Dhanush & Anand L. Rai Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Dhanush and Anand L. Rai appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2013 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015 — 7.0/10). Films span Raanjhanaa (2013) through Tere Ishk Mein (2025).
The Dhanush & Anand L. Rai partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Tere Ishk Mein (2025). They didn't share a set between 2015 and 2025. From Raanjhanaa (2013) to Tere Ishk Mein (2025).
Their most recent film, Tere Ishk Mein, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active. Tanu Weds Manu Returns is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Tanu Weds Manu Returns; the 2020s to Tere Ishk Mein. Dhanush acted in every film; Anand L. Rai directed all of them.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Tanu Weds Manu Returns (7.0/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
- Tanu Weds Manu Returns
- Raanjhanaa
- Tere Ishk Mein
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
60% of Anand L. Rai's screen credits are with Dhanush.
Before Raanjhanaa, Dhanush had starred in 22 films, including Aadukalam (2011) and Pudhupettai (2006).
After Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush went on to appear in 1 more film, including Kara (2026).
Before Raanjhanaa, Anand L. Rai had directed 2 films, including Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and Thodi Life Thoda Magic (2008).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Dhanush & Anand L. Rai's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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