Devi Sri Prasad & Rajiv Kanakala Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-20 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Devi Sri Prasad and Rajiv Kanakala appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2016 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nannaku Prematho (2016 — 7.5/10). Films span Nannaku Prematho (2016) through Uppena (2021).
The Devi Sri Prasad & Rajiv Kanakala partnership
From Nannaku Prematho (2016) to Uppena (2021). Nannaku Prematho is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Nannaku Prematho (2016).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Nannaku Prematho; the 2020s to Uppena. Never on the same side of the camera — Devi Sri Prasad music composer, Rajiv Kanakala actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Nannaku Prematho (7.5/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
- Nannaku Prematho
- Maharshi
- Uppena
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Nannaku Prematho, both already had careers — Devi Sri Prasad with 56 films, Rajiv Kanakala with 33.
Before Nannaku Prematho, Devi Sri Prasad had starred in 56 films, including Santosh Subramaniam (2008) and Jagadam (2007).
After Uppena, Devi Sri Prasad went on to appear in 16 more films, including Drishyam 2 (2022) and The Warriorr (2022).
Before Nannaku Prematho, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 33 films, including Donga Dongadi (2004) and Nenu (2004).
After Uppena, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 26 more films, including Samajavaragamana (2023) and Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Devi Sri Prasad & Rajiv Kanakala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Jagapathi Babu is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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