A. R. Rahman discography

Original scores

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Soundtracks

• 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 songs are composed by Rahman, while the background score is composed by another composer.
• indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.
• indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions.
• The films Nayak: The Real Hero, Saathiya, and Ok Jaanu were remakes of the films Mudhalvan, Alaipayuthey, and O Kadhal Kanmani respectively. The soundtracks were reused with changes and additional songs.
• The films Yuva, Raavan and Ye Maaya Chesave were simultaneous makes of the films Aaytha Ezhuthu, Raavanan and Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, respectively. The soundtracks were reused with changes and additional vocals.
• He has contributed one song: "Piya Haji Ali" to Fiza.
• He has also contributed for a promotional song with Tamil lyrics in the movie Lavender.
• He made a guest appearance as himself in the film Kadhal Virus.
• He made a guest appearance as himself in the film Bigil.

  Reused tracks

• Pavithra from Yoddha
• Gangmaster from Uzhavan
• Rangeela from Super Police
• Anthimanthaarai from Karuththamma
• Vishwa Vidhaata from Pudhiya Mugam excluding the track "Humdum Pyaara Pyaara" sung by Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy.
• Kabhi Na Kabhi from Duet 1 song, with changes into
• Vande Mataram reused "Porale Ponnuthayi" from Karuththamma as Chanda Suraj and "Ottagathai Kattikko" from Gentleman as Musafir, both with completely different vocals and instrumentation
• Thakshak from En Swasa Kaatre 1 song, with changes in vocals and instrumentation
• Pukar from En Swasa Kaatre 1 song, 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 and Sajni from Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, with 3 new songs added
• Star from Thakshak, Hindi – 3 songs and 1947/Earth – 1 song, with 1 new song added
• Love You Hamesha from May Madham
• Alli Arjuna reused from One 2 Ka 4 2 songs &, from Pukar 1 song and Earth 1 song.
• Lakeer – Forbidden Lines from Rhythm, with 3 new songs added
• Swades from Baba
• Sakkarakatti : Reused 2 tracks from – "Chinnamma" from 'Chinnamma Chilakkamma', and "Naan Epoudhu" from 'Yeh Rishta'
• Slumdog Millionaire : "Liquid Dance" was previously used as a background track in Azhagiya Thamizh Magan with different instrumentation and no vocals, "Gangsta blues" was used as "Dochey" in Komaram Puli with different vocals and certain changes.
• SuperHeavy : The instrumental composition of the song Jiya Se Jiya from his own album Connections 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.
• Ekk Deewana Tha : All compositions from Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa were re-used with additional tracks— instrumental song "Moments In Kerala", extended versions of songs "Jessy's Land", "Jessie's Driving Me Crazy" and change in instrumentation of "Kannukkul Kannai" as "Dost Hai".
• Godfather from Varalaru, with 1 new track added
• Million Dollar Arm : "Unborn Children" song was used as a re-recording piece of "Thirakatha" from En Swasa Kaatre

  Discography as playback singer

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

  Discography as lyricist

Albums

Singles

Featured singles

Writer

Music videos

Special films

Theatre

• Bombay Dreams
• Lord of the Rings
• Monkeys of Mumbai
• One Heart
• Bigil

  Concert recordings

Concert tours

• A. R. Rahman Encore: Most awaited tour of the year
• A.R. Rahman Concert In FAIRFAX, Virginia,
• A.R. Rahman Connect In Chennai
• A.R. Rahman Concert In New York City
• A.R. Rahman Connect In Dubai,

  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
• A.R.Rahman live in Concert

  Compilations / additional soundtracks

• The Accidental Husband. Tracks: "Yaro Yarodi", "Swasamae", "Rang De"
• Anokha – Soundz of the Asian Underground. Polygram. Track: "Bombay Theme" ¹
• A. R. Rahman – A World of Music. Sony BMG. 59 Tracks
• A. R. Rahman Connections – A Journey Through Anthems. Universal.
• The Best of the Musicals. Solid Gold. Track: "Shakalaka Baby"
• Ambient Chillout Mix Volume 1. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• Essential Guide to India. Union Square Music. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• Essential Guide to World Music. Union Square Music. Track: "Mazhai Thuli"
• Café del Mar Volume 5. MCA. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• Chakra Seven Centers . Meta Records. Track:"Ajna Chakra"
• 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. Track: "Shakalaka Baby"
• Inside Man. Varèse Sarabande. Track: Chaiyya Chaiyya
• Introducing A. R. Rahman. Union Square Music. 20 Tracks
• Lord of War. Lakeshore Records. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• Mondo India. Ark 21. Tracks: "Varaaghai Nadhi", "Sowkiyamma", "Narumugaiyye", "Mazhai Thuli"
• MTV Total Mix. Ark 21. Track: "Musafir"
• Paradisiac 2. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• Patchwork. Naive. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• Pilotes Automatique – La Caution's Peines De Maures / Arc-en-ciel Pour Daltoniens "
• Princess Mononoke. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• Sa trincha Volume 2. Universal International. Track: "Bombay Theme"
• The Streets of Bollywood and Beyond. 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"
• Zen 3. Track: "Bombay Theme"

Ad jingles

• Airtel Express Yourself & Love
• Airtel Live Every Moment
• Airtel Street Dance
• Allwyn Trendy Watches
• Asian Paints
• Bombay Dyeing
• Boost - Chocolate drink
• Cinthol
• Craze Biscuit
• Garden Sarees
• Genic Chocolates
• Hero Punch
• Hero MotoCorp
• JBL
• Lebara Mobile
• 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
• 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
• Apollo Tyres, Ganga- The River Of People

  Ringtones

• Buddy
• Desire
• Dream
• Little One
• Sizzle
• Disabled Film
• Lebara Bird Call

  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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• National Games:
• News 7: A Tamil News television channel to attract youth and teenagers; Released October 2014
• NDTV India: Theme song for Indian news channel NDTV; Released 2003
• Radio DesiBeat: Signature tune for Radio Desi Beats; Released 20 November 2010
• 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
• Unity of Light: Theme song for live musical show, Unity of Light, aired on Vijay TV 18 and 25 May 2003
• 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
• Starplus: Rishta Wahi, Baat Nayi, The brand signature tune has been composed by A.R. Rahman

  Instrumental adaptation

• Roja
• Gentleman
• May Madham

  Television

• Everest
• Syamasundara Asianet theme song
• Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009
• The Kapil Sharma Show
• Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2017
• The Voice as Super Guru
• Vijay TV Super Singer Season 6

  Album sales