Nagesh Kukunoor & Elahe Hiptoola Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Nagesh Kukunoor and Elahe Hiptoola appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2004 and 2016. Their highest-rated collaboration was Dhanak (2016 — 7.8/10). Films span Hyderabad Blues 2 (2004) through Dhanak (2016).
The Nagesh Kukunoor & Elahe Hiptoola partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Lakshmi (2014). They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2014. From Hyderabad Blues 2 (2004) to Dhanak (2016).
Dhanak is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Hyderabad Blues 2 (2004).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Hyderabad Blues 2; the 2010s to Dhanak. Never on the same side of the camera — Nagesh Kukunoor director, Elahe Hiptoola producer, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.2/10.
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Dhanak (7.8/10).
- Hyderabad Blues 2
- Dhanak
- Lakshmi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
38% of Nagesh Kukunoor's screen credits are with Elahe Hiptoola.
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).
Hyderabad Blues 2 was Elahe Hiptoola's acting debut.
Collaboration Journey
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