Rajiv Kanakala & Shakalaka Shankar Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rajiv Kanakala and Shakalaka Shankar appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2015 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Maama Mascheendra (2023 — 7.1/10). Films span Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) through Maama Mascheendra (2023).
The Rajiv Kanakala & Shakalaka Shankar partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Maama Mascheendra (2023). They didn't share a set between 2015 and 2023. From Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) to Maama Mascheendra (2023).
Their most recent film, Maama Mascheendra, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Maama Mascheendra is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Raju Gari Gadhi; the 2020s to Maama Mascheendra. Rajiv Kanakala acted in every film; Shakalaka Shankar 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 Maama Mascheendra (7.1/10).
- Raju Gari Gadhi
- Maama Mascheendra
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; Shakalaka Shankar had 1.
Before Raju Gari Gadhi, Rajiv Kanakala had starred in 31 films, including Donga Dongadi (2004) and Nenu (2004).
After Maama Mascheendra, Rajiv Kanakala went on to appear in 15 more films, including Average Student Nani (2024) and Couple Friendly (2026).
Before Raju Gari Gadhi, Shakalaka Shankar had starred in 1 film, including Geethanjali (2014).
After Maama Mascheendra, Shakalaka Shankar went on to appear in 4 more films, including Shivam Bhaje (2024) and Geethanjali Malli Vachindi (2024).
Collaboration Journey
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