A. R. Rahman & M. N. Nambiar Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-16 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. R. Rahman and M. N. Nambiar appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1993 and 2002. Their highest-rated collaboration was Baba (2002 — 6.5/10). Films span Gentleman (1993) through Baba (2002).
The A. R. Rahman & M. N. Nambiar partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Baba (2002). They didn't share a set between 1993 and 2002. From Gentleman (1993) to Baba (2002).
The ran closed with Baba in 2002. It started with Gentleman (1993).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Gentleman; the 2000s to Baba. A. R. Rahman scored every film; M. N. Nambiar acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.8/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Gentleman
- Baba
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 9 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 3 films behind them; M. N. Nambiar had 104. After Baba, A. R. Rahman kept going for 120 more films; M. N. Nambiar stepped back.
Before Gentleman, A. R. Rahman had starred in 3 films, including Roja (1992) and Roja (1992).
After Baba, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 120 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Sachin : A Billion Dreams (2017).
Before Gentleman, M. N. Nambiar had starred in 104 films, including Pasamalar (1961) and Deiva Magan (1969).
After Baba, M. N. Nambiar went on to appear in 4 more films, including Winner (2003) and Sudesi (2006).
Collaboration Journey
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