K. Shankar & S. S. Rajendran Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Shankar and S. S. Rajendran appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1962 and 1982. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aalayamani (1962 — 7.5/10). Films span Aalayamani (1962) through Irattai Manidhan (1982).
The K. Shankar & S. S. Rajendran partnership
After 20 years apart, they came back together for Irattai Manidhan (1982). They didn't share a set between 1962 and 1982. From Aalayamani (1962) to Irattai Manidhan (1982).
Aalayamani is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Aalayamani (1962).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Aalayamani; the 1980s to Irattai Manidhan. K. Shankar directed every film; S. S. Rajendran acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Aalayamani (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film.
- Aalayamani
- Irattai Manidhan0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 20 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Aalayamani, K. Shankar had directed 2 films, including Kairasi (1960) and Kavalai Illaadha Manithan (1960).
After Irattai Manidhan, K. Shankar went on to direct 15 more films, including Siranjeevi (1984) and Raja Rishi (1985).
Before Aalayamani, S. S. Rajendran had starred in 11 films, including Kumudam (1961) and Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Maumagale (1961).
After Irattai Manidhan, S. S. Rajendran went on to appear in 5 more films, including Rajali (1996) and Dum (2003).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Shankar & S. S. Rajendran's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Chittor V. Nagaiah is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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