G. M. Kumar & Shanmugarajan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
G. M. Kumar and Shanmugarajan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2014 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Karnan (2021 — 8.0/10). Films span Tenaliraman (2014) through Karnan (2021).
The G. M. Kumar & Shanmugarajan partnership
One film towers over the rest: Karnan at 8.0/10. From Tenaliraman (2014) to Karnan (2021). It started with Tenaliraman (2014).
Karnan is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Tenaliraman; the 2020s to Karnan. G. M. Kumar acted in every film; Shanmugarajan acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Karnan (8.0/10).
- Tenaliraman
- Karnan
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
By the time of Tenaliraman, both already had careers — G. M. Kumar with 10 films, Shanmugarajan with 14.
Before Tenaliraman, G. M. Kumar had starred in 10 films, including Chandamama (2013) and Machakaaran (2007).
After Karnan, G. M. Kumar went on to appear in 6 more films, including Bommai Nayagi (2023) and Burqa (2023).
Before Tenaliraman, Shanmugarajan had starred in 14 films, including Anniyan (2005) and Virumaandi (2004).
After Karnan, Shanmugarajan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Merry Christmas (2024) and Witness (2022).
Collaboration Journey
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Baby Neha is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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