K. Raghavendra Rao & Meka Srikanth Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Raghavendra Rao and Meka Srikanth appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 1995 and 2012. Their highest-rated collaboration was Shirdi Sai (2012 — 7.8/10). Films span Pelli Sandidi (1995) through Shirdi Sai (2012).
The K. Raghavendra Rao & Meka Srikanth partnership
After 15 years apart, they came back together for Shirdi Sai (2012). They didn't share a set between 1997 and 2012. From Pelli Sandidi (1995) to Shirdi Sai (2012).
Shirdi Sai is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Pelli Sandidi (1995).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Pelli Sandadi; the 2010s to Shirdi Sai. K. Raghavendra Rao directed every film; Meka Srikanth acted in all of them.
Partnership facts
- Raghavendra Rao cast Srikanth in 'Pelli Sandadi' (1997) after seeing his energetic dance moves in the 1995 film 'Pelli Sandidi' — same title, different film. Srikanth had only a supporting role in the first one, but Rao bet the entire second film on his lead performance.
- On the sets of 'Pelli Sandadi' (1997), Raghavendra Rao would choreograph entire song sequences by humming the tune and physically demonstrating steps. Srikanth matched his energy beat-for-beat, often nailing the moves in one take — something Rao later said he'd never seen from a newcomer.
- The success of 'Pelli Sandadi' (1997) directly launched Srikanth as a bankable romantic hero in Telugu cinema. Before that film, he was a side actor. After it, he headlined 15+ films in the next three years — all because Rao bet on him as the lead.
- Raghavendra Rao and Srikanth didn't speak for nearly a decade after 'Pelli Sandadi' (1997). They only reunited in 2012 for 'Shirdi Sai' — a devotional film with zero dance numbers. Srikanth later admitted he was nervous to call Rao after so long, but Rao simply said, 'You're my Sai.'
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 4.8/10.
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Shirdi Sai (7.8/10).
- Pelli Sandadi
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- Shirdi Sai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Shirdi Sai, Meka Srikanth kept going for 19 more films; K. Raghavendra Rao stepped back.
Before Pelli Sandidi, K. Raghavendra Rao had directed 22 films, including Justice Chaudhury (1983) and Major Chandrakanth (1993).
After Shirdi Sai, K. Raghavendra Rao went on to direct 1 more film, including Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017).
Before Pelli Sandidi, Meka Srikanth had starred in 3 films, including Varasudu (1993) and Aame (1994).
After Shirdi Sai, Meka Srikanth went on to appear in 19 more films, including Kothala Rayudu (2022) and Shadow (2013).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Raghavendra Rao & Meka Srikanth's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Deepti Bhatnagar is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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