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K.V. Mahadevan

Born: March 14, 1918

FAN SCORE

93

POPULARITY

9

K.V. Mahadevan was a legendary Indian music composer and music director, renowned for his melodious and classical-rich compositions in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema. Known for blending Carnatic mu... Read more

ROLES

Music Director

HEIGHT

5'8"/ 70kg

BIRTH PLACE

Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India

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Quick Info

Born March 14, 1918

Birth Place Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India

Height 5'8"/ 70kg

Fan Score 93

Popularity 9

Roles Music Director

Photos

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Videos

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K. V. Mahadevan

Personal Details

Alternative Names K.V. Mahadevan

Children Kannan Mahadevan

Parents Venkadachalam Bhagavathar, Pichaiyammal

Did You Know

Trivia

K.V. Mahadevan was affectionately called "Mellisai Mannar" alongside his contemporaries for his mastery in film music.

He composed music for over 600 films in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema.

Mahadevan was known for seamlessly blending Carnatic classical music with popular film tunes.

He won two National Film Awards for Best Music Direction.

Quotes

"Music is the soul's expression; it should touch hearts, not just ears."

"A melody must be simple yet profound to remain timeless."

"Blending classical tradition with cinema is an art that requires patience and devotion."

"Every note I compose carries the essence of the story and the emotions of its characters."

Trademarks

Fusion of Carnatic classical music with film melodies

Melodious and emotionally rich compositions

Elegant orchestration with attention to traditional instruments

Creating timeless, evergreen songs across multiple South Indian languages

Mentorship of young musicians and singers

Nicknames

Maestro Mahadevan

Salaries

Per Film Composition: Rs: 50,000 - 2 lakhs

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is T. Rajendar?

T. Rajendar is a Tamil filmmaker, actor, composer, lyricist, and politician known for his unique poetic dialogue style.

02

What is his debut film?

Oru Thalai Ragam -1980.

03

What are some of his famous movies?

Mythili Ennai Kaathali, Uyirullavarai Usha, Kadhal Azhivathillai.

04

Has he composed music?

Yes, he has composed music for most of his own films.

05

What makes his style unique?

His rhythmic Tamil dialogues and self-written poetic lyrics.

Tags

Composer Musician Music Director Legendary Award-Winning

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