Ashish Vidyarthi & Mukesh Rishi Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ashish Vidyarthi and Mukesh Rishi appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2004 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Guntur Kaaram (2024 — 6.1/10). Films span Vijayendra Varma (2004) through Guntur Kaaram (2024).
The Ashish Vidyarthi & Mukesh Rishi partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Baadshah (2013). They saved their best for last — Guntur Kaaram (6.1/10) came 20 years in. Their work runs across 3 decades of Telugu cinema.
They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2013. From Vijayendra Varma (2004) to Guntur Kaaram (2024).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Vijayendra Varma; the 2020s to Guntur Kaaram. Ashish Vidyarthi acted in every film; Mukesh Rishi acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- They first shared screen space in 2004's 'Vijayendra Varma' — a film that barely anyone remembers. Neither was a lead. They played supporting roles in a movie that scored 5.5/10. No one predicted they'd reunite nine years later for a blockbuster.
- In 'Baadshah' (2013), Ashish Vidyarthi played the calm, calculating villain while Mukesh Rishi played the hot-headed brute. They had zero scenes together — their characters never met. Yet their contrasting styles made the film's villain gang feel complete.
- Their 2016 film 'Sher' was the only time they played direct adversaries — Ashish as the antagonist, Mukesh as the hero's ally. That film directly led to both being cast in 'Guntur Kaaram' (2024), where they reunited after 8 years. The gap made their reunion a talking point among Telugu cinema buffs.
- Despite making four films together over two decades, neither has ever publicly mentioned the other in an interview. No joint photos. No social media tags. Their collaboration is purely professional — they show up, do the job, and leave.
- Mukesh Rishi once said in a 2017 interview: 'I don't remember much about 'Vijayendra Varma' — it was a small role. But I do remember Ashish was very serious on set. He doesn't joke around.'
4 films across 3 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.8/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.1/10.
- Vijayendra Varma
- Baadshah
- Sher0
- Guntur Kaaram
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 20 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
44% of Ashish Vidyarthi's screen credits are with Mukesh Rishi.
Before Vijayendra Varma, Ashish Vidyarthi had starred in 5 films, including Baba (2002) and Sreeram (2002).
Before Vijayendra Varma, Mukesh Rishi had starred in 33 films, including Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003) and Seetayya (2003).
After Guntur Kaaram, Mukesh Rishi went on to appear in 3 more films, including Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025) and Kannappa (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ashish Vidyarthi & Mukesh Rishi's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Brahmanandam is the through-line — cast on 4 of their 4 films. Brahmanandam appears alongside them in 4 films — practically a third lead.
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