V. V. Vinayak & Rajiv Kanakala Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
V. V. Vinayak and Rajiv Kanakala appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2002 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Naayak (2013 — 5.7/10). Films span Aadi (2002) through Naayak (2013).
The V. V. Vinayak & Rajiv Kanakala partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Naayak (2013). They didn't share a set between 2002 and 2013. From Aadi (2002) to Naayak (2013).
It started with Aadi (2002).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Aadi; the 2010s to Naayak. V. V. Vinayak directed every film; Rajiv Kanakala acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.7/10.
- Aadi
- Naayak
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of V. V. Vinayak's screen credits are with Rajiv Kanakala. After Naayak, Rajiv Kanakala kept going for 44 more films; V. V. Vinayak stepped back.
Aadi was V. V. Vinayak's directorial debut.
After Naayak, V. V. Vinayak went on to direct 4 more films, including Khaidi No:150 (2017) and Alludu Sreenu (2014).
Before Aadi, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 2 films, including Student No.1 (2001) and Rakshana (1993).
After Naayak, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 44 more films, including Samajavaragamana (2023) and Peddha Kapu - 1 (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 2 of their 2 films.
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