Priyadarshan & N. K. Ekambaram Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Priyadarshan and N. K. Ekambaram appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2009 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nimir (2018 — 7.6/10). Films span De Dana Dan' (2009) through Hungama 2 (2021).
The Priyadarshan & N. K. Ekambaram partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Nimir (2018). Their work runs across 3 decades of Hindi cinema. They didn't share a set between 2009 and 2018.
From De Dana Dan' (2009) to Hungama 2 (2021). Nimir is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to De Dana Dan'; the 2020s to Hungama 2. Never on the same side of the camera — Priyadarshan director, N. K. Ekambaram director of photography, across all 3 films.
3 films across 3 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Nimir (7.6/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.7/10.
- De Dana Dan'
- Nimir
- Hungama 2
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of N. K. Ekambaram's screen credits are with Priyadarshan.
Before De Dana Dan', Priyadarshan had directed 25 films, including Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Hungama (2003).
After Hungama 2, Priyadarshan went on to direct 2 more films, including Appatha (2023) and Bhooth Bangla (2026).
Before De Dana Dan', N. K. Ekambaram had starred in 3 films, including Iyarkai (2003) and Thamizh (2002).
After Hungama 2, N. K. Ekambaram went on to appear in 3 more films, including Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023) and Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Priyadarshan & N. K. Ekambaram's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Manoj Joshi is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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