Prasanth Pillai
Born: 1981-09-08
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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 modern film scoring by combining traditional sounds with experimental production techniques.
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 modern film scoring by combining traditional sounds with experimental production techniques.
Prashanth Pillai is an acclaimed Indian music composer, singer, and producer best known for his work in the Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil film industries. He began his career as an assistant to the legendary composer A.R. Rahman, where he honed his skills in film scoring and sound design. Prashanth made his independent debut as a composer with the Malayalam film City of God -2011, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, marking the beginning of a long and successful collaboration. Known for his experimental approach, atmospheric soundscapes, and deep understanding of narrative-driven music, Prashanth has composed for several acclaimed films such as Amen, Angamaly Diaries, Ee.Ma.Yau., Jallikattu, and Churuli. His music often blends folk, ambient, and electronic elements, creating a sound that is both immersive and innovative. Beyond films, he has worked on indie music projects and advertisements, constantly pushing the boundaries of sound design and storytelling through music.
Prashanth Pillai is an acclaimed Indian music composer, singer, and producer
best known for his work in the Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil film industries. He began his career as an assistant to the legendary composer A.R. Rahman, where he honed his skills in film scoring and sound design. Prashanth made his independent debut as a composer with the Malayalam film City of God -2011, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, marking the beginning of a long and successful collaboration.
Known for his experimental approach, atmospheric soundscapes, and deep understanding of narrative-driven music, Prashanth has composed for several acclaimed films such as Amen, Angamaly Diaries, Ee.Ma.Yau., Jallikattu, and Churuli. His music often blends folk, ambient, and electronic elements, creating a sound that is both immersive and innovative. Beyond films, he has worked on indie music projects and advertisements, constantly pushing the boundaries of sound design and storytelling through music.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Prashanth P
- Height 5'8"/ 74kg
- Born September 08, 1981 · Kozhikode, Kerala, India
- Children Aathira
- Other works
- Composer, Playback Singer, Music Producer, Background Score Artist, Sound Designer
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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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