The combination of action hero Vijay and solid performer Rangayana Raghu is termed as ‘Kiladi Jodi’ in Kannada filmdom. From the days of ‘Dhuniya’ in 2006 the duo are together on the silver screen.

Both are received well by the Kannada audience irrespective of films doing at the box office. At a few occasions Dhuniya Vijay stated Rangayana Raghu is like ‘Master’ to him. With such guide I am able to move and the combination jell well he explains.

Dhuniya Vijay is corrected on many occasions on the sets by Rangayana Raghu who has strong theatre background prior coming to cinema is a fact. The duo worked together in Junglee, Devru, Thakkath, Kari Chirathe, Kanteerava, Veerabahu and other films and in all the films Vijay is the hero.

The recent hit film ‘Johny Mere Naam…Preethi Mere Kaam’ has created wonder in the duo combination. Every frame the duo on screen gives best earned them extra mileage. It is ‘Pukka’ confirmed now that when the producers seek the call sheet of Vijay they should book Rangayana Raghu.

In the case of super hit director Soori and Rangayana Raghu also the similarity is seen. In all films of Soori – Dhuniya, Inthi Ninna Preethiya, Junglee, Jackie – Rangayana Raghu is found in very typical roles.