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4 films·2015–2025·Top Music Composer: G. V. Prakash Kumar (2 films)·Top co-star: Amala Paul (2 films)

Nani & Samuthirakani Movies Together List — 4 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Nani and Samuthirakani appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2015 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Dasara (2023 — 6.9/10). Films span Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015) through HIT: The Third Case (2025).

4
Films Together
6.4
Average Rating
2015 - 2025
Career Span
Telugu
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

The Nani & Samuthirakani partnership

They saved their best for last — Dasara (6.9/10) came 8 years in. From Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015) to HIT: The Third Case (2025). Their most recent film, HIT: The Third Case, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active.

It started with Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015).

The shape of the work

The 2010s belonged to Janda Pai Kapiraju; the 2020s to Dasara. Samuthirakani director in some, actor in others. Mostly Telugu, with 1 film in Tamil.

4 films across 2 decades

The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.6/10.

The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.8/10.

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

The partnership in numbers

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.

Where each was in their career

By the time of Janda Pai Kapiraju, both already had careers — Nani with 13 films, Samuthirakani with 17.

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 4 more films, including The Rajasaab (2026) and Charukesi (2026).

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