What was their reunion film?

Raa Raa (2018), 22 years after Indian.

Was there a long gap between Jeeva & Shankar films?

They didn't share a set between 1996 and 2018 — a 22-year gap.

Which Jeeva & Shankar film is the standout?

Indian at 8.2/10 stands well above the rest of their work.

When did Jeeva and Shankar first work together?

Their first film together was Gentleman in 1993.

Which Jeeva & Shankar film is rated highest?

Indian (1996) is their highest-rated film together at 8.2/10.

How many films have Jeeva and Shankar made together?

3 films across 25 years (1993–2018).

When did Jeeva and Shankar last work together?

Raa Raa (2018) is their most recent film together.

Is there a third person on most of their films?

Goundamani — cast on 2 of their 3 films.

How do I watch Indian?

Indian is on Airtel Xstream Play, Eros Now, Netflix, Prime Video, ShemarooMe. Regional availability may differ.

Where can I watch Jeeva & Shankar's films online?

Available on Airtel Xstream Play, Eros Now, JioHotstar, Prime Video, and others. Availability varies by region.

3 Films Together

Director of Photography

Jeeva

Director

Shankar

3 films·1993–2018·Top Music Composer: A. R. Rahman (2 films)·Top co-star: Goundamani (2 films)

Jeeva & Shankar Movies Together List — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB

Jeeva and Shankar appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1993 and 2018. Their highest-rated collaboration was Indian (1996 — 8.2/10). Films span Gentleman (1993) through Raa Raa (2018).

Films Together

6.5

Average Rating

1993 - 2018

Career Span

Tamil

Primary Language

Credibility

Career Phase

Active×Active

Long-Term Partnership

The Jeeva & Shankar partnership

After 22 years apart, they came back together for Raa Raa (2018). They didn't share a set between 1996 and 2018. One film towers over the rest: Indian at 8.2/10.

From Gentleman (1993) to Raa Raa (2018). Indian is the one most viewers reach for.

The shape of the work

The 1990s belonged to Indian; the 2010s to Raa Raa. Never on the same side of the camera — Jeeva director of photography, Shankar director, across all 3 films.

3 films across 2 decades

The 1990s brought 2 films together, anchored by Indian (8.2/10).

The 2010s accounted for 1 film.

1990s

Films2

Avg Rating6.5/10

Notable:

Indian(8.2)
Gentleman(4.8)

Era:

Jeeva: ActiveShankar: Active

2010s

Films1

Notable:

Raa Raa0

Era:

Jeeva: ActiveShankar: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration1993–2018

Span25 years

Avg Interval~13 years

3 films across 25 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil

2 films (67%)

Telugu

1 film (33%)

Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Where each was in their career

Jeeva

Before Gentleman, Jeeva had starred in 1 film, including Onna Irukka Kathukkanum (1992).

After Raa Raa, Jeeva went on to appear in 11 more films, including Jetty (2022) and Krack (2021).

Shankar

Before Gentleman, Shankar had directed 30 films, including Vetri (1984) and Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981).

After Raa Raa, Shankar went on to direct 1 more film, including Indian 2 (2024).

Language

Decade

Gentleman

1993Tamil

Jeeva · Director of PhotographyShankar · Director

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Jeeva · Director of PhotographyShankar · Director

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Jeeva · ActorShankar · Director

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Collaboration Journey

A chronological view of Jeeva & Shankar's professional partnership

1993

★4.8

Gentleman

Tamil

Jeeva: Director of PhotographyShankar: Director

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1996

★8.2

Indian

Tamil

Jeeva: Director of PhotographyShankar: Director

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2018

Raa Raa

Telugu

Jeeva: ActorShankar: Director

Streaming onPrime Video

Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films

Goundamani is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.

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Jeeva

Shankar

Jeeva & Shankar Movies Together List — 3 Films

The Jeeva & Shankar partnership

The shape of the work

3 films across 2 decades

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Language Distribution

Where each was in their career

Collaboration Journey

Gentleman

Indian

Raa Raa

Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films

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