K. S. Gopalakrishnan & S. V. Ranga Rao Movies Together — 6 Films
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About This Collaboration
K. S. Gopalakrishnan & S. V. Ranga Rao have worked together on 6 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1962 and extends to 1969, representing 7 years of joint work. Working K. S. Gopalakrishnan as Director and S. V. Ranga Rao 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 "Karpagam", "Annai", "Saradha" — with "Karpagam" earning a top rating of 7.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.0/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 1960s, when they delivered 6 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Annai" (1962) to "Kula Vilakku" (1969), 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
Annai was K. S. Gopalakrishnan's directorial debut.
After Kula Vilakku, K. S. Gopalakrishnan went on to direct 26 more films, including Padikkaatha Pannaiyar (1985) and Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (1982).
Before Annai, S. V. Ranga Rao had starred in 7 films, including Padikkadha Medhai (1960) and Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961).
After Kula Vilakku, S. V. Ranga Rao went on to appear in 2 more films, including Thenum Paalum (1971) and Vasantha Maligai (1972).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Karpagam
- Annai
This duo's 6-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1960s when they delivered 6 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. S. Gopalakrishnan & S. V. Ranga Rao's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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