Mahesh Babu & Mukesh Rishi Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Mahesh Babu and Mukesh Rishi appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2015 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Srimanthudu (2015 — 7.2/10). Films span Srimanthudu (2015) through Guntur Kaaram (2024).
The Mahesh Babu & Mukesh Rishi partnership
From Srimanthudu (2015) to Guntur Kaaram (2024). Their most recent film, Guntur Kaaram, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active. Srimanthudu is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Srimanthudu (2015).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Srimanthudu; the 2020s to Guntur Kaaram. Mahesh Babu acted in every film; Mukesh Rishi acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Srimanthudu (7.2/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.1/10.
- Srimanthudu
- Maharshi
- Guntur Kaaram
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 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, Mahesh Babu had 20 films behind them; Mukesh Rishi had 64.
Before Srimanthudu, Mahesh Babu had starred in 20 films, including Khaleja (2010) and Athadu (2005).
Before Srimanthudu, Mukesh Rishi had starred in 64 films, including Nenunnanu (2004) and Rajanna (2011).
After Guntur Kaaram, Mukesh Rishi went on to appear in 3 more films, including Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025) and Kannappa (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Mahesh Babu & Mukesh Rishi's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Jagapathi Babu is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Jagapathi Babu appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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