Sudharshan & Rajiv Kanakala Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sudharshan and Rajiv Kanakala appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2021 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Samajavaragamana (2023 — 8.6/10). Films span Sashi (2021) through Bhaag Saale (2023).
The Sudharshan & Rajiv Kanakala partnership
One film towers over the rest: Samajavaragamana at 8.6/10. From Sashi (2021) to Bhaag Saale (2023). Their most recent film, Bhaag Saale, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active.
It started with Sashi (2021). Samajavaragamana is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
Sudharshan acted in every film; Rajiv Kanakala acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 1 decade
- Samajavaragamana
- Bhaag Saale
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Sudharshan had 4 films behind them; Rajiv Kanakala had 43.
Before Sashi, Sudharshan had starred in 4 films, including Run Raja Run (2014) and Tuntari (2016).
After Bhaag Saale, Sudharshan went on to appear in 11 more films, including Mrithyunjay (2026) and Godari Gattupaina (2026).
Before Sashi, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 43 films, including Rakshasudu (2019) and Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020).
After Bhaag Saale, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 15 more films, including Average Student Nani (2024) and Couple Friendly (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sudharshan & Rajiv Kanakala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Harsha Chemudu is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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