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Subburayulu Munuswami Subbaiah Naidu (a.k.a. SMS) (15 March 1914 – 26 May 1979) was an Indian composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He was one of the oldest music directors. He worked as an in-house music composer for
Central Studios Central Studios was an Indian film studio in the neighbourhood of Singanallur, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, started by B.Rangaswamy Naidu (a.k.a. B. R. Naidu) and other prominent industrialists like Swamikannu Vincent of Coimbatore in 1935 to ma ...
and
Pakshiraja Studios Pakshiraja Studios was a motion picture movie studio in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, established by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu in 1945. The studio predominantly produced movies in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam languages, also having made on ...
and well associated with
S. M. Sriramulu Naidu Subbarayalu Munuswami Sriramulu Naidu (1910-1976), also known as Sreeramulu Naidu, was an Indian businessman and movie producer from Coimbatore who founded the Pakshiraja Studios in 1945. Life He was responsible for the early development of th ...
. SMS also worked with many films under Jupiter Pictures banner and a favorite of M. G. Ramachandran.


Early life

Born in 1914 in Kadaiyanallur, Subburayalu Munusami Subbiah Naidu had an unhappy childhood. He ran away from home with dreams of finding his fortune in Singapore, but ended up working in drama troupes such as those of Jagannatha Aiyer and Nawab Rajamanickam Pillai. Finding himself drawn more to music than acting, SMS learned music from masters such as Rajagopala Iyengar and Subramaniya Bagavathar. When the company's play ''Baktha Ramadas'' was made into a movie, SMS worked on the music for the movie as well.


Career life

He is fondly known as "Sangeethayya" in the south Indian film industries. He somehow had never changed his trend of composing much from the beginning days. He is well versed in the Indian music but never showed interest in Western tunes and music. SMS worked jointly with other composers on a few movies in the early 1940s. He then composed music for the first movie in which MGR played the hero
Rajakumaari ''Rajakumari'' () is a 1947 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami, starring M. G. Ramachandran (credited as Ramachandar) and K. Malathi. It was released on 11 April 1947. Plot Cast ;Male cast * M. G. Ramachandar as Sukum ...
in 1947. All through the 1950s, SMS continued to compose memorable songs in the movies that came his way. Films such as Ezhai Padum Padu (1950), Kanchana (1952) and Malaikkallan (1954) helped him to consolidate his place among the front-ranking composers of the decade. There were also
Thirumanam ''Thirumanam'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by A. Bhimsingh, and produced and written by Valampuri Somanathan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It revolves around a singer who does not sing for money, beli ...
, Maragadham,
Nadodi Mannan ''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerap ...
and the magnificent classic
Konjum Salangai ''Konjum Salangai'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language musical film, musical dance film directed by M. V. Raman. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Savitri (actress), Savitri, R. S. Manohar and Kumari Kamala. It was released on 14 J ...
. While he was composing music for
Rajakumaari ''Rajakumari'' () is a 1947 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami, starring M. G. Ramachandran (credited as Ramachandar) and K. Malathi. It was released on 11 April 1947. Plot Cast ;Male cast * M. G. Ramachandar as Sukum ...
at Central Studious, SMS made the acquaintance of the hero MGR. This laid the basis for a lifelong friendship between the two, which was further strengthened during the making of Marma Yogi and Malaikkallan. When MGR turned producer and director with
Nadodi Mannan ''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerap ...
, he invited SMS to compose the songs, along with N.S. Balakrishnan who had composed 2 songs. Later, when the fortunes of SMS were on the decline in the 1960s, MGR secured for his friend a few opportunities such as
Thaayin Madiyil ''Thayin Madiyil'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 18 December 1964. Plot Raja, a champion jockey leads a very happy and disciplined l ...
,
Aasai Mugam ''Aasai Mugam'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, inspired by '' The Man Who Knew Too Much''. The film was released on 10 December 1965. Plot Because Ponniyam Kodhi, a marriage broker feels deceived on his ...
and
Thalaivan ''Thalaivan'' is a 2014 Tamil film directed by Ramesh Selvan and produced by Chithirai Selvan. The film features Bas, the younger brother of politician T. T. V. Dhinakaran and Nikesha Patel in the lead roles, while the ensemble cast features San ...
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also sang memorable songs under his compositions.


Trivia

*In 1947, SMS was the first music composer in
Tamil film industry Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood ...
who had introduced playback singing for '' Rajakumari''.
Thiruchi Loganathan Thiruchi Loganathan (24 July 1924 – 17 November 1989) was a playback singer of the Tamil film industry. He is known for his work in movies such as ''Manthiri Kumari'' (1950) and '' Parasakthi'' (1952). He was married to Rajalakshmi, daughter ...
sang "Kasinimel Nangal", a playback song for
M. N. Nambiar Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar (7 March 1919 – 19 November 2008) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema, known mostly for his villain roles in an eight decade long career. He has also appeared in a few Malayalam films. ...
. It is notable that it is
MGR M. G. Ramachandran (1917–1987) was the Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. MGR may also refer to: * ManaGeR (MGR), graphical window system * Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design Mgr. is an honorific or abbreviation for: * Manager ...
's first movie as a hero. *In 1948 under SMS's composition,
Kannadasan Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was an Indian philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist, and is heralded as one of the greatest and most important lyricists in India. Freq ...
wrote his first song "Kalangathiru Manamey Un Kanavellan Nanavagum Oru Dinamey" for ''Kanniyin Kathali'' sung by K. V. Janaki. The film was released in 1949. * His all-purpose assistant,
M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. He was popularly known as ''Mellisai Mannar''. He compose ...
at Jupiter Pictures later became the musician of Tamil films. As his assistant,
M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. He was popularly known as ''Mellisai Mannar''. He compose ...
practised composing tunes when SMS was not around. When
MGR M. G. Ramachandran (1917–1987) was the Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. MGR may also refer to: * ManaGeR (MGR), graphical window system * Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design Mgr. is an honorific or abbreviation for: * Manager ...
was the
Chief Minister A chief minister is an elected or appointed head of government of – in most instances – a sub-national entity, for instance an administrative subdivision or federal constituent entity. Examples include a state (and sometimes a union terri ...
of Tamil Nadu,
M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. He was popularly known as ''Mellisai Mannar''. He compose ...
had organised a programme to honour his "master" SMS. SMS was a very close friend of
MGR M. G. Ramachandran (1917–1987) was the Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. MGR may also refer to: * ManaGeR (MGR), graphical window system * Merry-go-round train, British freight-train design Mgr. is an honorific or abbreviation for: * Manager ...
. *He featured in a role as a doctor in Malaikkallan that won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. * He had composed a few songs for
Thirudadhe ''Thirudathe'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Neelakantan. A remake of the Hindi film '' Pocket Maar'' (1956), it stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and M. N. Nambiar. The film, produced by V. Arunachalam, ha ...
and was working on setting the tune for a duet when producer AL. Srinivasan made him listen to a song ''En Aruge Nee Irundhaal'' sung by P. B. Sreenivas & P. Susheela. The song had been composed by
Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy were an Indian music composing duo composed of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy. They worked together on over 100 films, from 1952's '' Panam'' to 1965's '' Aayirathil Oruvan''. After their split, Ramamoorthy wo ...
for an earlier project and had remained unused. AL. Srinivasan suggested that the song be included in the movie. Seeing that it was by his protégé
M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. He was popularly known as ''Mellisai Mannar''. He compose ...
, SMS readily agreed, and thus the song featured with the credit once again going to SMS. * M. S. Viswanathan and Kannadasan, who have acknowledged many a time the crucial role played by SMS in shaping their career, organized a grand function to celebrate the 60th birthday of the master composer. In the function graced by MGR and Sivaji Ganesan, a cash award was presented to SMS as a token of his contribution to Tamil cinema. * M. S. Viswanathan brought the childless SMS and his wife to his house and attended to their every need with solicitude until each of their end.


Works

Some compositions of S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, include * ''Thirudaathe Paappaa'' from
Thirudadhe ''Thirudathe'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Neelakantan. A remake of the Hindi film '' Pocket Maar'' (1956), it stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and M. N. Nambiar. The film, produced by V. Arunachalam, ha ...
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T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
* ''Yauvanamae Aahaa Yauvanamae'' by
M. L. Vasanthakumari Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari (popularly referred to as MLV) (3 July 1928 – 31 October 1990) was a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. MLV and her contemporaries D. K. Pattammal and M. S. Subbulak ...
from Ezhai Padum Padu * ''O Kiliye Aasai Kiliye'' by
P. A. Periyanayaki P. A. Periyanayaki (14 April 1927 – 1990) was an Indian playback singer and actress who worked mainly in Tamil-language films. She also performed stage concerts as a Carnatic singer. Early life She hails from Thiruvadhigai near Panruti. H ...
from Ezhai Padum Padu * ''Ethanai Kaalanthaan'' from Malaikkallan by
T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
* ''Thoongaathe Thambi'' from
Nadodi Mannan ''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerap ...
by
T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
* ''Singaara Velane Deva'' from
Konjum Salangai ''Konjum Salangai'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language musical film, musical dance film directed by M. V. Raman. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Savitri (actress), Savitri, R. S. Manohar and Kumari Kamala. It was released on 14 J ...
by
S. Janaki Sistla Janaki (born 23 April 1938) is an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer from Andhra Pradesh. She is referred to respectfully as "Janaki Amma" and Nightingale of South India. She is one of the best-known playback singers in ...
* ''Nee Engey En Ninaivugalangey'' from Mannippu by
T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
* ''Kuyilosayai Vellum'' form Mannippu by
P. Suseela Pulapaka Susheela (born 13 November 1935), popularly known as P. Susheela, is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian cinema primarily from Andhra Pradesh for over six decades. She is one of the greatest and best-known playba ...
&
A. P. Komala Arkadu Parthasarathy Komala (born 28 August 1934), commonly known as A. P. Komala, is an Indian playback singer. She has sung songs in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada languages. Career life She was a much sought after playback singer from t ...
* ''Maalai Mayangukindra Neram'' from Maragadham by Radha Jayalakshmi * ''Kannukkulle Unnai Paaru'' from Maragadham by
T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
& Radha Jayalakshmi * ''Annaiyai Pol Oru Dheivamillai'' from
Annaiyin Aanai ''Annaiyin Aanai'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film was released on 4 July 1958, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Plot ...
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T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
* ''Kanavin Maya Logathile'' from
Annaiyin Aanai ''Annaiyin Aanai'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film was released on 4 July 1958, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Plot ...
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T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
&
P. Suseela Pulapaka Susheela (born 13 November 1935), popularly known as P. Susheela, is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian cinema primarily from Andhra Pradesh for over six decades. She is one of the greatest and best-known playba ...
* ''Ethanai Selvangal Vandhaalume'' from
Thaayin Madiyil ''Thayin Madiyil'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 18 December 1964. Plot Raja, a champion jockey leads a very happy and disciplined l ...
by
T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
* ''Sabash Thambi Un kolgaiyai Potrukiren'' from Sabash Thambi by
T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
* ''Kannil Vanthu Minnal Pol'' from
Nadodi Mannan ''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerap ...
by
T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
& Jikki * ''Ina Mina Dika'' from
Athisaya Penn ''Athisaya Penn'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, produced and directed by M. V. Raman. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vyjayanthimala, with music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. It is a remake of the Hindi ...
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P. Suseela Pulapaka Susheela (born 13 November 1935), popularly known as P. Susheela, is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian cinema primarily from Andhra Pradesh for over six decades. She is one of the greatest and best-known playba ...
* ''Neeya Illai Naana'' from
Aasai Mugam ''Aasai Mugam'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, inspired by '' The Man Who Knew Too Much''. The film was released on 10 December 1965. Plot Because Ponniyam Kodhi, a marriage broker feels deceived on his ...
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T. M. Soundararajan Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan (24 March 1923 – 25 May 2013), popularly known as TMS, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer in Tamil cinema for over six and a half decades. He sang over 10,138 songs from 3,162 fi ...
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P. Suseela Pulapaka Susheela (born 13 November 1935), popularly known as P. Susheela, is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian cinema primarily from Andhra Pradesh for over six decades. She is one of the greatest and best-known playba ...


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Kammas World: S M Subbaiah Naidu: First Kamma Music Director
{{DEFAULTSORT:Naidu, S. M. Subbaiah 1914 births 1979 deaths Tamil musicians 20th-century Indian musicians Tamil film score composers