A. R. Rahman & Mayilsamy Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-16 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. R. Rahman and Mayilsamy appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1994 and 2004. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004 — 7.3/10). Films span Duet (1994) through Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).
The A. R. Rahman & Mayilsamy partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004). They didn't share a set between 1994 and 2004. From Duet (1994) to Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Duet (1994).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Duet; the 2000s to Kangalal Kaidhu Sei. A. R. Rahman scored every film; Mayilsamy acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.0/10.
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (7.3/10).
- Duet
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Duet, A. R. Rahman had starred in 13 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 109 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Sachin : A Billion Dreams (2017).
Before Duet, Mayilsamy had starred in 6 films, including Kanni Rasi (1985) and Rasathi Varum Naal (1991).
After Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, Mayilsamy went on to appear in 98 more films, including Kaatrin Mozhi (2018) and Server Sundaram (2020).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of A. R. Rahman & Mayilsamy's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Charle is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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