K. Raghavendra Rao & Aruna Irani Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Raghavendra Rao and Aruna Irani appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 1984 and 1985. Their highest-rated collaboration was Tohfa (1984 — 4.6/10). Films span Tohfa (1984) through Mera Saathi (1985).
The K. Raghavendra Rao & Aruna Irani partnership
From Tohfa (1984) to Mera Saathi (1985). The played out closed with Mera Saathi in 1985. It started with Tohfa (1984).
The shape of the work
K. Raghavendra Rao directed every film; Aruna Irani acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 1 decade
- Tohfa
- Masterji
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 1 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Mera Saathi, Aruna Irani kept going for 107 more films; K. Raghavendra Rao stepped back.
Before Tohfa, K. Raghavendra Rao had directed 4 films, including Justice Chaudhury (1983) and Jaani Dost (1983).
After Mera Saathi, K. Raghavendra Rao went on to direct 32 more films, including Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) and Shirdi Sai (2012).
Before Tohfa, Aruna Irani had starred in 31 films, including Angoor (1982) and Sargam (1979).
After Mera Saathi, Aruna Irani went on to appear in 107 more films, including Kahani Rubberband Ki (2022) and Kesari Veer (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Raghavendra Rao & Aruna Irani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Asrani is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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