R. P. Patnaik & Chalapathi Rao Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
R. P. Patnaik and Chalapathi Rao appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2003 and 2012. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aa Naluguru (2004 — 7.5/10). Films span Dil (2003) through Friendsbook (2012).
The R. P. Patnaik & Chalapathi Rao partnership
From Dil (2003) to Friendsbook (2012). Aa Naluguru is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Dil (2003).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Aa Naluguru; the 2010s to Broker. Never on the same side of the camera — R. P. Patnaik music composer, Chalapathi Rao actor, across all 4 films. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Aa Naluguru (7.5/10).
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.5/10.
- Aa Naluguru
- Dil0
- Broker
- Friendsbook0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 9 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
31% of R. P. Patnaik's screen credits are with Chalapathi Rao.
Before Dil, R. P. Patnaik had starred in 3 films, including Jayam (2002) and Nee Sneham (2002).
After Friendsbook, R. P. Patnaik went on to appear in 6 more films, including Ahimsa (2023) and Thulasidalam (2016).
Before Dil, Chalapathi Rao had starred in 18 films, including Sri Ramulayya (1999) and Aditya 369 (1991).
After Friendsbook, Chalapathi Rao went on to appear in 18 more films, including Bangarraju (2022) and Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2016).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of R. P. Patnaik & Chalapathi Rao's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Raghu Babu is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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