S. A. Rajkumar is an Indian composer and lyricist. He has made music for all South Indian language films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada.

Early life

Rajkumar's father was a vocalist performing in stage shows conducted by popular music directors such as

Ilayaraja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of ...

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among others. Rajkumar admired his father's musical career and developed an interest in music. It was his mother who encouraged his father to make him join music classes. Rajkumar underwent classical music training under the guidance of Subbaiah Bhagavathar for 3 years.

Career

After completion of his music training, Rajkumar started to organize musical shows on his own and was in search for film opportunities. Come 1987 and director duo

Robert–Rajasekar Robert–Rajasekar was an Indian filmmaking duo consisting of Robert Asirvatham and S. Rajasekar. They were active in film direction and cinematography in Tamil cinema of the 1980s. The duo are regarded to have ushered a "new wave" in Tamil cin ...

gave him his first major breakthrough by signing him as the music composer for their film ''

Chinna Poove Mella Pesu ''Chinna Poove Mella Pesu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Robert–Rajasekar. The film stars Prabhu, Ramki, Narmadha, Sudha Chandran and Sabitha Anand. The film, produced by S. K. Rajagopal, had musical scor ...

'' . Since then, Rajkumar has composed music for over hundred films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada language films. His compositions for the films such as ''

Pudhu Vasantham ''Pudhu Vasantham'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film, written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Murali, Anand Babu, Raja, Charle and Sithara. It revolves around a woman who, due to circumstances, ends up cohabitati ...

'' (1990), '' Shruthi'' (1990), ''

Poove Unakkaga ''Poove Unakkaga'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Vijay and Sangita. Actor Murali makes a guest appearance in a song in the film. The film released on 18 February 1996. ...

'' (1996), '' Surya Vamsam'' (1997), ''

Aval Varuvala ''Aval Varuvala'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy thriller film directed by Raj Kapoor. It is the Tamil remake of the 1997 Telugu movie '' Pelli''. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Simran, with Sujatha, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Go ...

'' (1998), ''

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen ''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vikraman. It stars Karthik and Roja, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. Ramesh Khanna, Moulee, Sathyapriya, Fathima Babu, and Mad ...

'' (1998), ''

Thulladha Manamum Thullum ''Thulladha Manamum Thullum'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by debutant Ezhil. It stars Vijay and Simran, while Manivannan, Dhamu and Vaiyapuri among others play supporting roles. The film is produced by R. B. ...

'' (1999), ''

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'' (1999), ''

Vaanathaippola ''Vaanathaippola'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Vijayakanth in dual role. The supporting cast include Meena, Prabhu Deva, Livingston, Kausalya and Anju Aravind. Produced by Venu R ...

'' (2000), ''

Vasantam ''Vasantam'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by N.V.Prasad & Sanam Naga Ashok kumar on Sri Sai Deva Productions banner, directed by Vikraman. Starring Venkatesh, Arti Agarwal, Kalyani and music is composed by S. A. R ...

'' (2000) and ''

Priyamaana Thozhi ''Priyamaana Thozhi'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vikraman and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Madhavan, Jyothika and Sridevi Vijaykumar while Vineeth, Livingston and Manivannan playing ot ...

'' (2003) have all been blockbuster musical hits.

Awards

* 1990 –

Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil The Filmfare Best Music Director Award is given to film composers by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil (Kollywood) films. A. R. Rahman is the most frequent winner with sixteen wins, which al ...

– ''

'' * 1990 –

Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Kannada The Kannada Filmfare Best Music Director Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Kannada film Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated t ...

– '' Shruthi'' * 1999 –

Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu The Telugu Filmfare Best Music Director Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Superlatives Winners See also ...

– ''

'' * 1997 –

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil ( Tamil Movie Industry) feature films. Both Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman have won this award fo ...

– '' Suryavamsam''

Filmography

Tamil cinema

Telugu cinema

* '' Pelli'' (1997) * ''

Subhakankshalu ''Subhakankshalu '' is a 1997 () Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film, produced by N. V. Prasad and S. Naga Ashok Kumar under the Sri Sai Deva Productions banner and directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao. It stars Jagapati Babu, Ravali, Raas ...

'' (1997) * '' Suswagatham'' (1998) * '' Suryavamsam'' (1998) * ''

Raayudu (1998 film) ''Raayudu'' () is a 1998 Telugu language, Telugu-language family Drama (film and television), drama film produced by Mohan Babu and directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. It stars Mohan Babu in the lead role along with Rachna Banerjee, Rachana, Prathy ...

'' * ''Vaibhavam'' (1998) * ''

Sneham Kosam ''Sneham Kosam'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by A. M. Ratnam under the Sri Surya Movies banner. Directed by K. S. Ravikumar, the film stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role of father and son, along with Meena while Vijay ...

'' (1999) * ''Manavudu Danavudu'' (1999) * '' Manikyam'' (1999) * ''

'' (1999) Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Telugu * ''

Panchadara Chilaka ''Panchadara Chilaka'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, starring Srikanth (Telugu actor), Srikanth and Kausalya (actress), Kausalya. It is a remake of the 1980 Tamil film ''Oru Thalai Ragam''. ...

'' (1999) * ''Preminche Manasu'' (1999) * ''Bobbili Vamsham'' (1999) * ''

Kalisundam Raa ''Kalisundham Raa'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Udayasankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu. It stars Venkatesh and Simran, with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It received the National Film Award for Best Feature ...

'' (2000) * '' Ravanna'' (2000) * ''

Nuvvu Vastavani ''Nuvvu Vastavani'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language romance film, directed by V. R. Prathap, written by Ezhil, and produced by R. B. Choudary. It stars Nagarjuna (actor), Nagarjuna Akkineni and Simran (actress), Simran in le ...

'' (2000) * ''

Maa Annayya ''Maa Annayya'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Dr. Rajasekhar and Meena with Brahmaji, Vineeth, Deepti Bhatnagar and Naasar in supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by ...

'' (2000) * ''Ninnu Choosaka'' (2000) * ''Chinna'' (2000) * ''

Pelli Sambandham ''Pelli Sambandham ''() is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film, produced by C. Aswini Dutt and K. Raghavendra Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.https://movies.fullhyderabad.com/pelli-sambandham/telugu/pelli-sambandham-movie-rev ...

'' (2000) * ''

Ninne Premistha ''Ninne Premistha'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romance film, produced by R. B. Choudary on the Super Good Films banner, directed by R. R. Shinde. It stars Nagarjuna, Srikanth, Soundarya, and Rajendra Prasad. The music was composed by ...

'' (2000) * ''

Priyamaina Neeku ''Priyamaina Neeku'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Balasekaran. The film stars Tarun, Sivaji, Sneha (in her Telugu debut) and Preetha, while Ali, Venu Madhav and Tanikella Bharani played the o ...

'' (2001) * ''

Simharasi '' Simharasi '' is a 2001 Telugu-language film directed by V. Samudra and produced by R. B. Choudary. It stars Rajasekhar and Sakshi Shivanand. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Maayi''. Plot Narasimharaju is a well-respected, do-gooder in a ...

'' (2001) * '' Eduruleni Manishi'' (2001) * '' Kalisi Naduddam'' (2001) * '' Naa Manasistha Raa'' (2001) * ''

Maa Pelliki Randi ''Maa Pelliki Randi'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film, starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Sakshi Sivanand, the film had a good run upon release. It's a Telugu remake of the 1999 Tamil hit film ''Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga'' directed by ...

'' (2001) * ''Akka Bavekkada'' (2001) * '' Deevinchandi'' (2001) * ''Shubhakaryam'' (2001) * ''

Ninnu Choodalani ''Ninnu Choodalani'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. R. Prathap, starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Raveena Rajput in their debut. The film was not financially successful. Plot The twin cities sport two swee ...

'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''Bharata Simha Reddy'' (2002) * ''

Nee Premakai ''Nee Premakai'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romance film written by Sreenivasan, directed by Muppalaneni Shiva and produced by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions. The film is an adaptation to Priyadarshan's 1988 Malayalam film ''Mukunth ...

'' (2002) * ''

Siva Rama Raju ''Siva Rama Raju'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by R. B. Choudary under Super Good Films and directed by V. Samudra and. It stars Nandamuri Harikrishna, Jagapathi Babu, Venkat, Sivaji, Monica and music composed b ...

'' (2002) * ''Police Sisters'' (2002) * '' Vasantham'' (2003) * ''Tiger Harischandra Prasad'' (2003) * ''Keelu Gurram'' (2004) * ''

Kushi Kushiga ''Kushi Kushiga'' ( ''Happy Happily'') is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by G. Ram Prasad. Starring Jagapati Babu, Ramya Krishna, Sangeetha, Nikita Thukral, Venu Thottempudi and music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. The ...

'' (2004) * ''

Puttintiki Ra Chelli ''Puttintiki Raa Chelli'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by R. S. Goud and Basavraj. It stars Arjun Sarja, Arjun, Meena (actress), Meena and Madhumitha (credited as Swati). It was ...

'' (2004) * ''

Cheppave Chirugali ''Cheppave Chirugali'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Venu Thottempudi, Abhirami and Ashima Bhalla in the lead roles. It is the Telugu remake of his own 2002 Tamil film ''Unnai Ninaithu''. It wa ...

'' (2004) *''

Leela Mahal Center ''Leela Mahal Center'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action romance directed by Devi Prasad and starring Aryan Rajesh and Sadaf. The film is a remake of the 1999 Tamil film ''Amarkalam''. Plot Prabhu has a troubled childhood with divorce ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''Naidu LLB'' (2005) * '' Rajababu'' (2006) * '' Andala Ramudu'' (2006) * '' Astram'' (2006) * ''Veedu Maamulodu Kaadu'' (2007) * '' Nava Vasantham'' (2007) * '' Gorintaku'' (2008) * '' Punnami Naagu'' (2009) * ''Maa Annayya Bangaram'' (2010) * ''Mouna Raagam'' (2010) * ''Jhalak'' (2011) * ''

Mr. Pellikoduku ''Mr. Pellikoduku'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Devi Prasad, starring Sunil and Isha Chawla. This movie was produced by N. V. Prasad and Paras Jain under the Megaa Super Good Films Banner, while S. A. Rajkumar scored t ...

'' (2013)

Kannada cinema

* '' Shruthi'' (1990)

* ''Gowri Kalyana'' (1991) * ''Maduve''(1997) * ''Jodi'' (2001) * ''

Chandra Chakori ''Chandra Chakori'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada language romance drama film directed and written by S. Narayan. The film stars Murali, Priya and Naaz, all making their debuts, along with Srinagar Kitty and Doddanna in other pivotal roles. The film ...

''(2003) * '' Rama Krishna'' (2004) * '' Kanchana Ganga'' (2004) * ''

Jyeshta Jyeshtha or Jyēṣṭha ( sa, ज्येष्ठ; ne, जेठ ''jēṭ''; as, জেঠ ''zeth''; or, ଜ୍ୟେଷ୍ଠ ''Jyeṣṭha'') is a month of the Hindu calendar. In India's national civil calendar, Jyestha is the third mon ...

'' (2004) * ''

Gowramma ''Gowramma'' is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film starring Upendra and Ramya in the lead roles. The film was directed by Naganna and produced by Shailendra Babu. This is the third among a series of successful films under Upendr ...

'' (2005) * '' Love Story'' (2005) * '' Sirivantha'' (2006) * ''

Thandege Thakka Maga ''Thandege Thakka Maga'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by S. Mahendar and produced by R. Pavan Kumar. The film stars Ambareesh and Upendra along with Laila, Sakshi Shivanand and Ashish Vidyarthi in other prominent ...

'' (2006) * ''

Sevanthi Sevanthi ''Sevanthi Sevanthi'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada language romance-drama musical film directed and written by S. Narayan. The film stars Vijay Raghavendra and Ramya (actress), Ramya in the lead roles. The film is presented by Parvathamma Rajkumar a ...

(2006) * ''

Thayiya Madilu ''Thayiya Madilu'' () is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by S. Narayan. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Rakshita and Jayasudha. The film was produced by Narayan's home production while the original score and soundtr ...

'' (2007) * ''

Preethigagi ''Preethigagi'' is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language romance film directed by S. Mahendar and starring Murali and Sridevi Vijayakumar. It is a remake of the 1997 Malayalam film '' Aniyathipraavu''. The plot is of a love story between a boy and a ...

'' (2007) * ''

Gokula Krishna ''Gokula Krishna'' is a 2012 Kannada romantic comedy film directed by B. M. Jayakannan and produced jointly by P. Shekar Gowda and Narayan Swamy. It stars Prajwal Devraj and Ananya in the lead roles. Ananya makes her Kannada debut with this film ...

'' (2012)

Malayalam cinema

* ''

Vesham ''Vesham'' is a 2004 Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu, produced by Swargachithra Appachan in which Mammootty in lead role. Innocent and Gopika played other important roles. Plot The movie narrates the story of Appu (Mammootty), a ...

'' (2004) * '' Villali Veeran'' (2014)

Television

* 2010 ''Kodi Mullai''

Onscreen appearances

*Pudhu Varusham (1992) – guest role in song "Ovvorthanum Kaadhalikkiren" *

(1998) – himself in song "Vaanambadiyin Vaazhvile" *''

Endrendrum Kadhal ''Endrendrum Kadhal'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed and co-produced by Manoj–Gyan, Manoj Bhatnagar. The film stars Vijay (actor), Vijay and Rambha (actress), Rambha with Raghuvaran, N ...

'' (1999) – himself in song "Nadodi Nanba" *''

Ennavale ''Ennavalle'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by J. Suresh which stars, R. Madhavan in lead role. Sneha made her acting debut through this movie. The film also featured Manivannan, Thalaivasal Vijay and Charle in pivo ...

'' (2000) – himself *''

Priyamanavale ''Priyamaanavale'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Selva Bharathy. The film stars Vijay and Simran, with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vivek and Radhika Chaudhari in supporting roles. The film revolves ...

'' (2000) – himself

Singer

References

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