Rao Ramesh & Chota K. Naidu Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rao Ramesh and Chota K. Naidu appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2012 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023 — 7.9/10). Films span Julai (2012) through Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023).
The Rao Ramesh & Chota K. Naidu partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023). They didn't share a set between 2013 and 2023. From Julai (2012) to Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023).
Their most recent film, Peddha Kapu - 1, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Peddha Kapu - 1 is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Julai; the 2020s to Peddha Kapu - 1. Rao Ramesh acted in every film; Chota K. Naidu directed all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.8/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Peddha Kapu - 1 (7.9/10).
- Julai
- Ramayya Vasthavayya
- Peddha Kapu - 1
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 Peddha Kapu - 1, Rao Ramesh kept going for 16 more films; Chota K. Naidu stepped back.
Before Julai, Rao Ramesh had starred in 13 films, including Khaleja (2010) and Maryada Ramanna (2010).
After Peddha Kapu - 1, Rao Ramesh went on to appear in 16 more films, including Kiss (2025) and Brother (2024).
Before Julai, Chota K. Naidu had starred in 7 films, including Johnny (2003) and Bunny (2005).
After Peddha Kapu - 1, Chota K. Naidu went on to appear in 1 more film, including Vishwambhara (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rao Ramesh & Chota K. Naidu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Tanikella Bharani is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Tanikella Bharani appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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