Sadha & R. P. Patnaik Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sadha and R. P. Patnaik appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2002 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jayam (2003 — 7.5/10). Films span Jayam (2002) through Ahimsa (2023).
The Sadha & R. P. Patnaik partnership
After 18 years apart, they came back together for Ahimsa (2023). They didn't share a set between 2005 and 2023. From Jayam (2002) to Ahimsa (2023).
Their most recent film, Ahimsa, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Jayam is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 2000s belonged to Jayam; the 2020s to Ahimsa. Never on the same side of the camera — Sadha actor, R. P. Patnaik original music composer, across all 4 films. Mostly Telugu, with 1 film in Tamil.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 3 films together, anchored by Jayam (7.5/10).
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Ahimsa (7.0/10).
- Jayam
- Avunanna Kadanna
- Ahimsa
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 21 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
80% of Sadha's screen credits are with R. P. Patnaik.
Jayam was Sadha's acting debut.
After Ahimsa, Sadha went on to appear in 1 more film, including Madha Gaja Raja (2025).
Jayam was R. P. Patnaik's acting debut.
After Ahimsa, R. P. Patnaik went on to appear in 1 more film, including Coffee With A Killer (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sadha & R. P. Patnaik's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Sameer Reddy is the through-line — cinematography on 3 of their 4 films.
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