A. R. Rahman discography
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.
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Studio albums | 20 |
Soundtrack albums | 284 (including dubbed releases) |
Original scores | 174 |
Lyricist | 2 (6 songs) |
Web shows | 2 |
Original scores
1990s
Year | Title | Director | Language | Notes |
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1992 | Roja | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
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Yoddha | Sangeeth Sivan | Malayalam | ||
1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Suresh Chandra Menon | Tamil | |
Gentleman | S. Shankar |
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Nippu Ravva | A. Kodandarami Reddy | Telugu | Score only[2] | |
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 |
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Pavithra | K. Subash | |||
Karuththamma | Bharathiraja | |||
Pudhiya Mannargal | Vikraman | |||
1995 | Bombay | Mani Ratnam |
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Indira | Suhasini Maniratnam | |||
Rangeela | Ram Gopal Varma | Hindi |
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Muthu | K. S. Ravikumar | Tamil |
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1996 | Love Birds | P. Vasu | ||
Indian | S. Shankar | |||
Anthimanthaarai | Bharathiraja | |||
Kadhal Desam | Kathir |
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Mr. Romeo | K. S. Ravi | 25th Film | ||
1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Rajiv Menon |
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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 |
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Dil Se.. | Mani Ratnam | Hindi |
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Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Priyadarshan | Hindi | ||
1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | K. S. Ravi | Tamil | |
Padayappa | K. S. Ravikumar | |||
Kadhalar Dhinam | Kathir | |||
Sangamam | Suresh Krishna |
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Taal | Subhash Ghai | Hindi |
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Jodi | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil | ||
Earth | Deepa Mehta | Hindi | ||
Mudhalvan | S. Shankar | Tamil |
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Taj Mahal | Bharathiraja | |||
Thakshak | Govind Nihalani | Hindi |
2000s
Year | Title | Director | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Pukar | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi | |
Alaipayuthey | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
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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 |
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Star | Praveen Gandhi | Tamil | 50th Film | |
Paarthale Paravasam | K. Balachander | |||
2002 | Alli Arjuna | Saran | ||
Kannathil Muthamittal | Mani Ratnam | |||
The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi |
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Baba | Suresh Krishna | Tamil | ||
Saathiya | Shaad Ali | Hindi | ||
Kadhal Virus | Kathir | Tamil | ||
2003 | Parasuram | Arjun Sarja | ||
Boys | S. Shankar |
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Warriors of Heaven and Earth | He Ping | Mandarin | ||
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Jyothi Krishna | Tamil |
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Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Telugu |
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Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Bharathiraja | Tamil | ||
Tehzeeb | Khalid Mohammed | Hindi | ||
2004 | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | M. F. Hussain |
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Aaytha Ezhuthu | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | ||
Yuva | Hindi |
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New | S. J. Suryah | Tamil | ||
Naani | Telugu | |||
Swades | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi |
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Udhaya | Azhagam Perumal | Tamil | Only songs | |
2005 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Shyam Benegal | Hindi | 75th Film |
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 |
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Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | N. Krishna | Tamil |
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Varalaru | K. S. Ravikumar | |||
2007 | Guru | Mani Ratnam | Hindi |
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Provoked | Jag Mundhra | English, Hindi |
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Bombil and Beatrice | Kaizad Gustad | English | ||
Sivaji | S. Shankar | Tamil | * Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil
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Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | Bharathan |
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Shekhar Kapur | English | With Craig Armstrong | |
2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi |
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Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Abbas Tyrewala |
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Ada... A Way of Life | Tanvir Ahmad | |||
Sakkarakatti | Kala Prabhu | Tamil |
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Yuvvraaj | Subhash Ghai | Hindi | ||
Ghajini | A. R. Murugadoss |
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Slumdog Millionaire | Danny Boyle | English |
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2009 | Delhi-6 | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra | Hindi |
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Blue | Anthony D'souza | |||
Couples Retreat | Peter Billingsley | English |
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2010s
Year | Title | Director | Language | Notes |
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2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Gautham Menon | Tamil |
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Ye Maaya Chesave | Telugu |
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Raavan | Mani Ratnam | Hindi |
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Raavanan | Tamil |
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Komaram Puli | S. J. Suryah | Telugu |
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Enthiran | S. Shankar | Tamil | 100th Film
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Jhootha Hi Sahi | Abbas Tyrewala | Hindi | ||
127 Hours | Danny Boyle | English |
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2011 | Rockstar | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi |
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Ekk Deewana Tha | Gautham Menon | |||
2012 | People like Us | Alex Kurtzman | English | |
Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Yash Chopra | Hindi |
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Kadal | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
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2013 | Maryan | Bharat Bala |
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Raanjhanaa | Anand L. Rai | Hindi |
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2014 | Highway | Imtiaz Ali |
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Kochadaiiyaan | Soundarya Rajinikanth | Tamil |
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Million Dollar Arm | Craig Gillespie | English | ||
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | Arif Ali | Hindi | ||
The Hundred-Foot Journey | Lasse Hallström | English | ||
Kaaviya Thalaivan | Vasanthabalan | Tamil |
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Lingaa | K. S. Ravikumar | 125th Film | ||
2015 | I | S. Shankar |
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O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam | |||
Tamasha | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi |
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Muhammad: The Messenger of God | Majid Majidi | Persian | ||
2016 | 24 | Vikram Kumar | Tamil |
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Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Gautham Menon |
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Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Telugu |
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Pele | Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist |
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Mohenjo Daro | Ashutosh Gowariker | Hindi | ||
2017 | OK Jaanu | Shaad Ali | ||
Kaatru Veliyidai | Mani Ratnam | Tamil |
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Sachin: A Billion Dreams | James Erskine | Hindi | ||
Cinema Veeran | Aishwarya Rajinikanth | Tamil | Documentary | |
Mom | Ravi Udyawar | Hindi |
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Viceroy's House[46] | Gurinder Chadha | English |
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Mersal | Atlee | Tamil |
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Daughters of Destiny | Vanessa Roth | English | Documentary[48] | |
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[51] | Gurinder Chadha | English | ||
Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Rajiv Menon | Tamil | ||
Bigil | Atlee |
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2020s
Year | Title | Director | Language | Notes |
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2020 | Shikara | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Hindi | |
Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Tamil | Short film | |
Dil Bechara | Mukesh Chhabra | Hindi |
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2021 | 99 Songs | Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy |
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Mimi | Laxman Utekar |
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Navarasa | Arvind Swamy | Tamil | Title Track & Segment: Rowthiram | |
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths | Leena Yadhav, Anubhav Chopra | Hindi | Documentary | |
No Land's Man | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | English | ||
Atrangi Re | Aanand L. Rai | Hindi |
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2022 | Heropanti 2 | Ahmed Khan | Hindi | |
Iravin Nizhal | R. Parthiban | Tamil | ||
Malayankunju | Sajimon Prabhakar | Malayalam | ||
Cobra | R. Ajay Gnanamuthu | Tamil | 150th Film | |
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
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Ponniyin Selvan: I | Mani Ratnam |
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Mili | Xavier Mathkutty | Hindi | ||
Le Musk | A. R. Rahman | English |
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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 [58] | Blessy | Malayalam | ||
Maidaan | Amit Ravindernath Sharma | Hindi | ||
Amar Singh Chamkila | Imtiaz Ali |
Upcoming
Year | Title | Director | Language | Notes |
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2024 | Raayan | Dhanush | Tamil | Post-production |
TBA | Baab[59] | Nayla Al Khaja | Arabic | |
Thug Life [60] | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | Filming | |
Genie [61] | Bhuvanesh Arjunan | |||
Lahore 1947[62] | Rajkumar Santoshi | Hindi | ||
Tere Ishk Mein[63] | Aanand L. Rai | |||
Ramayana[64][65] | Nitesh Tiwari | Composed with Hans Zimmer. Filming | ||
RC 16 [66] | Buchi Babu Sana | Telugu | Pre-production | |
Kadhalikka Neramillai [67] | Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi | Tamil | ||
#ARRPD6 | Manoj NS |
Original soundtracks
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 compsoed 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
Category | Songs |
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41 |
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3 |
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7 |
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3 |
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2 |
Total | 94 |
Year | Song | Work | Co-singer | Language |
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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 | |||
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[68] | Solo | Hindi |
"Tu Hai" | Mohenjo Daro[69] | 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 | ||
2020 | "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 |
2022 | "DaFa Kar" | Heropanti 2 | Hiral Viradia | Hindi |
"Muthu's Journey" | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | A. R. Raihanah | Tamil | |
"Marakuma Nenjam" | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | A. R. Raihanah | Tamil | |
"Ponni Nadhi" | Ponniyin Selvan: I | A. R. Raihanah, Bamba Bakya | Tamil | |
"Uyir Urugudhey" | Cobra (2022 film) | Solo | Tamil | |
"Rihaayi De" | Mimi | Hindi | ||
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 |
Note
- In the language column, "/" is used for dubbed in other languages.
- ", " shows that the original song have contain many languages.
As lyricist
Year | Song | Work | Co-lyricist | Language |
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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
Year | Title | Tracks |
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2017 | The Flying Lotus | Track list
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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
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2011 | Connections... A Journey Through Anthems | |
2008 | Nokia Connections | Track list
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2004 | Choreography (Studio album by Vanessa-Mae) |
Track list
1 out of 10 tracks |
2003 | Harem (Studio album by Sarah Brightman) |
Track list
1 out of 14 tracks |
2001 | Indian Mantra | Track list
5 out of 10 tracks |
2000 | Jana Gana Mana | Track list
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1998 | Gurus of Peace | Track list
1 out of 4 tracks |
1997 | Vande Mataram | Track list
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1994 | Fantasy / Andhi Maalai | Track list
as a keyboardist only |
1992 | Then Vandhu Paayedhu | Track list
background score only |
1992 | Colours | Track list
as a keyboardist only |
1991 | Shubhaa – Set Me Freeee | |
1989 | Deen Isai Maalai | Track list
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1987 | Gotte Kanakavva | record producer[70] |
Singles
As lead artist
Year | Title | Notes |
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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"[71] | 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" | More
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 Garvi Gujarat" | |
2009 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" (with The Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger) (Charts – US:#11 UK:#3 AUS:#1CAN:#5) |
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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.
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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" | More 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.
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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) |
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2002 | "Shakalaka Baby" (with Preeya Kalidas) |
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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. |
As featured artist
Year | Details | Notes |
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2010 | "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" (with Artists for Haiti) (Charts – US:#2 UK:#50 AUS:#18 CAN:#7) |
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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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2014 | "It's My Birthday" (with will.i.am and Cody Wise) (Charts – UK:#1 AUS:#4 NZ:#16) |
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Based on his previous song "Urvasi Urvasi" from the 1994 film Kadhalan. |
Music videos
Year | Title | Director |
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1997 | "Maa Tujhe Salaam" | Bharatbala[74] |
2007 | "Pray for Me Brother" | Bharatbala[75] |
"One Love" | Owais Husain | |
2008 | "Jiya Se Jiya" | Kanika Myer[76] |
2009 | "Vellai Pookkal" | Mani Ratnam |
2009 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" | Thomas Kloss[77] |
2010 | "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam" | Gautham Vasudev Menon[78] |
"Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto" | Bharatbala[79] | |
2011 | "Changing Seasons" | Mani Ratnam, John Warner[80] |
"If I Rise" | [81] | |
"Miracle Worker" | Paul Boyd | |
"Satyameva Jayathe" | Paul Boyd | |
2012 | "Infinite Love" | Paul Boyd |
2014 | "Kismat Se" | |
2018 | "Jai Hind India" | |
2019 | "Sago" | Amith Krishnan[82] |
"Marvel Anthem" | Punit Malhotra | |
"Singappenney" | Atlee | |
"For You My Love" | Blinded by the Light (2019 film) | |
2020 | "You Got Me" | Uma-Gaiti
AR Rahman ft Nexa Music Lab Winners- Nisa, Heat Sink, Jonathan, Pelenuo & Simetri |
2021 | "Rihaayi De" Promotional Music Video - Mimi | Rajesh Bhatia |
2022 | Firdaus Sessions by A.R. Rahman featuring Dana Dajani - Spring | Rajesh Bhatia |
2022 | Untold Stories Firdaus Sessions A. R. Rahman featuring Seeta Qasemi | Rajesh Bhatia |
2022 | Firdaus Sessions by A.R. Rahman featuring Nirmika | Rajesh Bhatia |
2022 | Firdaus Studio Sessions by A. R. Rahman - Pain featuring Dana Dajani & Gouri Viravalli | Rajesh Bhatia |
2022 | Moopilla Thamizhe Thaaye (Tamil Anthem) | Amith Krishnan |
Television
- Everest (telenovela) (2014)
- Syamasundara Asianet theme song (1994)
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009 (2009)
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2017 (2017)
- The Voice (Indian TV series) as Super Guru
- Vijay TV Super Singer Season 6
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