Ram Pothineni & Kishore Tirumala Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Ram Pothineni and Kishore Tirumala appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2016 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017 — 7.6/10). Films span Nenu Sailaja (2016) through Red (2021).
The Ram Pothineni & Kishore Tirumala partnership
From Nenu Sailaja (2016) to Red (2021). Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Nenu Sailaja (2016).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi; the 2020s to Red. Never on the same side of the camera — Ram Pothineni actor, Kishore Tirumala director, across all 3 films. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (7.6/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.8/10.
- Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi
- Nenu Sailaja
- Red
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
38% of Kishore Tirumala's screen credits are with Ram Pothineni.
Before Nenu Sailaja, Ram Pothineni had starred in 11 films, including Kandireega (2011) and Jagadam (2007).
After Red, Ram Pothineni went on to appear in 4 more films, including The Warriorr (2022) and Andhra King Taluka (2025).
Before Nenu Sailaja, Kishore Tirumala had directed 2 films, including Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu (2011) and Second Hand (2013).
After Red, Kishore Tirumala went on to direct 3 more films, including Mirai (2025) and Aadavaallu Meeku Johaarlu (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Ram Pothineni & Kishore Tirumala's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Devi Sri Prasad is the through-line — music on 2 of their 3 films.
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