K. S. Ravikumar & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 7 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. S. Ravikumar and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 7 Tamil films between 1995 and 2022. Their highest-rated collaboration was Varalaru (2006 — 6.6/10). Films span Muthu (1995) through Cobra (2022).
The K. S. Ravikumar & A. R. Rahman partnership
After 8 years apart, they came back together for Kochadaiiyaan (2014). Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema. They didn't share a set between 2006 and 2014.
From Muthu (1995) to Cobra (2022). It started with Muthu (1995).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Padayappa; the 2020s to Cobra. A. R. Rahman music composer in some, original music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
7 films across 4 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.2/10.
The 2000s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.3/10.
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 4.9/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
- Padayappa
- Muthu
- Varalaru
- Thenali
- Kochadaiiyaan
- Lingaa
- Cobra
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
7 films across 27 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Muthu, both already had careers — K. S. Ravikumar with 11 films, A. R. Rahman with 28.
Before Muthu, K. S. Ravikumar had directed 11 films, including Cheran Pandiyan (1991) and Purusha Lakshanam (1993).
After Cobra, K. S. Ravikumar went on to direct 14 more films, including Dragon (2025) and 80's Buildup (2023).
Before Muthu, A. R. Rahman had starred in 28 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After Cobra, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 15 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. S. Ravikumar & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Rajinikanth is the through-line — cast on 4 of their 7 films. Rajinikanth appears alongside them in 4 films — practically a third lead.
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