Chalapathi Rao & Raghu Karumanchi Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Chalapathi Rao and Raghu Karumanchi appeared together in 4 Telugu films between 2002 and 2019. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ruler (2019 — 6.5/10). Films span Aadi (2002) through Ruler (2019).
The Chalapathi Rao & Raghu Karumanchi partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Sudigadu (2012). They saved their best for last — Ruler (6.5/10) came 17 years in. They didn't share a set between 2003 and 2012.
From Aadi (2002) to Ruler (2019). It started with Aadi (2002).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Aadi; the 2010s to Ruler. Chalapathi Rao acted in every film; Raghu Karumanchi acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.3/10.
- Aadi
- Dil0
- Ruler
- Sudigadu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Aadi, Chalapathi Rao had starred in 13 films, including Sri Ramulayya (1999) and Aditya 369 (1991).
After Ruler, Chalapathi Rao went on to appear in 3 more films, including Bangarraju (2022) and Aaradugula Bullet (2021).
Aadi was Raghu Karumanchi's acting debut.
After Ruler, Raghu Karumanchi went on to appear in 15 more films, including Anubhavinchu Raja (2021) and Amigos (2023).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
M. S. Narayana is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 4 films. M. S. Narayana appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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