Akhil Akkineni & Anup Rubens Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Akhil Akkineni and Anup Rubens appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2014 and 2022. Their highest-rated collaboration was Manam (2014 — 7.6/10). Films span Manam (2014) through Bangarraju (2022).
The Akhil Akkineni & Anup Rubens partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Bangarraju (2022). They didn't share a set between 2014 and 2022. From Manam (2014) to Bangarraju (2022).
Manam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Manam (2014).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Manam; the 2020s to Bangarraju. Akhil Akkineni acted in every film; Anup Rubens scored all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Manam (7.6/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.9/10.
- Manam
- Bangarraju
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
40% of Akhil Akkineni's screen credits are with Anup Rubens.
Before Manam, Akhil Akkineni had starred in 1 film, including Sisindri (1995).
After Bangarraju, Akhil Akkineni went on to appear in 2 more films, including Agent (2023) and Lenin (2026).
Before Manam, Anup Rubens had starred in 1 film, including Neeku Naaku Dash Dash (2012).
After Bangarraju, Anup Rubens went on to appear in 4 more films, including Prema Vimanam (2023) and Seetha Payanam (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Akhil Akkineni & Anup Rubens's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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