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Prasanth Pillai

Born: September 8, 1981

FAN SCORE

92

POPULARITY

9

Prashanth Pillai is a leading Indian film composer celebrated for his deep, atmospheric soundtracks in Malayalam cinema. With acclaimed works like Angamaly Diaries and Jallikattu, his music redefines... Read more

ROLES

Music Director

HEIGHT

5'8"/ 74kg

BIRTH PLACE

Kozhikode, Kerala, India

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Quick Info

Born September 8, 1981

Birth Place Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Height 5'8"/ 74kg

Fan Score 92

Popularity 9

Roles Music Director

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Videos

Prashant Pillai Interview

Malaikottai Vaaliban Part 2 Cue Studio Prashant Pillai

Personal Details

Alternative Names Prashanth P

Children Aathira

Did You Know

Trivia

Started his career as an assistant under A.R. Rahman.

A frequent collaborator of director Lijo Jose Pellissery, scoring almost all his films.

Known for creating realistic sound textures that amplify raw storytelling.

Composed jingles and theme scores before entering mainstream cinema.

Passionate about sound experimentation and independent music production.

Quotes

"For me, music isn't about melody alone - it's about building an emotion."

"Silence is as powerful as sound; knowing when not to score is an art."

"Each director I work with teaches me a new rhythm of storytelling."

"Authenticity is the soul of good film music."

Trademarks

Minimalistic yet powerful background scores

Blend of ambient, folk, and experimental elements

Collaboration with independent and arthouse filmmakers

Use of unconventional instruments and field recordings

Nicknames

Prash

Salaries

Per Film Composition: Rs: 30 - 50 lakh

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