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6 Films Together

Nizhalgal Ravi & A. R. Rahman Movies Together — 6 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

6
Films Together
4.8
Average Rating
1996 - 2008
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active

About This Collaboration

Nizhalgal Ravi & A. R. Rahman have worked together on 6 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1996 and extends to 2008, representing 12 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and A. R. Rahman as Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Kandukondain Kandukondain", "Indian", "Sakkarakatti" — with "Kandukondain Kandukondain" earning a top rating of 6.1/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.8/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.

Their most productive period was the 2000s, when they delivered 4 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Indian" (1996) to "Sakkarakatti" (2008), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.

This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.

Career Context

Nizhalgal Ravi

Before Indian, Nizhalgal Ravi had starred in 86 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Mann Vasanai (1983).

After Sakkarakatti, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 62 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).

A. R. Rahman

Before Indian, A. R. Rahman had starred in 35 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).

After Sakkarakatti, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 85 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Sachin : A Billion Dreams (2017).

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19962008
Span12 years
Avg Interval~2 years

6 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
6 films (100%)

Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films2
Avg Rating4.9/10
Notable:
  • Indian(5.8)
  • Jodi(4.1)
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActiveA.: Active
2000s
Films4
Avg Rating4.7/10
Notable:
  • Kandukondain Kandukondain(6.1)
  • Sakkarakatti(4.7)
Era:
Nizhalgal: ActiveA.: Active

This duo's 6-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2000s when they delivered 4 films that defined the era.

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