Prakash Raj & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 11 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Prakash Raj and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 11 Tamil films between 1994 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022 — 7.8/10). Films span Duet (1994) through Raayan (2024).
The Prakash Raj & A. R. Rahman partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for OK Kanmani (2015). They didn't share a set between 2002 and 2015. They saved their best for last — Ponniyin Selvan 1 (7.8/10) came 28 years in.
Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema. From Duet (1994) to Raayan (2024).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Iruvar; the 2020s to Ponniyin Selvan 1. A. R. Rahman original music composer in some, music composer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
11 films across 4 decades
The 1990s accounted for 5 films, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by OK Kanmani (7.2/10).
The 2020s brought 3 films together, anchored by Ponniyin Selvan 1 (7.8/10).
- Iruvar
- Bombay
- Kannathil Muthamittal
- OK Kanmani
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
- Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Ponniyin Selvan 2
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
11 films across 30 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
58% of Prakash Raj's screen credits are with A. R. Rahman.
Duet was Prakash Raj's acting debut.
After Raayan, Prakash Raj went on to appear in 8 more films, including CHAMPION (2025) and Retro (2025).
Before Duet, A. R. Rahman had starred in 13 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After Raayan, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 4 more films, including Gandhi Talks (2026) and Peddi (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Prakash Raj & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Arvind Swamy appears alongside them in 4 films — practically a third lead.
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