V. Gopalakrishnan & K. A. Thangavelu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
V. Gopalakrishnan and K. A. Thangavelu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1968 and 1970. Their highest-rated collaboration was Galatta Kalyanam (1968 — 7.5/10). Films span Galatta Kalyanam (1968) through Vietnam Veedu (1970).
The V. Gopalakrishnan & K. A. Thangavelu partnership
From Galatta Kalyanam (1968) to Vietnam Veedu (1970). The ran closed with Vietnam Veedu in 1970. 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 Vietnam Veedu. V. Gopalakrishnan acted in every film; K. A. Thangavelu acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Galatta Kalyanam (7.5/10).
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Vietnam Veedu (7.5/10).
- Galatta Kalyanam
- Vietnam Veedu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Vietnam Veedu, V. Gopalakrishnan kept going for 34 more films; K. A. Thangavelu stepped back.
Before Galatta Kalyanam, V. Gopalakrishnan had starred in 4 films, including Nenjirukkumvarai (1967) and Neerkumizhi (1965).
After Vietnam Veedu, V. Gopalakrishnan went on to appear in 34 more films, including Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) and Ninaivellam Nithya (1982).
Before Galatta Kalyanam, K. A. Thangavelu had starred in 30 films, including Pasamalar (1961) and Enga Veettu Pillai (1965).
After Vietnam Veedu, K. A. Thangavelu went on to appear in 14 more films, including Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978) and Avan Oru Sarithiram (1976).
Collaboration Journey
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