A. R. Rahman & Kalairani Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. R. Rahman and Kalairani appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1999 and 2013. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kadal (2013 — 5.8/10). Films span Mudhalvan (1999) through Kadal (2013).
The A. R. Rahman & Kalairani partnership
After 14 years apart, they came back together for Kadal (2013). They didn't share a set between 1999 and 2013. From Mudhalvan (1999) to Kadal (2013).
It started with Mudhalvan (1999).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Mudhalvan; the 2010s to Kadal. Never on the same side of the camera — A. R. Rahman music composer, Kalairani actor, across all 2 films.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.8/10.
- Mudhalvan
- Kadal
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, A. R. Rahman had 60 films behind them; Kalairani had 2. After Kadal, A. R. Rahman kept going for 60 more films; Kalairani stepped back.
Before Mudhalvan, A. R. Rahman had starred in 60 films, including Indian (1996) and Indian (1996).
After Kadal, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 60 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Sachin : A Billion Dreams (2017).
Before Mudhalvan, Kalairani had starred in 2 films, including Devathai (1997) and Kaani Nilam (1987).
After Kadal, Kalairani went on to appear in 12 more films, including Manithan (2016) and Johnny (2018).
Collaboration Journey
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