K. Shankar & Major Sundarrajan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Shankar and Major Sundarrajan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1968 and 1985. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968 — 7.5/10). Films span Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968) through Raja Rishi (1985).
The K. Shankar & Major Sundarrajan partnership
After 17 years apart, they came back together for Raja Rishi (1985). They didn't share a set between 1968 and 1985. From Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968) to Raja Rishi (1985).
Kudiyirundha Koyil is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Kudiyirundha Koyil; the 1980s to Raja Rishi. K. Shankar directed every film; Major Sundarrajan acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Kudiyirundha Koyil (7.5/10).
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Kudiyirundha Koyil
- Raja Rishi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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
By the time of Kudiyirundha Koyil, both already had careers — K. Shankar with 14 films, Major Sundarrajan with 13.
Before Kudiyirundha Koyil, K. Shankar had directed 14 films, including Chandhrodhayam (1966) and Aalayamani (1962).
After Raja Rishi, K. Shankar went on to direct 10 more films, including Meenakshi Thiruvilaiyadal (1989) and Aayiram Kannudayaal (1986).
Before Kudiyirundha Koyil, Major Sundarrajan had starred in 13 films, including Major Chandrakanth (1966) and Server Sundaram (1964).
After Raja Rishi, Major Sundarrajan went on to appear in 17 more films, including Chakravarthy (1995) and Iruvar (1997).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Shankar & Major Sundarrajan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
M. N. Nambiar is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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