K. Raghavendra Rao & Jeetendra Movies Together — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. Raghavendra Rao & Jeetendra have worked together on 6 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1980 and extends to 1985, representing 5 years of joint work. Working K. Raghavendra Rao as Director and Jeetendra as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Justice Chaudhury", "Jaani Dost", "Nishana" — with "Justice Chaudhury" earning a top rating of 6.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.4/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 1980s, when they delivered 6 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Nishana" (1980) to "Hoshiyar" (1985), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Nishana was K. Raghavendra Rao's directorial debut.
After Hoshiyar, K. Raghavendra Rao went on to direct 32 more films, including Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) and Shirdi Sai (2012).
Before Nishana, Jeetendra had starred in 7 films, including Aatish (1979) and Lok Parlok (1979).
After Hoshiyar, Jeetendra went on to appear in 70 more films, including Jai Shiv Shankar (1990) and Main Tera Hero (2014).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 5 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Justice Chaudhury
- Jaani Dost
This duo's 6-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1980s when they delivered 6 films that defined the era.

Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Raghavendra Rao & Jeetendra's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on K. Raghavendra Rao & Jeetendra's films together
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