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A. R. Rahman discography

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A. R. Rahman discography
Rahman at a musical concert in Chennai, India
Studio albums20
Soundtrack albums284 (including dubbed releases)
Original scores174
Lyricist2
(6 songs)
Web shows2

A. R. Rahman made his debut in Indian Music Industry with the 1992 Tamil film Roja. In his three decade long career, he has composed and produced original scores and songs for more than 145 films in various languages, namely Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, English, Persian and Mandarin.

Original scores

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1990s

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List of A. R. Rahman 1990s film credits
Year Title Director Language Notes
1992 Roja Mani Ratnam Tamil
Yoddha Sangeeth Sivan Malayalam
1993 Pudhiya Mugam Suresh Chandra Menon Tamil
Gentleman S. Shankar
Nippu Ravva A. Kodandarami Reddy Telugu Score only[1]
Kizhakku Cheemayile Bharathiraja Tamil
Uzhavan Kathir
Thiruda Thiruda Mani Ratnam
1994 Vandicholai Chinraasu Manoj Kumar
Duet K. Balachander
Super Police K. Murali Mohan Rao Telugu
Gangmaster B. Gopal
May Madham Venus Balu Tamil
Kadhalan S. Shankar
Pavithra K. Subash
Karuththamma Bharathiraja
Pudhiya Mannargal Vikraman
1995 Bombay Mani Ratnam
Indira Suhasini Maniratnam
Rangeela Ram Gopal Varma Hindi
Muthu K. S. Ravikumar Tamil
1996 Love Birds P. Vasu
Indian S. Shankar
Anthimanthaarai Bharathiraja
Kadhal Desam Kathir
Mr. Romeo K. S. Ravi
1997 Minsara Kanavu Rajiv Menon
Iruvar Mani Ratnam
Daud Ram Gopal Varma Hindi
Fire Deepa Mehta
Ratchagan Praveen Gandhi Tamil
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi Priyadarshan Hindi
Jeans S. Shankar Tamil
Dil Se.. Mani Ratnam Hindi
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Priyadarshan Hindi
1999 En Swasa Kaatre K. S. Ravi Tamil
Padayappa K. S. Ravikumar
Kadhalar Dhinam Kathir
Sangamam Suresh Krishna
Taal Subhash Ghai Hindi
Jodi Praveen Gandhi Tamil
Earth Deepa Mehta Hindi
Mudhalvan S. Shankar Tamil
Taj Mahal Bharathiraja
Thakshak Govind Nihalani Hindi

2000s

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List of A. R. Rahman 2000s film credits
Year Title Director Language Notes
2000 Pukar Rajkumar Santoshi Hindi
Alaipayuthey Mani Ratnam Tamil [2]
Kandukondain Kandukondain Rajiv Menon
Rhythm Vasanth
Thenali K. S. Ravikumar
2001 Zubeidaa Shyam Benegal Hindi
One 2 Ka 4 Shashilal K. Nair
Lagaan Ashutosh Gowariker
Nayak: The Real Hero S. Shankar
Star Praveen Gandhi Tamil
Paarthale Paravasam K. Balachander
2002 Alli Arjuna Saran
Kannathil Muthamittal Mani Ratnam
The Legend of Bhagat Singh Rajkumar Santoshi Hindi
Baba Suresh Krishna Tamil
Saathiya Shaad Ali Hindi
Kadhal Virus Kathir Tamil
2003 Parasuram Arjun Sarja
Boys S. Shankar
Warriors of Heaven and Earth He Ping Mandarin
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 Jyothi Krishna Tamil
Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu Telugu
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Bharathiraja Tamil
Tehzeeb Khalid Mohammed Hindi
2004 Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities M. F. Hussain
Aaytha Ezhuthu Mani Ratnam Tamil
Yuva Hindi
New S. J. Suryah Tamil
Naani Telugu
Swades Ashutosh Gowariker Hindi
Udhaya Azhagam Perumal Tamil Only songs
2005 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero Shyam Benegal Hindi
Mangal Pandey: The Rising Ketan Mehta
Anbe Aaruyire S. J. Suryah Tamil
Kisna: The Warrior Poet Subhash Ghai Hindi
Water Deepa Mehta
2006 Rang De Basanti Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal N. Krishna Tamil
Varalaru K. S. Ravikumar
2007 Guru Mani Ratnam Hindi
Provoked Jag Mundhra English,
Hindi
Bombil and Beatrice Kaizad Gustad English
Sivaji S. Shankar Tamil
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Bharathan
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Shekhar Kapur English With Craig Armstrong
2008 Jodhaa Akbar Ashutosh Gowariker Hindi
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Abbas Tyrewala
Ada... A Way of Life Tanvir Ahmad
Sakkarakatti Kala Prabhu Tamil
Yuvvraaj Subhash Ghai Hindi
Ghajini A. R. Murugadoss
Slumdog Millionaire Danny Boyle English
2009 Delhi-6 Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Hindi
Blue Anthony D'souza
Couples Retreat Peter Billingsley English

2010s

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List of A. R. Rahman 2010s film credits
Year Title Director Language Notes
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Gautham Menon Tamil
Ye Maaya Chesave Telugu
Raavan Mani Ratnam Hindi
Raavanan Tamil
Komaram Puli S. J. Suryah Telugu
Enthiran S. Shankar Tamil
Jhootha Hi Sahi Abbas Tyrewala Hindi
127 Hours Danny Boyle English
2011 Rockstar Imtiaz Ali Hindi
Ekk Deewana Tha Gautham Menon
2012 People like Us Alex Kurtzman English
Jab Tak Hai Jaan Yash Chopra Hindi
Kadal Mani Ratnam Tamil
2013 Maryan Bharat Bala
Raanjhanaa Anand L. Rai Hindi [3]
2014 Highway Imtiaz Ali
Kochadaiiyaan Soundarya Rajinikanth Tamil
Million Dollar Arm Craig Gillespie English
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil Arif Ali Hindi
The Hundred-Foot Journey Lasse Hallström English
Kaaviya Thalaivan Vasanthabalan Tamil
Lingaa K. S. Ravikumar
2015 I S. Shankar
O Kadhal Kanmani Mani Ratnam
Tamasha Imtiaz Ali Hindi
Muhammad: The Messenger of God Majid Majidi Persian
2016 24 Vikram Kumar Tamil
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada Gautham Menon
Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo Telugu
Pele Jeff Zimbalist,
Michael Zimbalist
English
Mohenjo Daro Ashutosh Gowariker Hindi
2017 OK Jaanu Shaad Ali
Kaatru Veliyidai Mani Ratnam Tamil [4]
Sachin: A Billion Dreams James Erskine Hindi
Cinema Veeran Aishwarya Rajinikanth Tamil Documentary[5]
Mom Ravi Udyawar Hindi
Viceroy's House Gurinder Chadha English [6]
Mersal Atlee Tamil
Daughters of Destiny Vanessa Roth English Documentary[7]
2018 Beyond the Clouds Majid Majidi Hindi
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Mani Ratnam Tamil
Sarkar AR Murugadoss
2.0 S. Shankar
2019 The Fakir Of Venice Anand Surapur Hindi
Blinded by the Light Gurinder Chadha English [8]
Sarvam Thaala Mayam Rajiv Menon Tamil
Bigil Atlee

2020s

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List of A. R. Rahman 2020s film credits
Year Title Director Language Notes
2020 Shikara Vidhu Vinod Chopra Hindi
99 Songs Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy
Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn Gautham Vasudev Menon Tamil Short film
Dil Bechara Mukesh Chhabra Hindi [9]
2021 Mimi Laxman Utekar
Navarasa Arvind Swamy Tamil Segment: Rowthiram
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths Leena Yadhav, Anubhav Chopra Hindi Documentary[10]
No Land's Man Mostofa Sarwar Farooki English
Atrangi Re Aanand L. Rai Hindi
2022 Heropanti 2 Ahmed Khan
Iravin Nizhal R. Parthiban Tamil
Malayankunju Sajimon Prabhakar Malayalam
Cobra R. Ajay Gnanamuthu Tamil
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Gautham Vasudev Menon
Ponniyin Selvan: I Mani Ratnam [11]
Mili Xavier Mathkutty Hindi
Le Musk A. R. Rahman English
2023 Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh Rajkumar Santoshi Hindi
Pathu Thala N. Krishna Tamil
Ponniyin Selvan: II Mani Ratnam
Maamannan Mari Selvaraj
Pippa Raja Krishna Menon Hindi
2024 Ayalaan R. Ravikumar Tamil
Lal Salaam Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Aadujeevitham Blessy Malayalam [12]
Maidaan Amit Ravindernath Sharma Hindi
Amar Singh Chamkila Imtiaz Ali [13]
Raayan Dhanush Tamil [14]

Upcoming

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List of A. R. Rahman upcoming film projects
Year Title Director Language Notes
2025 Chhaava[15] Laxman Utekar Hindi Post-production
Lahore 1947[16] Rajkumar Santoshi
Thug Life[17] Mani Ratnam Tamil
2026 Ramayana: Part 1[18][19] Nitesh Tiwari Hindi Composed with Hans Zimmer.
Filming
2027 Ramayana: Part 2
TBA Kadhalikka Neramillai [20] Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi Tamil Post-production
Genie[21] Bhuvanesh Arjunan Filming
Tere Ishk Mein[22] Aanand L. Rai Hindi Pre-production
RC 16[23] Buchi Babu Sana Telugu
Moon Walk Manoj N. S Tamil
Kamal aur Meena Siddharth P. Malhotra Hindi Announced
Ebony McQueen Shekhar Kapur English
Suriya 45 RJ Balaji Tamil
Gandhi Hansal Mehta Hindi Announced (TV series)
Baab[24] Nayla Al Khaja Arabic Delayed
Gandhi Talks Kishor Pandurang Belekar Silent

Original soundtracks

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Year Tamil Hindi English Other languages
1992 Roja
Yoddha (Malayalam)
1993 Uzhavan
Thiruda Thiruda
Vandicholai Chinraasu
Kizhakku Cheemayile Palnati Pourusham (1994) (Telugu)♦
Pudhiya Mannargal
Pudhiya Mugam Vishwavidhaata (1997)♦
Gentleman
1994 Super Police (Telugu)
Pavithra
May Madham Love You Hamesha (2000)♦
Karuththamma
Kadhalan
Duet
Gangmaster (Telugu)
1995 Indira
Bombay
Rangeela
Muthu
1996 Love Birds
Indian
Kadhal Desam
Fire Fire
Mr. Romeo
Anthimanthaarai
1997 Minsara Kanavu
Iruvar
Daud
Ratchagan
1998 Jeans
Dil Se..
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Earth Earth
Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1999 En Swasa Kaatre
Jodi Sajni (2006) (Kannada) ♦!
Padayappa
Taal
Thakshak
Kadhalar Dhinam
Sangamam
Taj Mahal
Mudhalvan Nayak (2001)
2000 Alaipayuthey Saathiya (2002)♦
Fiza
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Pukar
Rhythm
Thenali
Zubeidaa
2001 One 2 Ka 4
Star
Lagaan
Paarthale Paravasam
Alli Arjuna
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Baba
Kadhal Virus
2003 Udhaya !
Parasuram
Boys
Tehzeeb
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu (Telugu)
Warriors of Heaven and Earth (Mandarin)
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
2004 Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
Aaytha Ezhuthu Yuva
New Naani (Telugu)
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa !
Lakeer – Forbidden Lines
Swades
2005 Kisna: The Warrior Poet
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
Anbe Aaruyire
Rang De Basanti
Water
2006 Varalaru Godfather (2012) (Kannada) ♦ !
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Guru
2007 Sivaji
Provoked
Bombil and Beatrice
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Ada... A Way of Life
Sakkarakatti
Yuvvraaj
Ghajini
Slumdog Millionaire
2009 Delhi-6
Blue
Couples Retreat
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Ekk Deewana Tha (2011)♦ Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu)
Raavanan Raavan
Komaram Puli (Telugu)
Enthiran
Jhootha Hi Sahi
127 Hours
2011 Rockstar
2012 People Like Us
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Kadal
2013 Maryan
Raanjhanaa
2014 Highway
Kochadaiiyaan
Million Dollar Arm
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Kaaviya Thalaivan
I
Lingaa
2015 O Kadhal Kanmani Ok Jaanu (2017)
Tamasha
Muhammad: The Messenger of God (Persian)
2016 24
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (Telugu)
Pele
Mohenjo Daro
2017 Kaatru Veliyidai
Viceroy's House
Mom
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Mersal
2018 2.0
Beyond the Clouds
Sanju
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Sarkar
2019 The Fakir of Venice
Blinded by the Light
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Bigil
2020 Dil Bechara
2021 99 Songs
Mimi
Atrangi Re
2022 Malayankunju (Malayalam)
Heropanti 2
Iravin Nizhal
Cobra
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
Ponniyin Selvan: I
Mili
2023 Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh
Pathu Thala
Ponniyin Selvan: II
Maamannan
Pippa
2024 Ayalaan
Lal Salaam
Aadujeevitham (Malayalam)
Maidaan
Amar Singh Chamkila
Raayan

Notes:

  • The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
  • The year next to the title of the affected films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
  • ♦ Indicates a film remade in another language with a different cast, featuring music reused from Rahman's compositions for the original.
  • ! indicates only the songs are composed by Rahman, while the background score is composed by another composer.
  • ✦ indicates only one song are composed by Rahman, while other songs are composed by another composer.
  • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.
  • indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions.
  • The films Nayak: The Real Hero (2001, Hindi), Saathiya (2002, Hindi), Godfather (2012, Kannada), and Ok Jaanu (2017, Hindi) were remakes of the films Mudhalvan (1999, Tamil), Alaipayuthey (2000, Tamil), Varalaru (2006, Tamil) and O Kadhal Kanmani (2015, Tamil) respectively. The soundtracks were reused with changes and additional songs.
  • The films Yuva (2004, Hindi), Raavan (2010, Hindi) and Ye Maaya Chesave (2010, Telugu) were simultaneous makes of the films Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004, Tamil), Raavanan (2010, Tamil) and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (2010, Tamil), respectively. Ekk Deewana Tha was a remake of Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (2010, Tamil) and Ye Maaya Chesave (2010, Telugu). The soundtracks were reused with changes and additional vocals.
  • He has contributed one song: "Piya Haji Ali" to Fiza (1999, Hindi).
  • He has also contributed for a promotional song with Tamil lyrics in the movie Lavender (Malayalam).
  • He made a guest appearance as himself in the film Kadhal Virus (2002, Tamil).
  • He made a guest appearance as himself in the film Bigil (2019, Tamil)

As playback singer

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Year Song Work Co-singer Language
1992 "Chinna Chinna Aasai" Roja Minmini Tamil
1994 "Urvasi Urvasi" Kadhalan Suresh Peters Tamil
1994 "Urvashi Urvashi" Kadhalan (D) Shankar Mahadevan, Noel James Hindi
1994 "Urvasi" Kadhalan (D) Suresh Peters, Shahul Hameed Telugu
1995 "Humma Humma" Bombay Suresh Peters, Swarnalatha Tamil
"Kannalanae" K. S. Chithra & Chorus
"Poovukkenna Poottu" Noel, Anupama, Shubha & G. V. Prakash Kumar
"Mangta Hai Kya" Rangeela Shweta Shetty Hindi
1996 "No Problem" Love Birds Apache Indian Tamil
"Mustafa Mustafa" Kadhal Desam Solo Tamil
"Hello Doctor" Storms, Neol, Anupama
"Kalloori Salai" Hariharan, Aslam Mustafa
"Mustafa" Kadhal Desam - Telugu (Dubbed) Solo Telugu
"Mustafa" Kadhal Desam - Hindi (Dubbed) Solo Hindi
1998 "Columbus Columbus" Jeans Solo Tamil
"Dil Se Re" Dil Se.. Anupama, Anuradha Sriram Hindi
1999 "Ishq Bina" Taal Anuradha Sriram, Sujatha Mohan, Sonu Nigam Hindi
"Rang De" Thakshak Asha Bhosle
2000 "Piya Haji Ali" Fiza Srinivas, Murtaza Khan, Qadir Khan Hindi
"Endendrum Punnagai" Alai Payuthey Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan Tamil
"Maangalyam" Clinton Cerejo, Srinivas
2001 "Chale Chalo" Lagaan Srinivas Hindi
2002 "Vellai Pookal" Kannathil Muthamittal Solo Tamil
"Mere Yaar Mila De" Saathiya Solo Hindi
2004 "Jana Gana Mana" Aaytha Ezhuthu Karthik Tamil
"Sandakkozhi" Madhushree
"Yaakai Thiri" Sunitha Sarathy, Pop Shalini
"Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" Swades Solo Hindi
2005 "Aazadi" Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero Anuradha Sriram Hindi
"Zikr" Solo Hindi
"Al Maddath Maula" Mangal Pandey: The Rising Kailash Kher, Murtuza Khan, Kadir Hindi
"Aararai Kodi" Anbe Aaruyire Solo Tamil
2006 "Khalbali" Rang De Basanti Mohammed Aslam, Naccim Hindi
"Lukka Chuppi" Lata Mangeshkar
"Rubaroo" Naresh Iyer
"Theeyil Vizhunda" Varalaru Solo Tamil
"New York Nagaram" Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Solo Tamil/Telugu
2007 "Tere Bina" Guru Chinmayi Sripaada, Murtuza Khan, Qadir Khan Hindi
"Ay Hairathe" Hariharan, Alka Yagnik
"Jaage Hain" K.S.Chithra, Madras Chorale Group
"Athiradee" Sivaji Sayanora Philip Tamil
"Sahana Saaral" Udit Narayan, Chinmayi Sripaada
"Ellapugazhum" Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Solo Tamil
2008 "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" Jodhaa Akbar Solo Hindi
"Tu Bole Main Boloon" Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Solo Hindi
"Meherbaan" Ada... A Way of Life Solo Hindi
"Marudaani" Sakkarakatti Madhushree Tamil
"Tu Mera Dost Hai" Yuvvraaj Benny Dayal, Shreya Ghoshal Hindi
"Tu Muskura" Alka Yagnik, Javed Ali
"Dil Ka Rishta" Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, Clinton Cerejo, Suzanne, Vivienne Pocha, Sunaina, Benny Dayal, Naresh Iyer, Blaaze
"O…Saya" Slumdog Millionaire M I A English
2009 "Rehna Tu" Delhi-6 Benny Dayal, Tanvi Shah Hindi
"Kuru Kuru" Couples Retreat Solo English
"NaNa" Blaaze, Vivian Chaix, A. R. Ameen, Clinton Cerejo & Dominique Cerejo
2010 "Mannipaaya" Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Shreya Ghoshal Tamil
"Maaralante Lokam" Komaram Puli Solo Telugu
"Pudhiya Manidha" Endhiran S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Khatija Rahman Tamil
"Irumbile Oru Irudhaiyam" Kash n' Krissy
2011 "Kun Faya Kun" Rockstar Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan Hindi
"Naadaan Parindey" Mohit Chauhan
2012 "Kya Hai Mohabbat" Ekk Deewana Tha Solo Hindi
"Sharminda Hoon" Madhushree
"Nenjukkule" Kadal Shakthisree Gopalan Tamil
"Elay Keechaan" Solo
2013 "Nenje Yaezhu" Maryan Solo Tamil
"I Love My Africa" Blaaze, Madras Youth Choir
"Tu Mun Shudi" Raanjhanaa Rabbi Shergill Hindi
"Aise Na Dekho" Karthik
2014 "Maahi Ve" Highway Solo Hindi
"Patakha Guddi (Male Version)"
"Karma Veerane" Kochadaiyaan A. R. Raihanah Tamil
"Khalifa" Lekar Hum Deewana Dil Shweta Pandit, Suzanne D'Mello, Hriday Gattani, Mahesh Vinayakram Hindi
"My Mind Is a Stranger Without You" The Hundred-Foot Journey Solange Merdinian English
"Indiane Vaa" Lingaa Solo Tamil
2015 "Mental Manadhil (Male)" O Kadhal Kanmani Jonita Gandhi Tamil
"Theera Ula" Darshana, Nikita Gandhi
"Malargal Kaettaen" K. S. Chitra
"Tu Koi Aur Hai" Tamasha Alma Ferovic, Arjun Chandy Hindi
2016 "Laakhon Salaam" Jugni[25] Solo Hindi
"Tu Hai" Mohenjo Daro[26] Sanah Moidutty Hindi
"Sindhu Ma" Sanah Moidutty
"Mohenjo Mohenjo" Arijit Singh, Bela Shende, Sanah Moidutty
2017 "OK Jaanu" OK Jaanu Srinidhi Venkatesh Hindi
"Jee Lein" Arjun Chandy, Neeti Mohan
"O Sona Tere Liye" Mom Shashaa Tirupati Hindi
"Neethanae" Mersal Shreya Ghoshal Tamil
2018 "I Am More" Love Sonia Bishop Briggs English
"Mazhai Kuruvi" Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Solo Tamil
"Oru Viral Puratchi" Sarkar Srinidhi Venkatesh Tamil
"Jai Hind India" Hockey World Cup Solo Hindi
2019 "Wako Naam Fakir" The Fakir of Venice Arjun Chandy, Abhay Jodhpurkar Hindi
"Marvel Anthem" Promotional Track for Avengers: Endgame Backing Vocals by Arjun Chandy, Nakul Abhyankar, MC Heam, Suryansh, Hiral Viradia, Lavita Lobo, Deepthi Suresh, Veena Murali, Srinivas, Sowmya, Madumitha, Shenbagaraj, Jaganjoth, Mayank, Soundarya, Aravind Srinivas, Jithin, Santosh, Akshara Hindi/Tamil/Telugu
"Singappenney" Bigil Shashaa Tirupati Tamil
2020 "Sai Shirdi Sai" 99 Songs Bela Shende Hindi/Tamil/Telugu
"Sofia" Shashwat Singh
"O Aashiqa"
"Dil Bechara Title Track" Dil Bechara Hindi
"Hum Haar Nahi Manenge" HDFC Bank COVID-19 Khatija Rahman, Mika Singh, Clinton Cerejo, Jonita Gandhi, Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan, Sashaa Tirupathi, Sid sriram, Shruti Hassan, Harshdeep kaur Hindi
2021 "Rihaayi De" Mimi Hindi
2022 "DaFa Kar" Heropanti 2 Hiral Viradia Hindi
"Muthu's Journey" Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Tamil
"Marakuma Nenjam" Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Tamil
"Ponni Nadhi" Ponniyin Selvan: I A. R. Raihanah, Bamba Bakya Tamil
"Uyir Urugudhey" Cobra (2022 film) Solo Tamil
2023 ''Namma Satham'' Pathu Thala Yogi Seker Tamil
"PS Anthem" Ponniyin Selvan: II Nabyla
''Jigu Jigu Railu'' Maamannan Solo
2024 "Vera Level Sago" Ayalaan Solo
"Maanja Nee" A. R. Ameen
"Jalali" Lal Salaam Sarath Santhosh
Hope Song The Goat Life Rianjali Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi & English
''Bol Mohabbat'' Amar Singh Chamkila Kailash Kher Hindi
"Team India Hai Hum" Maidaan Nakul Abhyankar
"Jaane Do" Hiral Viradia

Note

  • In the language column, "/" is used for dubbed in other languages.
  • ", " shows that the original song have contain many languages.

As lyricist

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Year Song Work Co-lyricist Language
2013 "Nenjae Ezhu" Maryan Kutti Revathi Tamil
"Innum Konjam" Kabilan
"Enga Pona Raasaa" Kutti Revathi
2015 "Kaara Attakkaaraa" O Kadhal Kanmani Mani Ratnam, Dinesh Kanagaratnam
"Mental Manadhil" (Male) Mani Ratnam
"Mental Manadhil" (Female) Mani Ratnam
2024 "Maanja Nee" Ayalaan Sivakarthikeyan, ThoughtsForNow

Studio albums

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Year Title Tracks
2017 The Flying Lotus
Track list
  1. Tiranga (4:19)
  2. Masoom (1:15)
  3. Pukaar (1:40)
  4. Bechain (1:52)
  5. Demonetisation 2016 (4:25)
  6. Subah (2:44)
  7. Manuhaar (1:34)
  8. Mustakbil (1:11)
  9. The Flying Lotus (19:03)
2014 Raunaq
2013 Coke Studio
2011 SuperHeavy With SuperHeavy
2011 Gems
(Studio album by Michael Bolton)
Track list

1 out of 12 tracks
2011 Connections
Track list
  1. Silent Invocation 1
  2. Silent Invocation 2
  3. Silent Invocation 3
  4. Mylapore Blues
  5. Himalaya
  6. Machhar Khan
  7. Kural
  8. Mann Chandra
2011 Connections... A Journey Through Anthems
Track list
  1. Jiya Se Jiya - A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Raqeeb Alam
  2. Meherbaan
  3. Pray for me brother-Rahman, Blaaze
  4. Dil Se Re
  5. Ek Mohabbat
  6. Bombay Theme
  7. Pray For Me Brother (Instrumental)
  8. Jiya Se Jiya (club mix)
2008 Nokia Connections
Track list
  1. Jiya Se Jiya - Karthik, Raqeeb Alam
  2. Mann Chanda Re - Sukhwinder Singh
  3. Kural - Blaaze
  4. Silent Invocation A - instrumental
  5. Silent Invocation B - instrumental
  6. Silent Invocation C - instrumental
  7. Mylapore Blues - instrumental
  8. Himalaya - instrumental
  9. Mosquito - instrumental
2004 Choreography
(Studio album by Vanessa-Mae)
Track list
  1. Raga's Dance - instrumental

1 out of 10 tracks
2003 Harem
(Studio album by Sarah Brightman)
Track list
  1. The Journey Home - Sarah Brightman

1 out of 14 tracks
2001 Indian Mantra
Track list
  1. Maa Tujhe Salaam - A. R. Rahman
  2. Gurus of Peace - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, A. R. Rahman
  3. Only You - A. R. Rahman
  4. Jana Gana Mana - instrumental
  5. Jana Gana Mana - various artists

5 out of 10 tracks
2000 Jana Gana Mana
Track list
1998 Gurus of Peace
Track list
  1. Masoom - A. R. Rahman

1 out of 4 tracks
1997 Vande Mataram
Track list
  1. Maa Tujhe Salaam - A. R. Rahman
  2. Revival - various artists, arranged by A. R. Rahman
  3. Gurus of Peace - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, A. R. Rahman
  4. Tauba Tauba - A. R. Rahman
  5. Only You - A. R. Rahman
  6. Missing - instrumental
  7. Thai Mannai Vanakkam - A. R. Rahman
  8. Masoom - A. R. Rahman
  9. Musafir - A. R. Rahman, Faye
1994 Fantasy / Andhi Maalai
Track list
  1. Nilavukku Pakkam - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, Chorus
  2. Andhi Maalai Kovil - S. Janaki
  3. Thottaach Chinungi Chediye - Mano, Chorus
  4. Kaathal Sugamaanathu - Mano, S. Janaki
  5. Muthal Muththam - S. Janaki
  6. Iniya Kalloori - Dinesh
  7. Pengal Ingu Yaarum - Mano
  8. Instrumental Track 1 - instrumental
  9. Instrumental Track 2 - instrumental
  10. Instrumental Track 3 - instrumental
  11. Instrumental Track 4 - instrumental

as a keyboardist only
1992 Then Vandhu Paayedhu
Track list
  1. Kadhalithu Paar - recital
  2. Viragu - recital
  3. Irakka Mudiyadha Siluvai - recital
  4. O Nayagara - recital
  5. Maji Manthiri - recital
  6. Kadhal Chithan - recital
  7. Yendiyamma Kuthavacha - recital
  8. Andhi - recital
  9. Rathiri Raagam - recital
  10. Nadhiyodu Vuraiyadi - recital
  11. Kadaisippagal - recital
  12. Avasarathalattu - recital

background score only
1992 Colours
Track list
  1. Quest For Music - instrumental
  2. Valliya Naayaganae - instrumental
  3. Evolution - instrumental
  4. Samaja Varagamana - instrumental
  5. Abharaama Bhakti - instrumental

as a keyboardist only
1991 Shubhaa – Set Me Freeee
Track list
  1. Over The Hill - Shubha
  2. Zombie - Shubha
  3. Boogie Night - Shubha
  4. Set Me Free - Shubha
  5. Heart Break - Shubha
  6. She Says - Shubha
  7. Dark Moon - Shubha
  8. Take Nine - Shubha
1989 Deen Isai Maalai
Track list
  1. Allahu - Mano
  2. Arputhangal - Shahul Hameed
  3. Enthisaiullorum - Shahul Hameed
  4. Ellapugazhum Iraivanukke - Shahul Hameed
  5. Idhayangalellam - Sujatha Mohan
  6. Iraiyoreen Irai Petra - Shahul Hameed, Sujatha Mohan
  7. Deen Valarkum - Mano
  8. Nabi Natharin - Shahul Hameed
  9. Arulin Vadivaaga - Sujatha Mohan
  10. Aalum Nayagar - Mano
  11. Arpootham Oongum - Shahul Hameed
1987 Gotte Kanakavva record producer[27]

Singles

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As lead artist

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Year Title Notes
2021 "Amar Shonar Bangla" YouTube Single with lyrics by Zulfiqer Russell
2019 "Light Upon Light" YouTube Single ft. Sami Yusuf
"Ahimsa" Collaboration with U2
A.R. Ameen's "Sago" Credited for composition and as a co-producer
Amal Maher's "Asl El Ehsas"[28] credited for "Music Arrangement"

(collaboration with Egyptian singer Amal Maher)

2015 "Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena"
More
A tribute song to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The song was originally written by poet Gulzar and composed by Vasant Desai for the film Guddi. A. R. Rahman has sung and re-composed the track retaining the lyrics by Gulzar.
2012 "Infinite Love
More
The song was recorded to instill faith and optimism in people prior to the predicted Doomsday on 21 December 2012.
2012 "Nimma Nimma"
More
The song was composed for the 2012 Summer Olympics and was released through the album Isles of Wonder.
2012 "Oscar Sangamam"
More
Rahman's interpretation of the theme for the 84th Academy Awards, composed originally by Hans Zimmer. The song was performed at the ceremony by Rahman and was later released for digital download as a track in the album "Celebrate the Music – The 84th Academy Awards".
2011 "Satyameva Jayathe"
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Sanskrit song for SuperHeavy.
2011 "Miracle Worker"
More
"Miracle Worker" is the debut single by rock supergroup SuperHeavy from their self-titled debut studio album.
2010 "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam"
More
Tamil song composed by A. R. Rahman, penned by M. Karunanidhi and performed by several leading Tamil artistes of over three generations. It is officially the theme song for the World Classical Tamil Conference 2010.
2010 "Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat"
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Gujarati song composed by A. R. Rahman, penned by Narmad and performed by various artists. It was composed as part of the 50th year of formation of Gujarat state.
2009 "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)"
(with The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger)
(Charts – US:#15 UK:#3 AUS:#1CAN:#5
)
More
Pop song composed by A. R. Rahman and performed by The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger, from the album Doll Domination 2.0. The song is the English interpretation of the song Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire.
2008 "Marhaba Mustapha"
More
Islamic Sufi song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman for the film Al Risalah.
2007 "One Love"
More

Song composed by A. R. Rahman, performed by A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Naresh Iyer and penned by Raqeeb Aalam in six different languages, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali. It was made to commemorate the beauty of Taj Mahal and celebrate its status as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Track list

  1. Ek Mohabbat
  2. Kaadal Ondrallava
  3. Pranayam Onnu Allo
  4. Prema Okkatega
  5. Premavu Illi Onde
  6. Bhalobasha Ek Hoye
2007 "Pray for Me Brother"
More
English pop song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman, featuring Blaaze. The song was conceived as an anti-poverty anthem for the Millennium Goals for the United Nations. It is part of a joint venture between the A. R. Rahman Foundation and Nokia.
2005 "We Can Make It Better"
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Song composed by A. R. Rahman from the album Donasian and featuring Shaan, Jaspinder Narula, Sukhwinder Singh, Hans Raj Hans, Am'nico, Apache Indian, Palvinder Dhami, Channi Singh, Djinn Mistri, E=MC, Sumeet, Shahin Badar, Surinder Sandhu and Shahbaz Khan. It was composed as part of aiding the Tsunami victims of Asia.
Track list

  1. We Can Make It Better – Shaan, Jaspinder Narula, Sukhwinder Singh, Hans Raj Hans, Am'nico, Apache Indian, Palvinder Dhami, Channi Singh, Djinn Mistri, E=MC, Sumeet, Shahin Badar, Surinder Sandhu, Shahbaz Khan
  2. Tsunami Theme – Instrumental
2002 "Ek Rahen Ek Nazaria"
More
A. R. Rahman set to tune, a song based on a poem written by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Song of Youth from his book, Ignited Minds. The song was performed on the occasion of Children's Day on 14 November 2002 by a group of children.
2002 "Love's Never Easy"
(with Preeya Kalidas)
More

All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.
Track list

  1. Love's Never Easy – Preeya Kalidas
  2. Wedding Qawwali – Sukhwinder Singh
2002 "Shakalaka Baby"
(with Preeya Kalidas)
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All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.
Track list

  1. Shakalaka Baby – Preeya Kalidas
  2. Shakalaka Baby (Shri Mix) – Preeya Kalidas
  3. Tak Dheen – Preeya Kalidas
1999 "Hey Jawan Tujhe Salaam"
More
Song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman and chorus in the Kargil Benefit Evening organised by Sahara at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi on 11 July 1999. The song was penned by Mehboob and shared the same tune as well as lyrics (except for the phrase Hey Jawan Tujhe Salaam) with Maa Tujhe Sallam.
1998 "Ekam Satyam"
More
Song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman in the AIDS Awareness Concert organised by Mukti, a Smita Thackeray foundation in association with the UB group at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai on 24 December 1998.
1996 "Oh Bosnia"
More
Malay song composed by A. R. Rahman, and performed by a choir of children in the A.R.Rahman Malaysia Concert and was in aid of Bosnian war victims. This song was reused as "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" in Pukar.
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Year Details Notes
2010 "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" (with Artists for Haiti)
(Charts – US:#2 UK:#50 AUS:#18 CAN:#7
)
More
A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in the Artists for Haiti who recorded the song for aiding the victims of 2010 Haiti earthquake.
"Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara"
More
A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara.

Writer

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Year Details Notes
2014 "It's My Birthday" (with will.i.am and Cody Wise)
(Charts – UK:#1 AUS:#4 NZ:#16
)
More
Based on his previous song "Urvasi Urvasi" from the 1994 film Kadhalan.

References

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General

Specific

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