Priyamani & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-19 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Priyamani and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 2004 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Maidaan (2024 — 8.1/10). Films span Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) through Maidaan (2024).
The Priyamani & A. R. Rahman partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Maidaan (2024). They didn't share a set between 2010 and 2024. They saved their best for last — Maidaan (8.1/10) came 20 years in.
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. From Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) to Maidaan (2024).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Kangalal Kaidhu Sei; the 2020s to Maidaan. Never on the same side of the camera — Priyamani actor, A. R. Rahman music composer, across all 4 films. Mostly Tamil, with 2 films in Hindi.
4 films across 3 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (7.3/10).
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.0/10.
The 2020s brought 1 film together, anchored by Maidaan (8.1/10).
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
- Raavanan
- Raavan
- Maidaan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 20 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
44% of Priyamani's screen credits are with A. R. Rahman. When they first worked together, Priyamani had 1 films behind them; A. R. Rahman had 103.
Before Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, Priyamani had starred in 1 film, including Evare Athagadu (2003).
After Maidaan, Priyamani went on to appear in 4 more films, including The Promise (2025) and G.D.N (2026).
Before Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, A. R. Rahman had starred in 103 films, including Indian (1996) and Indian (1996).
After Maidaan, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 4 more films, including Gandhi Talks (2026) and Peddi (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Priyamani & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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