V. Gopalakrishnan & C. L. Anandan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
V. Gopalakrishnan and C. L. Anandan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1964 and 1983. Their highest-rated collaboration was Bommai (1964 — 7.5/10). Films span Bommai (1964) through Adutha Varisu (1983).
The V. Gopalakrishnan & C. L. Anandan partnership
After 19 years apart, they came back together for Adutha Varisu (1983). They didn't share a set between 1964 and 1983. From Bommai (1964) to Adutha Varisu (1983).
Bommai is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Bommai (1964).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Bommai; the 1980s to Adutha Varisu. V. Gopalakrishnan acted in every film; C. L. Anandan acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Bommai (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Bommai
- Adutha Varisu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 19 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Adutha Varisu, V. Gopalakrishnan kept going for 17 more films; C. L. Anandan stepped back.
Bommai was V. Gopalakrishnan's acting debut.
After Adutha Varisu, V. Gopalakrishnan went on to appear in 17 more films, including Nalla Naal (1984) and Vetri (1984).
Before Bommai, C. L. Anandan had starred in 5 films, including Kubera Theevu (1963) and Sengamala Theevu (1962).
After Adutha Varisu, C. L. Anandan went on to appear in 2 more films, including Thaimel Aanai (1988) and Andha Oru Nimidam (1985).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of V. Gopalakrishnan & C. L. Anandan's professional partnership
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