Samuthirakani & G. V. Prakash Kumar Movies Together List — 12 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Samuthirakani and G. V. Prakash Kumar appeared together in 12 Tamil films between 2014 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Visaranai (2016 — 8.3/10). Films span Nimirndhu Nil (2014) through Idli Kadai (2025).
The Samuthirakani & G. V. Prakash Kumar partnership
For 11 years, a Samuthirakani–G. film arrived almost every year. From Nimirndhu Nil (2014) to Idli Kadai (2025). Vaathi (2023, 7.6/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue.
Their most recent film, Idli Kadai, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active. Visaranai is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Visaranai; the 2020s to Vaathi. Samuthirakani director in some, actor in others.
12 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 5 films together, anchored by Visaranai (8.3/10).
The 2020s brought 7 films together, anchored by Vaathi (7.6/10).
- Visaranai
- Nimirndhu Nil
- Vaathi
- Idli Kadai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
12 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
41% of Samuthirakani's screen credits are with G. V. Prakash Kumar. By the time of Nimirndhu Nil, both already had careers — Samuthirakani with 13 films, G. V. Prakash Kumar with 36.
Before Nimirndhu Nil, Samuthirakani had starred in 13 films, including Saattai (2012) and Naadodigal (2009).
After Idli Kadai, Samuthirakani went on to appear in 4 more films, including The Rajasaab (2026) and Charukesi (2026).
Before Nimirndhu Nil, G. V. Prakash Kumar had starred in 36 films, including Paradesi (2013) and Aadukalam (2011).
After Idli Kadai, G. V. Prakash Kumar went on to appear in 8 more films, including Parasakthi (2026) and Happy Raj (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Samuthirakani & G. V. Prakash Kumar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
They worked with the same 8 people again and again — a small repertory company. Namo Narayana appears alongside them in 4 films — practically a third lead.
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