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Portrait of A.R. Rahman

Sound

A.R. Rahman

Career

Active from 1992 to 2027, with up to 9 main titles a year.

Leading roles
1
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score63/100
Highest rated
Poster for Rang De Basanti
Rang De Basanti
GoodWatch score86/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 149 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.8 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.3 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.5 versus catalog average 5.9Style
A.R. Rahman Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Uncanny
    1.3, average 2.5
  • Scare
    1.7, average 2.6
  • Absurdist Humor
    1.2, average 2.0
  • Dark Humor
    2.0, average 2.8

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Social Commentary 28
  • Indian Cinema 26
  • Political Intrigue 14
  • Character-Driven 14
  • Tamil Cinema 13
  • Coming-of-Age 12
  • Emotional Journey 12
  • Romantic Drama 10
  • Historical Drama 9
  • Family Drama 9
  • Revenge 8
  • Fast-Paced 8

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

220
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

12 titles
Untitled LJP Film
Untitled LJP Film

Original Music Composer

Velu Nachiyaar
Velu Nachiyaar

Original Music Composer

Mahabharata
Mahabharata

Music

Ebony McQueen
Ebony McQueen

Original Music Composer

Genie
Genie

Original Music Composer

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film

Original Music Composer

Killer
Killer

Original Music Composer

Masoom: The Next Generation
Masoom: The Next Generation

Original Music Composer

Sivakarthikeyan - Venkat Prabhu Film
Sivakarthikeyan - Venkat Prabhu Film

Original Music Composer

White
White

Original Music Composer

Sangamithra
Sangamithra

Original Music Composer

Dilkashi
Dilkashi

Original Music Composer

2020s

44 titles · average score 57
Peddi
Peddi (2026)
GoodWatch score 56

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Main Vaapas Aaunga
Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026)
GoodWatch score 76

Original Music Composer

Gandhi Talks
Gandhi Talks (2026)
GoodWatch score 65

Original Music Composer

Batwara 1947
Batwara 1947 (2026)
GoodWatch score 55

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Chhaava
Chhaava (2025)
GoodWatch score 51

Original Music Composer

Thug Life
Thug Life (2025)
GoodWatch score 27

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Tere Ishk Mein
Tere Ishk Mein (2025)
GoodWatch score 42

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

The Goat Life
The Goat Life (2024)
GoodWatch score 73

Original Music Composer

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
GoodWatch score 71

Original Music Composer

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
GoodWatch score 71

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Dil Bechara
Dil Bechara (2020)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Shikara
Shikara (2020)
GoodWatch score 46

Original Music Composer

2010s

57 titles · average score 62
Blinded by the Light
Blinded by the Light (2019)
GoodWatch score 75

Original Music Composer, Music

2.0
2.0 (2018)
GoodWatch score 56

Original Music Composer

Sanju
Sanju (2018)
GoodWatch score 58

Original Music Composer

Mersal
Mersal (2017)
GoodWatch score 71

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)
GoodWatch score 53

Original Music Composer

The Hundred-Foot Journey
The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
GoodWatch score 67

Original Music Composer

Million Dollar Arm
Million Dollar Arm (2014)
GoodWatch score 64

Original Music Composer

People Like Us
People Like Us (2012)
GoodWatch score 57

Original Music Composer

Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
GoodWatch score 82

Original Music Composer

Rockstar
Rockstar (2011)
GoodWatch score 78

Original Music Composer

127 Hours
127 Hours (2010)
GoodWatch score 81

Original Music Composer, Songs

Enthiran
Enthiran (2010)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

2000s

55 titles · average score 64
Couples Retreat
Couples Retreat (2009)
GoodWatch score 33

Original Music Composer

Blue
Blue (2009)
GoodWatch score 42

Original Music Composer

Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
GoodWatch score 84

Original Music Composer, Songs

Ghajini
Ghajini (2008)
GoodWatch score 62

Original Music Composer

Jodhaa Akbar
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
GoodWatch score 74

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
GoodWatch score 52

Original Music Composer

Guru
Guru (2007)
GoodWatch score 78

Original Music Composer

Sivaji: The Boss
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
GoodWatch score 76

Original Music Composer

Provoked
Provoked (2007)
GoodWatch score 43

Original Music Composer

Rang De Basanti
Rang De Basanti (2006)
GoodWatch score 86

Original Music Composer

Swades
Swades (2004)
GoodWatch score 86

Original Music Composer

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
GoodWatch score 85

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

1990s

47 titles · average score 69
Padayappa
Padayappa (1999)
GoodWatch score 81

Original Music Composer

Mudhalvan
Mudhalvan (1999)
GoodWatch score 79

Original Music Composer

Dil Se..
Dil Se.. (1998)
GoodWatch score 67

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Jeans
Jeans (1998)
GoodWatch score 61

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Fire
Fire (1997)
GoodWatch score 67

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Iruvar
Iruvar (1997)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Indian
Indian (1996)
GoodWatch score 77

Original Music Composer

Bombay
Bombay (1995)
GoodWatch score 81

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Muthu
Muthu (1995)
GoodWatch score 76

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Rangeela
Rangeela (1995)
GoodWatch score 71

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Roja
Roja (1992)
GoodWatch score 79

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Yoddha
Yoddha (1992)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer

1980s

4 titles · average score 68
Inspector Vikram
Inspector Vikram (1989)

Music Arranger

Punnagai Mannan
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
GoodWatch score 80

Keyboard Programmer

Adima Changala
Adima Changala (1981)

Music Supervision Assistant

Moodupani
Moodupani (1980)
GoodWatch score 56

Assistant Sound Designer

1960s

1 title · average score 72
Omnibus
Omnibus (1967)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show