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Kamal Haasan & K. Shankar Movies Together — 2 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

2
Films Together
0.0
Average Rating
1962 - 1979
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Kamal Haasan & K. Shankar have worked together on 2 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1962 and extends to 1979, representing 17 years of joint work. Working Kamal Haasan as Actor and K. Shankar as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Their most productive period was the 1960s, when they delivered 1 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Paadha Kannikkai" (1962) to "Mangala Vaathiyam" (1979), 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

Kamal Haasan

Before Paadha Kannikkai, Kamal Haasan had starred in 1 film, including Kalathur Kannamma (1960).

After Mangala Vaathiyam, Kamal Haasan went on to appear in 138 more films, including Enakkul Oruvan (1984) and Enakkul Oruvan (1984).

K. Shankar

Before Paadha Kannikkai, K. Shankar had directed 2 films, including Kairasi (1960) and Kavalai Illaadha Manithan (1960).

After Mangala Vaathiyam, K. Shankar went on to direct 19 more films, including Bala Nagamma (1981) and Siranjeevi (1984).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19621979
Span17 years
Avg Interval~17 years

2 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
2 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1960s
Films1
Notable:
  • Paadha Kannikkai0
Era:
Kamal: ActiveK.: Active
1970s
Films1
Notable:
  • Mangala Vaathiyam0
Era:
Kamal: ActiveK.: Active

This duo's 2-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1960s when they delivered 1 films that defined the era.

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