Rajinikanth & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 8 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-16 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Rajinikanth and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 8 Tamil films between 1995 and 2018. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sivaji (2007 — 7.2/10). Films span Muthu (1995) through 2.0 (2018).
The Rajinikanth & A. R. Rahman partnership
Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema. From Muthu (1995) to 2.0 (2018). Sivaji is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Muthu (1995).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Padayappa; the 2010s to Enthiran. A. R. Rahman original music composer in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
8 films across 3 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.2/10.
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Sivaji (7.2/10).
The 2010s accounted for 4 films, averaging 5.7/10.
- Padayappa
- Muthu
- Sivaji
- Baba
- Enthiran
- 2.0
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
8 films across 23 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, Rajinikanth had 128 films behind them; A. R. Rahman had 28. After 2.0, A. R. Rahman kept going for 35 more films; Rajinikanth stepped back.
Before Muthu, Rajinikanth had starred in 128 films, including Padhinaru Vayadhiniley (1977) and Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979).
After 2.0, Rajinikanth went on to appear in 8 more films, including Petta (2019) and Jailer (2023).
Before Muthu, A. R. Rahman had starred in 28 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After 2.0, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 35 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Rajinikanth & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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