Jayaram & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Jayaram and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2000 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022 — 7.8/10). Films span Thenali (2000) through Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023).
The Jayaram & A. R. Rahman partnership
After 22 years apart, they came back together for Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022). They didn't share a set between 2000 and 2022. From Thenali (2000) to Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023).
Their most recent film, Ponniyin Selvan 2, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Ponniyin Selvan 1 is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Thenali; the 2020s to Ponniyin Selvan 1. Never on the same side of the camera — Jayaram actor, A. R. Rahman original music composer, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
The 2020s brought 2 films together, anchored by Ponniyin Selvan 1 (7.8/10).
- Thenali
- Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Ponniyin Selvan 2
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 23 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Jayaram had 12 films behind them; A. R. Rahman had 75.
Before Thenali, Jayaram had starred in 12 films, including Nila (1994) and Gokulam (1993).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, Jayaram went on to appear in 9 more films, including Retro (2025) and Mirai (2025).
Before Thenali, A. R. Rahman had starred in 75 films, including Indian (1996) and Indian (1996).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 9 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).
Collaboration Journey
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