Dilip & V. Gopalakrishnan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Dilip and V. Gopalakrishnan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1981 and 1990. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kilinjalgal (1981 — 7.5/10). Films span Kilinjalgal (1981) through Pudhu Varisu (1990).
The Dilip & V. Gopalakrishnan partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Pudhu Varisu (1990). They didn't share a set between 1981 and 1990. From Kilinjalgal (1981) to Pudhu Varisu (1990).
Kilinjalgal is the one most viewers reach for. The ran closed with Pudhu Varisu in 1990.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Kilinjalgal; the 1990s to Pudhu Varisu. Dilip acted in every film; V. Gopalakrishnan acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s brought 1 film together, anchored by Kilinjalgal (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 1.0/10.
- Kilinjalgal
- Pudhu Varisu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Dilip's screen credits are with V. Gopalakrishnan.
Kilinjalgal was Dilip's acting debut.
After Pudhu Varisu, Dilip went on to appear in 4 more films, including Venkat Tho Alivelu (2005) and Pudhiya Kaaviyam (2012).
Before Kilinjalgal, V. Gopalakrishnan had starred in 19 films, including Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) and Polladhavan (1980).
After Pudhu Varisu, V. Gopalakrishnan went on to appear in 3 more films, including Kadavul (1997) and Oor Mariyadhai (1992).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Dilip & V. Gopalakrishnan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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