Sai Kumar & K. Raghavendra Rao Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sai Kumar and K. Raghavendra Rao appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 1993 and 2017. Their highest-rated collaboration was Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017 — 8.1/10). Films span Major Chandrakanth (1993) through Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017).
The Sai Kumar & K. Raghavendra Rao partnership
After 19 years apart, they came back together for Shirdi Sai (2012). They didn't share a set between 1993 and 2012. From Major Chandrakanth (1993) to Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017).
Shirdi Sai (2012, 7.8/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. Om Namo Venkatesaya is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Major Chandrakanth; the 2010s to Om Namo Venkatesaya. Sai Kumar acted in every film; K. Raghavendra Rao directed all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.4/10.
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Om Namo Venkatesaya (8.1/10).
- Major Chandrakanth
- Om Namo Venkatesaya
- Shirdi Sai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 24 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Om Namo Venkatesaya, Sai Kumar kept going for 27 more films; K. Raghavendra Rao stepped back.
Before Major Chandrakanth, Sai Kumar had starred in 2 films, including Amma Rajinama (1991) and Karthavyam (1991).
After Om Namo Venkatesaya, Sai Kumar went on to appear in 27 more films, including Sreekaram (2021) and Court: State vs. A Nobody (2025).
Before Major Chandrakanth, K. Raghavendra Rao had directed 17 films, including Justice Chaudhury (1983) and Naya Kadam (1984).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sai Kumar & K. Raghavendra Rao's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Brahmanandam is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. M. M. Keeravani scored 3 of them. Brahmanandam appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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