Portrait of M. S. Viswanathan

Sound

M. S. Viswanathan

Career

Active from 1952 to 2003, with up to 12 main titles a year.

Leading roles
0
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score73/100
Highest rated
Poster for Ratha Kanneer
Ratha Kanneer
GoodWatch score83/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 21 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.9 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.2 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.6 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.5 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.9Style
M. S. Viswanathan Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Uncanny
    0.5, average 2.5
  • Scare
    1.0, average 2.6
  • Dark Humor
    1.4, average 2.8
  • Tech & Humanity
    0.5, average 1.6

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Tamil Cinema 24
  • Family Drama 23
  • Social Commentary 20
  • Indian Cinema 11
  • Nostalgic 11
  • Character-Driven 10
  • Historical Setting 10
  • Classic Indian Cinema 9
  • Romance 9
  • Moral Dilemma 8
  • Social Issues 7
  • Melodrama 7

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

413
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Athaiya Mamiya
Athaiya Mamiya

Original Music Composer

2010s

1 title ยท average score 51
Thillu Mullu
Thillu Mullu (2013)
GoodWatch score 51

Music

2000s

3 titles
Vishwa Thulasi
Vishwa Thulasi (2004)

Music

Punnagai Poove
Punnagai Poove (2003)

as Sachidanandhan

En Iniya Pon Nilavae
En Iniya Pon Nilavae (2001)

Original Music Composer

1990s

17 titles ยท average score 70
Sangamam
Sangamam (1999)
GoodWatch score 69

Playback Singer

Kadhal Mannan
Kadhal Mannan (1998)
GoodWatch score 65

as Mess Viswanthan

Amma Ammayiamma
Amma Ammayiamma (1998)

Songs

Kadhala Kadhala
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
GoodWatch score 71

as Paramasivam

Vetri Vinayagar
Vetri Vinayagar (1996)

Original Music Composer

Amma Koduku
Amma Koduku (1993)

Original Music Composer

Senthamizh Paattu
Senthamizh Paattu (1992)

Original Music Composer

Samrat Ashoka
Samrat Ashoka (1992)
GoodWatch score 78

Original Music Composer

Gnana Paravai
Gnana Paravai (1991)

Original Music Composer

Irumbu Pookkal
Irumbu Pookkal (1991)

Original Music Composer

Avasara Police 100
Avasara Police 100 (1990)

Music

Iyer the Great
Iyer the Great (1990)
GoodWatch score 66

Music

1980s

107 titles ยท average score 72
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu (1986)

Original Music Composer

Poikkal Kudhirai
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)

Original Music Composer

Pokkiri Raja
Pokkiri Raja (1982)
GoodWatch score 67

Original Music Composer

Simla Special
Simla Special (1982)

Original Music Composer

Agni Sakshi
Agni Sakshi (1982)

Original Music Composer

Andha 7 Naatkal
Andha 7 Naatkal (1981)
GoodWatch score 78

Original Music Composer

Thillu Mullu
Thillu Mullu (1981)
GoodWatch score 77

Original Music Composer

47 Natkal
47 Natkal (1981)

Original Music Composer

Thee
Thee (1981)
GoodWatch score 69

Original Music Composer

Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer

Billa
Billa (1980)
GoodWatch score 73

Original Music Composer

Polladhavan
Polladhavan (1980)
GoodWatch score 64

Original Music Composer

1970s

165 titles ยท average score 72
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)

Original Music Composer

Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (1978)

Original Music Composer

Chilakamma Cheppindi
Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)

Original Music Composer

Manmadha Leelai
Manmadha Leelai (1976)

Original Music Composer

Anthuleni Katha
Anthuleni Katha (1976)

Original Music Composer

Moondru Mudichu
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
GoodWatch score 69

Original Music Composer

Apoorva Raagangal
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
GoodWatch score 77

Original Music Composer

Naalai Namadhe
Naalai Namadhe (1975)

Original Music Composer

Gnana Oli
Gnana Oli (1972)

Original Music Composer

Lankadahanam
Lankadahanam (1971)

Original Music Composer

Rickshawkaran
Rickshawkaran (1971)

Original Music Composer

Enga Mama
Enga Mama (1970)

Original Music Composer

1960s

98 titles ยท average score 73
Ragasiya Police 115
Ragasiya Police 115 (1968)

Original Music Composer

Bama Vijayam
Bama Vijayam (1967)

Original Music Composer

Ooty Varai Uravu
Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)

Original Music Composer

Kaavalkaaran
Kaavalkaaran (1967)

Original Music Composer

Parakkum Paavai
Parakkum Paavai (1966)

Original Music Composer

Aayirathil Oruvan
Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
GoodWatch score 66

Original Music Composer

Karnan
Karnan (1964)
GoodWatch score 76

Original Music Composer

Kadhalikka Neramillai
Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
GoodWatch score 69

Original Music Composer

Server Sundaram
Server Sundaram (1964)
GoodWatch score 80

as Special Apperance in "Avalukkenna" Song

Kai Kodutha Deivam
Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)

Original Music Composer

Periya Idathu Pen
Periya Idathu Pen (1963)

Original Music Composer

Parthal Pasi Theerum
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)

Original Music Composer

1950s

21 titles ยท average score 75
Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai (1959)

Original Music Composer

Thangapadumai
Thangapadumai (1959)

Music

Bhaktha Markandeya
Bhaktha Markandeya (1957)

Original Music Composer

Mahadhevi
Mahadhevi (1957)

Music

Tenali Raman
Tenali Raman (1956)

Original Music Composer

Tenali Ramakrishna
Tenali Ramakrishna (1956)

Music

Kaveri
Kaveri (1955)

Music

Ratha Kanneer
Ratha Kanneer (1954)
GoodWatch score 83

Original Music Composer

Sorgavasal
Sorgavasal (1954)

Original Music Composer

Manohara
Manohara (1954)

Music

Devadasu
Devadasu (1953)
GoodWatch score 68

Original Music Composer

Genova
Genova (1953)

Original Music Composer