Jagapathi Babu & Rajiv Kanakala Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Jagapathi Babu and Rajiv Kanakala appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2008 and 2019. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nannaku Prematho (2016 — 7.5/10). Films span Raksha (2008) through Maharshi (2019).
The Jagapathi Babu & Rajiv Kanakala partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Nannaku Prematho (2016). They didn't share a set between 2008 and 2016. From Raksha (2008) to Maharshi (2019).
Nannaku Prematho is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Raksha (2008).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Raksha; the 2010s to Nannaku Prematho. Jagapathi Babu acted in every film; Rajiv Kanakala acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Nannaku Prematho (7.5/10).
- Raksha
- Nannaku Prematho
- Maharshi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Maharshi, Rajiv Kanakala kept going for 33 more films; Jagapathi Babu stepped back. By the time of Raksha, both already had careers — Jagapathi Babu with 35 films, Rajiv Kanakala with 21.
Before Raksha, Jagapathi Babu had starred in 35 films, including Kushi Kushiga (2004) and Money Money (1995).
After Maharshi, Jagapathi Babu went on to appear in 10 more films, including Pushpa (The Rise Part-01) (2021) and Salaar (2023).
Before Raksha, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 21 films, including Donga Dongadi (2004) and Nenu (2004).
After Maharshi, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 33 more films, including Samajavaragamana (2023) and Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Jagapathi Babu & Rajiv Kanakala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Jayasudha is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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