K. S. Ravikumar & A. R. Rahman Movies Together — 7 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. S. Ravikumar & A. R. Rahman have worked together on 7 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1995 and extends to 2022, representing 27 years of joint work. Working K. S. Ravikumar as Director and A. R. Rahman as Original Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Varalaru", "Padayappa", "Muthu" — with "Varalaru" earning a top rating of 6.6/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.8/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Muthu" (1995) to "Cobra" (2022), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
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 DNA
Partnership Pattern
7 films across 27 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Padayappa
- Muthu
- Varalaru
- Thenali
- Kochadaiiyaan
- Lingaa
- Cobra
This duo's 7-film partnership spans 4 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.







Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. S. Ravikumar & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on K. S. Ravikumar & A. R. Rahman's films together
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