T. K. Shanmugam
T. K. Shanmugam (1912 – 1973; also known as "Avvai" T. K. Shanmugam) was a Tamil theatre and film artist. He acquired the prefix "Avvai" after portraying saint-poet Avvaiyar in a play.[1] Kamal Haasan refers to him as his Guru and says this is where...
6
Total Movies
1
Languages
7.6
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Kappalottiya Thamizhan | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1958 | Vanjikottai Valiban | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1954 | Ratha Paasam | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1953 | Inspector | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1951 | Or Iravu | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1935 | Menaka | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
T. K. Shanmugam Career & Box Office Summary
T. K. Shanmugam is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 6 movies across 1 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 7.6/10, T. K. Shanmugam has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on T. K. Shanmugam's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
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Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.