Naveen Chandra & Rajiv Kanakala Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Naveen Chandra and Rajiv Kanakala appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2019 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Maharshi (2019 — 7.1/10). Films span Maharshi (2019) through Game Changer (2025).
The Naveen Chandra & Rajiv Kanakala partnership
From Maharshi (2019) to Game Changer (2025). Their most recent film, Game Changer, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active. Maharshi is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Maharshi (2019).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Maharshi; the 2020s to Game Changer. Naveen Chandra acted in every film; Rajiv Kanakala acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Maharshi (7.1/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.8/10.
- Maharshi
- Game Changer
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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
By the time of Maharshi, both already had careers — Naveen Chandra with 16 films, Rajiv Kanakala with 39.
Before Maharshi, Naveen Chandra had starred in 16 films, including Andala Rakshasi (2012) and Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2016).
After Game Changer, Naveen Chandra went on to appear in 2 more films, including Honey (2026) and Neelira (2026).
Before Maharshi, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 39 films, including Nannaku Prematho (2016) and Donga Dongadi (2004).
After Game Changer, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 4 more films, including Couple Friendly (2026) and Vishwambhara (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Naveen Chandra & Rajiv Kanakala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Allari Naresh is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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