Sujatha Mohan
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Sujatha Mohan usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning India
n playback singer
who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil
movies. She has also sung for Telugu
, Kannada and Hindi
movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her biggest asset. She has nearly 4,000 songs to her credit.
of the erstwhile Travancore-Cochin State
after Independence. She is married to Dr. Mohan. Her only daughter, Shweta Mohan
, is also a singer. Shweta is married to Ashwin from Trivandrum.
in his stage shows all over the world. She recorded her first song, "Kannezhuthy Pottuthottu" when she was in sixth standard. The song was composed by M. K. Arjunan
for the 1975 Malayalam movie Tourist Bungalow. She recorded songs for Shyam
in Kamam Krodham Moham and Salil Chowdhury
in Aparadhi. Around this time, composer M. G. Radhakrishnan
got her to record many non-film songs; the biggest hit among them was "Odakkuzhal Vili".
She debuted in Tamil through the song "Kaadhal Oviyam Kandein" from Kavikuyil (1977), tuned in Hameer Kalyani raga by Illayaraja, but it was not included in the film. Her first released song in Tamil was "Kalai Paniyil" from the Tamil film Gayathri (1977), starring Sridevi and Rajinikanth with music by Ilaiyaraja. She sang for Ilaiyaraaja in Johnny
, Kavikuyil and Ilamai Kolangal. After her marriage in 1981, she took a sabbatical from playback singing. She made a successful comeback in 1988 through Kadathanadan Ambadi, followed by the superhit Chithram
.
She used to sing ad jingles in the late 1980s for A. R. Rahman
(such as a Premire Cokker and Tilda Rice ads). Then, Rahman got her to sing "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai
" from Mani Ratnam
's 1992 film Roja, which became one of the biggest hit songs in India. The backing vocals for the song "Kadhal Roja
" were also performed by Sujatha. She has had other hit songs, most of them with Rahman from films including Pudhiya Mugam
(1992), Gentleman
(1993), Jeans
and Minsaara Kanavu
(1997). She has also recorded some songs in Hindi
, including "Dil Hai Sanam" (the Hindi version of "Thee Thee") from Chor Chor
(Thiruda Thiruda), "Ishq Bina" from Taal
, "Hai Jaana" from Pukar
and "Ishwar Allah" from Earth
, and provided backing vocals for the song "Tum Ho Meri Nigahom" from Kabhi Na Kabhi
, all of them composed by A. R. Rahman
. She has had many of her notable and successful songs under the musical direction of A. R. Rahman.
She had a strong comeback in the Malayalam film industry in the mid-1990s and most of her notable Malayalam songs were composed by Vidyasagar
. Most of her hit songs from Telugu are composed by Mani Sharma
.She was also a judge in munch star singer junior.
Kerala State Film Awards:
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
:
Asianet Film Awards
:
Other prominent awards:
, M G Sreekumar. She recorded "Manju Puthappil" and other songs for the website.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
movies. She has also sung for Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Kannada and Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her biggest asset. She has nearly 4,000 songs to her credit.
Family
Sujatha Mohan is the granddaughter of Parur T. K. Narayana Pillai, the first Chief MinisterChief Minister
A Chief Minister is the elected head of government of a sub-national state, provinces of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, notably a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-government...
of the erstwhile Travancore-Cochin State
Travancore-Cochin
Travancore-Cochin or Thiru-Kochi is a former state of India . It was created on 1 July 1949 by the merger of two former princely states, the kingdoms of Travancore and Cochin....
after Independence. She is married to Dr. Mohan. Her only daughter, Shweta Mohan
Shweta Mohan
Shweta Mohan is an Indian playback singer. She has sung in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages.Sung for over 50 movies in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada...
, is also a singer. Shweta is married to Ashwin from Trivandrum.
Career
Sujatha was shot to fame in the seventies as Baby Sujatha, the schoolgirl who regularly used to sing with K. J. YesudasK. J. Yesudas
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas is an Indian classical musician and playback singer.Yesudas sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. He has recorded more than 50,000 songs in many languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Oriya, Marathi, Punjabi,...
in his stage shows all over the world. She recorded her first song, "Kannezhuthy Pottuthottu" when she was in sixth standard. The song was composed by M. K. Arjunan
M. K. Arjunan
M. K. Arjunan is a Malayalam music composer from Kerala, India. He is known for composing many melodies for Malayalam cinema....
for the 1975 Malayalam movie Tourist Bungalow. She recorded songs for Shyam
Shyam (composer)
Samuel Joseph alias Shyam is a popular Malayalam music director from Tamil Nadu, India. He has scored music for over 300 films including Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi languages. He also composed many Christian devotional songs...
in Kamam Krodham Moham and Salil Chowdhury
Salil Chowdhury
Salil Chowdhury was an Indian music composer. He mainly composed for Bengali, Hindi, and Malayalam films. He was also a poet and a playwright. He is affectionately called Salilda by all his admirers....
in Aparadhi. Around this time, composer M. G. Radhakrishnan
M. G. Radhakrishnan
M. G. Radhakrishnan was a senior music director and Carnatic vocalist from Kerala. He is highly regarded as one of the most successful light music and film music composer in Malayalam.- Personal life :M. G...
got her to record many non-film songs; the biggest hit among them was "Odakkuzhal Vili".
She debuted in Tamil through the song "Kaadhal Oviyam Kandein" from Kavikuyil (1977), tuned in Hameer Kalyani raga by Illayaraja, but it was not included in the film. Her first released song in Tamil was "Kalai Paniyil" from the Tamil film Gayathri (1977), starring Sridevi and Rajinikanth with music by Ilaiyaraja. She sang for Ilaiyaraaja in Johnny
Johnny (1980 film)
Johnny is a Tamil film directed by Mahendran.Johnny is one of the finest movies of Mahendran. It had Rajinikant, Sridevi and Deepa in the main roles with Rajinikanth in dual role. Ilayaraja's music is a major highlight of the film...
, Kavikuyil and Ilamai Kolangal. After her marriage in 1981, she took a sabbatical from playback singing. She made a successful comeback in 1988 through Kadathanadan Ambadi, followed by the superhit Chithram
Chithram
Chithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan, Soman, Sukumari, Innocent, and Maniyanpilla Raju in the main roles. The film was a...
.
She used to sing ad jingles in the late 1980s for 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...
(such as a Premire Cokker and Tilda Rice ads). Then, Rahman got her to sing "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai
Roja (soundtrack)
-Telugu:-Malayalam:-Hindi:-Marathi:-Instrumental adaptation:An instrumental adaptation album was also released. The album was released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.-External links:*...
" from Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983...
's 1992 film Roja, which became one of the biggest hit songs in India. The backing vocals for the song "Kadhal Roja
Roja (soundtrack)
-Telugu:-Malayalam:-Hindi:-Marathi:-Instrumental adaptation:An instrumental adaptation album was also released. The album was released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.-External links:*...
" were also performed by Sujatha. She has had other hit songs, most of them with Rahman from films including Pudhiya Mugam
Pudhiya Mugam
Pudhiya Mugam is a 1993 Tamil thriller film directed by Suresh Menon. It stars Vineeth, Suresh Menon and Revathi as prime characters. The film featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A. R...
(1992), Gentleman
Gentleman (film)
Gentleman is a 1993 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar, produced K. T. Kunjumon. The film marked S. Shankar's debut in film, and with the highest budget for an Indian film in that year, became a blockbuster upon release. It stars Arjun and Madhoo in the lead roles...
(1993), Jeans
Jeans (film)
Jeans is a 1998 Tamil musical romance film. Directed and written by Shankar and produced by Ashok Amritraj and Murali Manohar, it stars Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai and Nassar in the lead roles. Raju Sundaram and Lakshmi, prominent actors from the south Indian film industry, played the roles of the...
and Minsaara Kanavu
Minsaara Kanavu
Minsara Kanavu is a 1997 Tamil, Romance film, directed by Rajiv Menon. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman. Originally produced in Tamil, it went on to be dubbed in Telugu and in Hindi owing to its popularity....
(1997). She has also recorded some songs in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, including "Dil Hai Sanam" (the Hindi version of "Thee Thee") from Chor Chor
Thiruda Thiruda
Thiruda Thiruda is a Tamil comedy thriller film directed by Mani Ratnam, and scripted by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack and background score of the film were composed by A. R. Rahman whilst the cinematography was done by P. C...
(Thiruda Thiruda), "Ishq Bina" from Taal
Taal (film)
Taal is a 1999 Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Taal was an official selection by Roger Ebert for his 2005 Overlooked Film Festival. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Amrish Puri and Alok Nath. It was also dubbed in Tamil as Thaalam...
, "Hai Jaana" from Pukar
Pukar (2000 film)
Pukar is a Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri. The film was critically acclaimed and a moderate success at the box office...
and "Ishwar Allah" from Earth
Earth (1998 film)
Earth is a 1998 film directed by Deepa Mehta. It is based upon Bapsi Sidhwa's novel, Cracking India, . Earth is the second part of Mehta's Elements trilogy...
, and provided backing vocals for the song "Tum Ho Meri Nigahom" from Kabhi Na Kabhi
Kabhi na Kabhi
Kabhi Na Kabhi is a 1998 Bollywood crime film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt in pivotal roles. The film was produced by R. Mohan in the banner of a Malayalam film production company, Shogun Films. The movie had a delayed release on 27...
, all of them composed by 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...
. She has had many of her notable and successful songs under the musical direction of A. R. Rahman.
She had a strong comeback in the Malayalam film industry in the mid-1990s and most of her notable Malayalam songs were composed by Vidyasagar
Vidyasagar (music director)
Vidyasagar is an Award-Winning Indian film music director and music composer in the Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi film industry. He is very popular in South Indian music industry and best known for his soulful melodies. His fast numbers to many films have earned him much fame too. He has...
. Most of her hit songs from Telugu are composed by Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work...
.She was also a judge in munch star singer junior.
Awards
Sujatha has received several awards and recognitions for her work in the South Indian film musical world.Kerala State Film Awards:
- 2008 - Best Female Playback SingerKerala State Film Award for Best SingerThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer winners:-Best Classical Music Singer:-References:**Specific...
- "Bansuri" from Rathri MazhaRathri MazhaRathri Mazha is a Malayalam film by Lenin Rajendran starring Vineeth and Meera Jasmine in lead roles. Rathri Mazha was chosen as one of the Indian entries for the Asian, African and Latin American Competition segment of the 38th IFFI.-Cast:* Vineeth... - 1999 - Best Female Playback SingerKerala State Film Award for Best SingerThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer winners:-Best Classical Music Singer:-References:**Specific...
- "Varamanjaladiya" from Pranayavarnangal - 1996 - Best Female Playback SingerKerala State Film Award for Best SingerThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer winners:-Best Classical Music Singer:-References:**Specific...
- "Pranayamanithooval" from Azhakiya RavananAzhakiya RavananAzhakiya Ravanan is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. Starring Mammootty, Bhanupriya, Sreenivasan, Innocent, Biju Menon, Rajan P.Dev, and Cochin Haneefa, the film is a rag-to-riches story of a person who eventually gets drunk on his success...
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
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- 2001 - Best Female Playback SingerTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female PlaybackThe Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
- "Un Samayal Arayil" from DhillDhillDhill is a Tamil film directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram, Laila Mehdin, Nassar and Vivek in critical roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar. The film was a super hit in 2001.... - 1996 - Best Female Playback SingerTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female PlaybackThe Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
- "Poo Pookkum Oosai" from Minsara Kanavu - 1993 - Best Female Playback SingerTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female PlaybackThe Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
- "Netru Illatha Maatram" from Pudhiya MugamPudhiya MugamPudhiya Mugam is a 1993 Tamil thriller film directed by Suresh Menon. It stars Vineeth, Suresh Menon and Revathi as prime characters. The film featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A. R...
Asianet Film Awards
Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...
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- 2004 - Best Female Playback - "Kandu Kandu" from Mampazhakkalam
- 2001 - Best Female Playback - "Perariya" from SoothradharanSoothradharanSoothradharan is a Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine.-Plot:Ramesan who supports the five member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches Pandavapuram under certain circumstances where he finds the conditions to be truly...
Other prominent awards:
- 2009 - Swaralaya Yesudas AwardSwaralaya Yesudas AwardSwaralaya Yesudas award is a prestigious award for music artists in recognition to their outstanding performance. The award is instituted jointly by Swaralaya, an organization that promotes music and Kairali Channel, based at Trivandrum, India. Awards have been given annually since 2000. Dr. K. J...
- Best female singer award in GMMA (Gulf Malayalam Music Awards) 2008
- Film Critics Award For Best Female Playback - 13 times
- Cinema Express award 2005
- Dinakaran award 2005
- screen videocon award - best female singer award 2005
- swaralaya viswas award - best female playback singer 2005
- Vanitha award 2004
- Mathrubhoomi Award 2004
- Raju Pilakkad Film Award
- She was a hot contestant for National Film Award for Best Female Playback SingerNational Film Award for Best Female Playback SingerThe National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer winners are given below. Lata Mangeshkar is the oldest winner in this category, whereas Anjali Marathe is the youngest winner; while K. S. Chithra been awarded for the maximum number of times .-Superlatives:...
in the years 1997 and 2007, for the songs "Poo Pookkum Oosai" (Minsara Kanavu) and "Thattam Pidichu" (ParadesiParadesiParadesi is a 2007 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed and starring Mohanlal.The film talks the issue of Indian citizens who left the country before independence in search of job, mostly to Arabia, and happened to reach Pakistan, and then when returned to the...
) respectively. - Sujatha has been widely recognised by the Tamilnadu and Kerala state governments as well as by private, public and media corporates around India.
Tamil Hits
| Year | Song Title | Film | Music Director |
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| 1977 | "Kaalai Paniyil" | Gayathri | Ilayaraja |
| 1980 | "Oru Iniya Manathu" | Johnny Johnny (1980 film) Johnny is a Tamil film directed by Mahendran.Johnny is one of the finest movies of Mahendran. It had Rajinikant, Sridevi and Deepa in the main roles with Rajinikanth in dual role. Ilayaraja's music is a major highlight of the film... |
Ilayaraja |
| 1992 | "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai Roja (soundtrack) -Telugu:-Malayalam:-Hindi:-Marathi:-Instrumental adaptation:An instrumental adaptation album was also released. The album was released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.-External links:*... " |
Roja | 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... |
| "Kadhal Rojave Roja (soundtrack) -Telugu:-Malayalam:-Hindi:-Marathi:-Instrumental adaptation:An instrumental adaptation album was also released. The album was released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.-External links:*... " |
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| 1993 | "Netru Illatha Matram" | Pudhiya Mugam Pudhiya Mugam Pudhiya Mugam is a 1993 Tamil thriller film directed by Suresh Menon. It stars Vineeth, Suresh Menon and Revathi as prime characters. The film featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A. R... |
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... |
| "Enveetu Thottathil" | Gentleman Gentleman (film) Gentleman is a 1993 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar, produced K. T. Kunjumon. The film marked S. Shankar's debut in film, and with the highest budget for an Indian film in that year, became a blockbuster upon release. It stars Arjun and Madhoo in the lead roles... |
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... |
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| "Aathangara Marame" | Kizhakku Cheemayile Kizhakku Cheemayile Kizhakku Cheemayile is a 1993 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraaja. It has music composed by A. R. Rahman. The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister... |
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... |
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| 1994 | "Kathirikka Kathirikka" | Duet Duet (film) Duet is a 1994 Tamil musical film directed by K. Balachander, starring Prabhu, Meenakshi Seshadri, Ramesh Aravind and Prakashraj. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman... |
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... |
| "Kaatru Kuthirayile Kadhalan (soundtrack) Kadhalan is the soundtrack to the 1994 superhit Tamil film Kadhalan, directed by Shankar. The soundtrack, released as Kadhalan: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, features 9 songs composed by A. R. Rahman and lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, Vaali, Shankar and Thirikudarasappa Kavirayar... " |
Kadhalan Kadhalan Kadhalan is a Tamil film released in 1994, written and directed by S. Shankar. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Nagma in the lead roles. Actor Vikram has dubbed his voice for Prabhu Deva... |
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... |
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| "Porale Ponnuthayi"* | Karuththamma Karuththamma Karuthamma is a Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was noticed as a milestone in the Tamil Film Industry. Bharathiraja even told that this film is the finest one that he ever done... |
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... |
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| "Vaadi Sathukkudi" | Pudhiya Mannargal Pudhiya Mannargal Pudhiya Mannargal is a 1994 Tamil film directed by Vikraman and music by A. R. Rahman. The film features Vikram and Mohini in the lead roles.,It was a super hit among the audiences and the main highlight was the message delivered in the movie. The movie now is more known for its soundtrack as they... |
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... |
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| "Innal Oru Ponnal" | Manitha Manitha | 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... |
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| 1995 | "Malarodu Malaringu" | Bombay Bombay (film) Bombay is a critically acclaimed and national award-winning 1995 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala, with music composed by A. R. Rahman... |
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... |
| "Idhu Annai Bhoomi" | |||
| "Ini Achham Illai" | Indira Indira (film) Indira is a 1995 Tamil film co-written and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam. It stars Anu Hasan in the title role. Its score and well acclaimed soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Although not a runaway success in Tamil Nadu, the film did well in Tokyo, Japan upon release... |
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... |
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| "Thilana Thilana" | Muthu Muthu (film) The soundtrack features six songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Muthu is the first Rajinikanth film for which Rahman wrote music. The soundtrack for this movie turned out to be a major hit and Rahman gained popularity in Japan when the movie was released in Japanese. The... |
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... |
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| 1996 | "Rukku Rukku" | Avvai Shanmughi | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Naalai Ulagam" | Love Birds Love Birds (film) Love Birds is a Tamil feature film comedy musical directed by P. Vasu. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Starring Prabhu Deva and Nagma, the film met with commercial success upon release, and the music of the film was especially appreciated. Prabhu Deva also provided... |
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... |
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| "Mellisaye" | Mr. Romeo Mr. Romeo Mr. Romeo is a Tamil language film directed by noted director, Ravi who directed En Swasa Kaatre. The film had music by A. R. Rahman. The film starred Prabhu Deva in a double role and his love interests are portrayed by top bollywood actresses Shilpa Shetty and Madhoo with Vadivelu in key role.-... |
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... |
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| "Chittu Chittu Kuruvi" | Ullathai Allitha Ullathai Allitha Ullathai Allitha is 1996 Tamil comedy film directed by Sundar C. The film starred Karthik Muthuraman, Goundamani and Rambha in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are copied by Sirpi. The film was a super hit at the box office... |
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| 1997 | "Poo Pookkum Osai" | Minsara Kanavu | 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... |
| "Oru Pattampoochi" | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a 1997 Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. It stars Vijay, Shalini, Charlie, Dhamu, Sivakumar and Manivannan. It became the best films of 1997 and raised business for both the lead actors.... |
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| "Chandiranai Thottadhu Yaar" | Ratchagan Ratchagan Ratchagan is a 1997 Tamil action film, directed by Praveen Gandhi, starring Nagarjuna and Sushmita Sen in the lead role. It also starred Raghuvaran, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vadivelu and Girish Karnad. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman... |
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... |
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| "Chalakku Chalakku" | Suryavamsam Suryavamsam Suryavamsam is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Devayani and Raadhika in the lead roles. The film was remade into bollywood as Sooryavansham. Sooryavansham starred actor Amitabh Bachan and Soundarya. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A... |
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| 1998 | "Athisayam" | Jeans | 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... |
| "Saravana Bhava" | Kadhala Kadhala Kadhala Kadhala Kaathala Kaathala is a Tamil language film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and produced by P. L. Thenappan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhu Deva, Soundarya and Rambha in the lead roles with an ensemble cast in supporting roles... |
Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Karthik Raja is a Tamil musician from Chennai, India. He made his debut as music composer in the Tamil film Alexander.-Personal life:Karthik Raja is the eldest son of musician Ilaiyaraaja and Jeeva. His brother Yuvan Shankar Raja and sister Bhavatharini, who are also Kollywood music directors and... |
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| "Garuda Garuda" | Natpukkaga Natpukkaga Natpukaaga is a 1998 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar and Simran Bagga in the lead roles. It became a success upon release. It was dubbed into Hindi and remade into Telugu as Sneham Kosam with K. S... |
Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Yedho Oru Paatu" | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen is a 1998 Tamil film directed by Vikraman which stars Karthik and Roja in the lead roles, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. The film also marked supporting actor Ramesh Khanna's debut as an actor, while Moulee and Madhan Bob played other supporting roles... |
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| 1999 | "Oru Poyyavadhu" | Jodi Jodi (film) Jodi is a film directed by Praveen Gandhi,starring Prashanth and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A.R. Rahman.-Plot:Kannan , repairs musical instruments for a living... |
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... |
| "Kadhal Neethanaa" | Time Time (1999 film) Time is a Tamil film directed by Subhash. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Simran and Radhika Chaudhry in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Cast:*Prabhu Deva as Srinivasa Murthy... |
Ilayaraja | |
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| "Un Per Solla Asaidhaan" | Minsara Kanna Minsara Kanna Minsara Kanna is a Tamil film which was released on September 9, 1999 and written and directed by K.S. Ravikumar. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Monicka, Rambha, and Kushboo Sundar. The soundtrack for the film was done by music director Deva.-Plot:... |
Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Athikalayil Sevalai" | Nee Varuvai Ena Nee Varuvai Ena Nee Varuvai Ena is a 1999 Tamil language film starring Parthiban and Devayani in lead roles, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. Ramesh Khanna, Vijayakumar and Sathyapriya also play important roles... |
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| "Iravaa Pagalaa" | Poovellam Kettuppar Poovellam Kettuppar Poovellam Kettuppar is a 1999 Tamil film written and directed by Vasanth, which stars Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika in leading roles. The film, starring Vijayakumar, Nassar, Vadivelu, Ambika, Manorama in pivotal roles, was released on 6 August 1999... |
Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan... |
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| "Mudhal Murai" | Sangamam Sangamam Sangamam is a Tamil musical romance film directed by Suresh Krishna. Actor Rahman, the co-brother of A.R. Rahman was the hero of the film. Vindhya made her debut playing the daughter of the rich classical father played by Vijayakumar. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman... |
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... |
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| "Sotta Sotta Tajmahal" | Tajmahal | 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... |
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| 2000 | "Yengal Veettil" | Vanathai Pola Vanathai Pola Vanathai Pola is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Vijaykanth, Prabhu Deva, Meena, Livingston, Kausalya, Senthil, and Anju Aravind. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S.A.Rajkumar. The film was a super hit in 2000... |
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| "Purave" | Eazhaiyin Sirippil Eazhaiyin Sirippil -Cast:*Prabhu Deva as Ganesan*Kausalya*Roja as Saroja*Suvalakshmi*Vivek as Arasu*Ranjith*Nassar*Anu Mohan*PanduPlot=... |
Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Aruppu Kottai" | Vallarasu Vallarasu Vallarasu is a Tamil comedy film released in 2000. The movie stars Vijayakanth, Devayani, Raghuvaran, Karan, Vadivelu and Livingston. The music is by Deva... |
Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Aalangatti Mazhai" | Thenali Thenali Thenali is a 2000 Tamil feature film directed and produced by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Crazy Mohan. The film featured Kamal Haasan playing the title role, and also starred Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman, whilst cinematography was handled by Priyan... |
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... |
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| 2001 | "Un Azhagukku" | Aalavandhan Aalavandhan Aalavandhan is a Indian Tamil Thriller film released in 2001. Directed by Suresh Krishna, it stars Kamal Haasan in a dual role, with Raveena Tandon and Manisha Koirala as his love interests. The film's soundtrack was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and the background score by late Mahesh Mahadevan... |
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy are an Indian musical trio consisting of Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa. Record producers, musicians and multi-instrumentalists, they have composed music for over fifty soundtrack across four languages... |
| "Vaadi Vaadi Natukkatai" | Alli Thanda Vaanam | Vidhyasagar | |
| "Un Samayal Araiyil" | Dhill Dhill Dhill is a Tamil film directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram, Laila Mehdin, Nassar and Vivek in critical roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar. The film was a super hit in 2001.... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| "Desingu Raja" | Dumm Dumm Dumm Dumm Dumm Dumm Dumm Dumm Dumm is a 2001 Tamil drama film co-written and directed by Azhagam Perumal and produced by noted director Mani Ratnam under his home studio, Madras Talkies. The film features Madhavan and Jyothika in the leading roles with Vivek, Manivannan and Murali portraying other pivotal roles... |
Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Karthik Raja is a Tamil musician from Chennai, India. He made his debut as music composer in the Tamil film Alexander.-Personal life:Karthik Raja is the eldest son of musician Ilaiyaraaja and Jeeva. His brother Yuvan Shankar Raja and sister Bhavatharini, who are also Kollywood music directors and... |
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| "Manjal Poosum" | Friends Friends (2001 film) Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja... |
Ilayaraja | |
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| "Paadava Paadava" | Little John Little John Little John was a legendary fellow outlaw of Robin Hood, and was said to be Robin's chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men.-Folklore:He appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads and stories... |
Pravin Mani Pravin Mani Pravin Mani is a musician who has been credited as singer and as music composer in Tamil and Telugu films in India. He has been a long term associate with noted music director, A. R. Rahman, with recent collaborations in Enthiran... |
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| "Azhagaana Sooriyan" | Manadhai Thirudivittai Manadhai Thirudivittai Manadhai Thirudivittai ; ) is a 2001 Indian Tamil film, written and directed by newcomer R. D. Narayanamurthy, starring Prabhudeva, Kausalya and newcomer Gayatri Jayaraman in lead roles and also stars both the comedians Vivek and Vadivelu, being their most recent colloboration in Tamil films... |
Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan... |
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| "Adhisaya Thirumanam" | Paarthale Paravasam | 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... |
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| "Chella Nam Veetukku" | Poovellam Un Vasam Poovellam Un Vasam Poovellam Un Vasam is a 2001 Tamil film directed by Ezhil and produced by Venu Ravichandran, starring Ajith Kumar and Jyothika in leading roles. Nagesh, Sivakumar, Sayaji Shinde, Vivek also appear in supporting roles while Yukta Mookhey appeared in a solo item number... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| "Mazhaye O Mazhaye" | Punnagai Desam Punnagai Desam Punnagai Desam is a love-drama Tamil language movie directed by K. Shajahan with a score by S. A. Rajkumar. It stars Tarun Kumar, Sneha, Preetha, Kunal, Hamsivardhan and Dhamu in the lead roles. It did reasonable business at the box-office.... |
S. A. Rajkumar | |
| "May Matham Katru" | Shahjahan Shahjahan (film) Shahjahan is a 2001 Tamil film directed and written by K. S. Ravi and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features Vijay and Richa Pallod in the lead roles while Krishna and Vivek portray supporting roles. The film, which had music was composed by Mani Sharma, released to [highly positive reviews... |
Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work... |
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| "Rasika Rasika" | Star | 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... |
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| "Desing Rajathaan" | Thavasi Thavasi Thavasi is a 2001 Tamil action film directed by Udaya Shankar and produced by Jayaprakash. The film features Vijayakanth in dual lead roles as father and son, with Soundarya, Jayasudha and Pratyksha in other pivotal roles... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| "Kavidhaigal Sollavaa" | Ullam Kollai Poguthae Ullam Kollai Poguthae Ullam Kollai Poguthae is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2001. This film revolves around Prabhu deva, Anjala Zaveri, Karthick and Deepa Venkat.* Dhamu* Senthil... |
Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Karthik Raja is a Tamil musician from Chennai, India. He made his debut as music composer in the Tamil film Alexander.-Personal life:Karthik Raja is the eldest son of musician Ilaiyaraaja and Jeeva. His brother Yuvan Shankar Raja and sister Bhavatharini, who are also Kollywood music directors and... |
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| "Amul Baby" | Vaanchinathan Vaanchinathan Vaanchinathan is a Tamil action film directed by Shaji Kailas in his tamil debut. It stars Vijayakanth, Sakshi Shivanand Ramya Krishnan and Prakash Raj pivotal roles.-Plot:... |
Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Karthik Raja is a Tamil musician from Chennai, India. He made his debut as music composer in the Tamil film Alexander.-Personal life:Karthik Raja is the eldest son of musician Ilaiyaraaja and Jeeva. His brother Yuvan Shankar Raja and sister Bhavatharini, who are also Kollywood music directors and... |
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| 2002 | "Maaya Maaya" | Baba Baba (2002 film) Baba is a 2002 Tamil fantasy-action film starring and written by Rajinikanth and directed by Suresh Krishna. The film's cast included Manisha Koirala, Vijayakumar, M. N. Nambiar, Goundamani, Sujatha, Karunas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amrish Puri, Sayaji Shinde and Riyaz Khan... |
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... |
| "Theendi Theendi" | Bala | Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan... |
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| "Thiru Thiruda" | Five Star Five Star (film) Five Star is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2002. This wasPrasanna's First movie. The songs were hit. The movie was one of the hits of 2002.-Plot:... |
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| "Ini Naanum Naanillai" | Hey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke Hey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2002. Though the film had all the contents to satisfy the young lovers it was not able to win the heart of the audiences.Plot=... |
Srinivas Srinivas Srinivas/Sreenivas/Shrinivas/Shreenivas is a common given name for males in India. The word Srinivas is combination of two Sanskrit words, Sri and nivas . Sri means 'radiance' or 'diffusing light'; nivas means 'place of residence'... |
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| "Sundari" | Kannathil Muthamittal Kannathil Muthamittal Kannathil Muthamittal is a 2002 Tamil drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars P. S. Keerthana, R. Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das, Pasupathy, J. D. Chakravarthy and Prakash Raj. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film's title is a famous phrase from a poem... |
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... |
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| "Sakala Kalavallavane" | Pammal K Sambantham | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Kadhal Pisase" | Run Run (2002 film) Run is a 2002 Tamil film directed by top director N. Linguswamy. The film stars R. Madhavan, Meera Jasmine, Vivek, Atul Kulkarni, Raghuvaran and Anuradha Hassan-Plot:... |
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| "Sil Sil Silala" | Unnai Ninaithu Unnai Ninaithu Unnai Ninaithu is a film starring Surya, Sneha and Laila.-Plot:The basic story of the movie involves Laila and Suriya falling in love. A 3rd character gets entangled in the plot and Laila is compelled by her family to marry him. Heart-broken Suriya leaves her alone, but only to find out that the... |
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| "Thappu Thandaa" | Villain Villain (2002 film) Villain is a 2002 Tamil film directed by K.S. Ravikumar and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar in a dual role while Meena and Kiran play female leads. Sujatha, Fesi Vijayan, Karunaas and Ramesh Khanna appear in other significant roles, while Vidyasagar composed the score... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| "Adi One Inch Two Inch" | Youth Youth (film) Youth is a 2002 Tamil movie starring Joseph Vijay and featuring Shaheen, Yugendran, Vivek, Manivannan, and Haneefa. Simran Bagga did a cameo appearance for a song. This movie was a remake of a Telugu film, Chiru Navvuto, released in 2000. -Plot:... |
Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work... |
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| 2003 | "Aasai Aasai" | Dhool Dhool Dhool is a Blockbuster Tamil film directed by Dharani. As like other Dharani films it is a masala based entertainer. The movie stars Vikram, Jyothika, Reema Sen, Vivek, Sayaji Shinde, Telangana, Pasupathy, Paravai Muniyamma, Mayilsamy, Chitti Babu, Shakeela and Manoj K Jayan. The film's music... |
Vidhyasagar |
| "Nenjodu" | Kadhal Kondein Kadhal Kondein Kaadhal Kondein is a 2003 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, starring his brother Dhanush and newcomer Sonia Agarwal in lead roles, whilst newcomers Sudeep, Nagesh and Daniel Balaji play supporting roles... |
Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan... |
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| "Dholna" | Parasuram Parasuram (film) Parasuram is a 2003 Tamil language film starring Arjun Sarja, Abbas, Goundamani, Kiran Rathod, and others. The film entails the efforts of Officer Parasuram against Akash, a terrorist who converts the youth of India into suicide bombers.-Plot:... |
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... |
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| "Maankuttiye" | Priyamana Thozhi Priyamana Thozhi Priyamana Thozhi is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. As like other Vikraman films it is based about relationships. The movie stars Madhavan and Sreedevi Vijayakumar in lead roles while Jyothika, Vineeth, Livingston and Manivannan playing other supporting roles. The film's music is composed by... |
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| "Thithikkuthe" | Thittikudhey | Vidhyasagar | |
| "Azhakooril Poothavale" | Thirumalai Thirumalai Thirumalai is a Tamil film which released on 24 October 2003 and was directed by Ramana. This film has Joseph Vijay in the main lead, with Jyothika. Lawrence Raghavendra and Kiran Rathod make special appearances in the film.-Plot:... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| 2004 | "Nenjam Ellaam" | Ayutha Ezhuthu | 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... |
| "Kokkara Kokkarako" | Ghilli Ghilli Ghilli is a Tamil action comedy film directed by Dharani. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhamu. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| "Sakkara Inikkira Sakkara" | New New (film) The soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman and with lyrics by Vaali, was critically well received. In an interview in 2001, Surya earlier stated that Deva had composed ten songs for the film, but he was later replaced by Rahman. Rahman remixed the 1964 hit Tamil song "Thottal Poo Malarum" from the... |
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... |
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| 2005 | "Annanoda Paatu" | Chandramukhi Chandramukhi Chandramukhi is a 2005 Indian horror, comedy and drama film directed by P. Vasu and produced by Ramkumar Ganesan. With a few deviations, it is a remake of Vasu's 2004 Kannada film Apthamitra, which was in-turn a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film Manichithrathazhu... |
Vidhyasagar |
| "Rangola Hola" | Ghajini | Harris Jayaraj Harris Jayaraj Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.- Early life :Harris Jayaraj hails from a pious Christian Nadar family and was born and brought up in Chennai. Harris studied at Krishnaswamy Matric School, Nungambakam. His father,... |
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| "Mazhaye Mazhaye" | June R June R June R is a Tamil film directed by Revathy Varma. The film stars Jyothika, Kushboo, Saritha and Biju Menon in critical roles. Surya appears in a guest role. The film's soundtrack are composed by Malayalam composer Sharreth.-Plot:... |
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| 2006 | "Ennai Konjam Konjam" | Aadhi Aadhi Aadhi is a 2006 Tamil action film directed by Ramana and produced by S. A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar, starring their son Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles. Prakash Raj, Sai Kumar and Vivek play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar... |
Vidhyasagar |
| "Atrai Thingal" | Sivappathigaram Sivappathigaram Sivappathigaram is a Tamil film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan. The film stars Vishal, Mamta Mohandas, Manivannan, Rajan P. Dev, Upendra Limaye, Ganja Karuppu and Raghuvaran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar. Mamta Mohandas made her debut in Tamil with this film... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| 2007 | "Ae Manpuru Mangaye" | Guru | 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... |
| "Katrin Mozhiye" | Mozhi Mozhi Mozhi is a 2007 Tamil film produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan. The film stars Prithviraj, Jyothika, Prakash Raj and Swarnamalya in pivotal roles. The theme is similar to the Hollywood film Children of a Lesser God... |
Vidhyasagar | |
| 2008 | "Chellam Chellam" | Kuselan Kuselan Kuselan is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by P. Vasu, which was simultaneously made in Telugu as Kathanayakudu . Both remake of the Malayalam film Kadha Parayumbol, the film is directed by P. Vasu and produced by Pushpa Kandaswamy, Aswani Dutt and G. P. Vijayakumar in two languages... |
G. V. Prakash Kumar G. V. Prakash Kumar G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has mainly scored music for Tamil, while also doing three Telugu films and a Hindi film... |
| "Ennamo Seithai" | Kadhalna Suma Illa | Vidhyasagar | |
| "Samayame" | Kadhalna Suma Illa | Vidhyasagar | |
| 2009 | "Kadhal " | Ilamai Itho Itho | Vidyasagar Vidyasagar Vidyasagar may refer to:People*Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the Bengali scholar *Acharya Vidyasagar, the prominent Digambar Jain Acharya *Vidyasagar , the South Indian music directorOther... |
| 2010 | "Maanja Maanja" | Maanja Velu Maanja Velu Maanja Velu is a 2010 Tamil language action film directed by A. Venkatesh. It stars Arun Vijay, Karthik Muthuraman and Dhansika in the lead, with Prabhu Ganesan, Vijayakumar and Riyaz Khan playing supporting roles and Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu providing comical relief... |
Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Mani Sharma Yanamandra is a music director known for his works in Tollywood. He has composed music for over 140 films. He is popularly known as "Swara Brahma" for his contributions to music in Tollywood. Mani Sharma started his career as a music director in 1998. Before that Sharma used to work... |
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| "Vizhi Oru Paadhi" | Chikku Bukku Chikku Bukku Chikku Bhukku is a 2010 Tamil romance film written and directed by Manikandan, starring Arya, Shriya Saran and debutante Preetika in the lead roles, with Santhanam and Anoop in supporting roles. The film was released on 3 December 2010. The plot of the movie is based on that of the Korean Movie... |
Colonial Cousins Colonial Cousins Colonial Cousins is a band formed by Indian duo composed of singer Hariharan and singer-composer Leslie Lewis. They also have a largely successful career as solo artists as well. Their unique brand of music fused Indian and Western musical genres instantly won the hearts of young and old alike... |
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| "Thambikkottai Kanga" | Thambikottai Thambikottai Thambikottai is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action-masala film directed by R. Ammu Ramesh. It stars Narain and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles, with Prabhu, Meena, Sangeetha, Rajendran and Santhanam among others playing supporting roles... |
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Malayalam
- "Doore Kizhakudikkum" from ChithramChithramChithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan, Soman, Sukumari, Innocent, and Maniyanpilla Raju in the main roles. The film was a...
- "Kadume Nadumellam" from ChithramChithramChithram is a 1988 Malayalam screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan, based on a story by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, Sreenivasan, Soman, Sukumari, Innocent, and Maniyanpilla Raju in the main roles. The film was a...
- "Kunu Kune" from YodhaYodhaYodha is a 1992 Malayalam film scripted by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi and directed by Sangeeth Sivan. The film stars Mohanlal who plays the protagonist, who is told he is the saviour destined to rescue the Rimpoche of a Nepalese Buddhist monastery from practitioners of black magic...
- "Pranayamanithooval" from Azhakiya RavananAzhakiya RavananAzhakiya Ravanan is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. Starring Mammootty, Bhanupriya, Sreenivasan, Innocent, Biju Menon, Rajan P.Dev, and Cochin Haneefa, the film is a rag-to-riches story of a person who eventually gets drunk on his success...
- "Ethrayo Janmamayi" from Summer in BethlahemSummer In BethlahemSummer in Bethlehem is a 1998 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles with a cameo appearance by Mohanlal. The music was composed by Vidyasagar.The film was shot among the forest hills and farms of Ooty...
- "Varamanjaladiya" from Pranayavarnangal
- "Kakkakarumban" from Ee Puzhayum KadannuEe Puzhayum KadannuEe Puzhayum Kadannu is a 1996 drama film made in India by Kamal starring Dileep and Manju Warrier.The film was a box office hit.-Plot:Anjali is the third daughter of a music teacher. She lives with her sisters and grandmother . Her life changes when Gopi moves to his brother's Ee Puzhayum...
- "Perariya" from SoothradharanSoothradharanSoothradharan is a Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine.-Plot:Ramesan who supports the five member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches Pandavapuram under certain circumstances where he finds the conditions to be truly...
- "Manju Peyyanu" from Chandranudikkunna DikhilChandranudikkunna DikhilChandranudikkunna Dikhil is 1999 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Babu Janardhanan, starring Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Lal, Biju Menon, Samyuktha Varma, Jagadish, and Innocent in the main roles...
- "Marannittum" from Randaam BhavamRandaam BhavamRandam Bhavam is a 2001 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose, written by Ranjan Pramod, and starring Suresh Gopi.- Synopsis :...
- "Onnam Kili" from Kilichundan MampazhamKilichundan MampazhamKilichundan Mampazham is a Family Entertainer. The film was directed by Priyadarshan. It features Mohanlal, Soundarya, Sreenivasan, Salim Kumar. The story is written by Sreenivasan and the screenplay and the dialogues was written by Priyadarshan. The songs in this movie was a Hit.-Story:Moidukutty...
- "Kandu Kandu" from Mampazhakkalam
- "Karumizhi Kuruvi" from Meesa MadhavanMeesa MadhavanMeesa Madhavan is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod; starring Dileep in the title role...
- "Thattam Pidichu" from ParadesiParadesiParadesi is a 2007 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed and starring Mohanlal.The film talks the issue of Indian citizens who left the country before independence in search of job, mostly to Arabia, and happened to reach Pakistan, and then when returned to the...
- "Aaroraal Pularmazhayil" from PattalamPattalamPattalam is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Nadiya Moidu and Balaji Balakrishnan in the lead roles.Plot=The film is about two groups of four adolescents in Holy Bells School, who are pitted against each other. Their encounters make up the first part. Daisy is the correspondent of...
- "Juneile Nilamazhayil" from Nammal ThammilNammal ThammilNammal Thammil is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Viji Thampi starring Prithviraj, Indrajith and Geethu Mohandas. the film was completed in 2004 but got released in 2009 only.- Plot :...
- "Kallayi kadavathu" from Perumazhakaalam
Telugu
- "Paruvam Vaanaga" from RojaRojaRoja is a 1992 Tamil political drama, romance film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film was subsequently dubbed in Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam and Telugu....
- "Na Cheli Rojave" from RojaRojaRoja is a 1992 Tamil political drama, romance film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film was subsequently dubbed in Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam and Telugu....
- "Naathora Tamashalalo" from Ninne PelladuthaNinne PelladuthaNinne Pelladatha is a 1996 block buster Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamshi. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu.-Synopsis:The film is about two youngsters from two feuding families that fall in love...
- "Sorry Sorry Sorry" from Bavagaru Bagunnara
- "Cheppave Chirugaali" from OkkaduOkkaduOkkadu is a 2003 Telugu film which was directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Mahesh Babu, Bhoomika Chawla, and Prakash Raj. Music was composed by Mani Sharma and editing was done by A. Sreekar Prasad. M.S. Raju produced this film. This movie was later remade into the Tamil as Ghilli and became one of...
- "Gola Gola Rangola" from Ashok
- "Jada Thoti kodithe" from Lakshmi NarasimhaLakshmi NarasimhaLakshmi Narasimha is a Telugu film which stars Balakrishna, Asin Thottumkal, Prakash Raj, and K. Viswanath. Jayant Paranji directed this film. It is a remake of the 2003 Tamil hit, Saamy...
- "Kannu Kottina" from Balu
- "Manasa Vacha Manasisthe" from Iddaru MitruluIddaru MitruluIddaru Mitrulu is a 1999 Tollywood film which was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Sakshi Sivanand, and Ramya Krishnan.- Plot :...
- "Sukku Sukku" from LakshyamLakshyamLakshyam is a 2007 Telugu film which stars Gopichand, Anushka, and Jagapati Babu. This film marked the debut of Srivas as director. It was produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas under Lakshmi Narasimha Productions banner...
- "Abbabba Iddu" from Choodalani VundiChoodalani VundiChoodalani Vundi is a 1998 Tollywood film directed Gunasekhar and produced by Ashwini Dutt. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Soundarya, Prakash Raj, and Anjala Zaveri. This is the last movie in which veteran actor Dhulipala starred in. The film collected around 16 crores, the highest at that time. It...
- "Yem Pilla Kusalama" from Chennakeshava ReddyChennakeshava ReddyChennakesva Reddy is a 2002 Tollywood Faction Film, directed by V.V. Vinayak, released on 25 September 2002. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in double role father-son characther, while Shriya Saran and Tabu play the female lead.-Synopsis:...
- "Shukriya Shukriya" from Nuvve KavaliNuvve KavaliNuvve Kavali is a 2000 blockbuster Telugu film under Ushakiron Movies, directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar of Swayamvaram fame. Tarun and Richa Pallod debuted with this film. In many ways the film became a catalyst for new trends in Tollywood...
- "Sundari" from Amrutha
- "Swagatham" from Sivaramaraj
- "Raja Hamsavo" from GaneshGanesh (film)Ganesh is a 1998 film against corruption starring Victory Venkatesh and directed by Tirupathi Swamy. The film received five Nandi Awards, including best actor award for Venkatesh....
- "Gutthonkaya" from Kalyana Ramudu
- "Chiguraku Chatu Chilaka" from Gudumba ShankarGudumba ShankarGudumba Shankar is a 2004 Telugu movie directed by Veera Shankar and produced by Nagendra Babu. Pawan Kalyan played the lead role as Gudumba Shankar when Meera Jasmine, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sayaji Shinde played other vital roles. The music was scored by Mani Sharma.-Plot:Gudumba Shankar is an...
- "Ne Style Nakishtam" from Raghavendra
- "Gusa Gusale Gumma Mamillu" from Annayya
- "Mokka Jonna Thota" from Subhash Chandra BoseSubhash Chandra BoseSubhas Chandra Bose known by name Netaji was an Indian revolutionary who led an Indian national political and military force against Britain and the Western powers during World War II. Bose was one of the most prominent leaders in the Indian independence movement and is a legendary figure in...
- "Ele Ele Maradala" from Annamayya
- "Entha Pani Chesindi Prema" from Dongadu
- "Kolo Koloyamma Kolo" from AbhimanyuAbhimanyuAbhimanyu is a tragic hero in the Hindu epic, the Mahābhārata. He is the son of Arjuna and Subhadra, who is the half-sister of Lord Krishna...
Hindi
- "Dil Hai Sanam" Chor Chor (Thiruda Thiruda Hindi version)Thiruda ThirudaThiruda Thiruda is a Tamil comedy thriller film directed by Mani Ratnam, and scripted by Ram Gopal Varma. The soundtrack and background score of the film were composed by A. R. Rahman whilst the cinematography was done by P. C...
- "Ishq Bina Kya" from TaalTaal (film)Taal is a 1999 Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Taal was an official selection by Roger Ebert for his 2005 Overlooked Film Festival. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Amrish Puri and Alok Nath. It was also dubbed in Tamil as Thaalam...
- "Hai Jaana" from PukarPukar (2000 film)Pukar is a Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri. The film was critically acclaimed and a moderate success at the box office...
- "Tum Ho Meri Nigahom" from Kabhi Na KabhiKabhi na KabhiKabhi Na Kabhi is a 1998 Bollywood crime film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt in pivotal roles. The film was produced by R. Mohan in the banner of a Malayalam film production company, Shogun Films. The movie had a delayed release on 27...
- "Ishwar Allah" from 1947 EarthEarth (1998 film)Earth is a 1998 film directed by Deepa Mehta. It is based upon Bapsi Sidhwa's novel, Cracking India, . Earth is the second part of Mehta's Elements trilogy...
- "kal nahin tha" from vishwa vidatha
Malayalam Christian Songs
- Kaval Malakhamare Snehapratheekam
- Ponnu Meera Kunthirikkam
- Alakadalum Kuliralayum
Malayalam album songs
- Kayalthirakalil kanneeralakalil from "KULIRMAZHAYAI"-2011
- Ravereyayittum from PranayamarmaramPranayamarmaramPranayamarmaram is a Malayalam music album is released as an Onam gift to all Malayalis in Kerala, other parts of India, United States, Europe and other parts of the World during the last week of August 2009...
- 2009 - Ee Manjil from Spandanam - 2010
- Ennennum -2010
Online initiative
Sujatha was among the first mainstream artists to support the Acethetik initiative, along with M Jayachandran, Madhu BalakrishnanMadhu Balakrishnan
Madhu Balakrishnan is an Indian playback singer, who sings in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada languages.-Biography:Madhu Balakrishnan is from Tripunithura, Cochin, Kerala in India. A Graded artist in All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has performed with all major playback singers in Kerala...
, M G Sreekumar. She recorded "Manju Puthappil" and other songs for the website.