“Working with Prabhudeva was amazing. It is a tribute to all the people who have loved both of us together,” Rahman said.
In Moonwalk, Rahman portrays a fictionalised version of himself — an “angry young film director” — adding a meta-fictional layer to the musical comedy. What began as a brief appearance in the song Mayile evolved into a longer role after director Manoj Nirmala Sreedharan noticed Rahman’s natural presence on set.
“Although I have been on camera since 1997, this is perhaps my first time playing a character. It felt quite natural, as I drew on my own experiences working on creative projects,” Rahman said.
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Rahman emphasised that his collaboration with Prabhudeva was a key motivator for taking on the acting role. He explained that Prabhudeva has a unique way of interpreting music, which makes the on-screen energy feel alive and authentic.
“I’m used to that character,” Rahman joked, “I can be a control freak sometimes.” Known for managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, he describes the role as another extension of his creative polymath approach.
In Moonwalk, Rahman portrays a fictionalised version of himselfYouTube/ A .R .Rahman
Alongside Moonwalk, Rahman has also composed the score for the upcoming silent film Gandhi Talks, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Siddarth Jadhav, set to release on 30 January 2026. Moonwalk, which also features Yogi Babu and Redin Kingsley, is expected in May 2026.
