A. R. Rahman & Anthony Movies Together List — 8 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. R. Rahman and Anthony appeared together in 8 Tamil films between 2004 and 2010. Their highest-rated collaboration was Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010 — 7.8/10). Films span New (2004) through Enthiran (2010).
The A. R. Rahman & Anthony partnership
Between 2004 and 2010, they barely worked apart — 8 films in 6 years. 2010 was their peak — 3 films in twelve months. For 6 years, a A.–Anthony film arrived almost every year.
They saved their best for last — Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (7.8/10) came 6 years in. From New (2004) to Enthiran (2010).
The shape of the work
The 2000s account for 63% of everything they made together. The 2000s belonged to Sivaji; the 2010s to Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. A. R. Rahman music composer in some, original music composer in others.
8 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 5 films together, anchored by Sivaji (7.2/10).
The 2010s brought 3 films together, anchored by Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (7.8/10).
- Sivaji
- Ghajini
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
- Ye Maaya Chesave
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
8 films across 6 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 3 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
38% of Anthony's screen credits are with A. R. Rahman. When they first worked together, A. R. Rahman had 103 films behind them; Anthony had 1. After Enthiran, A. R. Rahman kept going for 71 more films; Anthony stepped back.
Before New, A. R. Rahman had starred in 103 films, including Indian (1996) and Indian (1996).
After Enthiran, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 71 more films, including Peddi (2026) and Maidaan (2024).
Before New, Anthony had starred in 1 film, including Kaakha Kaakha (2003).
After Enthiran, Anthony went on to appear in 12 more films, including Ko (2011) and Ko (2011).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of A. R. Rahman & Anthony's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Santhanam appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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