Nilu Phule Co-Stars, Directors & Movies Together
Nilu Phule's collaborators
Nilu Phule's most frequent co-actor is Nana Patekar — 3 films together. Om Shivpuri has stayed in Nilu Phule's catalogue over 4 years — a partnership that crosses decades. From 1979 (with Amol Palekar) to 1990 (with Nana Patekar).
As of July 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 6 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
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Most acclaimed pairing
Nilu Phule × Amol Palekar
3 films·avg 6.6/10
Longest running
Nilu Phule × Om Shivpuri
4+ years·2 decades
Strongest pairings
Nana Patekar leads the pack with daylight to spare — outscoring the next-strongest pairing by 89%.
6Total Co-Stars & Directors
3Most films with Nana Patekar
Top pairings compared
Average ratings spread 2.7 points across the top four — quality varies sharply between these pairings.
| Metric | Nana Patekar | Amol Palekar | Om Shivpuri | Anupam Kher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 4.0 | 6.6 | 6.1 | 3.9 |
| First | 1987 | 1979 | 1979 | 1986 |
| Latest | 1990 | 1981 | 1983 | 1987 |
| Best film | Disha | Naram Garam | Coolie | Mohre |
Top Co-Actors of Nilu Phule
Multi-decade partnerships
4 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — partnerships that outlast the eras.
Most acclaimed pairings
Top-rated pairings with two or more films together.
Collaboration by Decade
1970s
6 films
★ 5.7
Amol Palekar, Ranjeeta Kaur, Reena Roy
1980s
7 films
★ 5.2
Nana Patekar, Amol Palekar, Anupam Kher
1990s
1 film
★ 4.6
Nana Patekar
Creative Legacy
Nilu Phule was a stalwart of Marathi and Indian cinema, renowned for his powerful character portrayals and exceptional versatility. His career, spanning several decades, was defined by a profound ability to embody a wide range of roles, from intense antagonists and authoritative figures to compassionate common men, leaving an indelible mark on the regional and national film landscape. While he del…