Ganja Karuppu & N. K. Ekambaram Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ganja Karuppu and N. K. Ekambaram appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2006 and 2020. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nimir (2018 — 7.6/10). Films span Kalvanin Kadhali (2006) through Naadodigal 2 (2020).
The Ganja Karuppu & N. K. Ekambaram partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Nimir (2018). They didn't share a set between 2006 and 2018. Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema.
From Kalvanin Kadhali (2006) to Naadodigal 2 (2020). Nimir is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Kalvanin Kadhali; the 2020s to Naadodigal 2. Never on the same side of the camera — Ganja Karuppu actor, N. K. Ekambaram director of photography, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 3 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Nimir (7.6/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.3/10.
- Kalvanin Kadhali
- Nimir
- Naadodigal 2
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Kalvanin Kadhali, Ganja Karuppu had starred in 3 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Raam (2005).
After Naadodigal 2, Ganja Karuppu went on to appear in 11 more films, including Mayan (2024) and Madurai Manikkuravar (2021).
Before Kalvanin Kadhali, N. K. Ekambaram had starred in 2 films, including Iyarkai (2003) and Thamizh (2002).
After Naadodigal 2, N. K. Ekambaram went on to appear in 6 more films, including Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2021) and Vinodhaya Sitham (2021).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ganja Karuppu & N. K. Ekambaram's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
M. S. Bhaskar is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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