A.R. Rahman’s home: All about the legendary artist’s multi-crore housing in Chennai and LA

A.R. Rahman is one of the most iconic and legendary musicians in the world as of right now. The famed star has been active in the industry since the 1980s, and has more than 160 songs under his name. Over the years, he has managed to accumulate a lot of wealth and assets, including beautiful residences. Here is a look at the famed musician’s real estate assets.

A.R. Rahman’s home in Chennai

A.R. Rahman owns two beautiful and luxurious properties: one in Chennai and the other in Los Angeles. As per a GQ report, the famed star lives in the Kodambakkam area in Chennai and owns a modern white bungalow. This place is estimated to cost around Rs 15 crore; however, the actual price at which the Indian music composer bought it has not been revealed.




The house features multiple bedrooms, a large dining hall area for family time, as well as a separate family room with leather loungers. He also has a studio set up in home as this is the place where he spends most of his time. The artist purchased the property in 2005.

A.R. Rahman’s home in Los Angeles

He owns another multi-crore apartment in the bustling heart of Los Angeles, USA, which shows how much wealth he has accumulated over the years. The apartment doubles up as a studio as well to ensure that the composer has a space to work in properly without any distractions. It approximately costs the singer USD 3 million dollars, making it one of his most expensive assets. The apartment has been made keeping his Chennai home in mind, and is said to be a mirror image of it as well.

All about A.R. Rahman

Born on January 6, 1967, the singer began his journey with a humble life. He was born in Madras, and from the get-go, his childhood was influenced by music. His father was a film score composer and conductor at the time for Malayalam films, and after starting piano at the age of four, he would often accompany and help his father in the studio.

After his father’s passing, he worked to support his family and would often miss his classes. Through all of this, he managed to complete his schooling. In college, he soon dropped out altogether to pursue music. He used to work as a member of various bands, including the Roots and Nemesis Avenue. He started composing music for TV shows and serials later on in the 1980s, and the rest is history. His first work in a film came in 1992 with Mani Ratnam’s ‘Roja.’

Over the past 30+ years, A.R. Rahman has worked with some of the biggest musicians in the world and has grown into an international star. He is a well-known name across the world and has worked extensively on some of the most popular and beloved songs as well.

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