Rahman & Manobala Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rahman and Manobala appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1993 and 2004. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aethiree (2004 — 7.2/10). Films span Karuppu Vellai (1993) through Aethiree (2004).
The Rahman & Manobala partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Aethiree (2004). They didn't share a set between 1993 and 2004. From Karuppu Vellai (1993) to Aethiree (2004).
Aethiree is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Karuppu Vellai (1993).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Karuppu Vellai; the 2000s to Aethiree. Never on the same side of the camera — Rahman actor, Manobala director, across all 2 films.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film.
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Aethiree (7.2/10).
- Karuppu Vellai0
- Aethiree
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Aethiree, Manobala kept going for 188 more films; Rahman stepped back. By the time of Karuppu Vellai, both already had careers — Rahman with 18 films, Manobala with 16.
Before Karuppu Vellai, Rahman had starred in 18 films, including Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991) and Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990).
After Aethiree, Rahman went on to appear in 23 more films, including Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016) and Seven (2019).
Before Karuppu Vellai, Manobala had directed 16 films, including Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) and Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979).
After Aethiree, Manobala went on to direct 188 more films, including 10 Enradhukulla (2015) and Kaatrin Mozhi (2018).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rahman & Manobala's professional partnership
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