A.R. Rahman

Career Overview

A.R. Rahman has 240 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently The Terrorism Trilogy with 3 titles. Signature works include 127 Hours, Peddi, Slumdog Millionaire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Sound
Gender: male
Known Credits: 240
Birth Date: 1966-01-06
Birth Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

The Terrorism Trilogy (3 titles)
World Of Raanjhanaa (2 titles)
Ponniyin Selvan Series (2 titles)
Enthiran Collection (2 titles)
Elements Trilogy (2 titles)
Ramayana Collection (1 titles)
Heropanti Series (1 titles)
Heropanti Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Anil Kapoor (2 collaborations)
Amitabh Bachchan (2 collaborations)
Sunny Deol (2 collaborations)
James Franco (1 collaborations)
Kate Mara (1 collaborations)
Amber Tamblyn (1 collaborations)
Clémence Poésy (1 collaborations)
Lizzy Caplan (1 collaborations)
Kate Burton (1 collaborations)
Treat Williams (1 collaborations)

Credits

sound (214 credits)
- Inji Vellam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2027
- Moon Walk
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Ramayana
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Untitled Vijay Sethupathi - Krithiga Udhayanithi Film
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Sivakarthikeyan - Venkat Prabhu Film
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Masoom: The Next Generation
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- White
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Genie
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Batwara 1947
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Sangamithra
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Dilkashi
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Ebony McQueen
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Main Vaapas Aaunga
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Killer
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
  sound
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Velu Nachiyaar
  sound
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Untitled LJP Film
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Peddi
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Gandhi Talks
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2026
- Tere Ishk Mein
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2025
- Ufff Yeh Siyapaa
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2025
- Thug Life
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2025
- The Diplomat
  music
  
  sound
  
  2025
- Chhaava
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2025
- Kadhalikka Neramillai
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2025
- Project One
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Raayan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Amar Singh Chamkila
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Maidaan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2024
- The Goat Life
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Lal Salaam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Ayalaan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Pippa
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2023
- Maamannan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2023
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2023
- Pathu Thala
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2023
- Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2023
- Mili
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Tell It Like a Woman
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Documenting the World's First Non-Linear Single Shot Film
  music
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Cobra
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Malayankunju
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Iravin Nizhal
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Le Musk
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Heropanti 2
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2022
- Atrangi Re
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2021
- No Land's Man
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2021
- Mimi
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2021
- Dil Bechara
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2020
- Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2020
- Shikara
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2020
- Bigil
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2019
- 99 Songs
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2019
- Blinded by the Light
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2019
- PM Narendra Modi
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2019
- The Fakir of Venice
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2019
- Sarvam Thaala Mayam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2019
- 2.0
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2018
- Sarkar
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2018
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2018
- Sanju
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2018
- Beyond the Clouds
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2018
- Mersal
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Mom
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Cinema Veeran
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Sachin: A Billion Dreams
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Kaatru Veliyidai
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Viceroy's House
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Ok Jaanu
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2016
- Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2016
- Mohenjo Daro
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2016
- Pelé: Birth of a Legend
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2016
- 24
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2016
- #IndiaTomorrow: MyDream
  music
  
  sound
  
  2016
- Jugni
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2016
- Tamasha
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2015
- Muhammad: The Messenger of God
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2015
- O Kadhal Kanmani
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2015
- I
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2015
- Lingaa
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2014
- Kaaviya Thalaivan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2014
- The Hundred-Foot Journey
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2014
- Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2014
- Kochadaiiyaan
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2014
- Nanak Shah Fakir
  music
  
  sound
  
  2014
- Million Dollar Arm
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2014
- Highway
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2014
- Maryan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2013
- Raanjhanaa
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2013
- Kadal
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2013
- Jab Tak Hai Jaan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2012
- Godfather
  music
  
  sound
  
  2012
- People Like Us
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2012
- Ekk Deewana Tha
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2012
- Rockstar
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2011
- Ada... A Way of Life
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- 127 Hours
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Jhootha Hi Sahi
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Enthiran
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Miral
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Komaram Puli
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Raavan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Raavanan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Ye Maaya Chesave
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2010
- Blue
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2009
- Couples Retreat
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2009
- Passage
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2009
- Delhi-6
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2009
- Ghajini
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2008
- Yuvvraaj
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2008
- Slumdog Millionaire
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2008
- Sakkarakatti
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2008
- Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2008
- Jodhaa Akbar
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2008
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2007
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2007
- Sivaji: The Boss
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2007
- Provoked
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2007
- Guru
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2007
- Varalaru
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2006
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2006
- Rang De Basanti
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2006
- Water
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2005
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2005
- Mangal Pandey - The Rising
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2005
- Bose: The Forgotten Hero
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2005
- Kisna
  music
  
  sound
  
  2005
- Swades
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- New
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Yuva
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Aayitha Ezhuthu
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Naani
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Udhaya
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Enakku 20 Unakku 18
  music
  
  sound
  
  2003
- Tehzeeb
  music
  
  sound
  
  2003
- Warriors of Heaven and Earth
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2003
- Boys
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2003
- Parasuram
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2003
- Kadhal Virus
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2002
- Saathiya
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2002
- Baba
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2002
- The Legend of Bhagat Singh
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2002
- Kannathil Muthamittal
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2002
- Alli Arjuna
  music
  
  sound
  
  2002
- Paarthale Paravasam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2001
- Nayak: The Real Hero
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2001
- Star
  music director
  
  sound
  
  2001
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2001
- One 2 Ka 4
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2001
- Thenali
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2000
- Rhythm
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2000
- Fiza
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2000
- Kandukondain Kandukondain
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2000
- Dil Hi Dil Mein
  music
  
  sound
  
  2000
- Alaipayuthey
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  2000
- Pukar
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  2000
- Thakshak
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Mudhalvan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Taj Mahal
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Jodi
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Taal
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Sangamam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Kadhalar Dhinam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Love You Hamesha
  music
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Padayappa
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- En Swasa Kaatre
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1999
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1998
- Earth
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1998
- Dil Se..
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1998
- Jeans
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1998
- Kabhi Na Kabhi
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1998
- Ratchagan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1997
- Daud
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1997
- Vishwa Vidaata
  songs
  
  sound
  
  1997
- Minsara Kanavu
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1997
- Iruvar
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1997
- Mr. Romeo
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1996
- Kadhal Desam
  playback singer
  
  sound
  
  1996
- Anthimanthaarai
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1996
- Indian
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1996
- Love Birds
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1996
- Muthu
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1995
- Rangeela
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1995
- Indira
  scoring mixer
  
  sound
  
  1995
- Bombay
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1995
- Pudhiya Mannargal
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- The Gentleman
  music
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Karuththamma
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Pavithra
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Kaadhalan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- May Madham
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Gangmaster
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Super Police
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Duet
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Vandicholai Chinraasu
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1994
- Thiruda Thiruda
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1993
- Uzhavan
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1993
- Kizhakku Cheemayile
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1993
- Gentleman
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1993
- Pudhiya Mugam
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1993
- Yoddha
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1992
- Roja
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1992
- Inspector Vikram
  music arranger
  
  sound
  
  1989
- Punnagai Mannan
  keyboard programmer
  
  sound
  
  1986
- Adima Changala
  music supervision assistant
  
  sound
  
  1981
- Moodupani
  assistant sound designer
  
  sound
  
  1980
actors (16 credits)
- Moon Walk
  A.R. Rahman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- A.R.Rahman Live In Concert
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Headhunting to Beatboxing
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- The Great Indian Kapil Show
  
  - Bolti Bandh, Laughter On - Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, AR Rahman, Siddharth Jadhav (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  2024
- Aaraattu
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- A.R. Rahman Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Bigil
  Special Appearance in "Singappenney" Song
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Rahman
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- One Heart: The A.R. Rahman Concert Film
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Roots
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- The Kapil Sharma Show
  
  - Kapil Ke Show Mein Heropanti (2022) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Music Maestro A.R Rahman (2016) ... Self actor actors
  
  2016
- The Distortion of Sound
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Jai Ho
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Endhiran Making of Robot
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Bollywood - Indiens klingendes Kino
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Indian Idol
  
  - Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 2 (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 1 (2026) ... Self actor actors
  
  - AR Rahman Musical (2023) ... Self actor actors
  
  - A.R. Rahman Special (2021) ... Self actor actors
  
  2004
writing (3 credits)
- Thug Life
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2025
- Le Musk
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2022
- 99 Songs
  story
  
  writing
  
  2019
production (4 credits)
- Headhunting to Beatboxing
  producer
  
  production
  
  2024
- Le Musk
  producer
  
  production
  
  2022
- No Land's Man
  producer
  
  production
  
  2021
- 99 Songs
  producer
  
  production
  
  2019
directing (1 credits)
- Le Musk
  director
  
  directing
  
  2022
crew (2 credits)
- Atkan Chatkan
  presenter
  
  crew
  
  2020
- African Gothic
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2013