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Suresh Oberoi & Avtar Gill Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
3.1
Average Rating
1987 - 1999
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

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

Suresh Oberoi

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).

Avtar Gill

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

Duration19871999
Span12 years
Avg Interval~6 years

3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1980s
Films2
Avg Rating2.8/10
Notable:
  • Thikana(4.5)
  • Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein(1)
Era:
Suresh: ActiveAvtar: Active
1990s
Films1
Avg Rating3.9/10
Notable:
  • Safari(3.9)
Era:
Suresh: ActiveAvtar: Active

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.

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