Tanikella Bharani & R. Rathnavelu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Tanikella Bharani and R. Rathnavelu appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2007 and 2016. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jagadam (2007 — 7.3/10). Films span Jagadam (2007) through Brahmotsavam (2016).
The Tanikella Bharani & R. Rathnavelu partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Brahmotsavam (2016). They didn't share a set between 2007 and 2016. From Jagadam (2007) to Brahmotsavam (2016).
Jagadam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Jagadam (2007).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Jagadam; the 2010s to Brahmotsavam. Tanikella Bharani acted in every film; R. Rathnavelu shot all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Jagadam (7.3/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.6/10.
- Jagadam
- Brahmotsavam
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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
When they first worked together, Tanikella Bharani had 81 films behind them; R. Rathnavelu had 10. After Brahmotsavam, Tanikella Bharani kept going for 83 more films; R. Rathnavelu stepped back.
Before Jagadam, Tanikella Bharani had starred in 81 films, including Samba (2004) and Hungama (2005).
After Brahmotsavam, Tanikella Bharani went on to appear in 83 more films, including Drushyam 2 (2021) and Godse (2022).
Before Jagadam, R. Rathnavelu had starred in 10 films, including Jayam (2003) and Thirumalai (2003).
After Brahmotsavam, R. Rathnavelu went on to appear in 4 more films, including Khaidi No:150 (2017) and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019).
Collaboration Journey
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