C. V. Rajendran & K. A. Thangavelu Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-06 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
C. V. Rajendran and K. A. Thangavelu appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1968 and 1974. Their highest-rated collaboration was Galatta Kalyanam (1968 — 7.5/10). Films span Galatta Kalyanam (1968) through Vani Rani (1974).
The C. V. Rajendran & K. A. Thangavelu partnership
From Galatta Kalyanam (1968) to Vani Rani (1974). The played out closed with Vani Rani in 1974. Galatta Kalyanam is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Galatta Kalyanam (1968).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Galatta Kalyanam; the 1970s to Vani Rani. C. V. Rajendran directed every film; K. A. Thangavelu acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Galatta Kalyanam (7.5/10).
The 1970s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.5/10.
- Galatta Kalyanam
- Vani Rani
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The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Galatta Kalyanam, C. V. Rajendran had directed 1 film, including Anubavam Pudhumai (1967).
After Vani Rani, C. V. Rajendran went on to direct 20 more films, including Garjanai (1981) and Thyagi (1982).
Before Galatta Kalyanam, K. A. Thangavelu had starred in 30 films, including Pasamalar (1961) and Enga Veettu Pillai (1965).
After Vani Rani, K. A. Thangavelu went on to appear in 10 more films, including Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978) and Avan Oru Sarithiram (1976).
Collaboration Journey
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Nagesh is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Nagesh appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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