Sukumar & R. Rathnavelu Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Sukumar and R. Rathnavelu appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2004 and 2014. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jagadam (2007 — 7.3/10). Films span Arya (2004) through 1: Nenokkadine (2014).
The Sukumar & R. Rathnavelu partnership
From Arya (2004) to 1: Nenokkadine (2014). Jagadam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Arya (2004).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Jagadam; the 2010s to 1: Nenokkadine. Sukumar directed every film; R. Rathnavelu shot all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Jagadam (7.3/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.9/10.
- Jagadam
- Arya0
- 1: Nenokkadine
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
30% of Sukumar's screen credits are with R. Rathnavelu.
Before Arya, Sukumar had directed 1 film, including Crime (1996).
After 1: Nenokkadine, Sukumar went on to direct 6 more films, including 18 Pages (2022) and Rangasthalam 1985 (2018).
Before Arya, R. Rathnavelu had starred in 7 films, including Jayam (2003) and Thirumalai (2003).
After 1: Nenokkadine, R. Rathnavelu went on to appear in 6 more films, including Khaidi No:150 (2017) and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Sukumar & R. Rathnavelu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Pradeep Rawat is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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