Santhosh Narayanan
Born: 1983-05-15
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Santhosh Narayanan is a versatile and experimental Indian music composer and singer, known for redefining Tamil film music with his unique blend of folk, electronic, and classical elements. His work is marked by deep emotion, originality, and social relevance.
Santhosh Narayanan is a versatile and experimental Indian music composer and singer, known for redefining Tamil film music with his unique blend of folk, electronic, and classical elements. His work is marked by deep emotion, originality, and social relevance.
Santhosh Narayanan, born on May 15, 1983, in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India, is a highly acclaimed Indian music composer, producer, and playback singer best known for his experimental and distinctive style in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a recording engineer and later made his debut as a music director with the film Attakathi -2012. Known for his fresh and unconventional sound, Santhosh seamlessly blends electronic, folk, and classical influences, often using live instruments and regional voices to create authentic and emotionally rich music. He gained major recognition with films like Pizza, Jigarthanda, Kabali, Vikram Vedha, and Pariyerum Perumal. His innovative compositions, soulful background scores, and collaborations with directors like Pa. Ranjith and Karthik Subbaraj have made him one of the most respected and experimental composers in modern Tamil cinema.
Santhosh Narayanan, born on May 15, 1983, in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India, is a
highly acclaimed Indian music composer, producer, and playback singer best known for his experimental and distinctive style in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a recording engineer and later made his debut as a music director with the film Attakathi -2012. Known for his fresh and unconventional sound, Santhosh seamlessly blends electronic, folk, and classical influences, often using live instruments and regional voices to create authentic and emotionally rich music. He gained major recognition with films like Pizza, Jigarthanda, Kabali, Vikram Vedha, and Pariyerum Perumal. His innovative compositions, soulful background scores, and collaborations with directors like Pa. Ranjith and Karthik Subbaraj have made him one of the most respected and experimental composers in modern Tamil cinema.
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Personal details
- Alternative names SaNa
- Height 5'9"/ 72kg
- Born May 15, 1983 · Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
- Children Dhee
- Other works
- Composer, Music Director, Playback Singer, Producer, Lyricist, Sound Engineer
Parents
Mahalakshmi Rajagopalan
FAQ
Govind Vasantha is an Indian music composer, violinist, and playback singer known for his emotional and soulful compositions in Tamil and Malayalam cinema.
North 24 Kaatham -2013.
The soundtrack for the Tamil film 96 -2018.
Yes, he is the founder and lead violinist of the band Thaikkudam Bridge.
Filmfare Award and SIIMA Award for Best Music Director - Tamil.
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Trivia
Worked as a recording engineer before becoming a full-time composer.
Debuted as a music director with Attakathi -2012.
Known for using live folk musicians and unconventional instruments in his compositions.
Regular collaborator of directors like Pa. Ranjith, Karthik Subbaraj, and Ranjit Jeyakodi.
His soundtracks for Kabali and Pariyerum Perumal are considered cult classics.
Quotes
"Music should speak for the people and reflect their emotions."
"Experimentation is not a risk - it's the essence of creating something original."
"I try to make every soundtrack unique, with a purpose and a story of its own."
"Real music comes from real instruments and real people."
Trademarks
Unique fusion of folk, electronic, and classical styles
Socially conscious and experimental soundtracks
Strong use of live instruments and regional voices
Collaboration with emerging independent singers and lyricists
Nicknames
SaNa, The Experimental Maestro
Salaries
Per Film Composition: Rs: 1.5 - 3 crore depending on the project
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