Rajendran & G. M. Kumar Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Rajendran & G. M. Kumar have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2005 and extends to 2023, representing 18 years of joint work. Working Rajendran as Actor and G. M. Kumar as Hotel owner, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Thotti Jaya", "Pallu Padama Paathuka", "Pallu Padama Paathuka" — with "Thotti Jaya" earning a top rating of 5.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.3/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 2020s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Thotti Jaya" (2005) to "Pallu Padama Paathuka" (2023), 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
Before Thotti Jaya, Rajendran had starred in 2 films, including Pithamagan (2003) and Puthiya Aatchi (1995).
After Pallu Padama Paathuka, Rajendran went on to appear in 20 more films, including Chennai City Gangsters (2025) and Guardian (2024).
Before Thotti Jaya, G. M. Kumar had starred in 4 films, including Uruvam (1991) and Irumbu Pookkal (1991).
After Pallu Padama Paathuka, G. M. Kumar went on to appear in 3 more films, including Nandhan (2024) and Kumaara Sambavam (2025).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 18 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Thotti Jaya
- Pallu Padama Paathuka
- Pallu Padama Paathuka
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2020s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rajendran & G. M. Kumar's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Rajendran & G. M. Kumar's films together














2

Similar Collaborations
Discover other partnerships with comparable filmographies and ratings














