Vannakolangal created a sensation as it was re-telecast eight times in Doordarshan.
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They have also worked together, with Crazy Mohan writing two plays for Shekher's troupe, Crazy Thieves in Palavakkam and Oru Sondha Veedu Vaadagai Veedagiradhu, and the cult comedy Kathanayagan starring Pandiarajan and Shekher.
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Then, was spotted by director K. Balachander who provided him a role in the film Ninaithale Inikkum and later gave him a full fledged role in his movie Varumayin Niram Sivappu.
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Shekhar and his Mylapore Boys provided stiff competition for another popular drama troupe in Madras, The Crazy Troupe, led by Crazy Mohan.