M. S. Viswanathan

This article is about the music composer. For other meanings, see Viswanathan.

M.S.Viswanathan
M. S. Viswanathan
Background information
Birth name	Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan
Also known as	MSV
Born	(1928-06-24) 24 June 1928
Origin	Palakkad, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)	Film score composer music director
Instrument(s)	Vocals (playback singing), keyboard/harmonium/piano
Years active	1945 to present
Labels	Mellisai Mannar
Website	http://www.msvtimes.com

Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan, also known as M.S.V.), is a Music Director from South India. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" (Tamil for "the King of Light Music"). He has composed for about 600 films that included mostly Tamil films and others from Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu films..Some of the Viswanathan Ramamoorthy Duo's compositions were adapted in Hindi films ,which were either remakes or dubbed versions of the original Tamil films.He has also acted and sung in a few Tamil films. J Jayalalithaa conferred the "Thirai Isai Chakravarthy" title on him in August 2012 and presented with 60 gold coins and a new car to him.

Viswanathan Ramamoorthy duo composed music for 90 Tamil films from the film Panam in 1952 till Ayirathil Oruvan in 1965..

Thereafter M.S.Viswanathan on his own composed music close to 425 Tamil films and around 50 Telugu and Malayasia films. He reigned supreme in Tamil films from 1965 to 1978. He sang under his own composition over 500 songs and in addition sang 200 songs composed by other music directors. Ramamoorthy composed for only 19 films on his own after the break up in 1965 till 1986.

Early life

Viswanathan was born on 24 June 1928 to Manayangath Subramanian and Narayanikutty (or Naanikutty) in Elappully village in Palakkad, Kerala, India. He lost his father when he was four. He was saved by his grandfather when his mother decided to kill him and herself as an escape from abject poverty and lack of support. According to him,he even sold refreshments in a movie theater for a living in his childhood and learned music from Neelakanda Bhagavathar in the period 1933–1939 resulting in his first stage performance in Trivandrum when he was only 13 years old.

Career

Viswanathan Ramamoorthy As Partners (1952-1965)

T. K. Ramamoorthy was born into a famous musical family in Trichy and was a talented violinist since young.His father, Krishnaswamy Iyer and grandfather, Malaikottai Govindasamy Iyer were well known violinists in Trichy. Ramamoorthy gave several stage performances along with his father since his childhood days. C. R. Subburaman noted the young Ramamoorthy's talent and hired him as a violinist for HMV when he was only fourteen years old. He later worked in Saraswathi Stores where AVM Studo's boss, Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar,was a partner – which lead him to play violin for AVM's music composer , R. Sudarsanam, in some films. During these days, he also became friendly with P.S.Diwakar ,the famous pianist cum music composer in the Malayala films and was staying with P.S.Diwakar while seeking opportunities. By this time, C. R. Subburaman, was a rising star in the South Indian film music world and Ramamoorthy rejoined him as one of his violinists in his musical troupe. There , he met T. G. Lingappa, another famed violinist. M.S Viswanathan joined this troupe later as a harmonium player in 1950.

M. S. Viswanathan had always wanted to be an actor and singer, but was not successful.He had done a few small roles in stage dramas in 1940's. The famous music composer in the 50s, T. R. Papa, who was a violinist for the doyen of the Tamil film music, S. V. Venkatraman when he met the young struggling Viswanathan, took a liking to him and arranged a job for him as an errand boy for S. V. Venkatraman's musical troupe. In that company of all musicians, Viswanathan realized that he had the inclination and the potential for composing music. He thereafter joined S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and at times assisted him. He then joined C. R. Subburaman as a Harmonium player where he met both T.K.Ramamoorthy and T. G. Lingappa , the two leading violinists at that time. T. G. Lingappa also became a renowned music composer on his own in the 1950s.

In 1952, C. R. Subburaman died unexpectedly in the midst of completing the background music for the films such as Devadas, Chandi Rani and Marumagal. Ramamoorthy and Viswanathan joined together and completed the background music for these films . During this time, M.S.Viswanathan also got an opportunity to be the third composer for the film Genova starring M.G.R with M.S.Gnanamani and T.K.Kalyanam, who were famous music composers then.

Both Ramamoorthy and Viswanathan always proudly name C.R.Subburaman as their Guru. M.S.Viswanathan has also mentioned that he was also inspired by the music of S.V.Venkatraman and T.R.Papa.

N. S. Krishnan who knew both M.S. Viswanathan and T.K.Ramamoorthy fairly intimately and also their respective talents by then, with foresight, suggested an alliance between them like Shankar Jaikishan in the North. T.K.Ramamoorthy, despite being an excellent musician with an orthodox carnatic musical background, was a shy, modest and reserved person whereas M. S. Viswanathan was naturally talented, charming, forward and dynamic although he lacked the similar background in Carnatic music. Ramamoorthy is older than Viswanathan by seven years, but placing of their names as Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy was agreed upon by both parties on the advice of N. S. Krishnan, who thereafter got the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy their first chance to compose for the film Panam in 1953 which was produced by A.L.Seenivasan and directed by N. S. Krishnan himself.It was the second film for Sivaji Ganesan and the first film for the most successful pair in the history of Tamil Films – Sivaji Ganesan – Padmini who acted in 65 films together.During this time,Chithambaram C. S. Jayaraman, music comoposer and singer, also engaged the services of Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo for the film Raththa Kanneer to assist him for the background music though music for all the songs in Raththa Kanner were tuned by C.S.Jayaraman himself.It was a slow progress for the duo in the 50s , a period that boasted of many talented composers with the stalwart G.Ramanathan in the lead.After The duo were the highest paid composers and held the number one position in market together from 1961–1965.

However,right from the beginning, the duo displayed a flair for light sweet melodious music. The films like Porter Kanthan, Pasa Valai, Thennali Raman, Gulebahavali, Sugam Enge, Sorga Vasal, etc. in the 50s created a lot attention for them.In 1956, the duo composed for the Telugu film Santhosham,the Telugu adaptation of the Tamil film Velaikaari(story by C. N. Annadurai) with N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi which was a big musical hit.This was reproduced in Hindi as Naya Aadmi with music by Madan Mohan who,impressed by the duo's music, suggested to retain some of the original tunes for the Hindi version.The Hindi song "Laut gaya gam ka zamana" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay in that film, copy of the duo's Telugu song "Teeyani eenati reyi" sung by P. Susheela and G. K. Venkatesh, was a big hit in the North.

Towards the latter part of the 50s, the duo were racing ahead with musical hits like Pudhayal,Nichchaya Thamboolam,Pathi Pakthi. ,Petra Mahanai Vitra Annai,Thalai Koduththaan Thambi, Mahane Kel,Pahappirivinai,etc.The winning combinations of the duo initially were mainly with the Directors T. R. Ramanna and A. Bhimsingh who produced some mega hits in the late 50s and early 60s – for which the duo composed excellent music and thereby reaching the No.1 slot in the early 60s. Then C. V. Sridhar, after his music composer A. M. Rajah fell out with him in 1961, engaged the duo for his films and many top hits followed. Major studios like Gemini, AVM, etc. were also to engage them later. Even B. R. Bhathulu, who always used T.G.Lingappa or G.Ramanathan in his films turned to the duo after the death of G. Ramanathan in 1963.Even the successful producers and directors like Madhavan , Trilokachandar (both previously assistants to C.V.Sridhar), Mukta V Srinivasan and K.Balachandar (alternatively to V. Kumar sometimes) chose the duo and later Viswanathan alone in their films. During this period, the duo also boasted of assistants of the stature of R. Govardhanam, G. K. Venkatesh, Shankar Ganesh and Henry Daniel. They also had Sathan for special voice and sound effects.

In 80's new directors like Visu, S.A.Chandrashekar collaborated with Viswanathan regularly.

On 16 June 1963, at a special function M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were each given the title of Mellisai Mannar(Kings of the Light Music). It was granted by Sivaji Ganesan at the Madras Triplicane Cultural Academy. The function was supported and facilitated by the Hindu Group of Publications, especially Mr. T. M. Ramachandran, Director C. V. Sridhar and Chitralaya Gobu.

But M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy split up after the release of Aayirathil Oruvan on 9 July 1965. Since then both had composed for films individually. Both T. R. Ramanna and A. Bhimsingh were saddened by this development , but still worked with both of them,but individually in different films they produced and directed – which showed that at that stage equal importance was given to both. Since then both had composed for films individually. All the assistants remained with Viswanathan, who, in his solo career, continued to achieve success as he did earlier and composed music for around 425 Tamil films, but Ramamoorthy as a solo music director could not achieve as much and gradually faded away. He composed for only 19 films from 1966–1986. Vishwanathan was most in demand and was the highest paid music director from 1965–1978.

After 29 years, they had rejoined in 1995 just once for the Sathyaraj starrer Tamil film Engirundho Vanthan.

The composer duo are given the credit in moulding the careers of singers especially that of singers, T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Srinivas and L. R. Eswary who owe their success partially to the duo and in particular to M. S. Viswanathan as they were most regular singers with them. (T. M. Soundararajan was the all time favourite singer for Viswanathan).P. Susheela too owes a great deal to the duo as their main female singer.A. L. Raghavan and S. Janaki sang for them, but not so regularly. Jikki used to be their favourite before P. Susheela, but the duo was divided on A. M. Rajah. Ramamoorthy was keen to use him, but Viswanathan always resisted using him owing to personality conflict after the film Genova , with the result that A. M. Rajah sang only 5 songs, compositions being that of Ramamoorthy, even at the height of his career in the 50s. In their films, A. M. Rajah did not even give his voice to Gemini Ganesan, except for the film Pathi Pakthi. Their early years saw them also working with the already well established singers like M. L. Vasanthakumari, C. S. Jayaraman, Raavu Balasaraswathi, P. Leela, Jikki,M. S. Rajeswary, Jamuna Rani, S.C.Krishnan and Sirkazhi Govindarajan.The actor-singer's , T. R. Mahalingam, K. R. Ramasamy and J. P. Chandrababu also sang memorable songs for the duo. G. K. Venkatesh, Viswanathan's good friend and assistant, sang few but excellent songs for the duo.

M.S.Viswanthan as separate music director (1965-present)

A legendary perfectionist, he established a prolific career composing film music in the Tamil film industry.

M.S.Viswanathan's achievements range from introducing fresher melodies with changing trends, style and orchestration approaches to incorporating various genres of what is now called world music into Indian cinema music. Humming, Chorus, whistling were all incorporated swiftly in the songs composed by M.S.V without usage of advanced technology way back in 1950's to 1970's. Viswanathan continued to upgrade his music with new trends like western music and disco from the early 1970's till 1990's and blended them with Indian classical tunes.

Viswanathan during the late 70s and 80s chose mainly the young and up-and-coming singers , S. P. Balasubramaniam and Vani Jayaram giving them the much needed boost while continuing to work with P.Susheela, L.R.Eswari and T.M. Sounderarajan but to a lesser extent. Although S.P.Balasubramaniam shot to fame with the song "Ayiram Nilave Vaa" from "Adamai Penn " , a K. V. Mahadevan composition in 1969,it was really Viswanathan who booked him first for a Tamil film, namely , "Shanthi Nilayam" with the song "Iyarkai Ennum" recorded in 1969, but released later. Viswanathan introduced Jayachandran , the famous Malayalam singer to the Tamil films in Manippayal and used him for many more films in the 70's. K. J. Yesudas sang first for the duo for the film Kathalikka Neramillai in 1964. Ramamoorthy used him for his beautiful composition "Vasantha Kalam Varumo" in the film Marakka Mudiyuma in 1965 after the duo's break up. Viswanathan started using him many years later in the mid 70s at the insistence of M. G. Ramachandran resulting in Yesudas singing for him in many of Viswanathan's compositions. Their co-operation continued consequent on the success of these songs and then Viswanathan used Yesudas for the up-and-coming actors like Sivakumar, Kamalahasan, Vijaykumar , etc.

He has done playback singing for 500 songs composed by himself and has sung over 200 songs of composed by music directors like V. Kumar, Shankar Ganesh, Ilayaraaja, Gangai Amaran, Deva, Bharathwaj and A. R. Rahman. M.S.Viswanathan has also scored music for many non-film albums and for political campaigns. MSV is the inspiration for music directors Shankar Ganesh, Ilayaraaja, Deva, V. Kumar, A.R.Rahman, Vidyasagar, Gangai Amaran, Bharathwaj and others. His achievements also include appearances in numerous films and television series.M. S. Vishwanathan went on to act in a couple of Tamil feature films notably appearing in Kaadhal Mannan after being convinced to do so by actor Vivek, while he also starred in Kamal Haasan's Kaathala Kaathala and Karthik's Rojavanam.

He mainly teamed up with the well-known Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan in 1960's and 1970's and also with Vaali, but to a lesser extent. Viswanathan continued to belt out hit songs in 1970's till 1990's

Since late 1990's Viswanathan has focused on composing devotional music and serving as a judge in Malayalam TV reality shows. He has collaborated with Illaiyaraja in 'Mella Thiranthathu Kathathavu', 'Senthamizh Paatu' 'Vishwa Thulsi' and 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth.

Personal

Viswanathan was married to Janaki and they had four sons and three daughters. His wife, Janaki, died on 14 May 2012.

He is known to have looked after his original Guru, S.M.Subbaiah Naidu, when the latter fell into financial difficulties and then continued to look after his wife until her death.

Awards

M. S. Viswanathan has won many awards include the following:

• Honorary doctorate from Tirunelveli-based Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) on 3 January 2013
• Paramacharya Award, meaning 'The Ultimate Guru' in 2006.
• Doctorate conferred by Sathyabama University in 2006.
• Madhavapeddi Satyam Award by Siva Foundation in 2005.
• Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie Vishwa Thulasi in 2005.
• Life Time Achievement Award by Sangam Kala group in 2004.
• Isai Sangam honoured him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004.
• Kalaimamani – A jewel for art – from State Govt of Tamil Nadu
• Seventh Kamukura Award – given by Kerala Cultural Ministry.
• WorldFest Houston (USA)
• People and Media describe him as "University of Music".
• Media gave him title "Mellisai Mannar" along with T.K. Rammoorthy, meaning "King of Light Music" or "Kind of melodies".
• 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra.

Filmography

This is the filmography of M. S.Viswanathan according to the language and are arranged alphabetically.

Tamil films

1. 47 Natkal, 2002
2. Aadu Paambe, 1979
3. Aalaya Deepam, 1984
4. Aalayamani, 1962
5. Aalukku Oru Veedu
6. Aanandha Jothi, 1963
7. Aanandhi, 1965
8. Aandavan Kattalai, 1964
9. Aaru Pushpangal, 1977
10. Aasaikku Vayasillai
11. Aasirvadham, 1972
12. Aayiram Jenmangal', 1978
13. Aayiratthil Oruvan
14. Apoorva Raagangal, 1975
15. Agni Pravesam
16. Agni Satchi, 1982
17. Akka, 1976
18. Akkaraipachhai, 1974
19. Alaigal, 1973
20. Amarakaviyam
21. Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye, 1985
22. Amudha
23. Anaya Vilakku
24. Anbai Thedi
25. Anbalippu, 1969
26. Anbe Aaruyire
27. Anbe Vaa, 1966
28. Anbu Vazhi, 1968
29. Anbukkor Annan, 1971
30. Anbulla Atthan
31. Andaman Kadali
32. Andha Ezhu Natkal
33. Annaiyum Pithavum
34. Annan Oru Kovil
35. Anu
36. Anubhavam Pudumai, 1967
37. Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi
38. Arumbugal
39. Atthai Maga
40. Atthaiya Mamiya
41. Aval Oru Thamizhachi, 1986
42. Aval Oru Thodarkathai
43. Aval Sumangalidhan
44. Aval Thandha Uravu
45. Avalukendru Oor Manam
46. Avan Aval Adhu, 1980
47. Avan Oru Sarithhiram
48. Avanthan Manithan
49. Avargal
50. Azhaithhal Varuven
51. Baagiya Lakshmi, 1961
52. Babu
53. Bagapirivinai
54. Bagdad Perazhagi
55. Baktha Markandeya, 1957
56. Bale Pandiya
57. Bama Rukmani
58. Bhama Vijayam
59. Bandha Pasam
60. Bharatha Vilas
61. Bhavani
62. Billa
63. Bombai Mail
64. Brammacharigal, 1983
65. Chandrodayam
66. Chellakkili
67. Chitra Pournami
68. Chitthi
69. Chittira Chevvanam
70. Deiva Magal
71. Deiva Thirumanangal
72. Deivamagan
73. Deivathaai
74. Deiveegaragangal
75. Devi Dharisanam
76. Deviyin Thirumanam
77. Deviyin Thiruvilayadal
78. Dharmam Engey
79. Dharmaraja
80. Dheerga Sumangali
81. Dhool Parakkudhu,
82. Dikku Theriyadha Kattil
83. Disai Mariya Paravaigal
84. Gowry Kalyanam
85. Dr. Siva
86. Dravidan, 1989
87. Edhir Kalam, 1970
88. Eerikarai Poongaatre, 1990
89. Elangeswaran, 1987
90. Ellam Avale
91. En Arumai Manaivi
92. En Kelvikkenna Badhil
93. En Magan
94. En Thambi
95. Enga Mama
96. Enga Oor Kannagi
97. Enga Oor Raja
98. Enga Veettu Pillai 1965
99. Engal Kula Deivam
100. Engal Thai
101. Engal Thangam
102. Engal Vadhhiyar
103. Engapappa
104. Enginrundho Vandhal
105. Engirundho Vandhan, 1995
106. Enkadamai
107. Enna Mudalali Sowkiyama
108. Enna Thavam Seidhen
109. Ennai Pol Oruvan
110. Erattai Manidhan
111. Erimalai
112. Galatta Kalyanam
113. Ganga Gowri
114. Ganga Yamuna Kaveri
115. Garuda Sowkiyama
116. Gas Light Mangamma
117. Gauravam
118. Geetha Oru Shenbagappoo
119. General Chakkaravarthi
120. Gnana Oli
121. Gnanaparavai, 1991
122. Gowrikalyanam
123. Grihapravesam
124. Gulebagavali, 1955
125. Hello Mr. Zamindar
126. Hitler Vumanath
127. Idhaya Malar
128. Idhayathil Nee
129. Idho Enthan Deivam
130. Idhu Engga Naad
131. Idhu Satthiyam
132. Idhyakkani
133. Ilakkiya Solai
134. Ilaya Thalaimurai
135. Ilayarani Rajalatchumi
136. Imayam
137. Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga
138. Iraivan Kodutha Varam
139. Iru Dhuruvam
140. Iru Malargal
141. Iru Medaigal
142. Irumbu Pookkal
143. Ivargal Vidhhiyasamanavargal
144. Janani
145. Jayagopi
146. Jeeva Nadhi
147. Jenova, 1954
148. Jodi Sendhachhu, 1992
149. Justice Gopinath
150. Kaalam Badil Sollum
151. Kaalam Marudhu
152. Kaaviyathlaivi
153. Kadhai Kadhaiyam Karanamaam
154. Kaikoduttha Deivam
155. Kalaikoyil
156. Kalangarai Villakkam
157. Kallum Kaniyagum
158. Kalthoon
159. Kama Sasthiram
160. Kanavan
161. Kanmani Poonga
162. Kanmani Raja
163. Kanna Nalama
164. Kannan En Kadhalan
165. Kanne Kaniyamudhe
166. Kanne Pappa
167. Kannippen
168. Karnan
169. Karpagam
170. Karuppu Panam
171. Kasethan Kadavulada
172. Kaadhalikka Neramillai 1964
173. Katthiruntha Kangal
174. Kavalai Illatha Manithan
175. Kavalkaran
176. Keezhvaanam Sivakkum
177. Kizhakkum Merkum Sandikkindrana
178. Kodimalar
179. Kootu Puzhukkal
180. Kudi Irundha Koil
181. Kudumba Gauravam, 1958
182. Kudumbam Oru Kadambam, 1981
183. Kulakozhundhu
184. Kumarikottam
185. Kumarippen
186. Kungumam Kadai Solgiradhu
187. Kuppathu Raja
188. Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
189. Kuzhandhaikkaga
190. Lakshmi Kalyanam
191. Lalitha
192. Lorry Driver Rajakannu
193. Maadi Veetu Eazhai
194. Maalai Itta Mangai
195. Maalathi
196. Maayandi
197. Maduraiyai Meetta Sundarapandian
198. Magalukkaga
199. Magane Kel
200. Magarasi Vazhga
201. Mahadevi
202. Mahalakshmi
203. Mamiyar Vijayam
204. Mamudhavalli, 1959
205. Manakannakku
206. Manal Kayiru
207. Manappanndal
208. Mangalavadhhiyam
209. Manidharil Manikkam
210. Manikandan Mahimai
211. Manikka Thottil
212. Manippayal
213. Maniyosai
214. Manmadha Leelai
215. Mannadhi Mannan
216. Mannavan Vandhanadi
217. Marumagal, 1954
218. Mayor Meenatchi
219. Mazhalai Pattalam
220. Meenatchi Thiruvilayadal
221. Meenava Nanban
222. Meendum Pallavi
223. Meendum Vazhven
224. Megathukkum Dagam Vundu
225. Mella Thirandhathu Kadavu
226. Mister Sampath
227. Mohana Punnagai
228. Mookkanankayiru
229. Moondru Deivangal
230. Moondru Mudichu
231. Motor Sundaram Pillai
232. Mridhanga Chakkravarthi
233. Mohammad Bin Thuklak
234. Mupperum Deviyar
235. Murai Ponnu
236. Mutthana Mutthallavo
237. Naalai Namadhe
238. Naalu Perukku Nandri
239. Naam Pirandha Mann
240. Naan Aanai Ittal
241. Naan Avanillai
242. Naan Kudhitthukonde Iruppen
243. Naangu Suvargal
244. Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru
245. Nadodi
246. Nalla Mudivu
247. Nambinar Keduvadhillai
248. Namma Kuzhandaigal
249. Namma Veethu Lakshmi
250. Namnadu
251. Navagraha Nayaki
252. Nawab Naarkali
253. Nee
254. Nee Vazhavendum
255. Needhi
256. Needhikku Dhandanai
257. Needhikku Thalai Vanangu
258. Needhikkumun Neeya Naana
259. Neela Malargal
260. Neelakkadalin Orrathile
261. Neelavanam
262. Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
263. Neerum Neruppum
264. Neethibathi
265. Neeyindri Naanillai
266. Neeyum Naanum
267. Nenjam Marappadhillai
268. Nenjatthai Alli Thaa
269. Nenjil Oor Alayam
270. Nenjirukkumvarai
271. Neram Nallayirukku
272. Nermai
273. Netru Indru Naalai
274. Nichiya Thamboolam
275. Nil Gavani Kadhali
276. Nilave Malare
277. Nilave Nee Satchi
278. Nimirndhunil
279. Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
280. Ninaithale Inikkum
281. Nizhal Nijamagiradhu
282. Noolveli
283. O Manju
284. Odum Nadhi
285. Oli Vilakku
286. Om Saravana Bhava, 1997
287. Ondru Pattal Undu Vazhavu
288. Oomaithurai, 1988
289. Oorukku Oru Pillai
290. Oorukku Uzhaippavan
291. Ooty Varai Oravu
292. Ore Indiya Kanavu
293. Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi
294. Oru Kai Osai
295. Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
296. Oru Nadigai Nadagam Paarkiral
297. Oru Thaai Makkal
298. Oru Varisu Vuruvagiradhu
299. Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam
300. Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu
301. Paadha Kaanikkai
302. Paadhukappu
303. Paalkudam
304. Paalum Pazhamum 1961
305. Paar Magale Paar
306. Paarthal Pasi Theerum
307. Paasa Deepam
308. Paasam
309. Paasamalar
310. Paasavalai, 1956
311. Paattum Bharathamum
312. Paavamannippu
313. Pacchai Vilakku
314. Padagotti
315. Padithhal Mattum Podhuma
316. Panakkara Kudumbam
317. Panam Padaithavan
318. Panam, 1952
319. Panathottam
320. Panatthukkaga
321. Panjavarnakkili
322. Parakkum Pavai
323. Paritchaikku Neramachu
324. Partha Gyabagam Illaiyo
325. Pathi Bhakthi
326. Pattam Padavi
327. Patthini Deivam
328. Patthinippen
329. Pattikkada Pattanama
330. Pattina Pravesam
331. Payanam
332. Pazhani
333. Pen Endral Pen
334. Pen Ondru Kanden
335. Pennai Solli Kutramillai
336. Periya Idatthu Pen
337. Perum Pughazhum
338. Perumaikkuriyaval
339. Petralthan Pillaiya
340. Petramaganai Vitra Annai
341. Pillaiyo Pillai
342. Pilot Premnath
343. Poikkal Kudhirai
344. Pokkiri Raja
345. Police Police
346. Policekaran Magal
347. Polladhavan
348. Pona Machhan Thirumbivanthan
349. Ponoonjal
350. Poojaikku Vandha Malar
351. Pookkari
352. Poova Thalaiya
353. Porter Kandan
354. Porter Ponnusami
355. Praptham
356. Pudhaiyal
357. Pudhiya Bhoomi
358. Pudiya Paravai
359. Punidha Anthoniar
360. Punnagai
361. Punniya Bhoomi
362. Punniyam Seidaval
363. Puyal Kadandha Boomi
364. Raaman Etthanai Ramanadi
365. Raman Thediya Seethai
366. Raanuva Veeran
367. Ragasiya Police 115
368. Raja
369. Raja Malayasimhan
370. Raja Nadai
371. Raja Thandhiram
372. Raja Veetu Kannukutti
373. Rajapart Rangadurai
374. Ramu
375. Rani
376. Rasatthi Kalyanam
377. Rathhinapuri Ilavarasi
378. Rattha Pasam
379. Rikshawkaran
380. Rojavin Raja
381. Roshakkari
382. Rudra Thandavam
383. Saanthi Nilayam
384. Samayalkaran
385. Sandhadhi
386. Sandhippu
387. Sandirani, 1953
388. Sange Muzhangu
389. Sangili
390. Sankar Salim Saiman
391. Santhi
392. Saranalayam
393. Saritthira Nayagan
394. Sattam Oru Vilayattu
395. Satthiya Sundaram
396. Saval
397. Savale Samali
398. Savithri
399. School Master
400. Seer Varisai
401. Selvamagal
402. Senthamarai
403. Senthamizh Selvan, 1994
404. Senthamizhpattu
405. Sarvar Sundaram
406. Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
407. Silambu
408. Silk Silk Silk
409. Simla Special
410. Sirai
411. Siranjeevi
412. Sirithu Vazhavendum
413. Sivagangai Cheemai
414. Sivakamiyin Selvan
415. Sivandha Mann
416. Sivappu Malargal
417. Sivappu Sooriyan
418. Sivappukal Mookuthhi
419. Sollatthan Ninaikiren
420. Sondham
421. Soodhattam
422. Sorga Vasal
423. Sorgam
424. Sri Ramajayam
425. Sudandhira Nattin Adimaigal
426. Sudarum Sooravaliyum
427. Sugam Engey
428. Sugamana Raagangal
429. Sujatha
430. Sumaithaangi
431. Sumangali
432. Sumathi En Sundari
433. Suprabatham
434. Suriya Gandhi
435. Taxi Driver
436. Thaai
437. Thaai Pirandhal
438. Thaai Veetu Seedhanam
439. Thaali Dhanam
440. Thaamarai Nenjam
441. Thalai Kodutthan Thambi
442. Thalaiprasavam
443. Thambadhigal
444. Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham
445. Thanga Padhakkam
446. Thanga Padhumai, 1960
447. Thanga Rangan
448. Thangadurai
449. Thangai
450. Thangaikkaga
451. Thani Kudithhanam
452. Thanneer Thanneer
453. Thannga Kalasam
454. Thappu Kanakku
455. Tharasu
456. Thattungal Thirakkapadum
457. Thavapudhalvan
458. Thedivandha Mappillai
459. Thee
460. Theerpu
461. Thenaliraman
462. Thendral Veesum
463. Thenum Paalum
464. Thillu Mullu
465. Thirisoolam
466. Thirudan
467. Thirudi
468. Thirumangalyam
469. Thiruppam
470. Thiruppangal
471. Thiyagi
472. Thunaivi
473. Thunivey Thunai
474. Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
475. Unakkaga Naan
476. Ungalil Orutthi
477. Unmaigal
478. Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna
479. Unnai Vidamatten
480. Urimaikural
481. Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
482. Uzhaikkum Karangal
483. Vaa Kanna Vaa
484. Vaayadi
485. Vaazhkai Padagu
486. Vadai Malai
487. Vaira Nenjam
488. Vairamalai
489. Valayal Chattham
490. Vandikaran Magan
491. Vannakathhukuriya Kadaliye
492. Varam
493. Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu
494. Varuvan Vadivelan
495. Vasantha Raagam
496. Vasanthathil Oor Nal
497. Vayasupponnu
498. Vazahvu En Pakkam
499. Vazhkai Vazhvadarke
500. Vazhndhu Kattugiren
501. Veeduvarai Uravu
502. Veerathirumagan
503. Veettuku Oru Pillai
504. Veetukku Veedu
505. Velli Radham
506. Velundu Vinai Illai
507. Vennira Aadai
508. Vetri Vinayagar, 1996
509. Vishwa Thulasi, 2004
510. Viswaroopam
511. Uyarntha Manithan
512. Vuyira Manama
513. Yamirukka Bayamen
514. Yuddha Kaandam
515. Thillu Mullu 2

Telugu films

1. Praja Rajyam
2. Santhosham
3. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)
4. Baktha Markandeya
5. Maa Gopi
6. Raja Malayasimhan
7. Intiki Deepam Illale
8. Aasha Jeevulu
9. Ammai Kaarisi
10. Premalu Pellillu
11. Anthuleni Katha (1976)
12. Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)
13. Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
14. Aakali Rajyam (1981)
15. Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1980)
16. 47 Rojulu (1981)
17. Maanasa Veena
18. Simha Baludu
19. Chatte Kaladi Chattaiya
20. Samrat Asoka
21. Triloka Sundari
22. Maro Charithra (1978)
23. Ramu
24. Mahadevi
25. Moratodu
26. Kokilamma (1983)
27. Laila
28. Radhamma Kapuram (Alias Vichitra Pelli) (1990)
29. Adavallaku Matrame (1994)

Malayalam films

1. Janova
2. Lanka Dahanam
3. Manthrakodi
4. Pani Theeratha Veedu
5. Jesus
6. Divya Darsanam
7. Chandrakaantham
8. Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
9. Babu Mon
10. Ullasayathra
11. Dharma Kshethre Kurukshethre
12. Aval Oru Thudarkadha
13. Panchami
14. Ajayanum Vijayanum
15. Yakshaganam
16. Themmadi Velappan
17. Rajayogam
18. yakshaganam
19. Kuttavum Sikshayum
20. Hridayame Saakshi
21. Ormakal Marikkumo
22. Akshaya Pathram
23. Rathi Manmadhan
24. Amme Anupame
25. Parivarthanam
26. Sangamam
27. Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar
28. Madhurikkunna Rathri
29. Randu Penkuttikal
30. Sundarimarude Swapnangal
31. Muhammadum Musthafayum
32. Velluvili
33. Snehathinte Mukhangal
34. Itha Oru Manushyan
35. Randilonnu
36. Viswa Roopam
37. Iniyum Kanam
38. Indra Dhanussu
39. Simhasanam
40. Pathivrtha
41. Venalil Oru Mazha
42. Vadaka Veedu
43. Oru Ragam Pala Thalam
44. Jeevitham Oru Ganam
45. Manikoya Kurup
46. Ezham Kadalinakkare
47. Lorry
48. Theeram Thedunnavar
49. Swarga Devatha
50. Avan Oru Ahankari
51. Kolilakkam
52. Panchapandavar
53. Jeevikkan Padikkanam
54. Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha
55. Ankuram
56. Marmaram
57. Kaikeyi
58. Sneha Bandhanam
59. Ariyatha Vedhikal
60. Minimol Vathikkanil
61. Athirathram
62. Thennal Thedunna Poovu
63. Idanilangal
64. Priyamvadakkoru Pranayageetham
65. Amme Bhagavathi
66. Bhagavan
67. Ariyatha Bandham
68. Samskaram
69. Kai Ethum Doorathu (Old)
70. Iyyer The Great
71. Oliyambukal
72. Veeralippattu
73. Sthreekku Vendi Sthree
74. Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam
75. Amma Ammayiyamma
76. Valkannezhuthi (Hold)

External links

• M. S. Viswanathan's official website
• M. S. Viswanathan at IMDb