Manisha Koirala & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manisha Koirala and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 6 Tamil films between 1995 and 2021. Their highest-rated collaboration was Indian (1996 — 8.2/10). Films span Bombay (1995) through 99 Songs (2021).
The Manisha Koirala & A. R. Rahman partnership
After 19 years apart, they came back together for 99 Songs (2021). They didn't share a set between 2002 and 2021. One film towers over the rest: Indian at 8.2/10.
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. From Bombay (1995) to 99 Songs (2021).
The shape of the work
The 1990s account for 67% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Indian; the 2020s to 99 Songs. A. R. Rahman music composer in some, original music composer in others. Mostly Tamil, with 2 films in Hindi.
6 films across 3 decades
The 1990s brought 4 films together, anchored by Indian (8.2/10).
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
- Indian
- Dil Se..
- Baba
- 99 Songs
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 26 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
38% of Manisha Koirala's screen credits are with A. R. Rahman. After 99 Songs, A. R. Rahman kept going for 25 more films; Manisha Koirala stepped back.
Before Bombay, Manisha Koirala had starred in 9 films, including Anmol (1993) and 1942: A Love Story (1994).
After 99 Songs, Manisha Koirala went on to appear in 1 more film, including Tees (2024).
Before Bombay, A. R. Rahman had starred in 28 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After 99 Songs, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 25 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manisha Koirala & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
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