Mani Sharma & Gunasekhar Movies Together List — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Mani Sharma and Gunasekhar appeared together in 5 Telugu films between 1998 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Arjun (2004 — 7.4/10). Films span Choodalani Vundi (1998) through Shaakuntalam (2023).
The Mani Sharma & Gunasekhar partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for Shakuntalam (2023). They didn't share a set between 2010 and 2023. Their work runs across 4 decades of Telugu cinema.
From Choodalani Vundi (1998) to Shaakuntalam (2023). Their most recent film, Shaakuntalam, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active.
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Choodalani Vundi; the 2020s to Shaakuntalam. Mani Sharma music composer in some, original music composer in others. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
5 films across 4 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.1/10.
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Arjun (7.4/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.4/10.
The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.5/10.
- Choodalani Vundi
- Arjun
- Varudu
- Shaakuntalam
- Shakuntalam0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 25 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
71% of Mani Sharma's screen credits are with Gunasekhar.
Before Choodalani Vundi, Mani Sharma had starred in 2 films, including Raat (1992) and Rathri (1992).
Before Choodalani Vundi, Gunasekhar had directed 2 films, including Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995) and Bala Ramayanam (1996).
After Shaakuntalam, Gunasekhar went on to direct 1 more film, including Euphoria (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Mani Sharma & Gunasekhar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Prakash Raj is the through-line — cast on 4 of their 5 films. Prakash Raj appears alongside them in 4 films — practically a third lead.
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