5 Kamal Haasan and Sridevi's top-rated IMDb films
Kamal Haasan and Sridevi's on-screen chemistry is the stuff of legend, but few know that their iconic partnership was rooted in a deep-seated affection and sibling-like bond. Having shared screen space in an astonishing 27 films across languages, their collaboration is one of the most enduring and memorable in Indian cinema. Despite their romantic lead roles, Kamal Haasan reveals that their scenes often dissolve into laughter, thanks to their familial comfort with each other. From tender Tamil dramas to blockbuster Bollywood hits, Kamal and Sridevi's pairing mesmerised audiences. Here are some of their most iconic collaborations that cemented their status as one of Indian cinema's finest on-screen couples.
Moondram Pirai
IMDb rating: 8.6/10
The Tamil romantic drama, written and directed by Balu Mahendra, revolves around Bhagyasshree/Vijaya (Sridevi), who, after an accident, is diagnosed with retrograde amnesia, forgetting everything about her life, including her parents. She is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. On the other hand, Cheenu visits the brother with his friend and comes across Bhagyashree, who has also mentally regressed to a child’s state after the accident. Cheenu realises that she was kidnapped, pushed into the brothel, and belonged to a good family. He rescues her from there and gives her treatment, until one day when she regains her memory, only to forget Cheenu and everything that happened to her after the accident. Haasan and Mahendra won the National Film Award for Best Actor and Best Cinematography. The film was later remade into Hindi as ‘Sadma’ by Mahendra, with the same leading pair.
Varumayin Niram Sigappu
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Tamil filmmaker K. Balachander directed Haasan and Sridevi in ‘Varumayin Niram Sigappu’, a drama film that was simultaneously shot in Telugu as ‘Aakali Rajyam’. It also starred actors Pratap Pothen, S. Ve. Shekher, and R. Dilip in supporting roles. The film’s story surrounds three unemployed men who are struggling to survive in Delhi. Haasan and Sridevi played Rangan and Devi’s characters, respectively. A commercial and critical success, the movie was later remade in Hindi as ‘Zara Si Zindagi’ by Balachander.
Pathinaru Vayathinile
IMDb rating: 8.0/10
A Tamil cult classic, 'Pathinaru Vayathinile' is a Bharathirajaa directorial, featuring Rajinikanth, Haasa, and Sridevi in the leading roles. Bharathirajaa, who marked his directorial debut with the film, was also the co-writer and got Ilaiyaraaja on board for its music. Originally titled ‘Mayil’, it won various awards, including a National Film Award for S. Janaki under the Best Female Playback Singer category.
Sigappu Rojakkal
IMDb rating: 7.8/10
Bharatirajaa's 1978 psychological thriller 'Sigappu Rojakkal' starred Haasan and Sridevi, alongside Goundamani, Bhagyaraj, and Vadivukkarasi as supporting roles. Inspired by serial killer Raman Raghav's crimes, the film revolves around Dileep (Haasan), who is on a spree of killing women after having sex with them. The film received widespread acclaim, especially for Haasan as an anti-hero and for Sridevi's performance. It was later remade in Hindi by the same director as 'Red Rose'.
Moondru Mudichu
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
Balachander’s 'Moondru Mudichu' starred Haasan, Sridevi, and Rajinikanth as the leading stars. The film was the first major project for Sridevi as a leading lady, while she was only 13 years old. At the same time, it was also the first major role for Rajinikanth in Tamil cinema. 'Moondru Mudichu' is a Tamil remake of the Telugu film titled ‘O Seeta Katha’, which revolves around two friends who fall in love with the same girl.