M. S. Narayana & Chota K. Naidu Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
M. S. Narayana and Chota K. Naidu appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2000 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Johnny (2003 — 7.4/10). Films span Azad (2000) through Venkatadri Express (2013).
The M. S. Narayana & Chota K. Naidu partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Julai (2012). They didn't share a set between 2003 and 2012. From Azad (2000) to Venkatadri Express (2013).
Johnny is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Azad (2000).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Johnny; the 2010s to Venkatadri Express. Chota K. Naidu cinematographer in some, director of photography in others. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Johnny (7.4/10).
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Venkatadri Express (7.3/10).
- Johnny
- Azad
- Venkatadri Express
- Julai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Azad, M. S. Narayana had starred in 7 films, including Seenu (1999) and Premaku Velayara (1999).
After Venkatadri Express, M. S. Narayana went on to appear in 20 more films, including Race Gurram (2014) and S/O Satyamurthy (2015).
Before Azad, Chota K. Naidu had starred in 2 films, including Bhale Pellam (1994) and Santaan (1993).
After Venkatadri Express, Chota K. Naidu went on to appear in 14 more films, including Peddha Kapu - 1 (2023) and Raju Gari Gadhi - 3 (2019).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of M. S. Narayana & Chota K. Naidu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Brahmaji is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. Brahmaji appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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