Chalapathi Rao & Annapoorna Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Chalapathi Rao and Annapoorna appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 1999 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mahankali (2013 — 6.5/10). Films span Preyasi Raave (1999) through Mahankali (2013).
The Chalapathi Rao & Annapoorna partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Mahankali (2013). They didn't share a set between 1999 and 2013. From Preyasi Raave (1999) to Mahankali (2013).
It started with Preyasi Raave (1999).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Preyasi Raave; the 2010s to Mahankali. Chalapathi Rao acted in every film; Annapoorna acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.1/10.
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Preyasi Raave
- Mahankali
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Preyasi Raave, Chalapathi Rao had starred in 6 films, including Aditya 369 (1991) and Gharana Mogudu (1992).
After Mahankali, Chalapathi Rao went on to appear in 16 more films, including Bangarraju (2022) and Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2016).
Before Preyasi Raave, Annapoorna had starred in 16 films, including Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai (1989) and Peddannayya (1997).
After Mahankali, Annapoorna went on to appear in 24 more films, including Thank You Brother! (2021) and O Saathiya (2023).
Collaboration Journey
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