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3 Films Together

Nagesh Kukunoor & Elahe Hiptoola Movies Together — 3 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

3
Films Together
6.9
Average Rating
2004 - 2016
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Nagesh Kukunoor & Elahe Hiptoola have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2004 and extends to 2016, representing 12 years of joint work. Working Nagesh Kukunoor as Director and Elahe Hiptoola as Producer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Dhanak", "Lakshmi", "Hyderabad Blues 2" — with "Dhanak" earning a top rating of 7.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 6.9/10 — reflecting a body of work that has largely found favour with audiences.

Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Hyderabad Blues 2" (2004) to "Dhanak" (2016), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Nagesh Kukunoor

Before Hyderabad Blues 2, Nagesh Kukunoor had directed 3 films, including 3 Deewarein (2003) and Hyderabad Blues (1998).

After Dhanak, Nagesh Kukunoor went on to direct 2 more films, including Good Luck Sakhi (2022) and Culture Vulture (2024).

Elahe Hiptoola

Hyderabad Blues 2 was Elahe Hiptoola's acting debut.

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration20042016
Span12 years
Avg Interval~6 years

3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

2000s
Films1
Avg Rating6.2/10
Notable:
  • Hyderabad Blues 2(6.2)
Era:
Nagesh: ActiveElahe: Active
2010s
Films2
Avg Rating7.3/10
Notable:
  • Dhanak(7.8)
  • Lakshmi(6.8)
Era:
Nagesh: ActiveElahe: Active

This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.

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