Giri & Naresh Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Giri and Naresh appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2007 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jathi Ratnalu (2021 — 7.9/10). Films span Madhumasam (2007) through Jathi Ratnalu (2021).
The Giri & Naresh partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Jathi Ratnalu (2021). They didn't share a set between 2007 and 2021. From Madhumasam (2007) to Jathi Ratnalu (2021).
Jathi Ratnalu is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Madhumasam (2007).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Madhumasam; the 2020s to Jathi Ratnalu. Giri acted in every film; Naresh acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.3/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Jathi Ratnalu (7.9/10).
- Madhumasam
- Jathi Ratnalu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Jathi Ratnalu, Naresh kept going for 18 more films; Giri stepped back. By the time of Madhumasam, both already had careers — Giri with 20 films, Naresh with 16.
Before Madhumasam, Giri had starred in 20 films, including Kushi Kushiga (2004) and Bagunnara (2000).
Before Madhumasam, Naresh had starred in 16 films, including Jamba Lakadi Bamba (1993) and Allari (2002).
After Jathi Ratnalu, Naresh went on to appear in 18 more films, including Martin Luther King (2023) and Samajavaragamana (2023).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Giri & Naresh's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Ahuti Prasad is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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