R. Parthiban & A. R. Rahman Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
R. Parthiban & A. R. Rahman have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 2022 and extends to 2023, representing 1 years of joint work. Working R. Parthiban as Director and A. R. Rahman as Original Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that consistently resonated with audiences across their output.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Ponniyin Selvan 1", "Iravin Nizhal", "Ponniyin Selvan 2" — with "Ponniyin Selvan 1" earning a top rating of 7.8/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 7.5/10 — a testament to consistent critical and commercial appeal.
Their most productive period was the 2020s, when they delivered 3 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Iravin Nizhal" (2022) to "Ponniyin Selvan 2" (2023), 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
Before Iravin Nizhal, R. Parthiban had directed 75 films, including Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019) and Otha Seruppu Size 7 (2019).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, R. Parthiban went on to direct 3 more films, including Idli Kadai (2025) and Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026).
Before Iravin Nizhal, A. R. Rahman had starred in 195 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993).
After Ponniyin Selvan 2, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 9 more films, including Maidaan (2024) and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 1 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Iravin Nizhal
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 1 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 2020s when they delivered 3 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of R. Parthiban & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on R. Parthiban & A. R. Rahman's films together





















