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	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"). His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. He has also acted and sung in a few films.J Jayalalithaa conferred the "Thirai Isai Chakravarthy" title on him in August 2012. M.S.V composed music for more than 1200 films, where he and Ramamoorthy composed music together in more than 500 films from the film Panam in 1952 till Ayirathil Oruvan in 1965 and after splitting from Ramamoorthy, as a separate music director from 1965–1995 he composed for over 700 films.He sang under his own composition over 500 songs and in addiition sang 200 songs composed by other music directors.

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.

Viswanathan Ramamoorthy As Partners

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 successful pair in the history of Tamil Films – Sivaji Ganesan – Padmini.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 Panam was a success, many film producers and directors approached them and the duo together composed music for over 500 films from 1952–1965.The duo were the highest paid composers and held the number one position in market together from 1959–1965.

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. 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.

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.Though collectively M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were called Mellisai Mannargal (Kings of the Light Music). The title is more used for M.S.V for he continued to be successful as individual music director from 1965–1995.

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. M.S.Viswanathan, in his solo career continued to achieve success as he did earlier and composed music for over 700 films from 1965–1995, 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 1965–1980. 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 till 1965. 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 for the duo 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, M.S.Sarojini, S.C.Krishnan and Sirkazhi Govindarajan.The actor-singer's , T. R. Mahalingam 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.

The duo composed for over 500 films during the 50s and 60s, revitalising Chennai film music. The duo parted in 1965 and since then they 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. M.S.Viswanathan, in his solo career continued to achieve success as he did earlier and composed music for over 700 films from 1965–1995, 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 setting new trends in Tamil film music and was the highest paid music director from 1965–1985.

Viswanathan and Ramamoorthy rejoined once after 29 years of separation just once for the film Engirundho Vanthan in 1995.

M.S.Viswanthan as separate music director

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

M.S.Viswanathan, in his solo career continued to achieve success as he did earlier and composed music for over 700 films from 1965–1995, but Ramamoorthy could not achieve as much and gradually faded away. Vishwanathan was most in demand and was the highest paid music director from 1965–1985. MGR preferred MSV over other music directors from 1964–1977 for composing music in the films starring him.

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, Viscilling 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. MSV 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 , up and coming singers , S. P. Balasubramaniam, K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jayaram giving career's of these singers the much needed boost. Film directors like B.R.Panthalu, B.S.Ranga, Krishnan-Panju from 1950's then A.Bhimsingh, Madhavan, C.V.Shridhar, T.R.Ramanna, A.C.Trilogchander, K.Shankar, K.Balachander, Mukta V Srinivasan preferred to have Vishwanathan as music director in their films from the 1960's till 1990's and later from 1980's new directors like Visu, S.A.Chandrashekar collaborated with Viswanathan regularly.

Viswanathan continued to work regulalry with P.Susheela, L.R.Eshwari and T.M. Sounderrajan in many films from 1965–1985. 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. S.P.Balasubramanyum regards Viswanathan as his mentor for he gave him the break in Tamil films with the song "Iyarkai Ennum" in the film Shanthi Nilayam which was recorded in 1969, but released later than Admai Penn. Viswanathan introduced Jayachandran , the famous Malayalam singer to the Tamil films in Manippayal and used him for many more films in 70's. K. Y. Jesudas was given big break with film Kathalikka Neramillai in 1964 by the duo but Viswanathan started working mre with Yesudas from 1970. Ramamoorthy used him for the beautiful song Vasantha Kalam Varumo in the film Marakka Mudiyuma in 1965. In the 70s, at the insistence of M. G. Ramachandran , Yesudas was his voice in many films in Viswanathan's music like in Nalai Namathe, Urmaikural, Sirithu Vazha Vendum etc. Their co-operation continued consequent on the success of these songs and then Viswanathan used Yesudas for the up-and-coming actors like Kamalahasan, Sivakumar, Vijaykumar and others. M.S.Viswanthan is alone held responsible for making singers like R.Balasaraswathi in early 1960's and then in making Vani Jayram, S.Janaki, A.L. Raghavan, Yesudas, S.P.Balasubramaniyam a popular name after 1965 in South India.

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 he fell into financial difficulties and continued to look after his wife before 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.

Discography

Tamil films

1. 47 Natkal, 2002

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