B. R. Panthulu & O.A.K.Thevar Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
B. R. Panthulu and O.A.K.Thevar appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1964 and 1973. Their highest-rated collaboration was Karnan (1964 — 8.5/10). Films span Karnan (1964) through Ganga Gowri (1973).
The B. R. Panthulu & O.A.K.Thevar partnership
One film towers over the rest: Karnan at 8.5/10. After 9 years apart, they came back together for Ganga Gowri (1973). They didn't share a set between 1964 and 1973.
From Karnan (1964) to Ganga Gowri (1973). It started with Karnan (1964).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Karnan; the 1970s to Ganga Gowri. B. R. Panthulu directed every film; O.A.K.Thevar acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Karnan (8.5/10).
The 1970s accounted for 1 film.
- Karnan
- Ganga Gowri0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of O.A.K.Thevar's screen credits are with B. R. Panthulu.
Before Karnan, B. R. Panthulu had directed 5 films, including Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961) and Bale Pandiya (1962).
Before Karnan, O.A.K.Thevar had starred in 3 films, including Kungumam (1963) and Kuravanji (1960).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of B. R. Panthulu & O.A.K.Thevar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Padmini Pictures is the through-line — production on 2 of their 2 films.
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