Santosh Sivan & Rajkumar Santoshi Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Santosh Sivan and Rajkumar Santoshi appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1995 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pukar (2000 — 5.8/10). Films span Barsaat (1995) through Batwara 1947 (2026).
The Santosh Sivan & Rajkumar Santoshi partnership
After 26 years apart, they came back together for Batwara 1947 (2026). They didn't share a set between 2000 and 2026. Their work runs across 3 decades of Hindi cinema.
From Barsaat (1995) to Batwara 1947 (2026). Their most recent film, Batwara 1947, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active.
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Barsaat; the 2020s to Batwara 1947. Never on the same side of the camera — Santosh Sivan cinematographer, Rajkumar Santoshi director, across all 4 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 3 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.2/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.8/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film.
- Barsaat
- Halo
- Pukar
- Batwara 1947
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 31 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of Santosh Sivan's screen credits are with Rajkumar Santoshi.
Before Barsaat, Santosh Sivan had starred in 4 films, including Mashaal (1984) and Roja (1992).
Before Barsaat, Rajkumar Santoshi had directed 4 films, including Priyanka (1994) and Andaz Apna Apna (1994).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Santosh Sivan & Rajkumar Santoshi's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Danny Denzongpa is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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