Rajendra Prasad & Mahesh Babu Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rajendra Prasad and Mahesh Babu appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2014 and 2020. Their highest-rated collaboration was Srimanthudu (2015 — 7.2/10). Films span Aagadu (2014) through Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020).
The Rajendra Prasad & Mahesh Babu partnership
From Aagadu (2014) to Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020). Srimanthudu is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Aagadu (2014).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Srimanthudu; the 2020s to Sarileru Neekevvaru. Rajendra Prasad acted in every film; Mahesh Babu acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
Partnership facts
- Mahesh Babu personally called Rajendra Prasad to play the village elder in Srimanthudu (2015). Prasad was surprised — he thought Mahesh would go with a bigger name. Mahesh told him the role needed 'a face that feels like family'.
- In Aagadu (2014), Rajendra Prasad played Mahesh's uncle. But on set, Prasad actually coached Mahesh on comic timing — he'd whisper alternate dialogue options between takes. Mahesh later said Prasad 'taught me how to land a joke without losing the hero image'.
- Their Srimanthudu (2015) scene — where Rajendra Prasad's character slaps Mahesh's hero — became a template. After that, at least three other Telugu films copied the 'elder slaps younger hero for moral awakening' beat. Directors started casting Prasad specifically for that authority.
- Rajendra Prasad is the only co-star Mahesh Babu calls 'anna' (elder brother) off-camera. They share a WhatsApp group with just the two of them. Prasad sends Mahesh old film songs every Sunday morning — Mahesh never replies, but Prasad says he knows Mahesh listens because he'll hum them on set the next day.
- Rajendra Prasad, on why their pairing works: 'Mahesh gives me space to breathe in a scene. He doesn't try to dominate. Most young heroes want to eat up the frame. He shares it.'
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Srimanthudu (7.2/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Srimanthudu
- Aagadu
- Sarileru Neekevvaru
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Rajendra Prasad had 55 films behind them; Mahesh Babu had 18. After Sarileru Neekevvaru, Rajendra Prasad kept going for 24 more films; Mahesh Babu stepped back.
Before Aagadu, Rajendra Prasad had starred in 55 films, including Aa Naluguru (2004) and Sarada Saradaga (2006).
After Sarileru Neekevvaru, Rajendra Prasad went on to appear in 24 more films, including Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022) and Sasanasabha (2022).
Before Aagadu, Mahesh Babu had starred in 18 films, including Khaleja (2010) and Athadu (2005).
After Sarileru Neekevvaru, Mahesh Babu went on to appear in 2 more films, including Guntur Kaaram (2024) and Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rajendra Prasad & 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 3 films. Brahmanandam appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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