Vijay Sethupathi & Rajinikanth Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Vijay Sethupathi and Rajinikanth appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2019 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Petta (2019 — 7.6/10). Films span Petta (2019) through Jailer 2 (2026).
The Vijay Sethupathi & Rajinikanth partnership
From Petta (2019) to Jailer 2 (2026). Their most recent film, Jailer 2, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active. Petta is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Petta (2019).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Petta; the 2020s to Jailer 2. Vijay Sethupathi acted in every film; Rajinikanth acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 1 film together, anchored by Petta (7.6/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film.
- Petta
- Jailer 2
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Vijay Sethupathi had 44 films behind them; Rajinikanth had 148.
Before Petta, Vijay Sethupathi had starred in 44 films, including 96 (2018) and Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009).
Before Petta, Rajinikanth had starred in 148 films, including Robot (2010) and Padhinaru Vayadhiniley (1977).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Vijay Sethupathi & Rajinikanth's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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