Mukesh Rishi & Pawan Kalyan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Mukesh Rishi and Pawan Kalyan appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2006 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vakeel Saab (2021 — 7.0/10). Films span Bangaram (2006) through Vakeel Saab (2021).
The Mukesh Rishi & Pawan Kalyan partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for Vakeel Saab (2021). They didn't share a set between 2008 and 2021. From Bangaram (2006) to Vakeel Saab (2021).
Vakeel Saab is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Bangaram (2006).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Jalsa; the 2020s to Vakeel Saab. Mukesh Rishi acted in every film; Pawan Kalyan acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.5/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Vakeel Saab (7.0/10).
- Jalsa
- Bangaram
- Vakeel Saab
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 15 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Mukesh Rishi had 42 films behind them; Pawan Kalyan had 12.
Before Bangaram, Mukesh Rishi had starred in 42 films, including Nenunnanu (2004) and Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003).
After Vakeel Saab, Mukesh Rishi went on to appear in 9 more films, including Manamey (2024) and Khiladi (2022).
Before Bangaram, Pawan Kalyan had starred in 12 films, including Johnny (2003) and Johnny (2003).
After Vakeel Saab, Pawan Kalyan went on to appear in 4 more films, including Bheemla Nayak (2022) and Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Mukesh Rishi & Pawan Kalyan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Prakash Raj is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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