Arvind Swamy & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 10 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Arvind Swamy and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 10 Tamil films between 1992 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Indira (1995 — 7.5/10). Films span Roja (1992) through Gandhi Talks (2026).
The Arvind Swamy & A. R. Rahman partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for Kadal (2013). They didn't share a set between 2000 and 2013. Their work runs across 4 decades of Tamil cinema.
From Roja (1992) to Gandhi Talks (2026). Their most recent film, Gandhi Talks, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active.
The shape of the work
The 1990s account for 60% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Indira; the 2020s to Gandhi Talks. A. R. Rahman music composer in some, original music composer in others.
10 films across 4 decades
The 1990s brought 6 films together, anchored by Indira (7.5/10).
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.3/10.
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (7.0/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Indira
- Roja
- Alaipayuthey
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
- Kadal
- Gandhi Talks
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
10 films across 34 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
91% of Arvind Swamy's screen credits are with A. R. Rahman.
Before Roja, Arvind Swamy had starred in 1 film, including Thalapathi (1991).
Roja was A. R. Rahman's acting debut.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Arvind Swamy & A. R. Rahman's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Nassar appears alongside them in 4 films — practically a third lead.
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