Nagesh and Rajinikanth have appeared together in 14 films between 1975 and 1991, with a combined box office of ₹5.5 crore. Every shared film with year, roles and gross, plus who else each works with most.
| Year | Film | Box office |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | |
| 1976 | Sathiyam | |
| 1978 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam | |
| 1979 | Amma Evarikaina Amma | |
| 1979 | Annai Oru Aalayam | |
| 1979 | Thaayillamal Naan Illai | |
| 1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | |
| 1980 | Mayadari Krishnudu | |
| 1980 | Natchathiram | |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | |
| 1985 | Padikkadavan | ₹5.5 crore |
| 1986 | Maaveeran | |
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | |
| 1991 | Thalapathi |
Nagesh also often with: Major Sundarrajan (56), Manorama (55), Sivaji Ganesan (52), R. Muthuraman (43), Thengai Srinivasan (41)
Rajinikanth also often with: Thengai Srinivasan (34), Manorama (28), S. P. Muthuraman (26), Vijayakumar (26), Y. G. Mahendran (24)