K. Shankar & K. A. Thangavelu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Shankar and K. A. Thangavelu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1960 and 1976. Their highest-rated collaboration was Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976 — 7.5/10). Films span Kairasi (1960) through Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976).
The K. Shankar & K. A. Thangavelu partnership
After 16 years apart, they came back together for Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976). They didn't share a set between 1960 and 1976. From Kairasi (1960) to Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976).
Uzhaikkum Karangal is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Kairasi (1960).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Kairasi; the 1970s to Uzhaikkum Karangal. K. Shankar directed every film; K. A. Thangavelu acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s accounted for 1 film.
The 1970s brought 1 film together, anchored by Uzhaikkum Karangal (7.5/10).
- Kairasi0
- Uzhaikkum Karangal
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Uzhaikkum Karangal, K. Shankar kept going for 27 more films; K. A. Thangavelu stepped back.
Kairasi was K. Shankar's directorial debut.
After Uzhaikkum Karangal, K. Shankar went on to direct 27 more films, including Bala Nagamma (1981) and Siranjeevi (1984).
Kairasi was K. A. Thangavelu's acting debut.
After Uzhaikkum Karangal, K. A. Thangavelu went on to appear in 6 more films, including Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978) and Manaivi Ready (1987).
Collaboration Journey
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