Michael Jackson's Unseen Collaboration with AR Rahman for 'Enthiran'

Sep 22, 2026

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Sep 22, 2026 02:30

Michael Jackson was set to sing for Rajinikanth’s Enthiran: Thaman reveals lost AR Rahman collaboration

## A Lost Musical Opportunity

Music director S Thaman recently revealed a fascinating piece of music history involving the late pop icon Michael Jackson and renowned composer AR Rahman. The two were set to collaborate on a song for the 2010 film 'Enthiran,' starring Rajinikanth. This collaboration was in advanced stages, with both artists having met and started working on the track. Unfortunately, the project was halted due to Jackson's untimely death in June 2009.

## Enthiran's Success Without Jackson

Despite the setback, 'Enthiran,' directed by S Shankar and featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, went on to become a major hit. The film was notable for its high production costs and technical achievements. AR Rahman's soundtrack, including the popular song 'Kilimanjaro,' achieved significant success even without Jackson's involvement.

## Another Missed Global Collaboration

Thaman also disclosed another missed opportunity involving pop star Britney Spears. His film 'Game Changer,' starring Ram Charan, was set to feature Spears in a dance number titled "Dope." The plan was to release an English-language single internationally. However, delays in the film's production led to the cancellation of this ambitious project.

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