Raghu Babu & R. Rathnavelu Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Raghu Babu and R. Rathnavelu appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2007 and 2020. Their highest-rated collaboration was Jagadam (2007 — 7.3/10). Films span Jagadam (2007) through Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020).
The Raghu Babu & R. Rathnavelu partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Khaidi No:150 (2017). They didn't share a set between 2007 and 2017. Their work runs across 3 decades of Telugu cinema.
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.0 and 7.3. From Jagadam (2007) to Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Jagadam; the 2020s to Sarileru Neekevvaru. Raghu Babu acted in every film; R. Rathnavelu shot all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 3 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Jagadam (7.3/10).
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.6/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Jagadam
- Khaidi No:150
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
- Sarileru Neekevvaru
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
After Sarileru Neekevvaru, Raghu Babu kept going for 54 more films; R. Rathnavelu stepped back. By the time of Jagadam, both already had careers — Raghu Babu with 34 films, R. Rathnavelu with 10.
Before Jagadam, Raghu Babu had starred in 34 films, including Hungama (2005) and Aa Naluguru (2004).
After Sarileru Neekevvaru, Raghu Babu went on to appear in 54 more films, including Samajavaragamana (2023) and Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam (2022).
Before Jagadam, R. Rathnavelu had starred in 10 films, including Jayam (2003) and Thirumalai (2003).
After Sarileru Neekevvaru, R. Rathnavelu went on to appear in 1 more film, including Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Raghu Babu & R. Rathnavelu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Brahmanandam is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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