A. R. Rahman & Madhan Bob Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
A. R. Rahman and Madhan Bob appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1996 and 2000. Their highest-rated collaboration was Thenali (2000 — 6.0/10). Films span Mr. Romeo (1996) through Thenali (2000).
The A. R. Rahman & Madhan Bob partnership
From Mr. Romeo (1996) to Thenali (2000). The ran closed with Thenali in 2000. It started with Mr. Romeo (1996).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Mr. Romeo; the 2000s to Thenali. Never on the same side of the camera — A. R. Rahman music composer, Madhan Bob actor, across all 2 films.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.7/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.0/10.
- Mr. Romeo
- Thenali
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 4 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Thenali, A. R. Rahman kept going for 135 more films; Madhan Bob stepped back. By the time of Mr. Romeo, both already had careers — A. R. Rahman with 35 films, Madhan Bob with 11.
Before Mr. Romeo, A. R. Rahman had starred in 35 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After Thenali, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 135 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Sachin : A Billion Dreams (2017).
Before Mr. Romeo, Madhan Bob had starred in 11 films, including Udan Pirappu (1993) and Thevar Magan (1992).
After Thenali, Madhan Bob went on to appear in 45 more films, including Kalasal (2019) and Ethir Neechal (2013).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of A. R. Rahman & Madhan Bob's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Delhi Ganesh is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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