How many movies is Asrani credited in?

168 credits sit in Asrani's complete catalogue, spanning 1979–2026 — a body of work that places them among the most prolific in Indian cinema.

Which Asrani entries score the best on GudVibe?

Ek Duuje Ke Liye (7.5), Ek Duuje Ke Liye (7.5) top the list. Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) sits at 7.5/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

In what capacities has Asrani been credited?

Asrani's credits split across multiple crafts: Actor (165), Director (3). The dominant role is Actor, accounting for 98% of the catalogue.

What marks the start of Asrani's filmography?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Jurmana (1979).

When did Asrani last appear on screen?

Ikkis (2026) is the most recent credit. Available on Prime Video.

Which ten-year stretch holds most of Asrani's work?

The 1980s — 99 releases, about 59% of the entire catalogue.

Where can I watch Asrani's movies online?

136 of Asrani's 168 films stream today across 5 platforms — Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV+, Dailymotion, Einthusan, and Eros Now. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

Which film industries does Asrani's filmography cover?

168 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

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Asrani — Filmography (168 Films)

Artist · 1979–2026

Asrani is a artist with 168 film credits between 1979 and 2026, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) at 7.5/10. Average rating across rated films: 5.1/10.

168+Total Credits

5.1Avg Rating

1979–2026Career Span

2Roles

168+Total Films

5.1Avg Rating

7.5Top Rating

47+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Asrani filmography

The filmography runs in a 6-decade arc of Tamil cinema, from the 1970s to the 2020s. From Jurmana (1979) to Ikkis (2026). The 1980s account for 59% of the work — by far the most active decade.

1985 stood alone as the standout year — 18 releases while every other year held one or two. For 47 years from 1979 to 2026, releases arrived almost without pause.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·168 films · 1979–2026

1979Debut
1985Peak · 18 films
1979First Director
2002Hiatus begins (5y)

1979–1983The Breakthrough1979–1983: 52 films, the first chapter.

1983–1987The Peak1983–1987: the busiest stretch — 59 films.

1979–2026The Reinvention1979 onwards: a turn behind the camera, starting with Director.

2022–2026Recent Work2022–2026: 10 recent releases.

Top-rated Asrani films

The five highest-rated entries in Asrani's filmography.

Career Timeline

1979
Debut
Salaam Memsaab
1981
Breakthrough
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
2026
Latest
Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hai

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All Films (168)

Activity by Decade

1970s6 films

1980s99 films

1990s28 films

2000s10 films

2010s12 films

2020s13 films

Credits by Role

Actor

165

Director