7.8), Arohan (7.7) top the list. Mandi (1983) sits at 7.8/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

In what capacities has Shyam Benegal been credited?

Shyam Benegal's credits split across multiple crafts: Director (16), Actor (1). The dominant role is Director, accounting for 94% of the catalogue.

What marks the start of Shyam Benegal's filmography?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Kalyug (1981).

When did Shyam Benegal last appear on screen?

The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022) — released 4 years ago.

Which ten-year stretch holds most of Shyam Benegal's work?

The 1990s — 6 releases, about 35% of the entire catalogue.

Where can I watch Shyam Benegal's movies online?

12 of Shyam Benegal's 17 films stream today across 5 platforms — Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV+, EpicOn, Google Play Movies, and MX Player. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

Which film industries does Shyam Benegal's filmography cover?

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

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Shyam Benegal — Filmography (17 Films)

Artist · 1981–2022

Shyam Benegal is a artist with 17 film credits between 1981 and 2022, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Mandi (1983) at 7.8/10. Average rating across rated films: 5.6/10.

17+Total Credits

5.6Avg Rating

1981–2022Career Span

2Roles

17+Total Films

5.6Avg Rating

7.8Top Rating

41+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Shyam Benegal filmography

A 7-year gap sits between 2001 and 2008. The catalogue runs spanning 5 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

From Kalyug (1981) to The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022). The debut, Kalyug, landed at 7.6/10 — a strong opening.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·17 films · 1981–2022

1981Debut
1983Peak · 2 films
2001Hiatus begins (7y)

1981–1985The Breakthrough1981–1985: 4 films, the first chapter.

2018–2022Recent Work2018–2022: 1 recent release.

Top-rated Shyam Benegal films

The five highest-rated entries in Shyam Benegal's filmography.

Career Timeline

1981
Debut
Kalyug
1983
Breakthrough
Mandi
2022
Latest
The Master: Shyam Benegal

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All Films (17)

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1980s5 films

1990s6 films

2000s3 films

2010s2 films

2020s1 film

Credits by Role

Director

Actor