Ritesh Rana & Kaala Bhairava Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-05-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
The Ritesh Rana & Kaala Bhairava partnership
From Mathu Vadalara (2019) to Jetlee (2026). Their most recent film, Jetlee, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active. Mathu Vadalara is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Mathu Vadalara (2019).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Mathu Vadalara; the 2020s to Mathu Vadalara 2. Never on the same side of the camera — Ritesh Rana director, Kaala Bhairava original music composer, across all 3 films. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Mathu Vadalara (7.6/10).
The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.4/10.
- Mathu Vadalara
- Mathu Vadalara 2
- Jetlee
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Mathu Vadalara was Ritesh Rana's directorial debut.
Mathu Vadalara was Kaala Bhairava's acting debut.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ritesh Rana & Kaala Bhairava's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Suresh Sarangam is the through-line — cinematography on 2 of their 3 films.
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