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).
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.
- Janda Pai Kapiraju
- Velan Ettuthikkum0
- Dasara
- HIT: The Third Case
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
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.
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).
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).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nani & Samuthirakani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Amala Paul is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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