Suresh Oberoi & Avtar Gill Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Suresh Oberoi & Avtar Gill have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1987 and extends to 1999, representing 12 years of joint work. Working Suresh Oberoi as Police Inspector Ranbir Singh and Avtar Gill as Rane, MP, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Thikana", "Safari", "Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein" — with "Thikana" earning a top rating of 4.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.1/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Thikana" (1987) to "Safari" (1999), 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 Thikana, Suresh Oberoi had starred in 39 films, including Namak Halaal (1982) and Rishta Kagaz Ka (1983).
After Safari, Suresh Oberoi went on to appear in 14 more films, including Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and Simmba (2018).
Before Thikana, Avtar Gill had starred in 7 films, including Saath Saath (1982) and Noorie (1979).
After Safari, Avtar Gill went on to appear in 19 more films, including Kaamyaab (2020) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Thikana
- Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein
- Safari
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Suresh Oberoi & Avtar Gill's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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