Farhan Akhtar & Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 2013 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013 — 7.9/10). Films span Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) through Toofaan (2021).
The Farhan Akhtar & Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Toofaan (2021). They didn't share a set between 2013 and 2021. From Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) to Toofaan (2021).
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Bhaag Milkha Bhaag; the 2020s to Toofaan. Farhan Akhtar acted in every film; Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (7.9/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- Toofaan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
33% of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's screen credits are with Farhan Akhtar.
Before Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Farhan Akhtar had starred in 9 films, including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006).
After Toofaan, Farhan Akhtar went on to appear in 8 more films, including Superboys of Malegaon (2025) and Friday Night Plan (2023).
Before Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra had directed 4 films, including Rang De Basanti (2006) and Delhi-6 (2009).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Darshan Kumaar is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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