Brijendra Kala & Tigmanshu Dhulia Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Brijendra Kala and Tigmanshu Dhulia appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2003 and 2018. Their highest-rated collaboration was Paan Singh Tomar (2012 — 8.0/10). Films span Haasil (2003) through Zero (2018).
The Brijendra Kala & Tigmanshu Dhulia partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Paan Singh Tomar (2012). They didn't share a set between 2003 and 2012. From Haasil (2003) to Zero (2018).
Haasil (2003, 7.6/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. Paan Singh Tomar is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Haasil; the 2010s to Paan Singh Tomar. Never on the same side of the camera — Brijendra Kala actor, Tigmanshu Dhulia director, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Haasil (7.6/10).
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Paan Singh Tomar (8.0/10).
- Haasil
- Paan Singh Tomar
- Zero
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 15 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
50% of Tigmanshu Dhulia's screen credits are with Brijendra Kala. After Zero, Brijendra Kala kept going for 46 more films; Tigmanshu Dhulia stepped back.
Haasil was Brijendra Kala's acting debut.
After Zero, Brijendra Kala went on to appear in 46 more films, including Ajmer 92 (2023) and Chandu Champion (2024).
Haasil was Tigmanshu Dhulia's directorial debut.
After Zero, Tigmanshu Dhulia went on to direct 3 more films, including The Promise (2025) and Holy Cow (2022).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Brijendra Kala & Tigmanshu Dhulia's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Irrfan Khan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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