K. S. Gopalakrishnan & V. K. Ramasamy Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. S. Gopalakrishnan and V. K. Ramasamy appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1963 and 1985. Their highest-rated collaboration was Karpagam (1963 — 7.6/10). Films span Karpagam (1963) through Padikkaatha Pannaiyar (1985).
The K. S. Gopalakrishnan & V. K. Ramasamy partnership
After 22 years apart, they came back together for Padikkaatha Pannaiyar (1985). They didn't share a set between 1963 and 1985. From Karpagam (1963) to Padikkaatha Pannaiyar (1985).
Karpagam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Karpagam (1963).
The shape of the work
The 1960s belonged to Karpagam; the 1980s to Padikkaatha Pannaiyar. K. S. Gopalakrishnan directed every film; V. K. Ramasamy acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1960s brought 1 film together, anchored by Karpagam (7.6/10).
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Padikkaatha Pannaiyar (7.5/10).
- Karpagam
- Padikkaatha Pannaiyar
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 22 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Padikkaatha Pannaiyar, V. K. Ramasamy kept going for 35 more films; K. S. Gopalakrishnan stepped back.
Before Karpagam, K. S. Gopalakrishnan had directed 3 films, including Saradha (1962) and Annai (1962).
After Padikkaatha Pannaiyar, K. S. Gopalakrishnan went on to direct 4 more films, including Mahasakthi Mariamman (1986) and Parthaal Pasu (1988).
Before Karpagam, V. K. Ramasamy had starred in 3 films, including Bandha Pasam (1962) and Paavai Vilakku (1960).
After Padikkaatha Pannaiyar, V. K. Ramasamy went on to appear in 35 more films, including Vetri Karangal (1991) and Oor Panchayathu (1992).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. S. Gopalakrishnan & V. K. Ramasamy's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
K. R. Vijaya is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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