G. V. Prakash Kumar & Shanmugarajan Movies Together List — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
G. V. Prakash Kumar and Shanmugarajan appeared together in 5 Tamil films between 2008 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Saivam (2014 — 7.7/10). Films span Kaalai (2008) through Vanangaan (2025).
The G. V. Prakash Kumar & Shanmugarajan partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. From Kaalai (2008) to Vanangaan (2025). Their most recent film, Vanangaan, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active.
Saivam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kaalai (2008).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Kaalai; the 2020s to Thalaivii. G. V. Prakash Kumar music composer in some, original music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
5 films across 3 decades
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Saivam (7.7/10).
The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.6/10.
- Kaalai
- Seval
- Saivam
- Thalaivii
- Vanangaan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Shanmugarajan's screen credits are with G. V. Prakash Kumar.
Before Kaalai, G. V. Prakash Kumar had starred in 6 films, including Veyil (2006) and Magudam (1992).
After Vanangaan, G. V. Prakash Kumar went on to appear in 11 more films, including Parasakthi (2026) and Happy Raj (2026).
Before Kaalai, Shanmugarajan had starred in 10 films, including Anniyan (2005) and Virumaandi (2004).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of G. V. Prakash Kumar & Shanmugarajan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
People who worked on G. V. Prakash Kumar & Shanmugarajan's films together
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