John Abraham & Anil Kapoor Movies Together — 5 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
John Abraham & Anil Kapoor have worked together on 5 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2007 and extends to 2019, representing 12 years of joint work. Working John Abraham as Actor and Anil Kapoor as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Shootout at Wadala", "Race 2", "Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love" — with "Shootout at Wadala" earning a top rating of 5.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.9/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 2010s, when they delivered 4 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Hindi cinema. From "Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love" (2007) to "Pagalpanti" (2019), 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
Before Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, John Abraham had starred in 19 films, including Agraharathil Kazhutai (1977) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005).
After Pagalpanti, John Abraham went on to appear in 13 more films, including Pathaan (2023) and The Diplomat (2025).
Before Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, Anil Kapoor had starred in 94 films, including Virasat (1997) and Shakti (1982).
After Pagalpanti, Anil Kapoor went on to appear in 14 more films, including Animal (2023) and Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
5 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love
- Shootout at Wadala
- Race 2
This duo's 5-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2010s when they delivered 4 films that defined the era.





Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of John Abraham & Anil Kapoor's professional partnership
Shared Crew
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