Zakir Hussain & Kaali Venkat Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Zakir Hussain and Kaali Venkat appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2016 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Irudhi Suttru (2016 — 7.6/10). Films span Irudhi Suttru (2016) through Baby John (2024).
The Zakir Hussain & Kaali Venkat partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Baby John (2024). They didn't share a set between 2016 and 2024. From Irudhi Suttru (2016) to Baby John (2024).
Their most recent film, Baby John, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active. Irudhi Suttru is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Irudhi Suttru; the 2020s to Baby John. Zakir Hussain acted in every film; Kaali Venkat acted in all of them.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Irudhi Suttru (7.6/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Irudhi Suttru
- Saala Khadoos
- Baby John
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 8 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Irudhi Suttru, both already had careers — Zakir Hussain with 35 films, Kaali Venkat with 20.
Before Irudhi Suttru, Zakir Hussain had starred in 35 films, including Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Thuppakki (2012).
After Baby John, Zakir Hussain went on to appear in 10 more films, including Romeo S3 (2025) and Dhadak 2 (2025).
Before Irudhi Suttru, Kaali Venkat had starred in 20 films, including Mouna Guru (2011) and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014).
After Baby John, Kaali Venkat went on to appear in 18 more films, including Karuppu (2026) and Madras Matinee (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Zakir Hussain & Kaali Venkat's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Baljinder Kaur is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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