Sudeep Co-Stars, Directors & Movies Together
Sudeep's collaborators
Sudeep's most frequent director is S. S. Rajamouli — 4 pairings. From 2008 (with Ram Gopal Varma) to 2025 (with S. S. Rajamouli). Nani averages 7.9/10 across 3 films with Sudeep — the highest-rated active pairing.
16 different on-screen and behind-the-camera partners feed Sudeep's catalogue. Recent partners on the active roster include S. S. Rajamouli and Nassar.
As of July 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 12 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
Strongest pairings
S. S. Rajamouli leads the pack with daylight to spare — outscoring the next-strongest pairing by 86%.
Top pairings compared
S. S. Rajamouli leads on count, rating, and recency — the strongest pairing on every metric the table tracks.
| Metric | S. S. Rajamouli | Nassar | Tamannaah Bhatia | Anushka Shetty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 7.3 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| First | 2012 | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Latest | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Best film | Makkhi | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy |
Top Co-Actors of Sudeep
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Directors Who Worked with Sudeep
Multi-decade partnerships
10 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — an unusually deep bench of long-term partners.
Most acclaimed pairings
Top-rated pairings with two or more films together.
Collaboration by Decade
Creative Legacy
“Naanu Sudeep.”
— Sudeep