K. Shankar & Thengai Srinivasan Movies Together — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. Shankar & Thengai Srinivasan have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1976 and extends to 1978, representing 2 years of joint work. Working K. Shankar as Director and Thengai Srinivasan as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Uzhaikkum Karangal" — with "Uzhaikkum Karangal" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 1.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1970s, when they delivered 4 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Uzhaikkum Karangal" (1976) to "Vayasu Ponnu" (1978), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Uzhaikkum Karangal, K. Shankar had directed 19 films, including Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968) and Chandhrodhayam (1966).
After Vayasu Ponnu, K. Shankar went on to direct 22 more films, including Bala Nagamma (1981) and Siranjeevi (1984).
Before Uzhaikkum Karangal, Thengai Srinivasan had starred in 45 films, including Annai Velankanni (1971) and Rickshawkaran (1971).
After Vayasu Ponnu, Thengai Srinivasan went on to appear in 75 more films, including Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) and Thirisoolam (1979).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Uzhaikkum Karangal
- Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga0
This duo's 4-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1970s when they delivered 4 films that defined the era.


Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Shankar & Thengai Srinivasan's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on K. Shankar & Thengai Srinivasan's films together
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