M. G. Ramachandran filmography

The following is the filmography of M. G. Ramachandran, an Indian actor, director, and producer who was active from 1936–1991.

Acting

Year	Title	Studio	Role	Director	Notes
1936	Sathi Leelavathi	Manorama Films	Inspector Rangaiya Naidu	Ellis R. Dungan	A very small character for the young MGR at the time, his first step on cinema.
1936	Iru Sahodarargal	Parameswari Sound Pictures	The young Muslim man	Ellis R. Dungan	Another small character for MGR.
1938	Dakshayagnam	Metropolitan Pictures	Lord Vishnu	Raja Chadrasekhar	A Tamil religious epic film. The first movie with the actor V. A. Chellappa. MGR in supporting role.
1938	Veera Jagathis	V.S.Talkies	Baïyan	T.P.Kailasam R. Prakash	A story in a contemporary context, that of the end of the 30s.
1939	Maya Machhindra	Metropolitan Pictures	Sooryakethu	Raja Chadrasekhar	Based on the life of Matsyendranath or Machindranath - one of the eighty-four Mahasiddha
1939	Prahalada	Salem Shankar Films	Lord Indhiran	B. N. Rao	A Tamil religious epic film.
1941	Vedavathi or Seetha Jananam	Shyamala Pictures	Indhrajith	T. R. Raghunath	Vedavathi was the Tamil title. Seetha Janam in Telugu version.
1941	Ashok Kumar	Murugan Talkies Film Company	Thalabadi Mahendran	Raja Chadrasekhar	The first movie with the actor, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. MGR in supporting role.
1942	Tamizhariyum Perumal	Uma Pictures	Sandhanam	T. R. Raghunath	With 22 songs.First film with M.G.R. in lead role.
1943	Dhaasippen or Jothi Malar	Puvaneswari Pictures	Guest star	Ellis R. Dungan	Dhaasippen was the Tamil title. Jothi Malar in Telugu version.
1944	Harichandra	Sri Rajarajeswari Film Company	A minister	Naga Bushwanam	The first movie with the actor, P. U. Chinnappa. MGR in supporting role.
1945	Saalivaahanan	Bhaskar Pictures	Vikramadityan	B. N. Rao	In this movie, MGR did a negative role.
1945	Meera	Chandraprabha Cinetone	A minister	Ellis R. Dungan	In supporting role.
1946	Sri Murugan	Jupiter Pictures	Lord Paramaçivan	A.S.A.Samy	The first MGR under the Jupiter Pictures banner. The Dance sequence of MGR was excellent, which paved way for becoming hero in the forthcoming year. A Tamil religious epic film.
1947	Rajakumaari	Jupiter Pictures	Mogan	A. S. A. Samy	Top grosser of the year,[1] MGR plays the leading role, Mogan. He plays the character of being a good human being for second time. MGR lost the opportunity to play hero with Saya, in 1941. The second film of MGR as solo lead hero was Rajakumaari. M.N.Nambiar's first film with MGR.
1947	Paithiyakkaran	N. S. K. Films	Moorthy	Krishnan-Panju	The actress T. A. Madhuram, the wife of Tamil actor N. S. Krishnan, plays a double role, with his husband (fresh out from jail) and with MGR. MGR is the second hero.
1948	Abhimanyu	Jupiter Pictures	Arjuna	M.Somasundaram A. Kasilingam	He played the signature character of Arjuna'. The movie fell behind schedule but outcome was good.
1948	Raja Mukthi	Narendra Pictures	Mahendra Varman	Raja Chadrasekhar	MGR was the second lead hero in this movie. The actress P. Bhanumathi and V.N.Janaki both are not partner with MGR and instead both are paired with the actor, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.
1948	Mohini	Jupiter Pictures	Commander Vijay Kumar	Lanka Sathiyam	Inspired from The Two Gentlemen of Verona by the English poet William Shakespeare and a Persian folk tale, "The Magic Horse" to create Mohini. MGR and V. N. Janaki paired first time and it had successful run in all major cities. Top grosser of the year. T.S.Balaih plays the main hero opposite Madhuri Devi. Cemented his place as the superstar. He remained highest paid male actor from 1948 to 1977.
1949	Ratnakumar	Murugan Talkies Film Company	Bâladevan	Krishnan-Panju	This is the first Tamil movie for the actress P. Bhanumathi as the main female lead. She is not paired with MGR. Bhanumathi was paired with the actor P. U. Chinnappa.MGR in supporting role.
1950	Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi	G.Govindan & Co.	Kandeeban	A. Kasilingam	MGR is in main lead for 9th time but this is 3rd film with MGR as solo lead hero. Top grosser of the year. The story and dialogues of this movie were by the Kalaignair M. Karunanidhi.
1950	Manthiri Kumari	Modern Theatres	General Veera Mohan	Ellis R. Dungan	Top grosser of the year.[1] The first MGR under the Modern Theatres Limited banner.
1951	Marmayogi	Jupiter Pictures	Prince Karigalan	K. Ramnoth	Top grosser of the year.[1] The film is a loose adaptation of Vendetta!, a novel written by Marie Corelli and William Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet.
1951	Ekta Raja	Jupiter Pictures	Prince Karigalan	K. Ramnoth	Hindi dubbed version of Marmayogi.
1951	Sarvadhikari	Modern Theatres	Chevalier Pradap Veeran	T. R. Sundaram	Adaptation of Le Chevalier belle-épée, an American swashbuckler film.
1952	Andhaman Kaidhi	Radhakrishna Films	Nataraj	V. Krishnan	In the background, the Partition of 1947
1952	Kumaari	R.Padmanabhan-Rajeswari	Vijayan	R. Padmanaban	The first K. V. Mahadevan 's music composition for MGR 's movie.
1952	En Thangai	Asoka Pictures	Râdjandhiran	Ch. Narayana Murthy	Completed 350-day run in Ceylon box office[2] Top grosser of the year.[1] MGR dies at the last. Remade in 1959 in Hindi as Chhoti Bahen Remade in 1967 in Kannada as Onde Balliya Hoogalu and in Telugu as Aada Paduchu.
1953	Naam	Jupiter-Mekala Pictures	Kumaran	A. Kasilingham	This movie was a big challenge for MGR, in terms of acting but he succeeded.
1953	Genova	Chandra Pictures	Cibréça	F. Nagoor	The unique raid of MGR in Malayalam film industry.Top grosser of the year.
1953	Jenova	Chandra Pictures	Cibréça	F. Nagoor	Tamil remake of Genova released two months after the Malayalam original.Top grosser of the year.
1954	Panakkaari	Uma Pictures	Officer Soundher	K. S. Gopalakrishnan	Adaptation of Anna Karenina by the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy.
1954	Malaikkallan	Pakshiraja Studios	Malai Kalan alias Abdul Rahim alias Kumaradevan	S. M. Sriramulu Naidu	Released in six languages Top grosser of the year. The first highest collection of Rs.92.00 lakhs, which was beaten by Madurai Veeran in 1956 (More than Rs.1.00 crore).[1]
1954	Koondukkili	R. R. Pictures	Thangaraj	T. R. Ramanna	Only film where MGR acted with Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan. The first collaboration with the director T. R. Ramanna under his production company R. R. Pictures with MGR.
1955	Gulebakavali	R. R. Pictures	Dhâssan	T. R. Ramanna	It's a Persian fairy tales way.First collaboration of MGR with music director duo Viswanthan-Ramamoorty
1956	Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum	Modern Theatres	Ali Baba	T. R. Sundaram	The first Tamil colour film (Géva color). MGR was the first Tamil colour hero. Based on One Thousand and One Nights.
1956	Madurai Veeran	Krishna Pictures	Veeran	D. Yoganand	Top grosser of the year[1] Silver Jubilee hit and it ran more than 100 days in 40 theatres, which was unbeaten for black and white movie till date. Second movie with MGR dying in the end.
1956	Thaikkupin Tharam	Devar Films	Muthaiyan	M. A. Thirumugam	The first association MGR-Chinnappa Devar under his banner, Devar Films.
1957	Chakravarthi Thirumagal	Uma Pictures	Udhaiya Suriya	P. Neelakantan	Top grosser of the year[1] The first collaboration between director P. Neelakantan and MGR.
1957	Raja Rajan	Neela Productions	Prince Rajarajan	T. R. Sundaram
1957	Pudhumai Pithan	Sivakami Pictures	Prince Jeevagan	T. R. Ramanna	The story of this movie was by The Kalaignair M. Karunanidhi.
1957	Mahadhevi	Sri Ganesh Movietone	General Vallavan	Sundar Rao Nadkarni	Approximately midway of the movie, MGR, for the first time, was wearing a wig.
1958	Nadodi Mannan	Emgeeyaar Pictures Ltd	King Marthandan & Veerangan	M. G. Ramachandran	Also for the first time director & producer Longest MGR film ever (CBFC certified film length - 19.83 km)[3] Top grosser of the year[1] MGR's first industrial record beat Chandralekha Adaptation of The Prisoner of Zenda and also Viva Zapata! Completed 200-day run at the box office.[2] The first combination MGR - B.Sarodja Devi.
1959	Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali	Kalpana Kala Mandir	Kanagu	R. R. Chandiran	Only film starred with Jamuna. The story by The Arignair C. N. Annadurai.
1960	Baghdad Thirudan	Southern Movies	Ali	T. P. Sundaram	Only film starred with Vyjayanthimala. It's a Persian fairy tales way. Top grosser of the year.
1960	Raja Desingu	Krishna Pictures	King Desingu & Dawood Khan	T. R. Raghunath	Starred with the Latchiya Nadigar S. S. Rajendran.
1960	Mannadhi Mannan	Natesh Art Pictures	Prince Manivannan	M. Natesan	A wonderful opening title song in the glory of All Dravidians and more, swashbuckler film.
1961	Arasilangkumari	Jupiter Pictures	Arivazhagan	A. S. A. Sami A. Kasilingam	The last movie for MGR under the banner of Jupiter Pictures. Adaptation of Scaramouche.
1961	Thirudadhe	A.L.S.	Bâlu	P. Neelakantan	Top grosser of the year[1]
1961	Sabaash Mapillai	Ragavan Productions	Vâssu	S. Raghavan
1961	Nallavan Vazhvan	Arasu Pictures	Muthu	P. Neelakantan	Script & dialogues by the Arignair C. N. Annadurai.
1961	Thaai Sollai Thattadhe	Devar Films	Police officer Râdju	M. A. Thirumugam	An other adventure under Devar Films, the first one of the 60s and of a long list.
1962	Raani Samyuktha	Saraswathy Pictures	Prithiveerâdjan	D. Yoganand	A Tamil swashbuckler film. Best camera (photography) in chasing Prithiviraj and the Raja Jaisingh army while carrying away Samyuktha.
1962	Maadappura	B. V. N. Productions	Râmu	S. A. Subbaraman	Produced by B. Vallinayakam, filmmaker A. V. Meiyappan's brother-in-law.
1962	Thaayai Kaatha Thanayan	Devar Films	Hunter Sékhar	M. A. Thirumugam	Top grosser of the year
1962	Kudumba Thalaivan	Devar Films	Vâssu	M. A. Thirumugam	Two brothers love the same woman, a dramatic love triangle !
1962	Paasam	R. R. Pictures	Gôbhi	T. R. Ramanna	MGR dies at the end for second time after En Thangai.
1962	Vikramaadhithan	Bharat Productions	King Vikramaadhithan	T. R. Raghunath N. S. Ramadas	A Tamil swashbuckler film.
1963	Panathottam	Saravana Films	Selvam	K. Shankar	The first MGR film under Saravana Films and with the director K. Shankar.
1963	Koduthu Vaithaval	E.V.R.Pictures	Murugan alias building contractor Selvam	P. Neelakantan	The first combination MGR - P. Neelakantan - K. V. Mahadevan, of a total of 3 movies
1963	Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum	Devar Films	Doctor Chandiran	Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa ThevarM. A. Thirumugam]]	A Thriller film
1963	Kalai Arasi	Sarodi Brothers	Mohan & E.T.Komali (Joker)	A. Kasilingam	The first Science fiction film of Indian Cinema Industry
1963	Periya Idathu Penn	R. R. Pictures	Azhagappan alias farmer Murugappan	T. R. Ramanna	Top grosser of the year.
1963	Anandha Jodhi	Hariharan Films	School teacher Anand	V. N. Reddy	Only film starred with Devika, the actor P. S. Veerappa was the producer in this MGR's movie.
1963	Needhikkuppin Paasam	Devar Films	Advocat Gopal	M. A. Thirumugam	Best court scene by both Brothers.
1963	Kaanchi Thalaivan	Mekala Pictures	Naracimapalavar	A. Kasilingam	Starred with The Latchiya Nadigar S.S. Rajendran.
1963	Parisu	Gowri Pictures	Undercover police officer Vénu	D. Yoganand	The second adventure with Savitri, third and last staged by D. Yoganand for MGR.
1964	Vettaikaaran	Devar Films	Bâbu, hunter	M. A. Thirumugam	Like a Western American movie.
1964	En Kadamai	Natesh Art Pictures	Police officer Nâdhan	M. Natesan	The movie was banned for release for political reasons. Had limited release and was successful wherever it was released.
1964	Panakkara Kudumbam	R. R. Pictures	Nalla Thambi	T. R. Ramanna	Remade in 1970 in Hindi as Humjoli and in Kannada as Bhale Huduga. Top grosser of the year.
1964	Dheiva Thaai	Sathiya Movies	Secret agent Mâran	P. Madhavan	The first MGR under the Sathiya Movies banner.
1964	Thozhilali	Devar Films	Labourer Râdju	M. A. Thirumugam	For the glory of the labor world, Devar 's tribute to workers 's world.
1964	Padagotti	Saravana Films	Fisherman Manickam	T. Prakash Rao	The first movie in color of MGR during the 60s.
1964	Thaayin Madiyil	Annai Films	Jockey Râdja	Adurthi Subba Rao	A tale in the equestrian environment.
1965	Enga Veettu Pillai	Vijaya Combines Productions	Râmu alias Râman & Ilango alias Lakshaman	Chanakya	MGR's second industrial record Completed 236-day run at the box office[2] It celebrated Silver Jubilee in 7 theatres, an all-time record and unbeaten till 1979. Top grosser of the year
1965	Panam Padaithavan	R. R. Pictures	Râja, runner & soldier	T. R. Ramanna	A tale on the system of castes and its disastrous consequences.
1965	Aayirathil Oruvan	Padmini Pictures	Doctor Manimaran, buccaneer	B. R. Panthulu	A fabulous swashbuckler film, the first combination MGR-Jayalalitha, under the camera of B.R.Pandhulu, the best of Padmini Pictures. It made B.R. Panthulu a debt free on its highest collection. Inspired from the 1935 American Film Captain Blood. First film of MGR with Jayalalitha. It celebrated Silver Jubilee in Albert complex and ran upto 190 days on digitilised version.
1965	Kalangarai Vilakkam	Saravana Films	Advocat Ravi	K. Shankar	Remake of 1958 American Film Vertigo.
1965	Kanni Thaai	Devar Films	Captain Saravannan	M. A. Thirumugam	MGR puts on splendidly the role of a military officer in service and in special mission...
1965	Thazhampoo	Sri Bala Murugan Films	Doré, a graduate	N. S. Ramadass	Another miscarriage of justice like Hitchcock 's suspense.
1965	Aasai Mugam	Mohan Productions	Manogar & Vadjerâvélu	P. Pulaiah	Loosely adapted from the 4th Sean Connery-James Bond 's Thunderball, 1965.
1966	Anbe Vaa	A.V.M.Productions	Bâlu alias J.B.,a grand industry leader	A. C. Tirulokchandar	Top grosser of the year The only film of MGR with A.V.M.Productions. Inspired by the 1961 American film Come September.
1966	Naan Aanaiyittal	Sathiya Movies	Bhâsha alias Pandhiyan	Chanakya	MGR promoted his Adimai Penn during the song "Nalla Velai...".
1966	Mugaraasi	Devar Films	Police officer Râmu	M. A. Thirumugam	Only movie in which MGR acted with Gemini Ganesan.
1966	Nadodi	Padmini Pictures	Thiyagu	B. R. Panthulu	MGR fights one more time against the system of castes through this movie.
1966	Chandhrodhayam	Saravana Films	Reporter Chandiran	K. Shankar	Remake of the 1953 American film Roman Holiday.
1966	Thaali Bhagyam	Varalakshmy Pictures	Murugan	K. B. Nagabhushanam	pays tribute to his dead wife, shortly before, the actress Pasupuleti Kannamba in this MGR's movie.
1966	Thanipiravi	Devar Films	Muthaiya, the blacksmith	M. A. Thirumugam	MGR adopts the look of Che Guevara in this eleventh adventure by Devar Films
1966	Parakkum Paavai	R. R. Pictures	Djeevâ, a taxi driver	T. R. Ramanna	An adventure in the world of the circus with MGR.
1966	Petralthan Pillaiya	Sri Muthukumaran Pictures	Anandhan, the tramp	Krishnan-Panju	Remake of 1921 American Film The Kid. The 25th film of M.R.Radha-MGR combination and the last film of the pair together.
1967	Thaikku Thalaimagan	Devar Films	The Garage owner Mârudhu	M. A. Thirumugam	The day before the release of Thaikku Thalaimagan, MGR was assaulted by firearm by actor M.R.Radha at his home, on 12 January 1967.
1967	Arasa Kattalai	Satyaraja Pictures	Chevalier Vijayan	M. G. Chakrapani	The elder brother of MGR, M. G. Chakrapani produced this swashbuckler film under Satyaraja Pictures. Arasa Kattalai combines two actresses who played with MGR a lot. This is the last movie in which B. Sarodja Devi will collaborate with MGR.
1967	Kaavalkaaran	Sathiya Movies	Mani, the driver	P. Neelakantan	Top grosser of the year. This film was in the making when MGR was shot by M.R.Radha with a personal grudge.
1967	Vivasayee	Devar Films	Muthaiya, an agronomist-farmer	M. A. Thirumugam	The 1st movie of MGR under the banner of Devar Films, after its attack of January 12, 1967.This is the first new film accepted by MGR after attack on him by actor M.R.Radha
1968	Ragasiya Police 115	Padmini Pictures	Râmu, secret agent 115	B. R. Panthulu	Based on spy film like James Bond series.Top grosser of the year.
1968	Thaer Thiruvizha	Devar Films	Saravanan and MGR (For a scene)	M. A. Thirumugam	A story in the world of the Indian cinema industry.
1968	Kudiyirundha Koyil	Saravana Screens	Anand & Babu (alias Sékhar)	K. Shankar	Top grosser of the year. Remake of the 1951 American film My Favorite Spy.
1968	Kannan En Kadhalan	Sathiya Movies	"Piano" Kannan	P. Neelakantan	Comedy actor J. P. Chandrababu was a guest-star.
1968	Oli Vilakku	Gemini Studios	Muthu	Chanakya	Silver Jubilee in Ceylon. The only MGR's film with Gemini Studios. Remake of the 1966 Hindi film Phool Aur Patthar.
1968	Kanavan	Valli Films	Vélaiya	P. Neelakantan	MGR was inspired by two novels to write Kanavan. The first was the English play The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare.
1968	Pudhiya Boomi	J.R. Movies	Doctor Kathiravan	Chanakya	MGR takes the name of Kathiravan (meaning Sun which is the symbol of his party DMK) and promoted the candidature of The DMK candidate Tenkasi Kathiravan (originally name is Samsudeen) who contested the bi-election of Tenkasi (State Assembly Constituency) during that time. Remake of the 1965 Hindi film Himalay Ki Godmein.
1968	Kadhal Vaaganam	Devar Films	Sundharam	M. A. Thirumugam	The lowest score in the film career of MGR, 56 days.
1969	Adimai Penn	Emgeeyaar Pictures Ltd	King Vengaiyan (Father) & Prince Vengaiyan (Son)	K. Shankar	MGR's third industrial record. Also producer under his Emgeeyaar Pictures Ltd.Top grosser of the year.
1969	Nam Naadu	Vijaya International	Durai	C. P. Jambulingam	Remake of Telugu movie Kathanayakudu. Remade in 1972 in Hindi as Apna Desh. Inspiration for 2nd half of 1991 Kannada movie Bharjari Gandu
1970	Maattukara Velan	Jayanthi Films	Vélan, cowherd & Raghu alias Raghunath Sababadhi, advocat	P. Neelakantan	Remake of the 1968 Telugu film Govula Gopanna and the 1969 Hindi film Jigri Dost. Top grosser of the year. Actress Lakshmi paired with MGR for the first time . Silver Jubilee in three theatres, Chennai, Madurai and Kovai.
1970	En Annan	Venus Pictures	Ranga (alias Rangan)	P. Neelakantan	Remake of the 1967 Telugu film Poola Rangadu, and based on Beyond This Place by A. J. Cronin.
1970	Thalaivan	Thomas Pictures	Undercover police officer Ilango	P. A. Thomas Singhu Muthu	By the producer of the unseen movie Yesunadhar, P. A. Thomas, with MGR in title role, Jesus.
1970	Thedi Vandha Mappillai	Padmini Pictures	Shankar	B. R. Panthulu	A tale based on an error and an usurpation of identity with for stake, a colossal fortune
1970	Engal Thangam	Mekala Pictures	Thangam & MGR	Krishnan-Panju	MGR tells the exploit of Apollo 11 through a song. History course in MGR's style!
1971	Kumari Kottam	Kay Cey Films	Gôpal	P. Neelakantan	Guganathan'story is inspired by the Pierre Corneille's French play, Le Cid.Top grosser of the year.
1971	Rickshawkaran	Sathiya Movies	Selvam	M. Krishnan Nair	Winner: National Film Award for Best Actor for MGR. Top grosser of the year. Remade in 1973 in Hindi as Rickshawala.
1971	Neerum Neruppum	New Mani J. Cine Productions	Prince Manivannan & Prince Karikalan	P. Neelakantan	Remade in 1972 in Hindi as Gora Aur Kala. Based on the French novel The Corsican Brothers by Alexandre Dumas.Remake of Iru Sahodargal of M.K.Radha.
1971	Oru Thaai Makkal	Nanjil Productions	Kannan	P. Neelakantan	Remake of the 1964 Hindi film Ayee Milan Ki Bela.
1972	Sange Muzhangu	Valli Films	Murugan	P. Neelakantan	First movie for Lakshmi as the solo heroine of MGR. Lakshmi acted as sister in Kumarikottam, Idhaya Veenai.
1972	Nalla Neram	Devar Films	Râju	M. A. Thirumugam	Remake of the 1971 Hindi film Haathi Mere Saathi. The last association MGR-Chinnappa Devar at Devar Films.Top grosser of the year.
1972	Raman Thediya Seethai	Jayanthi Films	S.J.Raman, a billionaire	P. Neelakantan	Remake of the 1969 Hindi film Talash.
1972	Naan Yen Pirandhen	Kamatchi Agencies	Kannan	M. Krishnan Nair	Remake of the 1969 Hindi film Jeene Ki Raah.
1972	Annamitta Kai	Ramachandra Productions	Doréraj	M. Krishnan Nair	The last black and white movie of MGR.
1972	Idhaya Veenai	Uthayam Productions	Soundharam	Krishnan-Panju	The last movie of MGR under The DMK flag.
1973	Ulagam Sutrum Valiban	Emgeeyaar Pictures Ltd	Murugan & Raju	M. G. Ramachandran	Also director and producer. MGR's fourth and final industrial record. Completed 200-day run at the box office[2] Silver Jubilee in 6 theatres.Top grosser of the year.
1973	Pattikaattu Ponnaiya	Vasanth Pictures	Ponnaiya & Muthaiya	B. S. Ranga	This is the last movie for J. Jayalalitha with MGR.
1974	Netru Indru Naalai	Amalraj Films	Manickum (alias Rathnam) & Kumar	P. Neelakantan	The actor S. A. Asokan was the producer in this MGR's movie.
1974	Urimai Kural	Chithralaya Films	Gobi alias Gobinath	C. V. Sridhar	Directed by C. V. Sridhar Completed 200-day run at the box office.[2] Top grosser of the year.
1974	Sirithu Vazha Vendum	Uthayam Productions	Inspector Ramu & Usthad Abdul Rahman	S. S. Balan	Remake of the 1973 Hindi film Zanjeer.
1975	Ninaithadhai Mudippavan	Oriental Pictures	Soundharam, a musician & Ranjith Kumar, a business man	P. Neelakantan	Remake of the 1970 Hindi film Sachaa Jhutha. The 59th movie and the last film of S.A.Ashokan with MGR.
1975	Naalai Namadhe	Gajendra Films	Shankar & Vijay Kumar		Remake of the 1973 Hindi film Yaadon Ki Baaraat.
1975	Idhayakkani	Sathiya Movies	Police officer Mogan	A. Jagannathan	Top Grosser of the year. Jagannathan was an assistant to T. Prakash Rao in 1964 for Padagotti and later to P. Neelakantan for Kavalkaran. Second directorial venture of A.Jagannathan. First film of Radha Saluja with MGR.
1975	Pallandu Vazhga	Uthayam Productions	Rajan (Chinnaiya), a assistant director of the prison	K. Shankar	Inspired from the 1957 Hindi film Do Aankhen Barah Haath and the 1952 American film My Six Convicts.
1976	Needhikku Thalaivanangu	Sri Umaiyambikai Productions	Vijay	P. Neelakantan	The film is a loose adaptation of Les Mystères de Paris by the French novelist Eugène Sue. Top grosser of the year.
1976	Uzhaikkum Karangal	Kay Cey Films	Rangan	K. Shankar	Thirty years after Sri Murugan (1946), MGR executes again a dance acting as the God Paramashivam
1976	Oorukku Uzhaippavan	Venus Pictures	Police officer Selvam & Raja, an industrialist	M. Krishnan Nair	Remake of the 1974 Hindi film Humshakal.
1977	Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga	Subbu Productions	Murugan, a farmer	K. Shankar	The second and last adventure of the actress Radha Saluja with MGR
1977	Navarathinam	C. N. V. Movies	Thangam, a billionaire	A. P. Nagarajan	MGR acts with 9 actresses.
1977	Meenava Nanban	Muthu Enterprise	Kumaran	C. V. Sridhar	Top grosser of the year. C. V. Sridhar's second film as a director with MGR in the lead role.
1978	Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan	Soleswar Combines	Païntamizh Kumaran (alias Prince Sundharapandhiyan)	M. G. Ramachandran	Also director, with the director K. Shankar. Dialogues writre by the director P. Neelakantan.
1990	Avasara Police 100	Sudha Cine Movies	Raju	K. Bhagyaraj	Archive footage of unfinished MGR film (Anna Nee Yen Deivam) is used in the film Durai Movies. Last movie of M.N.Nambiar with MGR. Second highest grosser of that year.
1991	Nallathai Naadu Kekum	Jeppiaar Pictures		Jeppiaar M. Karnan	Archive footage of unfinished MGR film (on the same title) is used in the film J. R. Movies.

Unfinished and unreleased films

Film	Notes
Saaya	"MGR first time hero acting" - Heroine : T.V.Kumuthini - Foreseen normally in 1941
Silambu Guhai	- Foreseen normally in 1956
Malai Nadu Ilavarasan	- Foreseen normally in 1956
Kumara Devan	- Foreseen normally in 1956
Umaiyan Kottai	- Foreseen normally in 1956
Bhavani	"1800 feet shooted", - Heroine : P. Bhanumathi - Story : A.K.Velan - Dialogues & Lyrics : Kannadasan - Music : S.M.Subbhaiya Naidhu - Directed by Masthan - Produced by actor M. G. Chakrapani via his Swastic Films - Re-produced by M.G.Ramamoorthy (Son of M. G. Chakrapani), with a new title, Arasa Kattalai - And directed by M. G. Chakrapani, The Elder Brother of MGR, via his The Sathiya Raja Pictures, in 1967.
Rankonratha
Uthama Puthiran	- Under the same title, Nadhigar Thilagum Sivaji Ganesan took out a film in 1958, steered by T. Prakash Rao - MGR will filter in a few years later on Neerum Neruppum, - a variation was colorized by the same French writer Alexandre Dumas Père - Foreseen normally in 1957
Vazhe Pirandhavan	- Directed by F. Nagoor - Produced by Vidwan V. Lakshamanan - Foreseen normally in 1957
Yelaike Kavalan	- Foreseen normally in 1957
Adhirooba Amaravadhi	- Foreseen normally in 1958
Kaathavarayan	- Foreseen normally in 1958 - MGR suggested Sivaji for the roll to Director T.R. Ramanna
Advocat Amaran	- Adapted by a play played also by MGR. - Foreseen normally in 1959
Kanni Neelam	- Foreseen normally in 1959
Kelvi Badil	- Foreseen normally in 1959
Nadigan Koural	- Foreseen normally in 1959
Nadodiyin Magan	- The second part of Nadodi Mannan - Foreseen normally in 1959
Ponniyin Selvan	- Inspired from Kalki Krishnamurthy's Ponniyin Selvan Shelved - Foreseen normally in 1959
Thennaranga Karai	- Foreseen normally in 1959
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey	- Foreseen normally in 1959 This movie will released finally in November, 1983 with Kamal Hassan under the banner of The AVM Productions, a kind of wink(allusion) to the cinema of MGR, a tribute for him, then Chief Minister
Kerala Kanni	- Directed by R.R.Chandran - Story & Dialogues by Ravindran - Music by N.S.Balakrishnan - Produced by M. G. Chakrapani via his The Bala Suriya Pictures - Foreseen normally in 1960
Parma Pidha	- Produced by G.N.Velumani 's Saravana Films production - Foreseen normally in 1961 It was announced as a color movie and directed by K. Shankar, with the actress Sarodja Devi
Maadi Veettu Ezhai	- Produced & Directed by the actor J. P. Chandrababu under his own banner, Jubilee Art - Heroine : Savitri (Ganesh) - Actor S.V.Ranga Rav - Lyrics : Kannadasan - Music : Visuwanadhan-Ramamoorthy - Dialogue : Arour Dass Finally the movie goes out with Ganesan, about twenty years later, on April 22, 1981 This movie was unreleased due to misunderstanding between M. G. Chakrapani and J. P. Chandrababu that made Ramachandran disappointed and cancel the project
Ithu Sathiyam	- Foreseen normally in 1962 The movie was directed by K. Shankar with the actor S.A.Asogan instead of MGR, then unavailable for dates. ITHU SATHIYAM goes out on August 30, 1962
ANDHRU SINDHIYA RATHAM	- Directed by C. V. Sridhar - Foreseen normally in 1963 The project fails with MGR... With Sivaji Ganesan, it becomes 6 years later Sivandha Mann
Magan Magal	Directed by T.R.Ramanna - Produced by Kovai Deva Sagayam via his The Kavidalaya Madras 18 - Foreseen normally in 1963
Velu Devan	- Foreseen normally in 1964
Inba Nila	- Foreseen normally in 1966
Yelaike Kavalan	- Foreseen normally in 1966
Adimaippenn	- Foreseen normally in 1967 (First version) MGR reshapes the project from top to bottom for in a new ADHIMAI PENN version 1969, and released under his Emgiyaar Pictures
Maru Piravi	- Produced by Chinnappa Devar's Devar Films - Foreseen normally in 1967
Thandhayum Maganum	- Produced by Chinnappa Devar's Devar Films - Foreseen normally in 1967
Gangaiyilirundhu Kremlin Varai	- Foreseen normally in 1969
Inaintha Kaikal	- Produced by MGR's Emgiyaar Pictures, - Foreseen normally in 1969
Sivandha Mann	- According to C. V. Sridhar's autobiography, Sivandha Mann had evolved from Andru Sinthiya Rattam, a script originally written for actor M. G. Ramachandran.[4] It was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in foreign locations – a "great novelty in those days".[5] Reportedly made on a budget of ₹790,000 (US$12,000),[6] filming took place largely in Europe in countries like Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany and the Alps. The rest of the film was shot back in India.[7][8][9] After the film's success, many Tamil and Telugu films were also inspired to shoot in France.
Yesunadhar	- Directed by Joseph Taliath Jr - Produced by P. A. Thomas via his company Thomas Pictures - Music by M. S. Viswanathan - Lyrics by Kannadasan - Screenplay & Dialogues by M. Karunanidhi - Foreseen normally in 1969 The project is cancelled and on the place, takes out a thriller movie, Thalaivan, two years later, in 1970
Vellikizhamai	- Re-produced as Anaya Vilakku - Hero : (Mu.Ka.Muthu). - Foreseen normally in 1973
Kizakku Africavil Raju	- The second part of Ulagam Sutrum Valiban - Foreseen normally in 1974 MGR, in spite of locations makes on the African continent, abandons the project of a suite, due to the lack of time...
Makkal Yen Pakkam	- Foreseen normally in 1974 Production : M.M.Movies - Producer : Musiripputthan - Dialogue : Virudhunagar P.Seenivasan - Music : M. S. Viswanathan - Screenplay & Direction : N.S.Maniam - Not to confuse with the Makkal En Pakkam 1987 version, with the actor Sathyaraj
Samugame Naan Unakku Sontham	- Heroine : Latha - Foreseen normally in 1974 Lyrics & Dialogue : Kannadasan - Direction : S.Raghavan
Thiyagathin Vetri	- Foreseen normally in 1974
Naanum Oru Thozhilali	- Directed by C. V. Sridhar - Later the movie went out with Kamal Hassan - Foreseen normally in 1975 Kamal Hassan version Naanum Oru Thozhilali, 1 May 1986
Amaidhi	- Foreseen normally in 1976
Anna Nee Yen DeivamM	- Foreseen normally in 1976 From some sequences of Sridhar, Bhackiya Radj manages to engender a movie with a posthumous MGR, Avasara Police 100
Puraitchi Pithan	- Foreseen normally in 1976
Nallathai Naadu Kekum	- Foreseen normally in 1977 5% of Nallathai Naadu Kekum was originally filmed, Jeppiaar, a man of MGR tried to exploit them in a new plot on the same title
Akarai Patchai	- Foreseen normally in 1978
Captain Raja	- Foreseen normally in 1978
Ilaiye Thalai Mourai	- Foreseen normally in 1978
Ithuthan Pathil	- Directed by K.Shankar, - 2 songs were ready - Foreseen normally in 1980
Unnai Vidhu Mathan	- Foreseen normally in 1980
Puraitchy Thalaivan	- Foreseen normally in 2010

References

1. "MGR: July 2008". mgrroop.blogspot.in. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
2. "mgr film records - Sri MGR". wordpress.com. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
3. "Central Board of Film Certification". cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
4. "Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan (Part 3) – Page 54". Mayyam.com. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
5. "We care for Madras that is Chennai". Madras Musings. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
6. http://w.muvi.com/movies/sivandha-mann
7. "Sridhar (Director)". Nilacharal.com. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
8. "Akkarai Cheemayile". Tfmpage.com. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
9. "Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan (Part 3) – Page 8". Mayyam.com. 4 July 2007. Retrieved 29 February 2012.

External links

• MGR's grandson's blog
• MGR's Official website redirected to http://www.ithayakkani.com
• MGR Remembered part 1