A. L. Vijay & Shanmugarajan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. L. Vijay and Shanmugarajan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2014 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Saivam (2014 — 7.7/10). Films span Saivam (2014) through Thalaivii (2021).
The A. L. Vijay & Shanmugarajan partnership
From Saivam (2014) to Thalaivii (2021). Saivam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Saivam (2014).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Saivam; the 2020s to Thalaivii. A. L. Vijay directed every film; Shanmugarajan acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Saivam (7.7/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.7/10.
- Saivam
- Thalaivii
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Saivam, A. L. Vijay had directed 7 films, including Deiva Thirumagal (2011) and Poi Solla Porom (2008).
After Thalaivii, A. L. Vijay went on to direct 4 more films, including Mission: Chapter 1 (2024) and Boo (2023).
Before Saivam, Shanmugarajan had starred in 14 films, including Anniyan (2005) and Virumaandi (2004).
After Thalaivii, Shanmugarajan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Merry Christmas (2024) and Witness (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of A. L. Vijay & Shanmugarajan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Nassar is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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