Rajkiran & Dhanush Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rajkiran and Dhanush appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2011 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Pa Paandi (2017 — 7.3/10). Films span Venghai (2011) through Idli Kadai (2025).
The Rajkiran & Dhanush partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Idli Kadai (2025). They didn't share a set between 2017 and 2025. From Venghai (2011) to Idli Kadai (2025).
Their most recent film, Idli Kadai, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active. Pa Paandi is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Pa Paandi; the 2020s to Idli Kadai. Rajkiran acted in every film; Dhanush acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Pa Paandi (7.3/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
- Pa Paandi
- Venghai
- Idli Kadai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Venghai, both already had careers — Rajkiran with 32 films, Dhanush with 16.
Before Venghai, Rajkiran had starred in 32 films, including Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005) and Hip Hip Hurray (1984).
After Idli Kadai, Rajkiran went on to appear in 1 more film, including Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026).
Before Venghai, Dhanush had starred in 16 films, including Pudhupettai (2006) and Kadhal Kondein (2003).
After Idli Kadai, Dhanush went on to appear in 1 more film, including Kara (2026).
Collaboration Journey
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