Sambandam's breakthrough came in the 1950s, when he started working with prominent directors and actors of the time. His collaborations with legendary director K. Somu and actor Sivaji Ganesan led to some of his most memorable performances. His on-screen presence, coupled with his unique style of comedy, made him a household name.

: He wrote nearly 100 plays , including adaptations of Shakespeare (like Makapati for Macbeth ) and original social comedies like Sabhapati . The Movie Story: Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)