Amitabh Bachchan & S. Ramanathan Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Amitabh Bachchan and S. Ramanathan appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 1983 and 2007. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mahaan (1983 — 6.8/10). Films span Mahaan (1983) through Zamaanat (2007).
The Amitabh Bachchan & S. Ramanathan partnership
After 19 years apart, they came back together for Zamaanat (2007). They didn't share a set between 1988 and 2007. From Mahaan (1983) to Zamaanat (2007).
It started with Mahaan (1983).
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1980s belonged to Mahaan; the 2000s to Zamaanat. S. Ramanathan director in some, producer in others. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 3 films, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film.
- Mahaan
- Geraftaar
- Zamaanat0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 24 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
36% of S. Ramanathan's screen credits are with Amitabh Bachchan. After Zamaanat, Amitabh Bachchan kept going for 51 more films; S. Ramanathan stepped back.
Before Mahaan, Amitabh Bachchan had starred in 24 films, including Gol Maal (1979) and Shakti (1982).
After Zamaanat, Amitabh Bachchan went on to appear in 51 more films, including Pink (2016) and English Vinglish (2012).
Before Mahaan, S. Ramanathan had directed 7 films, including Pattathu Rani (1967) and Dial 100 (1982).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Amitabh Bachchan & S. Ramanathan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Nirupa Roy is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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