Anirudh Ravichander
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Anirudh Ravichander is an Indian film composer
in the Tamil film industry
. He made his debut as a Music Director for the upcoming Tamil film, 3
directed by Aishwarya Dhanush. He is an alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai
and Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
group of schools. He has been inspired by the music of A. R. Rahman
. He is the nephew of Latha Rajinikanth
.
The promotion song, Why This Kolaveri Di
, that Anirudh had composed for the Tamil film 3, went viral
on YouTube
and had tracked more than 13 million views.
while in college. He graduated with a B.com from Loyola College, Chennai
in 2011 , which according to him was just a back up in case his music career did not take off. Anirudh learnt classical piano from Trinity College of Music
, London
. He also learnt Carnatic music
, and was part of a Carnatic fusion band.
While in school, Anirudh had entered a TV show that was judged by A R Rahman, where he was part of a fusion band. The band had won the competition, with Anirudh winning the Best Instrumentalist award from Rahman, the moment he describes the best of his life. During his college days, Anirudh used to compose songs for short films directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth, soon which she [Aishwarya] called him to compose for her first film 3
.
Film score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
in the Tamil film industry
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
. He made his debut as a Music Director for the upcoming Tamil film, 3
3 (2012 film)
The soundtrack and background score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The single track "Why This Kolaveri Di", written and performed by Dhanush was initially leaked in internet. Makers, having noticed its popularity, had later decided to go for an official release. Soon, the song has become the...
directed by Aishwarya Dhanush. He is an alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College is a Jesuit institution in Chennai, India. The college admits undergraduates and post-graduates and offers degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and commerce. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras.-History:...
and Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan is a group of schools located in Chennai, India, Bangalore, India and in Coimbatore, India. The school was founded by Padmashree Awardee, Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, also known as Dr.Mrs.Y.G.Parthasarathy an educationalist.-Branches:* Chennai** PSBB K.K.Nagar** PSBB...
group of schools. He has been inspired by the music of A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
. He is the nephew of Latha Rajinikanth
Latha Rajinikanth
Latha Rajinikanth is an Indian philanthropist, film producer, playback singer, and the wife of actor Rajinikanth. She is the founder and correspondent of The Ashram, a Chennai-based school, and is the chairperson of her daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth’s production company, Ocher Studios.-Early life...
.
The promotion song, Why This Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Di |3]], which is due to be released in 2012. The soundtrack and background score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.This song was officially released on 16th November 2011, and it instantly became viral on social networking sites for its quirky "Tanglish" lyrics...
, that Anirudh had composed for the Tamil film 3, went viral
Viral video
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on YouTube
YouTube
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and had tracked more than 13 million views.
Early life and career
Anirudh was a part of a band in school. As a kid, he knew composing music is all he wanted to do. He was then part of a rock bandRock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
while in college. He graduated with a B.com from Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College is a Jesuit institution in Chennai, India. The college admits undergraduates and post-graduates and offers degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and commerce. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras.-History:...
in 2011 , which according to him was just a back up in case his music career did not take off. Anirudh learnt classical piano from Trinity College of Music
Trinity College of Music
Trinity College of Music is one of the London music conservatories, based in Greenwich. It is part of Trinity Laban.The conservatoire is inheritor of elegant riverside buildings of the former Greenwich Hospital, designed in part by Sir Christopher Wren...
, London
London
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. He also learnt Carnatic music
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
, and was part of a Carnatic fusion band.
While in school, Anirudh had entered a TV show that was judged by A R Rahman, where he was part of a fusion band. The band had won the competition, with Anirudh winning the Best Instrumentalist award from Rahman, the moment he describes the best of his life. During his college days, Anirudh used to compose songs for short films directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth, soon which she [Aishwarya] called him to compose for her first film 3
3 (2012 film)
The soundtrack and background score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The single track "Why This Kolaveri Di", written and performed by Dhanush was initially leaked in internet. Makers, having noticed its popularity, had later decided to go for an official release. Soon, the song has become the...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Other Languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 3 (2012 film) The soundtrack and background score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The single track "Why This Kolaveri Di", written and performed by Dhanush was initially leaked in internet. Makers, having noticed its popularity, had later decided to go for an official release. Soon, the song has become the... |
Tamil |