Sunil & Rajiv Kanakala Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sunil and Rajiv Kanakala appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2003 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Donga Dongadi (2004 — 7.5/10). Films span Naaga (2003) through Couple Friendly (2026).
The Sunil & Rajiv Kanakala partnership
After 22 years apart, they came back together for Couple Friendly (2026). They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2026. From Naaga (2003) to Couple Friendly (2026).
Their most recent film, Couple Friendly, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active. Donga Dongadi is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Donga Dongadi; the 2020s to Couple Friendly. Sunil acted in every film; Rajiv Kanakala acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Donga Dongadi (7.5/10).
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Couple Friendly (7.3/10).
- Donga Dongadi
- Naaga0
- Couple Friendly
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 23 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
43% of Rajiv Kanakala's screen credits are with Sunil.
Before Naaga, Sunil had starred in 8 films, including Manmadhudu (2002) and Nuvve Kavali (2000).
Before Naaga, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 4 films, including Student No.1 (2001) and Aadi (2002).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sunil & Rajiv Kanakala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Sadha is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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