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3 Films Together

Naresh & Rajiv Kanakala Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
7.7
Average Rating
2019 - 2023
Career Span
Telugu
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Naresh & Rajiv Kanakala have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2019 and extends to 2023, representing 4 years of joint work. Working Naresh as Actor and Rajiv Kanakala as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that consistently resonated with audiences across their output.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Samajavaragamana", "Entha Manchivaadavuraa", "Maharshi" — with "Samajavaragamana" earning a top rating of 8.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 7.7/10 — a testament to consistent critical and commercial appeal.

Their most productive period was the 2020s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Telugu cinema. From "Maharshi" (2019) to "Samajavaragamana" (2023), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Naresh

Before Maharshi, Naresh had starred in 38 films, including Manamantha (2016) and Drushyam (2014).

After Samajavaragamana, Naresh went on to appear in 3 more films, including Funky (2026) and Naari Naari Naduma Murari (2026).

Rajiv Kanakala

Before Maharshi, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 39 films, including Nannaku Prematho (2016) and Donga Dongadi (2004).

After Samajavaragamana, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 13 more films, including Average Student Nani (2024) and Couple Friendly (2026).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20192023
Span4 years
Avg Interval~2 years

3 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Telugu
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

2010s
Films1
Avg Rating7.1/10
Notable:
  • Maharshi(7.1)
Era:
Naresh: ActiveRajiv: Active
2020s
Films2
Avg Rating8.1/10
Notable:
  • Samajavaragamana(8.6)
  • Entha Manchivaadavuraa(7.5)
Era:
Naresh: ActiveRajiv: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2020s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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