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| 1992 || ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || '''Winner''', [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]]<br />'''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]<br />'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>Listed in ''[[Time (magazine)|TIME]]'s'' "[[Time magazine's "All-TIME" 100 best movies#10 Best Soundtracks|10 Best Soundtracks]]" of all time in 2005<ref name="Timetop10s">{{cite news | author=Corliss, Richard| title=Best Soundtracks – ALL TIME 100 MOVIES – TIME | work= [[Time (magazine)|TIME]] | url=http://www.time.com/time/2005/100movies/0,23220,soundtracks,00.html | year= 2005| accessdate=24 February 2008}}</ref>
| 1992 || ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]]<br />'''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]<br />Listed in ''[[Time (magazine)|TIME]]'s'' "[[Time magazine's "All-TIME" 100 best movies#10 Best Soundtracks|10 Best Soundtracks]]" of all time in 2005<ref name="Timetop10s">{{cite news | author=Corliss, Richard| title=Best Soundtracks – ALL TIME 100 MOVIES – TIME | work= [[Time (magazine)|TIME]] | url=http://www.time.com/time/2005/100movies/0,23220,soundtracks,00.html | year= 2005| accessdate=24 February 2008}}</ref>
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| 1992 ||''[[Yodha]]'' || [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] ||
| 1992 ||''[[Yodha]]'' || [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] ||
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| 1993 || ''[[Nippu Ravva]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Background score only<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-telugu-nippuravva.html |title=The Official Website |publisher=A. R. Rahman |date= |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref>
| 1993 || ''[[Nippu Ravva]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Background score only<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discography/films-telugu-nippuravva.html |title=The Official Website |publisher=A. R. Rahman |date= |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref>
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| 1993 || ''[[Gentleman (film)|Gentleman]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]
| 1993 || ''[[Gentleman (film)|Gentleman]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]
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| 1993 || ''[[Kizhakku Cheemayile]]'' || Tamil ||
| 1993 || ''[[Kizhakku Cheemayile]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 1994 || ''[[May Madham]]'' || Tamil ||
| 1994 || ''[[May Madham]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 1994 || ''[[Kadhalan]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]
| 1994 || ''[[Kadhalan]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]
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| 1994 || ''[[Pavithra]]'' || Tamil ||
| 1994 || ''[[Pavithra]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 1997 || ''[[Anthimanthaarai]]'' || Tamil ||
| 1997 || ''[[Anthimanthaarai]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 1997 || ''[[Minsara Kanavu]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]
| 1997 || ''[[Minsara Kanavu]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]]
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| 1997 || ''[[Iruvar]]'' || Tamil ||
| 1997 || ''[[Iruvar]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 2001 || ''[[Love You Hamesha]]'' || Hindi ||
| 2001 || ''[[Love You Hamesha]]'' || Hindi ||
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| 2001 || ''[[Lagaan]]'' || Hindi || '''Winner''', [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award]]<br>Ranked #44 on [[Amazon.com]]'s "The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time"<ref>{{cite web|title=The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|year=2009|url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000416151|accessdate=2010-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lagaan is listed among top 100 Albums|date=27 August 2009|work=[[Times of India]]|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4936822.cms|accessdate=2010-02-03}}</ref>
| 2001 || ''[[Lagaan]]'' || Hindi || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award]]<br>'''Winner''', [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]]<br>Ranked #44 on [[Amazon.com]]'s "The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time"<ref>{{cite web|title=The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|year=2009|url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000416151|accessdate=2010-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lagaan is listed among top 100 Albums|date=27 August 2009|work=[[Times of India]]|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4936822.cms|accessdate=2010-02-03}}</ref>
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| 2001 || ''[[Star (film)|Star]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2001 || ''[[Star (film)|Star]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 2004 || ''[[New (film)|New]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2004 || ''[[New (film)|New]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 2004 || ''[[Naani]]'' || Telugu || Simultaneous make of [[New(film)|New]]
| 2004 || ''[[Naani]]'' || Telugu || Simultaneous make of ''[[New(film)|New]]''
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| 2004 || ''[[Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa]]'' || Hindi || 4 songs
| 2004 || ''[[Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa]]'' || Hindi || 4 songs
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| 2006 || ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' || Tamil ||'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]
| 2006 || ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' || Tamil ||'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]
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| 2006 || ''[[Varalaru - The History of the Godfather|Varalaru]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Just Plain Folks Music Organization|Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album]]
| 2006 || ''[[Varalaru - The History of the Godfather|Varalaru]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'' || Hindi || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Background Score Award]]
| 2007 || ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'' || Hindi || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Background Score Award]]
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| 2007 || ''[[Provoked (film)|Provoked]]'' || Hindi ||
| 2007 || ''[[Provoked (film)|Provoked]]'' || Hindi ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner'''[[Vijay Award for Best Music Director]]
| 2007 || ''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Vijay Award for Best Music Director]]
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| 2007 || ''[[Azhagiya Thamizh Magan]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2007 || ''[[Azhagiya Thamizh Magan]]'' || Tamil ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Vijay Award for Best Music Director]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Vijay music awards|Vijay Music Award for Best Music Director]]
| 2010 || ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' || Tamil || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Vijay Award for Best Music Director]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Vijay music awards|Vijay Music Award for Best Music Director]]
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| 2010 || ''[[Ye Maaya Chesave]]'' || Telugu || '''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu)]]<br>'''Winner''', [[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Music Director]]
| 2010 || ''[[Ye Maaya Chesave]]'' || Telugu || '''Winner''', [[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Music Director]]<br>'''Winner''', [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu)]]
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| 2010 || ''[[Raavan]]'' || Hindi ||
| 2010 || ''[[Raavan]]'' || Hindi ||

Revision as of 09:05, 25 July 2011

This is a discography of composer, record producer and multi-instrumentalist A. R. Rahman.

Film scores

Original score

Year Film Language Notes
1992 Roja Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
Winner, National Film Award for Best Music Direction
Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
Listed in TIME's "10 Best Soundtracks" of all time in 2005[1]
1992 Yodha Malayalam
1993 Pudhiya Mugam Tamil
1993 Nippu Ravva Telugu Background score only[2]
1993 Gentleman Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Tamil
1993 Uzhavan Tamil
1993 Vaishnavar Malayalam
1993 Thiruda Thiruda Tamil
1994 Vandicholai Chinraasu Tamil
1994 Super Police Telugu
1994 Duet Tamil
1994 May Madham Tamil
1994 Kadhalan Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
1994 Pavithra Tamil
1994 Karuththamma Tamil
1994 Pudhiya Mannargal Tamil
1994 Palnati Pourusham Telugu Remake of Tamil film Kezhakku Cheemayile
1994 Gangmaster Telugu
1995 Bombay Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
Listed in The Guardian 's "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die"[3]
"Kehna Hi Kya" listed in The Guardian 's "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear"[3]
1995 Indira Tamil
1995 Rangeela Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
Winner, Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
1995 Muthu Tamil Most successful Indian soundtrack in Japan[4]
1996 Love Birds Tamil
1996 Indian Tamil
1996 Kadhal Desam Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
1996 Fire Hindi
1996 Mr. Romeo Tamil
1997 Anthimanthaarai Tamil
1997 Minsara Kanavu Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
Winner, National Film Award for Best Music Direction
Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
1997 Iruvar Tamil
1997 Daud: Fun On The Run Hindi
1997 Ratchagan Tamil
1997 Vishwavidhaata Hindi
1997 Kabhi Na Kabhi Hindi
1998 Jeans Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
1998 Dil Se Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
"Chaiyya Chaiyya" was 9th in BBC World Service top 10 songs of all time[5]
1998 Earth Hindi
1998 Doli Saja Ke Rakhna Hindi
1999 En Swasa Kaatre Tamil
1999 Padayappa Tamil
1999 Kadhalar Dhinam Tamil
1999 Taal Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
1999 Sangamam Tamil Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
1999 Jodi Tamil
1999 Thakshak Hindi
1999 Mudhalvan Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
1999 Taj Mahal Tamil
2000 Pukar Hindi
2000 Alaipayuthey Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain Tamil
2000 Fiza Hindi 1 song ("Piya Haji Ali")
2000 Rhythm Tamil
2000 Thenali Tamil
2000 Zubeidaa Hindi
2001 One 2 Ka 4 Hindi
2001 Nayak: The Real Hero Hindi Remake of Mudhalvan. Rahman's compositions reused
2001 Love You Hamesha Hindi
2001 Lagaan Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
Winner, National Film Award for Best Music Direction
Ranked #44 on Amazon.com's "The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time"[6][7]
2001 Star Tamil
2001 Parthale Paravasam Tamil
2002 Alli Arjuna Tamil
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal Tamil Winner, National Film Award for Best Music Direction
2002 The Legend of Bhagat Singh Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Background Score Award
2002 Baba Tamil
2002 Kadhal Virus Tamil
2002 Saathiya Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
Winner, IIFA Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director
Remake of Alaipayuthey. Rahman's compositions reused
2003 Parasuram Tamil
2003 Boys Tamil
2003 Warriors of Heaven and Earth Mandarin,
English,
Hindi
2003 Enakku 20 Unakku 18 Tamil
2003 Kangalal Kaithu Sei Tamil
2003 Tehzeeb Hindi
2004 Udhaya Tamil
2004 Lakeer - Forbidden Lines Hindi
2004 Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities Hindi
2004 Aayutha Ezhuthu Tamil
2004 Yuva Hindi
2004 New Tamil
2004 Naani Telugu Simultaneous make of New
2004 Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa Hindi 4 songs
2004 Swades Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Background Score Award
Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
2004 Kisna – The Warrior Poet Hindi 5 songs
2005 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero Hindi
2005 Mangal Pandey - The Rising Hindi
2005 Anbe Aaruyire Tamil
2005 Water Hindi 5 songs
Song "Aayo Re Sakhi"' longlisted for 2006 Academy Award for Best Original Song nomination
2006 Rang De Basanti Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
"Lukka Chuppi" and "Khalbali" longlisted for 2007 Academy Award for Best Original Song nomination
2006 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
2006 Varalaru Tamil
2007 Guru Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
Winner, Filmfare Best Background Score Award
2007 Sajni Kannada Remake of Jodi. All songs re-used.
2007 Provoked Hindi
2007 Sivaji Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
Winner, Vijay Award for Best Music Director
2007 Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Tamil
2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age English With Craig Armstrong
2008 Jodhaa Akbar Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Background Score
Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
Nominated, Asian Film Award for Best Composer[8]
2008 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
2008 ADA: A Way of Life Hindi
2008 Sakkarakatti Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
2008 Yuvvraaj Hindi
2008 Ghajini Hindi Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
2008 Slumdog Millionaire English,
Hindi
Winner, Academy Award for Best Original Music Score
Winner, Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho"
Nominated, Academy Award for Best Original Song for "O...Saya"
Winner, BAFTA Award for Best Film Music
Winner, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Composer
Winner, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
Winner, Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album
Winner, Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for "Jai Ho"
Winner, Satellite Award for Best Original Score
Nominated, Satellite Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho"
Winner, World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho"
Nominated, World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song for "O Saya"
Nominated, World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Soundtrack of the Year
2009 Delhi 6 Hindi Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award
2009 Blue Hindi
2009 Couples Retreat English Winner, BMI London Awards for Best Score[9]
Song "NaNa" longlisted for 2010 Academy Award for Best Original Song nomination[10]
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Tamil Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
Winner, Vijay Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Vijay Music Award for Best Music Director
2010 Ye Maaya Chesave Telugu Winner, CineMAA Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu)
2010 Raavan Hindi
2010 Raavanan Tamil
2010 Komaram Puli Telugu
2010 Enthiran Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi Hindi
2010 127 Hours English Nominated, Academy Award for Best Original Score
Nominated, Academy Award for Best Original Song for "If I Rise"
Nominated, BAFTA Award for Best Film Music
Winner, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song for "If I Rise"
Nominated, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
Nominated, Satellite Award for Best Original Score
Nominated, Satellite Award for Best Original Song for "If I Rise"
Winner, Denver Film Critics Society award for best Song "If I Rise"
2011 Lavender Malayalam Post-production
One promotional song only
2011 Rockstar Hindi Post-production
2011 Prem Katha Hindi Filming
2011 Kodai Vidumurai Tamil Filming
2011 Hara Tamil Delayed
2012 Paani Hindi Filming
2012 Rana Tamil Filming[11]
2012 Bhag Milkha Bhag Hindi Announced[12][13]
2012 Monkeys of Bollywood English Announced
Animated musical[14]
2012 Godfather Kannada Announced[15][16]
2012 Untitled movie with Yash Chopra Hindi Announced[17][18]
2012 Welcome to People English Announced
Original Music[19]

Released soundtracks

Year Tamil Telugu Hindi English Other languages
1992 Roja Roja Roja Roja (Malayalam/Marathi)
1992 Asokan Yoddha Dharam Yodha Yodha • (Malayalam)
1993 Uzhavan
1993 Thiruda Thiruda Donga Donga Chor Chor
1993 Vandicholai Chinraasu Bobili Paparayudu
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Palnati Pourusham (1994) ♦
1993 Vaishnavar • (Malayalam)
1993 Pudhiya Mannargal
1993 Pudhiya Mugam Padmavyuham Vishwavidhaata (1997) ♦
1993 Nippu Ravva • #
1993 Gentleman Gentleman
1994 Super Police Super Police Khel Khiladi Ka (1996)
1994 Pavithra
1994 May Madham Hridayanjali (1999) Love You Hamesha (2001) ♦
1994 Karuththamma Vanitha
1994 Kadhalan Premikudu (1995) Humse Hai Muqabla (1995)
1994 Duet Duet Tu Hi Mera Dil (1995)
1994 Manitha Manitha Gangmaster
1995 Indira Indira Priyanka
Bombay Bombay Bombay
1995 Rangeela Rangeli Rangeela
1995 Muthu Muthu Muthu Maharaja (2001) Muthu: The Dancing Maharaja (1998) (Japanese)
1996 Love Birds Love Birds (1997) Love Birds (1997)
1996 Indian Bharateeyudu Hindustani
1996 Kadhal Desam Prema Desam Duniya Dilwalon Ki
1996 Fire Fire
1996 Mr. Romeo Mr Romeo Mr Romeo (1997)
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1997 Minsaara Kanavu Merupu Kalalu Sapnay
1997 Iruvar Iddaru
1997 Ottam 50-50 Daud
1997 Ratchagan Rakshakudu
1998 Jeans Jeans Jeans
1998 Uyire Prematho Dil Se..
1998 Mona Lisa Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998 Earth Earth
1998 Oonjal Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
1999 En Swasa Kaatre Premante Pranamistha
1999 Jodi Jodi Sajni (2007) (Kannada) ♦
1999 Padayappa Narasimha
1999 Taalam Taal
1999 Thakshak
1999 Kadhalar Dhinam Premikula Roju Dil Hi Dil Mein
1999 Sangamam
1999 Taj Mahal Taj Mahal
1999 Mudhalvan Oke Okkadu Nayak (2001) ♦
2000 Alaipayuthey Sakhi Saathiya (2002) ♦
2000 Fiza
2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain Priyuralu Pilichindi
2000 Pukar
2000 Rhythm Rhythm
2000 Thenali Thenali
2000 Zubeidaa
2001 One 2 Ka 4
2001 Star Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (2005)
2001 Lagaan
2001 Parthale Paravasam Paravasham
2001 Alli Arjuna
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal Amrutha
2002 The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002 Baba Baba
2002 Kadhal Virus
2003 Udhaya
2003 Parasuram Police Kartavyam
2003 Boys Boys Boys (2009)
2003 Tehzeeb
2003 Enakku 20 Unakku 18 Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
2003 Warriors of Heaven and Earth • (Mandarin)
2003 Kangalal Kaithu Sei
2004 Lakeer
2004 Meenaxi
2004 Aayutha Ezhuthu Yuva Yuva
2004 New Naani
2004 Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
2004 Desam Swades
2004 Kisna
2005 Bose: The Forgotten Hero
2005 Mangal Pandey
2005 Anbe Aaruyire
2005 Rang De Basanti
2005 Water
2006 Varalaru Godfather (Kannada)♦
2006 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Nuvvu Nenu Prema
2006 Guru Gurukanth Guru
2007 Sivaji Sivaji Sivaji (2010)
2007 Provoked Provoked Provoked Provoked
2007 Bombil and Beatrice
2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age
2007 Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Maha Muduru Sabse Bada Khiladi
2008 Jodhaa Akbar Jodhaa Akbar Jodhaa Akbar
2008 Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2008 Ada
2008 Sakkarakatti
2008 Yuvvraaj
2008 Ghajini
2008 Naanum Kodieswaran Slumdog Crorepati Slumdog Millionaire
2009 Delhi 6
2009 Blue Blue
2009 Couples Retreat
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya Ye Maaya Chesave Prem Katha (2011) ♦
2010 Raavanan Villain Raavan
2010 Puli
2010 Enthiran Robo Robot
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi
2010 127 Hours

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 only the filmscore is by Rahman.
  • • 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) and Saathiya (2002, Hindi) were remakes of the films Mudhalvan (1999, Tamil) and Alaipayuthey (2000, Tamil), respectively. The soundtracks were reused with changes and additional songs.
  • He has contributed one song: "Piya Haji Ali" to Fiza (1999, Hindi).
  • He made a guest appearance as himself in the film Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000, Tamil).[20]

Forthcoming soundtracks

Year Tamil Telugu Hindi English Others Notes
2011 Rockstar
Prem Katha
Lavender (Malayalam) • One promotional song with Tamil lyrics
Hara Hara Hara
2012 Paani Paani
Rana Rana Rana
Bhag Milkha Bhag
Monkeys of Bollywood
Godfather (Kannada) •
Welcome to People
Untitled film • Directed by Yash Chopra

Reused tracks

The following films had soundtracks reused from previous Rahman soundtracks:

  • Pavithra (1994, Tamil) from Yodha (1992, Malayalam) (1 song "Maampoove" used as "Sevvanam Chinnappen")
  • Gangmaster (1994, Telugu) from Uzhavan (1993, Tamil) (1 song "Raa Kozhi Randum" used as "Aa Siggu Eggulenthavaraku")
  • Rangeela (1995, Hindi) from Super Police (1994, Telugu) (1 song "Baabu Love Cheyyara" used as "Yaaro Sun Lo Zara")
  • Anthimanthaarai (1997, Tamil) from Karuththamma (1994, Tamil) (1 song "Pacha Kili Padum" used as "Pullai Thinnum")
  • Vishwa Vidhaata (1997, Hindi) from Pudhiya Mugam (1993, Tamil) excluding the track "Humdum Pyaara Pyaara" sung by Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy.
  • Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998, Hindi) from Duet (1994, Tamil) 1 song (Anjali), with changes into (Mil Gayee Mil Gayee)
  • Vande Mataram (1998, Hindi) reused "Porale Ponnuthayi" from Karuththamma (1994, Tamil) as Chanda Suraj and "Ottagathai Kattikko" from Gentleman (1993, Tamil) as Musafir, both with completely different vocals and instrumentation
  • Thakshak (1999, Hindi) from En Swasa Kaatre (1999, Tamil) 1 song (Jumbalaka), with changes in vocals and instrumentation
  • Pukar (1999, Hindi) from En Swasa Kaatre (1999, Tamil) 1 song ('Kay Sera Sera' from 'Nayagara'), with changes in vocals and instrumentation. Rahman reused his single Oh Bosnia in this movie with changes in lyrics which is Ek tuhi Barosa which was sung by Lata Mangeskar.
  • Jodi (1999, Tamil) and Sajni (2007, Kannada) from Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1999, Hindi), with 3 new songs added
  • Star (2001, Tamil) from Thakshak (1999, Hindi - 3 songs ('Boondin Se Baaten' reused as 'Manasukkul' | 'Dheem Tara Dare' reused as 'Thom Karuvil Irun Thom' | 'Range De' reused as 'Rasika' ) and 1947/Earth (1998, Hindi - 1 song ('Rut Aa Gayi Re' reused as 'Macha Machiniye'), with 1 new song added
  • Love You Hamesha (2001, Hindi) from May Madham (1994, Tamil)
  • Alli Arjuna (2001,Tamil ) reused from One 2 Ka 4 (2001, Hindi ) 2 songs ("Sona Nahi" reused as "Enthan Nenjil") & ("Osakka Muraiya" reused as "Osakka "), from Pukar (1999, Hindi) 1 song (Sunta Hai Mera Khuda) and Earth(1998, Hindi) 1 song (Banno Rani).
  • Lakeer (2004, Hindi) from Rhythm (2000, Tamil - 3 songs), with 3 new songs added
  • Swades (2004, Hindi) from Baba (2002, Tamil) (1 song "Baba Kichchu Tha" used as "Dekho Na" with different vocals and instrumentation)
  • Lagaan (2001, Hindi) and Alli Arjuna (2001, Tamil) both share the same theme music.
  • Sakkarakatti (2008, Tamil) : reused 2 tracks from Meenaxi (2004, Hindi) - "Chinnamma" from 'Chinnamma Chilakkamma', and "Naan Epoudhu" from 'Yeh Rishta'
  • Slumdog Millionaire (2009, English): "Liquid Dance" was previously used as a background track in Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007, Tamil) with different instrumentation and no vocals, "Gangsta blues" was used as "Dochey" in Komaram Puli with different vocals and certain changes

Albums

Year Album details
2011 Gems
(Studio album by Michael Bolton)
Tracklist

1 out of 12 tracks
2008 Connections
Tracklist
  1. Jiya Se Jiya - A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Raqueeb Aalam
  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
  10. Jiya Se Jiya (Bonus Track) - A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Raqueeb Aalam
2004 Choreography
(Studio album by Vanessa-Mae)
  • Released: 18 October, 2004
  • Label: Sony BMG
  • Format: CD, digital download
Tracklist
  1. Raga's Dance - Instrumental

1 out of 10 tracks
2003 Harem
(Studio album by Sarah Brightman)
  • Released: Canada13 May, 2003
    United StatesJapan20 May, 2003
    Europe6 June, 2003
    United Kingdom29 September, 2003
  • Label: Angel Records/EMI
  • Format: CD, digital download
Tracklist
  1. The Journey Home - Sarah Brightman

1 out of 14 tracks
2001 Indian Mantra
  • Released: December 20, 2008
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download

5 out of 10 tracks
2000 Jana Gana Mana
  • Released: 26 January, 2000
    • Re-released: 2006 (Corrected version)
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Tracklist
1998 Gurus of Peace
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
Tracklist

1 out of 4 tracks
1997 Vande Mataram
Tracklist
  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
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Pyramid / Melody
  • Format: CD
Tracklist
  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
  • Released: 1992
    • Re-released: 2001
  • Label: Magnasound
  • Format: CD
Tracklist
  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
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: PAN / BMG Crescendo
  • Format: CD, digital download
Tracklist
  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
  • Released: 1991
    • Re-released: 1996
  • Label: Magnasound
  • Format: CD
Tracklist
  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
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Prince Music
  • Format: CD
Tracklist
  1. Allahu - Mano
  2. Arputhangal - Shahul Hameed
  3. Enthisaiullorum - Shahul Hameed
  4. Ellapugazhum Iraivanukke - Shahul Hameed
  5. Idhayangalellam - Sujatha
  6. Iraiyoreen Irai Petra - Shahul Hameed, Sujatha
  7. Deen Valarkum - Mano
  8. Nabi Natharin - Shahul Hameed
  9. Arulin Vadivaaga - Sujatha
  10. Aalum Nayagar - Mano
  11. Arpootham Oongum - Shahul Hameed
1987 Disco Disco
  • Released: 1987
  • Label:
  • Format: CD
record producer[21]

Singles

Year Details
2010 "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam"
  • Released: 15 May, 2010
  • Format: digital download
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 "Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat"
  • Released: 1 May, 2010
  • Format: digital download
More
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:#11 UK:#3 AUS:#1CAN:#5
)
  • Released: 23 February, 2009
  • Label: Interscope
  • Format: CD single, digital download
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"
  • Released: 2008
  • Format: CD, digital download
More
Islamic Sufi song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman for the 2008 multilingual film Al Risalah.
2007 "One Love"
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: EMI Music
  • Format: CD Single, digital download
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.
Tracklist

  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"
  • Released: 2005
  • Format: CD Single, digital download
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.
Tracklist

  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"
  • Released: 14 November, 2002
  • Format: digital download
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.
Tracklist

  1. Love’s Never Easy - Preeya Kalidas
  2. Wedding Qawwali - Sukhwinder Singh
2002 "Shakalaka Baby"
(with Preeya Kalidas)
More

All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.
Tracklist

  1. Shakalaka Baby - Preeya Kalidas
  2. Shakalaka Baby (Shri Mix) - Preeya Kalidas
  3. Tak Dheen - Preeya Kalidas
1999 "Hey Jawan Tujhe Salaam"
  • Released: 11 July, 1999
  • Format: digital download
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"
  • Released: 24 December, 1998
  • Format: digital download
More
Song composed and performed by A. R. Rahman in the AIDS Awareness Concert organised by Mukti, a Smita Thackeray foundation in assosciation with the UB group at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai on the 24 December, 1998.
1996 "Oh Bosnia"
  • Released: 1996
  • Format: digital download
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.
Year Details
2010 "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" (with Artists for Haiti)
(Charts - US:#19 UK:#8 AUS:#14CAN:#17
)
  • Released: 12 February, 2010
  • Format: CD Single, music download
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.
2010 "Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara"
  • Released: 26 January, 2010
  • Format: music download
More
A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara.
2009 "Beautiful" (with Akon)
(Charts - US:#19 UK:#8 AUS:#14CAN:#16
)
More
A. R. Rahman was featured in the music video of 2009 song Beautiful by Akon, featuring Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishall.

Music videos

Year Title Director
1997 "Maa Tujhe Salaam" Bharatbala[22]
2007 "Pray for Me Brother" Bharatbala[23]
"One Love" Owais Husain[24]
2008 "Jiya Se Jiya" Kanika Myer[25]
2009 "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" Thomas Kloss[26]
2010 "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam" Gautham Menon[27]
"Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto" Bharatbala[28]
2011 "Changing Seasons" John Warner[29]
"If I Rise" [30]

Special films

Year Details
2009 Passage
  • Released: 2009
More

Short film directed by Shekhar Kapoor and produced by Curious Pictures and Swarovski Entertainment.Score and Soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman
Official website
Tracklist

  1. Opening - Instrumental
  2. Area - Kavita Belliga
  3. Tango - Instrumental
  4. Waltz - Instrumental
  5. Atmosphere - Instrumental
2006 The Banyan
  • Released: 2006
More
Short film on the Chennai based institution for differently abled and destitute women, The Banyan. The film was premiered at the Netru, Indru, Naalai Concert. A meditation like theme song was composed by A. R. Rahman which was used in the background of the film.
Watch online
2004 Shakthi Foundation
  • Released: 2004
More
Short film directed by Mani Ratnam and featuring Sachin Tendulkar on Shakthi Foundation which works for the rights of the physically challenged. Score was composed by A. R. Rahman.
2001 Jaya He
  • Released: 15 February, 2001
More
Short film for the Indian Navy on the occassion of International Fleet Review. The film has been directed by Kanika Bala under Bharat Bala Productions. Music was scored by A. R. Rahman and features narration by Amitabh Bachchan.
Watch online
2001 India on IMAX
  • Released: 1 January, 2001
More
First Indian short film made with IMAX technology. The 7 minute film was filmed across the length and breadth of India covering thousands of kilometers and featured background score by A. R. Rahman.
Watch online
1999 Desh Ka Salaam
  • Released: 15 August, 1999
More

Desh Ka Salaam was a precursor to the Jana Gana Mana album. This 10 minute long short film features 4 songs, out of which 3 were composed by Rahman. Several leading vocalists paired with Rahman for this short musical film.
Tracklist

  1. Desh Ka Salaam - Hariharan
  2. Jana Gana Mana - Instrumental
  3. Jana Gana Mana - Various Artists

Documentary

Year Details
2009 Chale Chalo
  • Released: 2003

Theatre

Concert recordings

  • A. R. Rahman Live in Malaysia. (1997) (Columbus)
  • A. R. Rahman Live in Dubai. (2000) (Sony BMG)
  • A. R. Rahman Live in USA 2000. (2001) (HMV)

Concert tours

DVDs

  • A.R. Rahman Hits Vol 1A.R. Rahman Hits Vol 6. Ayngaran International
  • Top 50 of A. R. Rahman. Pyramid
  • Super Hits of A.R. Rahman (2008)
  • A.R.Rahman live in Concert (Calafornia 2000)

Compilations / additional soundtracks

  • The Accidental Husband (2008). Tracks: "Yaro Yarodi", "Swasamae", "Rang De"
  • Anokha - Soundz of the Asian Underground (1997). Polygram. Track: "Bombay Theme" 1
  • A. R. Rahman - A World of Music (2009). Sony BMG. 59 Tracks
  • A. R. Rahman Connections - A Journey Through Anthems. Universal. (2009)
  • The Best of the Musicals. Solid Gold. Track: "Shakalaka Baby"
  • Ambient Chillout Mix Vol. 1 (2002). Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Essential Guide to India. (2006). Union Square Music. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Essential Guide to World Music. (2006). Union Square Music. Track: "Mazhai Thuli"
  • Café del Mar Vol. 5 (1998). MCA. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Chakra Seven Centers (Instrumental) (1995). Meta Records. Track:"Ajna Chakra"(Bombay Theme)
  • Chilled Symphonies. Meta Records. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Denti Mercury. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Divine Intervention. Milan Music. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Fly Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Flying Carpet. Wagram Records. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Incredible India. Universal Records. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Indian Summer. C4. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Eastern Drums and Breaks Vol. 2. Track: "So Gaye Hain"
  • India The Women's Voice. Union Square Music. Tracks: "Kehna Hi Kya", Yaro Yarodi"
  • In the Heart of the World (2007). Track: "Shakalaka Baby"
  • Inside Man (2006). Varèse Sarabande. Track: Chaiyya Chaiyya
  • Introducing A. R. Rahman (2006). Union Square Music. 20 Tracks
  • Lord of War (2005). Lakeshore Records. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Mondo India. Ark 21. Tracks: "Varaaghai Nadhi," "Sowkiyamma," "Narumugaiyye," "Mazhai Thuli"
  • MTV Total Mix. Ark 21. Track: "Musafir"(Vande Mataram)
  • Paradisiac 2. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Patchwork. Naive. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Pilotes Automatique - La Caution's Peines De Maures / Arc-en-ciel Pour Daltoniens (2005). Kerozen Music, Wagram. Track: "Ottagathai Kattiko remix)"
  • Princess Mononoke Track: "Bombay Theme"(used in trailers)
  • Sa trincha Vol 2. Universal International. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • The Streets of Bollywood and Beyond (2006). Times Square Records. Track: "Narthirthinna"
  • Varka Mix. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • Vedic Path. Palm World Voices. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • VIP Lounge 1. Wagram Records. Track: "Gurus of Peace"(Vande Mataram)
  • Zen 3. Track: "Bombay Theme"
  • 1 "Bombay Theme" is alternatively credited as "Bombay Theme Tune," "Mumbai Theme Tune" or "Bombay Theme Music" in compilations

Ad jingles

Ringtones

Rahman released five original ringtones in 2002 exclusive to Airtel customers.[37] Later, he released another ringtone "Disabled Film" for the same brand. In 2010, he composed a ringtone for Lebara Mobile.

  • Buddy (2002)
  • Desire (2002)
  • Dream (2002)
  • Little One (2002)
  • Sizzle (2002)
  • Disabled Film (2004)
  • Lebara Bird Call (2010)

Signature tunes

Instrumental adaptation

  • Roja (1992)
  • Gentleman (1993)
  • May Madham (1994)

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