Sam C. S. is an Indian film music composer, producer, lyricist, and singer who predominantly works in

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and

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films. He debuted in Tamil with the horror film ''

Orr Eravuu ''Orr Eravuu'' ( ta, ஓர் இரவு; en, One night) is a 2010 Tamil independent horror film directed by three debutants, Hari Shankar, Hareesh Narayan and Krishna Sekhar. The film is about Paranormal occurrences. Spirits and ghosts a ...

'' before working on the scientific thriller ''

Ambuli ''Ambuli'' ( ta, அம்புலி, moon) is the first Tamil stereoscopic science fiction 3D film written and directed by Hari Shankar and Hareesh Narayan in 2012 who earlier directed ''Orr Eravuu'' in 2010 and produced by KTVR Loganathan. ...

''. His most notable films include

Kaithi (2019 film) ''Kaithi'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly ...

, ''

Puriyatha Puthir ''Puriyatha Puthir'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi and produced by Deepan Boopathy and Ratesh Velu under, ''Rebel Studio Productions''. Vijay Sethupathi, Gayathrie, and Mahima Nambiar featu ...

'', ''

Vikram Vedha ''Vikram Vedha'' is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Pushkar–Gayathri and produced by S. Sashikanth under his banner YNOT Studios. The film stars R. Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, Shraddha Sri ...

'', ''

Odiyan ''Odiyan'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy drama film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature film debut. The film was written by Harikrishnan; it is based on the legend of the Odiyan clan, who in Kerala folklore are me ...

'', ''

Adanga Maru ''Adanga Maru'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Karthik Thangavel. The film stars Jayam Ravi and Raashii Khanna, with Ponvannan, Babu Antony, Sampath Raj and Azhagam Perumal in supporting roles. Th ...

'', Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,

Iravukku Aayiram Kangal ''Iravukku Aayiram Kangal'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Mu. Maran. The film features an ensemble cast including Arulnithi, Ajmal, Mahima Nambiar, Vidya Pradeep, Chaya Singh, and Suja Varunee, while Anandar ...

, and ''

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'', ''

Enemy (2021 film) ''Enemy'' is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Anand Shankar and produced by Vinod Kumar under the banner of Mini Studios. The film features Vishal, Arya, Mirnalini Ravi, and Mamta Mohandas in the lead ...

Early life

Sam was born in

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. He lives in Cumbum, Theni, Tamil Nadu. He went to school at St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School in Royappan Patti,

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. He later earned a degree in MCA and

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from

St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli (SJC) is a Catholic college in Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1844 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and it is regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions in India. It was affiliated wi ...

. He worked for a software company after his graduation.

Career

Sam's passion and drive to make music led him to quit his job and assist other music composers on background scores for movies. His talent was soon discovered by movie houses, following which he got an opportunity to compose music for a musical thriller named ''Mellisai'', later renamed ''

''. During this time, he composed music for a lot of jingles, which led him to meet the director duo Pushkar-Gayathri, who offered him the opportunity to score music for ''

''. The film's album and OST's went onto become chart busters, earning him a solid name in the Tamil cinema industry. Sam got his next big break in 2018 when director V. A. Shrikumar Menon offered him the background score of the then much-awaited

Mohanlal Mohanlal Viswanathan (born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, film distributor, and director who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeare ...

-starrer ''

''.

Discography

As a composer

Films

Webseries

As a singer

As a lyricist

Awards

Provoke Awards * 2017: ''

'' (Best Upcoming Music Director) Hello FM Awards * 2017: ''

'' (Best Music Director) Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards * 2017: ''

'' (Promising Music Director) Vijay Awards * 2017: ''

'' (Best Background Score)

References

External links

* {{Authority control Tamil musicians Tamil film score composers Malayalam film score composers Musicians from Madurai Living people Telugu film score composers 21st-century Indian composers St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli alumni 1989 births