Vamsy & Mallikarjuna Rao Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Vamsy and Mallikarjuna Rao appeared together in 3 Telugu films between 1991 and 2002. Their highest-rated collaboration was April 1st Vidudala (1991 — 6.2/10). Films span April 1st Vidudala (1991) through Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2002).
The Vamsy & Mallikarjuna Rao partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2002). They didn't share a set between 1993 and 2002. From April 1st Vidudala (1991) to Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2002).
The played out closed with Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru in 2002. It started with April 1st Vidudala (1991).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to April 1st Vidudala; the 2000s to Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru. Vamsy directed every film; Mallikarjuna Rao acted in all of them. Strictly Telugu cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.3/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.0/10.
- April 1st Vidudala
- Joker
- Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
April 1st Vidudala was Vamsy's directorial debut.
After Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru, Vamsy went on to direct 13 more films, including Anumanaspadam (2007) and Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu (2004).
April 1st Vidudala was Mallikarjuna Rao's acting debut.
After Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru, Mallikarjuna Rao went on to appear in 11 more films, including Johnny (2003) and 143 (and I miss You) (2004).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Vamsy & Mallikarjuna Rao's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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