T. R. Mahalingam - Actor Profile

T. R. Mahalingam

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
15Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 16, 1924

T. R. Mahalingam Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of T. R. Mahalingam reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of T. R. Mahalingam's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of T. R. Mahalingam's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rajaraja Cholan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best T. R. Mahalingam Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from T. R. Mahalingam's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Rajaraja Cholan (1973) movie poster
★8.0

Rajaraja Cholan: Rajaraja Cholan is a 1973 Tamil film about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola.

Rajaraja Cholan

1973•History
★7.3
Thiruvilayadal (1965) movie poster
★7.3

Thiruvilayadal: The Hindu god Shiva gives a sacred mango fruit, brought by the sage Narada, to his elder son Vinayaka as a prize for out

Thiruvilayadal

1965•Fantasy
★0.0
Sri Valli (1945) movie poster
★0.0

Sri Valli: Valli, a tribal girl falls in love with Muruga. But Muruga plays mind games with her and troubles her. Will they get uni

Sri Valli

1945•Drama
★0.0
Mohana Sundaram (1951) movie poster
★0.0

Mohana Sundaram: Sundaram, a banker, is suspected to be murdered soon after which his daughter, Visalakshi, goes missing. Later, amateur

Mohana Sundaram

1951•Crime
★0.0
Agathiyar (1972) movie poster
★0.0

Agathiyar: In an adventurous journey of spreading goodness on earth and by contributing to Tamil literature, Sage Agathiyar faces c

Agathiyar

1972•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie T. R. Mahalingam has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 Rajaraja Cholan Karuvur Thevar Super Hit Similar →
1972 Thiruneelakandar Ampalavaanar Flop Similar →
1972 Agathiyar - Flop Similar →
1971 Kannan Karunai - Flop Similar →
1965 Thiruvilayadal Bana Battar Hit Similar →
1960 Kavalai Illatha Manithan Dhamotharan Flop Similar →
1960 Rathinapuri Ilavarasi - Flop Similar →
1951 Mohana Sundaram Bhoopathi Flop Similar →
1950 Parijatham Krishna Flop Similar →
1950 Laila Majnu Khayas Flop Similar →
1947 Nam Iruvar Sukumar Flop Similar →
1945 Sri Valli Velan Flop Similar →
1943 Dhaasippen - Flop Similar →
1942 Manonmani Natarajan Flop Similar →
1939 Prahalada Prahladan Flop Similar →

T. R. Mahalingam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of T. R. Mahalingam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring T. R. Mahalingam is "Rajaraja Cholan" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has T. R. Mahalingam acted in?

T. R. Mahalingam has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by T. R. Mahalingam?

Other notable films include "Thiruvilayadal", "Sri Valli", and "Mohana Sundaram".

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