Naresh & R. Rathnavelu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-15 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Naresh and R. Rathnavelu appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2016 and 2020. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020 — 6.0/10). Films span Brahmotsavam (2016) through Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020).
The Naresh & R. Rathnavelu partnership
From Brahmotsavam (2016) to Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020). It started with Brahmotsavam (2016).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Brahmotsavam; the 2020s to Sarileru Neekevvaru. Naresh acted in every film; R. Rathnavelu shot all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.6/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Brahmotsavam
- Sarileru Neekevvaru
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 4 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, Naresh kept going for 28 more films; R. Rathnavelu stepped back. By the time of Brahmotsavam, both already had careers — Naresh with 29 films, R. Rathnavelu with 19.
Before Brahmotsavam, Naresh had starred in 29 films, including Drushyam (2014) and Malini 22 Vijayawada (2013).
After Sarileru Neekevvaru, Naresh went on to appear in 28 more films, including Martin Luther King (2023) and Drushyam 2 (2021).
Before Brahmotsavam, R. Rathnavelu had starred in 19 films, including Vaaranam Aayiram (2008) and Haridas (2013).
After Sarileru Neekevvaru, R. Rathnavelu went on to appear in 1 more film, including Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Naresh & R. Rathnavelu's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Mahesh Babu is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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