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3 films·2004–2020·Top Music Composer: Gopi Sunder (1 films)·Top co-star: Abhay Betiganti (1 films)

Anish Kuruvilla & Gururaj Manepalli Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Anish Kuruvilla and Gururaj Manepalli appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2004 and 2020. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pelli Choopulu (2016 — 7.7/10). Films span Anand (2004) through Choosi Choodangaane (2020).

3
Films Together
7.2
Average Rating
2004 - 2020
Career Span
Telugu
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

The Anish Kuruvilla & Gururaj Manepalli partnership

After 12 years apart, they came back together for Pelli Choopulu (2016). They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2016. Their work runs across 3 decades of Telugu cinema.

From Anand (2004) to Choosi Choodangaane (2020). Pelli Choopulu is the one most viewers reach for.

The shape of the work

The 2000s belonged to Anand; the 2020s to Choosi Choodangaane. Anish Kuruvilla acted in every film; Gururaj Manepalli acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.

3 films across 3 decades

The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Anand (7.0/10).

The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Pelli Choopulu (7.7/10).

The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Choosi Choodangaane (7.0/10).

2000s
Films1
Avg Rating7.0/10
Notable:
  • Anand(7)
Era:
Anish: ActiveGururaj: Active
2010s
Films1
Avg Rating7.7/10
Notable:
  • Pelli Choopulu(7.7)
Era:
Anish: ActiveGururaj: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating7.0/10
Notable:
  • Choosi Choodangaane(7)
Era:
Anish: ActiveGururaj: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration20042020
Span16 years
Avg Interval~8 years

3 films across 16 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Telugu
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

50% of Gururaj Manepalli's screen credits are with Anish Kuruvilla. After Choosi Choodangaane, Anish Kuruvilla kept going for 18 more films; Gururaj Manepalli stepped back.

Anish Kuruvilla

Anand was Anish Kuruvilla's acting debut.

After Choosi Choodangaane, Anish Kuruvilla went on to appear in 18 more films, including Sasanasabha (2022) and Thank You Brother! (2021).

Gururaj Manepalli

Anand was Gururaj Manepalli's acting debut.

After Choosi Choodangaane, Gururaj Manepalli went on to appear in 3 more films, including Check (2021) and Neetho (2022).

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