Rajiv Kanakala & Vidyullekha Raman Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rajiv Kanakala and Vidyullekha Raman appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 2015 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Maharshi (2019 — 7.1/10). Films span Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) through Hidimbha (2023).
The Rajiv Kanakala & Vidyullekha Raman partnership
From Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) to Hidimbha (2023). Their most recent film, Hidimbha, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Maharshi is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Raju Gari Gadhi (2015).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Maharshi; the 2020s to Hidimbha. Rajiv Kanakala acted in every film; Vidyullekha Raman acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Maharshi (7.1/10).
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Hidimbha (7.0/10).
- Maharshi
- Raju Gari Gadhi
- Hidimbha
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 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
By the time of Raju Gari Gadhi, both already had careers — Rajiv Kanakala with 31 films, Vidyullekha Raman with 10.
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).
Before Raju Gari Gadhi, Vidyullekha Raman had starred in 10 films, including Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu (2012) and Malini 22 Vijayawada (2013).
After Hidimbha, Vidyullekha Raman went on to appear in 4 more films, including Pithala Maathi (2024) and The Verdict (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rajiv Kanakala & Vidyullekha Raman's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Ashwin Babu is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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