Thaman & Mahesh Babu Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Thaman and Mahesh Babu appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2011 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Businessman (2012 — 7.4/10). Films span Dookudu (2011) through Guntur Kaaram (2024).
The Thaman & Mahesh Babu partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Guntur Kaaram (2024). They didn't share a set between 2014 and 2024. From Dookudu (2011) to Guntur Kaaram (2024).
Their most recent film, Guntur Kaaram, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active. Businessman is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 2010s belonged to Businessman; the 2020s to Guntur Kaaram. Never on the same side of the camera — Thaman music composer, Mahesh Babu actor, across all 4 films. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 3 films together, anchored by Businessman (7.4/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.1/10.
- Businessman
- Dookudu
- Guntur Kaaram
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of Thaman's screen credits are with Mahesh Babu.
Before Dookudu, Thaman had starred in 4 films, including Sindhanai Sei (2009) and Eeram (2009).
Before Dookudu, Mahesh Babu had starred in 15 films, including Khaleja (2010) and Athadu (2005).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Thaman & Mahesh Babu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Brahmanandam is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Brahmanandam appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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