| A. R. Rahman discography | |
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| Studio albums | 20 |
| Soundtrack albums | 284 (including dubbed releases) |
| Original scores | 174 |
| Lyricist | 2 (6 songs) |
| Web shows | 2 |
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
1990s
2000s
2010s
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 |
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| 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 |
Upcoming projects
| Year | Title | Director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lal Salaam [58] | Aishwarya Rajinikanth | Tamil | Post-production |
| Aadujeevitham [59] | Blessy | Malayalam | ||
| TBA | Maidaan | Amit Ravindernath Sharma | Hindi | |
| D50 | Dhanush | Tamil | ||
| Chamkila [60] | Imtiaz Ali | Hindi | Post-Production | |
| Tere Ishk Mein[61] | Aanand L. Rai | Pre-production | ||
| RC16 [62] | Buchi Babu Sana | Telugu | ||
| Thug Life [63] | Mani Ratnam | Tamil | ||
| Genie [64] | ArjunanJr | |||
| Kadhalikka Neramillai [65] | Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi | |||
| Baab[66] | Nayla Al Khaja | Arabic | Post Production |
Soundtracks
| Year | Tamil | Hindi | English | Other languages | Dubbed releases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Roja | Roja (Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi) | |||
| Yoddha (Malayalam) | Dharam Yodha (Hindi), Asokan (Tamil), Yoddha (Telugu) | ||||
| 1993 | Uzhavan | ||||
| Thiruda Thiruda | Donga Donga (Telugu), Chor Chor (Hindi) | ||||
| Vandicholai Chinraasu | Bobili Paparayudu (Telugu) | ||||
| Kizhakku Cheemayile | Palnati Pourusham (1994) (Telugu)♦ | ||||
| Pudhiya Mannargal | |||||
| Pudhiya Mugam | Vishwavidhaata (1997)♦ | Padmavyuham (Telugu) | |||
| Gentleman | Gentleman (Telugu) | ||||
| 1994 | Super Police (Telugu) | Super Police (Tamil), Khel Khiladi Ka (1996) (Hindi) | |||
| Pavithra | |||||
| May Madham | Love You Hamesha (2000)♦ | Hrudayanjali (1999) (Telugu) | |||
| Karuththamma | Vanitha (Telugu) | ||||
| Kadhalan | Humse Hai Muqabla (1995) (Hindi), Premikudu (1995) (Telugu) | ||||
| Duet | Tu Hi Mera Dil (1995) (Hindi), Duet (1995) (Telugu) | ||||
| Gangmaster (Telugu) | Manitha Manitha (Tamil) | ||||
| 1995 | Indira | Priyanka (Hindi), Indira (Telugu) | |||
| Bombay | Bombay (Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam) | ||||
| Rangeela | Rangeela (Tamil), Rangeli (Telugu) | ||||
| Muthu | Muthu (Telugu), Muthu Maharaja (2001) (Hindi) | ||||
| 1996 | Love Birds | Love Birds (1997) (Hindi, Telugu) | |||
| Indian | Hindustani (Hindi), Bharateeyudu (Telugu), Indian (Malayalam) | ||||
| Kadhal Desam | Duniya Dilwalon Ki (Hindi), Premadesam (Telugu) | ||||
| Fire | Fire | Fire (Tamil, Telegu) | |||
| Mr. Romeo | Mr. Romeo (Telugu, Hindi) | ||||
| Anthimanthaarai | |||||
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Sapnay (Hindi), Merupu Kalalu (Telugu) | |||
| Iruvar | Iddaru (Telugu), Iruvar (Malayalam) | ||||
| Daud | Ottam (Tamil), 50–50 (Telugu) | ||||
| Ratchagan | Rakshakudu (Telugu) | ||||
| 1998 | Jeans | Jeans (Hindi, Telugu) | |||
| Dil Se.. | Uyire (Tamil), Prematho (Telugu) | ||||
| Kabhi Na Kabhi | Mona Lisa (Tamil) | ||||
| Earth | Earth | ||||
| Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Oonjal (Tamil) | ||||
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | ||||
| Jodi | Sajni (2006) (Kannada) ♦! | Jodi (Telugu) | |||
| Padayappa | Narasimha (Telugu) | ||||
| Taal | Taalam (Tamil) | ||||
| Thakshak | |||||
| Kadhalar Dhinam | Dil Hi Dil Mein (Hindi), Premikula Roju (Telugu) | ||||
| Sangamam | |||||
| Taj Mahal | Taj Mahal (Telugu) | ||||
| Mudhalvan | Nayak (2001) | Oke Okkadu (Telugu) | |||
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Saathiya (2002)♦ | Sakhi (Telugu) | ||
| Fiza | |||||
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | Priyuralu Pilichindi (Telugu) | ||||
| Pukar | |||||
| Rhythm | Rhythm (Telugu) | ||||
| Thenali | Thenali (Telugu) | ||||
| Zubeidaa | |||||
| 2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | ||||
| Star | Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (Telugu), Baaghi (Hindi) | ||||
| Lagaan | |||||
| Paarthale Paravasam | |||||
| Alli Arjuna | |||||
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Amrutha (Telugu), A Peck on the Cheek (Sinhalese), Kannathil Muthamittal (Malayalam) | |||
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh | |||||
| Baba | |||||
| Kadhal Virus | |||||
| 2003 | Udhaya ! | Toofan One Man Army (Hindi) | |||
| Parasuram | Parashuram (Hindi),Police Kartavyam (Telugu) | ||||
| Boys | Boys (Telugu, Hindi) | ||||
| Tehzeeb | |||||
| Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu (Telugu) | ||||
| Warriors of Heaven and Earth (Mandarin) | |||||
| Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Woh Paanch Din (Hindi) | ||||
| 2004 | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | ||||
| Aaytha Ezhuthu | Yuva | Yuva (Telugu) | |||
| New | Naani (Telugu) | ||||
| Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa ! | |||||
| Swades | Desam (Tamil) | ||||
| 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 | Nuvvu Nenu Prema (Telugu), Mohhabat Ke Dushman (Hindi) | ||||
| Guru | Guru(Tamil), Gurukanth (Telugu) | ||||
| 2007 | Sivaji | Sivaji (Hindi) | |||
| Provoked | Provoked (Tamil, Telugu, Hindi) | ||||
| Bombil and Beatrice | |||||
| Elizabeth: The Golden Age | |||||
| Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | Sabse Bada Khiladi (Hindi), Maha Muduru (Telugu) | ||||
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Jodhaa Akbar (Tamil, Telugu) | |||
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | |||||
| Ada... A Way of Life | |||||
| Sakkarakatti | |||||
| Yuvvraaj | |||||
| Ghajini | |||||
| Slumdog Millionaire | Slumdog Crorepati (Hindi), Naanum Kodieswaran (Tamil), Slumdog Millionaire (Malayalam) | ||||
| 2009 | Delhi-6 | ||||
| Blue | Blue (Telugu) | ||||
| Couples Retreat | |||||
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Ekk Deewana Tha (2011)♦ | Ye Maaya Chesave (Telugu) | ||
| Raavanan | Raavan | Villain (Telugu) | |||
| Komaram Puli (Telugu) | |||||
| Enthiran | Robot (Hindi), Robo (Telugu), Bombat Robo (Kannada) | ||||
| Jhootha Hi Sahi | |||||
| 127 Hours | |||||
| 2011 | Rockstar | ||||
| 2012 | People Like Us | ||||
| Jab Tak Hai Jaan | |||||
| Kadal | Kadali (Telugu) | ||||
| 2013 | Maryan | Mariyaan (Telugu) | |||
| Raanjhanaa | Ambikapathy (Tamil) | ||||
| 2014 | Highway | ||||
| Kochadaiiyaan | Kochadaiiyaan (Hindi, Malayalam, English), Vikramasimha (Telugu), Kochadaiiyaan (Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi) | ||||
| Million Dollar Arm | |||||
| Lekar Hum Deewana Dil | |||||
| The Hundred-Foot Journey | |||||
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | Pradhi Nayagan (Malayalam), Premaalayam (Telugu) | ||||
| I | I (Hindi, Telugu) | ||||
| Lingaa | Lingaa (Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam) | ||||
| 2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Ok Jaanu (2017) | OK Bangaram (Telugu) | ||
| Tamasha | |||||
| Muhammad: The Messenger of God (Persian) | |||||
| 2016 | 24 | 24 (Telugu), 24 (Hindi) | |||
| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (Telugu) | ||||
| Pele | |||||
| Mohenjo Daro | |||||
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Cheliyaa (Telugu) | |||
| Viceroy's House | |||||
| Mom | Mom (Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu) | ||||
| Sachin: A Billion Dreams | Sachin: A Billion Dreams (Tamil, Telugu, Marathi) | ||||
| Mersal | Adhirindhi (Telugu), Maayagara (Kannada), Mersal (Malayalam) | ||||
| 2018 | 2.0 | 2.0 (Telugu), 2.0 (Hindi) | |||
| Beyond the Clouds | |||||
| Sanju | 2 songs:
"Ruby Ruby" & "Mujhe Chaand Pe Le Chalo" | ||||
| Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Nawab (Telugu) | ||||
| Sarkar | |||||
| 2019 | The Fakir of Venice | ||||
| Blinded by the Light | |||||
| Sarvam Thaala Mayam | |||||
| Bigil | Bigil (Kannada), Whistle (Telugu) | ||||
| 2020 | Dil Bechara | ||||
| 2021 | 99 Songs | 99 Songs(Tamil), 99 Songs(Telugu) | |||
| Mimi | |||||
| Atrangi Re | Galatta Kalyanam (Tamil) | ||||
| 2022 | Malayankunju (Malayalam) | ||||
| Heropanti 2 | |||||
| Iravin Nizhal | |||||
| Cobra | Cobra (Hindi, Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam) | ||||
| Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | |||||
| Ponniyin Selvan: I | Ponniyin Selvan: I (Hindi, Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam) | ||||
| Mili | |||||
| 2023 | Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh | ||||
| Pathu Thala | AGR (Telugu) | ||||
| Ponniyin Selvan: II | Ponniyin Selvan: II (Hindi, Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam) | ||||
| Maamannan | Nayakudu (Telugu) | ||||
| Animal ✦ | Animal (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) | ||||
| TBA | Pippa |
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).
Reused tracks
The following films had soundtracks reused from previous Rahman soundtracks:
- Pavithra (1994, Tamil) from Yoddha (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 – Forbidden Lines (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)
- 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.
- SuperHeavy (2011, English): The instrumental composition of the song Jiya Se Jiya (sung by A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Raqueeb Aalam) from his own album Connections (2009) was reused as a song named Mahiya that had slight changes in instrumentation, featuring vocals by himself, Joss Stone, Mick Jagger, Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and was included as a bonus track in the deluxe edition of the album SuperHeavy (2011).
- Million Dollar Arm (2014, English): "Unborn Children" song was used as a re-recording piece of "Thirakatha" from En Swasa Kaatre (1999, Tamil)[67]
- Aaraattu (2021, Malayalam) from Kadhalan (1994, Tamil) (1 song "Mukkala Muqabla" recreated with different vocals and instrumentation)
- Animal (2023, Hindi) from Roja (1992, Tamil) (A fusion of Chinna Chinna Aasai, Tamizha Tamizha and Kadhal Rojave recreated by Team Threeory was used for Ranvijay's Entry Medley)
Tracks used in Hollywood Movies and Series
The following soundtracks of A.R. Rahman were used in Hollywood movies or Series by Hollywood Musicians :
- "The Bombay Theme" from Bombay - The Theme was used in Lord of War (2005, English) Movie.[68]
- "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Dil Se - The Song was used in Inside Man (2006, English) Movie.
- "Rang De" from Thakshak - The Song was used in The Accidental Husband (2008, English) Movie.
- "Swasame" from Thenali - The Song was used in The Accidental Husband (2008, English) Movie.
- "Yaro Yarodi" from Alaipayuthey - The Song was used in The Accidental Husband (2008, English) Movie.
- ''Storm'' from Elizabeth: The Golden Age - The Track was used in Man of Steel (2013, English) Trailer.[69]
- "Urvashi" from Kadhalan - The Song was used in Lion (2016, English) Movie.
- "Oh Nanba" from Lingaa - Small Track of the Song was used In Episode 1 Title Card of Ms. Marvel (2022, English) Series.[70]
- "Tere Bina" from Guru - The Remix (Khanvict Remix) Version of the song was used in episode 3 of Ms. Marvel (2022, English) Series.[71]
Discography as playback singer
| Category | Songs |
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47 |
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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 title | Film title | Co-singer | Language |
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| 1992 | "Chinna Chinna Aasai" | Roja | Minmini | Tamil |
| 1994 | "Urvasi Urvasi" | Kadhalan | Suresh Peters | Tamil |
| 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" | Alaipayuthey | 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[72] | Solo | Hindi |
| "Tu Hai" | Mohenjo Daro[73] | 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 |
| "Ponni Nadhi" | Ponniyin Selvan: I | A. R. Raihanah, Bamba Bakya | 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 |
Note
- In the language column, "/" is used for dubbed in other languages.
- ", " shows that the original song have contain many languages.
Discography as lyricist
| Year | Song title | Film title | 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 |
Albums
| Year | Details | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Flying Lotus
|
Track list
|
| 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
|
| 2011 | Connections... A Journey Through Anthems
|
|
| 2008 | Nokia Connections
|
Track list
|
| 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
|
| 1998 | Gurus of Peace
|
Track list
1 out of 4 tracks |
| 1997 | Vande Mataram
|
Track list
|
| 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 | Disco Disco
|
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Singles
| Year | Details | 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"[75]
|
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" (Behad Pyaar)
|
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)
|
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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 2002 | "Shakalaka Baby" (with Preeya Kalidas)
|
More All songs composed originally for the musical Bombay Dreams.
|
| 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. |
Featured singles
| 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. |
| 2010 | "Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara"
|
More
A. R. Rahman was one among the featured artists in Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara. |
Writer
| 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. |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Maa Tujhe Salaam" | Bharatbala[79] |
| 2007 | "Pray for Me Brother" | Bharatbala[80] |
| "One Love" | Owais Husain | |
| 2008 | "Jiya Se Jiya" | Kanika Myer[81] |
| 2009 | "Vellai Pookkal" | Mani Ratnam |
| 2009 | "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" | Thomas Kloss[82] |
| 2010 | "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam" | Gautham Vasudev Menon[83] |
| "Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto" | Bharatbala[84] | |
| 2011 | "Changing Seasons" | Mani Ratnam, John Warner[85] |
| "If I Rise" | [86] | |
| "Miracle Worker" | Paul Boyd | |
| "Satyameva Jayathe" | Paul Boyd | |
| 2012 | "Infinite Love" | Paul Boyd |
| 2014 | "Kismat Se" | |
| 2018 | "Jai Hind India" | |
| 2019 | "Sago" | Amith Krishnan[87] |
| "Marvel Anthem" | Punit Malhotra | |
| "Singappenney | Atlee Kumar | |
| "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 |
Special films
| Year | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Passage
|
More Short film directed by Shekhar Kapoor and produced by Curious Pictures and Swarovski Entertainment. Score and Soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman
|
| 2006 | The Banyan
|
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. |
| 2004 | Shakthi Foundation
|
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
|
More
Short film for the Indian Navy on the occasion 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. |
| 2001 | India on IMAX
|
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 kilometres and featured background score by A. R. Rahman. |
| 1999 | Desh Ka Salaam
|
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.
|
Theatre
- Bombay Dreams (2002)
- Lord of the Rings (2006)
- One Heart (2017)
- Why? The musical (2022)
Concert recordings
| Year | Name | Publishing Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | A. R. Rahman Live in Malaysia | Columbus |
| 2000 | A. R. Rahman Live in Dubai | Sony BMG |
| 2001 | A. R. Rahman Live in USA 2000 | HMV |
| 2012 | Classic Incantations | T-Series |
| 2012 | A. R. Rahman Live in Chennai | India |
DVDs
- A.R. Rahman Hits Vol 1 – A.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 (California 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 (2009). Universal.
- The Best of the Musicals. Solid Gold. Track: "Shakalaka Baby"
- Ambient Chillout Mix Volume 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 Volume 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"
- Flying Carpet. Wagram Records. Track: "Bombay Theme"
- Incredible India. Universal Records. Track: "Bombay Theme"
- Indian Summer. C4. Track: "Bombay Theme"
- Eastern Drums and Breaks Volume 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 Volume 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
- Airtel Express Yourself & Love
- Airtel Live Every Moment
- Airtel Street Dance (2010)[88][89][90]
- Sheenlac Paints
- Allwyn Trendy Watches
- Asian Paints
- Bombay Dyeing[91]
- Boost - Chocolate drink
- Cinthol
- Craze Biscuit
- Garden Sarees
- Genic Chocolates
- Hero Punch
- Hero MotoCorp
- JBL (2012)[92]
- Lebara Mobile (2010)
- Leo Coffee
- Medimix Soap
- MGM Dizzee World
- MRF Tyres - With Sameer Nair
- Murugan Textiles
- Nutrine Aasai chocolate
- Parry's Kasthuri Tea
- Premier Pressure Cooker
- Prince Jewellery
- Regaul - First advertisement
- Remanika Sarees
- Springz Mineral Water
- Tata Chola Tea
- Titan Industries
- Toyota Etios (2010)[93][94]
- Triffany Chocolates
- TTK Industries - Vests and briefs ad; jingles were used in "Thee Thee" song from Thiruda Thiruda
- Wall's Magnum Ice Cream
- Young World
- Renault India
- Sulthan Diamonds & Gold
- Dil Jhoome With Mazza
- Horlicks - Fearless Song[95]
- Apollo Tyres, Ganga- The River Of People[96]
Ringtones
Rahman released five original ringtones in 2002 exclusive to Airtel customers.[97] 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
- Bharti Airtel: Signature tune for Bharti Airtel became the world's most downloaded mobile music with over 150 million downloads. A new version was released in 2010.
- Asianet: Signature song for Malayalam channel Asianet, titled "Shyama Sundara Kera Kedara Bhoomi"; performed by Sujatha and Kalyani Menon; Released 1994
- Champions League Twenty20: Official anthem for the Champions League Twenty20; Released 2008[98]
- Chirakukal: Theme music for a weekly children's television series on Asianet in the mid-1990s
- Commonwealth Games 2010: Official anthem for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, titled "Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto"; performed by Rahman; Released 28 August 2010[99]
- Hyderabad International Airport: Theme song for Hyderabad International Airport, titled "Aasman"; performed by Benny Dayal and chorus; Released 2008
- JJTV: Signature song for Tamil channel JJTV
- Josh FM: signature song for josh fm radio; Released 2012[100]
- 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival: Rahman's tune would be used in a special promo film that will be played during the festival, which will be held from 29 October 2015 to 5 November 2015. The tune was first featured in the festival's campaign film. The entire tune, however, will be played at the opening ceremony.[101]
- National Games:
- News 7: A Tamil News television channel to attract youth and teenagers; Released October 2014[102]
- NDTV India: Theme song for Indian news channel NDTV; Released 2003[103]
- Radio DesiBeat: Signature tune for Radio Desi Beats; Released 20 November 2010[104]
- South Asian Games 1995: Official anthem for the 1995 SAF Games held in Chennai
- Spirit of Unity: Theme song for the Madras Telugu Academy's concerts
- Sun TV: Pongal theme of Tamil channel Sun TV
- Toyota Etios: Theme song for Toyota Etios, titled "Pehli Baar"; performed by Chinmayi, Javed Ali, Madhushree; Released 1 December 2010[105]
- Unity of Light: Theme song for live musical show, Unity of Light, aired on Vijay TV 18 and 25 May 2003[106]
- World Classical Tamil Conference 2010: Anthem for the meet, "Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam" penned by M. Karunanidhi and performed by leading artists
- WorldSpace: Theme song for WorldSpace radio; Released 2006[107]
- Starplus: Rishta Wahi, Baat Nayi, The brand signature tune has been composed by A.R. Rahman[108]
Instrumental adaptation
- Roja (1992)
- Gentleman (1993)
- May Madham (1994)
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
Album sales
| Year | Soundtrack album | Sales | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bombay | 15,000,000 | Tamil Hindi[4] |
| 1995 | Rangeela | 10,000,000 | Hindi[109] |
| 1998 | Dil Se.. | 6,000,000 | Urdu[110][111] Tamil[111] |
| 1993 / 1994 |
Gentleman / The Gentleman |
4,300,000 | Gentleman (Tamil) – 300,000[112] The Gentleman (Hindi) – 4,000,000[109] |
| 1999 | Taal | 4,000,000 | Hindi[113] |
| 2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India |
3,500,000 | Hindi[114] |
| 1992 | Roja | 3,000,000 | Tamil – 200,000[115] Hindi – 2,800,000[113] |
| 2000 / 2002 |
Alaipayuthey / Saathiya |
2,600,000 | Alaipayuthey (Tamil) – 600,000[116] Saathiya (Hindi) – 2,000,000[117][118] |
| 1994 | Humse Hai Muqabala | 2,500,000 | Hindi |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | 2,500,000 | Tamil |
| 2000 | Fiza | 2,500,000 | Hindi[117] |
| 1996 | Indian / Hindustani |
2,400,000 | Indian (Tamil) – 600,000[119] Hindustani (Hindi) – 1,800,000[113] |
| 1997 | Vande Mataram | 2,000,000 | Hindustani[120] |
| 1997 | Daud | 2,000,000 | Hindi[113] |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire: Music from the Motion Picture |
2,000,000 | English Hindi[121] |
| 2005 | Rang De Basanti | 1,900,000 | Hindi[117] |
| 2008 | Ghajini | 1,900,000 | |
| 1998 | Jeans | 1,800,000 | Hindi[113] |
| 1999 / 2000 |
Mudhalvan / Nayak: The Real Hero |
1,700,000 | Mudhalvan (Tamil) – 300,000[122] Nayak (Hindi) – 1,400,000[117] |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | 1,500,000 | Hindi[117] |
| 2004 | Swades | 1,300,000 | Hindi[117] |
| Kisna: The Warrior Poet | 1,200,000 | ||
| 2006 | Guru | 1,150,000 | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | 1,100,000 | Urdu[123][117] |
| 2010 | Komaram Puli | 760,000 | Telugu[124] |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | 400,000 | Tamil |
| Rhythm | 350,000 | ||
| 2002 | Bombay Dreams | 250,000 | English[125] |
| 2007 | Sivaji | 248,000 | Tamil[126] |
| 2003 | Boys | 60,000 | Tamil[119] |
| 2010 | Enthiran | 25,000 | Tamil[122] |
| Total sales | 200,000,000 | [5] |
References
General
- "A. R. Rahman discography". Official website
- "50 Greatest Songs of A.R. Rahman". Fan Listing
Specific
- ↑ Corliss, Richard (12 February 2005). "Best Soundtracks – All Time 100 Movies". Time. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 24 February 2008.
- ↑ "Nandamuri Balakrishna says he doesn't know AR Rahman, fans roast him. Watch viral clip". The Hindustan Times. 22 July 2021.
- 1 2 "100 Best Albums Ever". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 3 February 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
- 1 2 "The "Mozart of Madras" AR Rahman is Performing LIVE in Australia". SBS. 14 February 2017.
- 1 2 3 Das Gupta, Surajeet; Sen, Soumik. "Composing a winning score". Rediff. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
- ↑ Prasad, Ayappa (2003). "Films don't believe in borders". Screen. Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
- ↑ "The World's Top Ten". BBC World Service. Retrieved 5 November 2008.
- ↑ "The 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time". Amazon. 2009. Archived from the original on 11 January 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
- ↑ "Lagaan is listed among top 100 Albums". The Times of India. 27 August 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
- ↑ "Asian Film Awards: 2009". IMDb. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ↑ "A.R. Rahman Picks Up BMI Film Award in London". Broadcast Music, Inc. 2 November 2010.
- ↑ "A R Rahman Official Website – Journeys and Accolades". 2010. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- ↑ "Idea Filmfare Awards South – Winners and Nominees". 2011. Archived from the original on 3 June 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ↑ "ARR wins Lux Sandal CineMAA Awards by MAA TV for Ye Maya Chesave". 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- 1 2 3 "3rd Uninor Mirchi Music Awards 2010 – Nominations and Winners". 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
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