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10 Films Together

Arvind Swamy & A. R. Rahman Movies Together — 10 Films

Complete Movies List & Collaboration History

10
Films Together
5.5
Average Rating
1992 - 2026
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

About This Collaboration

Arvind Swamy & A. R. Rahman have worked together on 10 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1992 and extends to 2026, representing 34 years of joint work. Working Arvind Swamy as Actor and A. R. Rahman as Music Composer, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that produced a body of work with varied but notable audience reception.

Among their most acclaimed works are "Indira", "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam", "Gandhi Talks" — with "Indira" earning a top rating of 7.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 5.5/10 — a mixed record that includes acclaimed titles alongside films that underperformed.

Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 6 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Roja" (1992) to "Gandhi Talks" (2026), 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

Arvind Swamy

Before Roja, Arvind Swamy had starred in 1 film, including Thalapathi (1991).

A. R. Rahman

Roja was A. R. Rahman's acting debut.

Collaboration DNA

Partnership Pattern

Duration19922026
Span34 years
Avg Interval~4 years

10 films across 34 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Tamil
9 films (90%)
Hindi
1 film (10%)

Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.

Creative Evolution

1990s
Films6
Avg Rating5.8/10
Notable:
  • Indira(7.5)
  • Roja(5.8)
Era:
Arvind: ActiveA.: Active
2000s
Films1
Avg Rating6.3/10
Notable:
  • Alaipayuthey(6.3)
Era:
Arvind: ActiveA.: Active
2010s
Films2
Avg Rating6.4/10
Notable:
  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam(7)
  • Kadal(5.8)
Era:
Arvind: ActiveA.: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating6.5/10
Notable:
  • Gandhi Talks(6.5)
Era:
Arvind: ActiveA.: Active

This duo's 10-film partnership spans 4 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 6 films that defined the era.

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