Dhanush & A. R. Rahman Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Dhanush and A. R. Rahman appeared together in 4 Hindi films between 2013 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Raayan (2024 — 7.0/10). Films span Raanjhanaa (2013) through Raayan (2024).
The Dhanush & A. R. Rahman partnership
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.5 and 7.0. After 8 years apart, they came back together for Atrangi Re (2021). They saved their best for last — Raayan (7.0/10) came 11 years in.
They didn't share a set between 2013 and 2021. From Raanjhanaa (2013) to Raayan (2024).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Raanjhanaa; the 2020s to Raayan. A. R. Rahman original music composer in some, music composer in others. Mostly Hindi, with 2 films in Tamil.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2010s accounted for 2 films, averaging 6.7/10.
The 2020s brought 2 films together, anchored by Raayan (7.0/10).
- Raanjhanaa
- Maryan
- Raayan
- Atrangi Re
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Dhanush had 22 films behind them; A. R. Rahman had 154.
Before Raanjhanaa, Dhanush had starred in 22 films, including Aadukalam (2011) and Pudhupettai (2006).
After Raayan, Dhanush went on to appear in 5 more films, including Kuberaa (2025) and Idli Kadai (2025).
Before Raanjhanaa, A. R. Rahman had starred in 154 films, including Indian (1996) and Indian (1996).
After Raayan, A. R. Rahman went on to appear in 4 more films, including Peddi (2026) and Gandhi Talks (2026).
Collaboration Journey
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