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]
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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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
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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.
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
Opening - Instrumental
Area - Kavita Belliga
Tango - Instrumental
Waltz - Instrumental
Atmosphere - Instrumental
2006
The Banyan
Released: 2006
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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
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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.
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
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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
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
Asianet: Signature song for Malayalam channel Asianet, titled "Shyama Sundara Kera Kedara Bhoomi"; performed by Sujatha and Kalyani Menon; Released 1994