G. M. Kumar & S. Thanu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
G. M. Kumar and S. Thanu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2005 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Karnan (2021 — 8.0/10). Films span Thotti Jaya (2005) through Karnan (2021).
The G. M. Kumar & S. Thanu partnership
After 16 years apart, they came back together for Karnan (2021). They didn't share a set between 2005 and 2021. One film towers over the rest: Karnan at 8.0/10.
From Thotti Jaya (2005) to Karnan (2021). Karnan is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Thotti Jaya; the 2020s to Karnan. G. M. Kumar acted in every film; S. Thanu produced all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Karnan (8.0/10).
- Thotti Jaya
- Karnan
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
Before Thotti Jaya, G. M. Kumar had starred in 4 films, including Irumbu Pookkal (1991) and Aruvadai Naal (1986).
After Karnan, G. M. Kumar went on to appear in 6 more films, including Bommai Nayagi (2023) and Burqa (2023).
Before Thotti Jaya, S. Thanu had starred in 10 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kaakha Kaakha (2003).
After Karnan, S. Thanu went on to appear in 1 more film, including Naane Varuvean (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of G. M. Kumar & S. Thanu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Cochin Haneefa is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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