Rajiv Kanakala & Ashwin Babu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rajiv Kanakala and Ashwin Babu appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2015 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Hidimbha (2023 — 7.0/10). Films span Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) through Hidimbha (2023).
The Rajiv Kanakala & Ashwin Babu partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Hidimbha (2023). They didn't share a set between 2015 and 2023. From Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) to Hidimbha (2023).
Their most recent film, Hidimbha, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Hidimbha is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Raju Gari Gadhi; the 2020s to Hidimbha. Rajiv Kanakala acted in every film; Ashwin Babu acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Hidimbha (7.0/10).
- Raju Gari Gadhi
- Hidimbha
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 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, Rajiv Kanakala had 31 films behind them; Ashwin Babu had 0.
Before Raju Gari Gadhi, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 31 films, including Donga Dongadi (2004) and Nenu (2004).
After Hidimbha, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 15 more films, including Average Student Nani (2024) and Couple Friendly (2026).
Raju Gari Gadhi was Ashwin Babu's acting debut.
After Hidimbha, Ashwin Babu went on to appear in 1 more film, including Shivam Bhaje (2024).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Vidyullekha Raman is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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