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4 Films Together

Nani & Samuthirakani Movies Together — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

4
Films Together
4.8
Average Rating
2015 - 2025
Career Span
Telugu
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Nani & Samuthirakani have worked together on 4 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2015 and extends to 2025, representing 10 years of joint work. Working Nani as Actor and Samuthirakani as Director, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Dasara", "HIT: The Third Case", "Janda Pai Kapiraju" — with "Dasara" earning a top rating of 6.9/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.8/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Telugu cinema. From "Janda Pai Kapiraju" (2015) to "HIT: The Third Case" (2025), 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

Nani

Before Janda Pai Kapiraju, Nani had starred in 13 films, including Makkhi (2012) and Ashta Chamma (2008).

After HIT: The Third Case, Nani went on to appear in 1 more film, including The Paradise (2026).

Samuthirakani

Before Janda Pai Kapiraju, Samuthirakani had directed 17 films, including Saattai (2012) and Naadodigal (2009).

After HIT: The Third Case, Samuthirakani went on to direct 3 more films, including The Rajasaab (2026) and Carmeni Selvam (2026).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20152025
Span10 years
Avg Interval~3 years

4 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Telugu
3 films (75%)
Tamil
1 film (25%)

Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Telugu being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

2010s
Films2
Avg Rating5.6/10
Notable:
  • Janda Pai Kapiraju(5.6)
  • Velan Ettuthikkum0
Era:
Nani: ActiveSamuthirakani: Active
2020s
Films2
Avg Rating6.8/10
Notable:
  • Dasara(6.9)
  • HIT: The Third Case(6.6)
Era:
Nani: ActiveSamuthirakani: Active

This duo's 4-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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