Rahman & R. K. Selvamani Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-20 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rahman and R. K. Selvamani appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1994 and 2007. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kuttrapathirikai (2007 — 5.5/10). Films span Athiradi Padai (1994) through Kuttrapathirikai (2007).
The Rahman & R. K. Selvamani partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for Kuttrapathirikai (2007). They didn't share a set between 1994 and 2007. From Athiradi Padai (1994) to Kuttrapathirikai (2007).
It started with Athiradi Padai (1994).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Athiradi Padai; the 2000s to Kuttrapathirikai. Rahman acted in every film; R. K. Selvamani directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
- Athiradi Padai0
- Kuttrapathirikai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 13 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Kuttrapathirikai, Rahman kept going for 18 more films; R. K. Selvamani stepped back.
Before Athiradi Padai, Rahman had starred in 22 films, including Athma (1993) and Udan Pirappu (1993).
After Kuttrapathirikai, Rahman went on to appear in 18 more films, including Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016) and Seven (2019).
Before Athiradi Padai, R. K. Selvamani had directed 3 films, including Captain Prabhakaran (1991) and Pulan Visaranai (1990).
After Kuttrapathirikai, R. K. Selvamani went on to direct 2 more films, including Pulan Visaranai 2 (2015) and Vaigai Express (2017).
Collaboration Journey
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