G. V. Prakash Kumar

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G. V. Prakash Kumar
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Born (1987-06-13) 13 June 1987 (age 34)[1]
Spouse(s)
(m. 2013)
Children1
Parent(s)G. Venkatesh
A. R. Reihana
RelativesA. R. Rahman (uncle)
(Bhavani Sre) (sister)
Musical career
GenresFilm score
Occupation(s)
Instruments
Years active2006–present

G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian Tamil composer, actor, producer and singer.[3][4] He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films and Telugu films. His first film was S Pictures' Veyil (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s.[5][6] He made his debut in acting on 2015 through Darling.[7]

Early life[]

Prakash Kumar is the only son of G. Venkatesh and playback singer A. R. Reihana, who is the elder sister of music director A. R. Rahman.[8] He also has a younger sister named Bhavani Sre, who is an actress and appeared in films such as Ka Pae Ranasingam and Paava Kadhaigal.

Personal life[]

Prakash is married to singer Saindhavi[9] and they have a daughter.[10]

Career[]

Music direction[]

He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director S. Shankar's Tamil film Gentleman (1993), composed by his maternal uncle, A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects.[11] He had also worked with Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in Anniyan (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007).

G.V. Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil (2006) directed by Vasanthabalan and produced by director S. Shankar. His music in the film Madrasapattinam (2010), directed by A. L. Vijay was appreciated mainly for his song "Pookal Pookum Tharunam".

He went on to win critical acclaim for his music in Selvaraghavan's fantasy action adventure film Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) and drama film Mayakkam Enna (2011), which became his third collaboration that featured Dhanush in the lead role. The album's five songs were written by Selvaraghavan and Dhanush, with the pair also coming together to sing the song "Kadhal En Kadhal". The album also included the song "Pirai Thedum", which Prakash sang himself along with his fiancée, Saindhavi whilst another song "Voda Voda Voda", written and sung by Dhanush, was composed in just 15 minutes and recorded within an hour.[12] Rediff.com reviewed the soundtrack claiming that Prakash had "tried very hard to walk away from his comfort zone and provide the kind of edgy numbers Selvaraghavan demands, and has risen to the challenge".[13] Critics from entertainment portal Behindwoods.com cited that Prakash "reiterates his talent once again" and gave a verdict that the album is "intoxicating enough".[14] In late September 2011, a single track "Oru Murai", written by Thamarai and composed and sung by Prakash in R. S. Infotainment's Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) was released. His subsequent releases include the political satire Saguni (2012) and the background score of the Hindi crime film Gangs of Wasseypur. Songs of the movie Darling (2015) were hits. Especially "Vandha Mala", "Anbe Anbe" and "Sattunu Idi Mazhai".This is also the debut film for Prakash as an actor. Prakash's songs in Kaaka Muttai (2015) were massive hits. "Karuppu Karuppu" song was on charts for a few months. "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" was a huge hit from Komban (2015). G.V. Prakash signed his 50th film with director Atlee that is Vijay's 59th, which is named Theri (2016).[15]

GV Prakash's next 2 releases as a composer are Dhanush-Vetrimaaran's Asuran (2019) and Sudha Kongara's Soorarai Pottru (2020) starring Suriya.[16]

Film production[]

In 2013, Prakash Kumar launched his own production house under the name "GV Prakash Kumar Productions". His first film Madha Yaanai Koottam, was directed by Vikram Sugumaran, a former assistant of Balu Mahendra.[17][18]

Acting[]

In 2012, director A.R. Murugadoss approached Kumar regarding a potential acting venture. Prakash agreed to star in the project, however, the film later failed to take off. He subsequently signed on to appear in three films in quick succession, with the three entering production simultaneously. In order to further his acting ability, he took lessons from actor Aadukalam Naren and has noted that his stage performances as a singer were also helpful in demonstrating his potential as an actor.[19]

Prakash was going to make his acting debut in a film titled Pencil, opposite Sri Divya, where he will be playing a school student.[20] However, as Pencil's release was delayed, his first release became the horror film Darling. A remake of the 2013 Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram. Thereafter, Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015). The film deals with the present day definition of love and the perspective of today’s youngsters of both genders about love, relationship, virginity etc.[21] In 2016, he appeared in Pencil and two comedies films Enakku Innoru Per Irukku and Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. The next is Bruce Lee (2017). He acted in the climax sequence as cameo appearance with Silambarasan's Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017). In 2018, he starred in Bala's action crime Naachiyaar. He acted in second role next to Jyothika. Then the comedy-drama, Semma released on May. In 2019, he had five releases this year with Sarvam Thaala Mayam, Kuppathu Raja, Watchman, Sivappu Manjal Pachai and 100% Kadhal.

Filmography[]

As actor[]

Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2008 Kuselan Himself Cameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song
Kathanayakudu Telugu film; cameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song
2013 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren Cameo appearance in "College Paadam" song
Thalaivaa Bar dancer Cameo appearance in "Vaanganna" song
2015 Darling Kathir Debut as lead role
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai Himself Cameo appearance in "Title" song
Trisha Illana Nayanthara Jeeva
2016 Pencil Shiva
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku Johnny
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Kumar
2017 Bruce Lee Bruce Lee (Gemini Ganesan)
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan Jeeva Cameo appearance
2018 Naachiyaar Kaathavarayan
Semma Kulandaivelu
2019 Sarvam Thaala Mayam Peter Johnson
Kuppathu Raja Rocket
Watchman Bala
Sivappu Manjal Pachai Madhan
100% Kadhal Balu
2021 Vanakkam Da Mappilei Aravind Direct-to-television
Ayngaran TBA
Aayiram Jenmangal Films that have not yet been released Arjun Completed
Adangathey Films that have not yet been released Anwar Basha delayed
JailFilms that have not yet been released Karuna Completed
4G Films that have not yet been released TBA delayed
Kadhalai Thedi Nithya Nandha Films that have not yet been released TBA delayed
Kadhalikka YarumillaiFilms that have not yet been released TBA Filming
Bachelor Films that have not yet been released TBA Filming[22]
Trap City Films that have not yet been released TBA Independent English-language movie[23]
Untitled 'Kaushik Ramalingam' Project Films that have not yet been released TBA Filming

As music composer[]

Released soundtracks
Year Tamil Telugu hideOther languages
2006 Veyil Vesavi
2007 Oram Po Nenu Autovani (2011)
Kireedam Poornamarket (2011)
Polladhavan • (3 songs) Punda (2010) (Kannada) ♦
Evano Oruvan# (Promo song) Evaro Okaru (2009)
Velli Thirai
Kaalai
2008 Ullasamga Utsahamga Ullasa Utsaha (2009) (Kannada) ♦
Ayyo Pavam (2009) (Malayalam)
Kuselan Kathanayakudu
Ananda Thandavam Ananda Thandavam (2009)
Naan Aval Adhu • (2 songs) Nenu Tanu Aame
Seval Ballem (2011)
2009 Angaadi Theru# (4 songs) Shopping Mall (2010)
Aayirathil Oruvan Yuganiki Okkadu (2010)
Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam# Super Cowboy (2010)
2010 Madrasapattinam 1947 A Love Story (2011)
Darling
Va
Aadukalam Pandem Kollu (2015)
2011 Narthagi
Deiva Thirumagal Nanna
Mayakkam Enna Mr. Karthik (2016)
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Nirantharam Nee Oohalo
2012 Endukante... Premanta!
Saguni Sakuni
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1#2 (Hindi)
Joker#(Hindi)
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2#2 (Hindi)
Thaandavam Siva Thaandavam
Paradesi Paradesi
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
2013 Ongole Githa# (4 songs)
Annakodi
Udhayam NH4 NH 4
Thalaivaa Anna – Born To Lead
Raja Rani Raja Rani
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai# Rajadhi Raja#
Nimirndhu Nil Janda Pai Kapiraju
2014 Naan Sigappu Manithan Indrudu
Saivam
Irumbu Kuthirai
Darling
Ugly# (Hindi)
2015 Pencil
Komban
Rajathanthiram #
Idhu Enna Maayam
Kaaval # (5 songs)
Kaaka Muttai Half Ticket (Marathi)
Trisha Illana Nayanthara Trisha Leda Nayanthara
Eetti
2016 Visaranai Vicharana
Theri Policeodu
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
Bruce Lee
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2017 Mupparimanam
Lens
2018 Semma ChinniKrishnudu(2020)
2019 Kuppathu Raja
Watchman
100% Kadhal
Asuran
2020 Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Soorarai Pottru Aakasam Nee Haddura
2021 Vanakkam Da Mappilei
Thalaivi
#Film score by another composer
#2Soundtrack by another composer
Upcoming films as composer
Year Film Notes
TBA Adangathey
TBA Ayngaran
TBA Jail
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA Kadhalikka Yarumillai
TBA 4G
TBA D43
TBA AV 33
  • The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
  • The year next to the title of the affected films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
  • • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages
  • ♦ indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions

As singer[]

Film songs
Year Film Song(s) Lyrics Co-Singer(s) Notes
2021 Bagheera "Psycho Raja" Ramya Nambeesan Composed by Ganesan Sekar
Login "No Mattum Sollu" Composed by Vibin R
2020 Soorarai Pottru "Usurey" Maya Mahalingam
2019 Asuran "Pollatha boomi" Yugabharathi Dhanush, Ken Karunas, Teejay Arunachalam
Vanigan "Vaadi muttakanni" Composed by Suresh Kumar T R and Bhuvanesh Selvanesan
Party "Thean Pudhu Thean" Saindhavi Composed by Premgi Amaren
100% Kadhal "Kannum Kannum Plus" Maalavika Sundar
"Oru Vaanam" Andrea Jeremiah
Sarvam Thaala Mayam [24] "Peter Beata Edhu" Sathyaprakash, Arjun Chandy Composed by A. R. Rahman
2018 Lakshmi "Ala Ala" Saindhavi Composed by Sam C. S.
Naachiyaar "Unna Vitta Yaarum Illa" Priyanka Composed by Ilayaraja
2017 Mersal "Mersal Arasan" Vivek Naresh Iyer, Sharanya Srinivas, T. G. Vishwaprasad Composed by A. R. Rahman
2016 Bruce Lee "Sugar Mint-u Kari" M. M. Manasi
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru "Gum Zaare" Al Rufin, Malavika Sundar
"Hey paathu podi" Grace Karunas, Ken Karunas
"Nee pona theruvula" M. C. Vickey, Vishnupriya Ravi
Adra Machan Visilu "Yaru Iva" Namitha Babu Composed by N. R. Raghunandan
Theri "Eena Meena Teeka" Pa. Vijay and Arunraja Kamaraj (RAP part) Uthara Unnikrishnan
2015 Eetti "Un Swasam" MC Vickey, Maya
"Naan Pudicha Mosakutiye" Shakthisree Gopalan
Trisha Illana Nayanthara "Bittu Padam Di" Kalyani Pradeep, Saindhavi
"Yenachu Yedhachu" Adhik Ravichandran
Kaaval "Un Kannukullara" Priya Himesh
Kaaka Muttai "Edhai Ninaithom"
"Karuppu Karuppu"
Idhu Enna Maayam "Iravaaga Nee" Saindhavi
"Irukiraai" Harini
Komban "Appappa" Shreya Ghoshal
Pencil "Yaarai Polum", "Kangaliliae II", "LED Kannala II"
Rajathanthiram "Yen Idha Paarvaigal"
Darling "Anbe Anbe", "Sattena Idi Mazhai"
2014 Ugly "Suraj Hai" Hindi
Poriyaalan "Kan Rendum" Composed by M. S. Jones
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam "Pen Maegam Polavae" Composed by Sharreth
Naan Sigappu Manithan "Elelo", "Idhayam Unnai Theduthey" Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Irumbu Kuthirai "Penne Penne" Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar
2013 JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai "Nee Enna Pesuvaai", "Facebook Login"
Thalaivaa "Yaar Indha Saalai Oram" Na. Muthukumar
Raja Rani "Imaye", "Hey Baby"
Biriyani "Edhirthu Nil" Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Annakodi "Pothi Vacha"
Udhayam NH4 "Yaaro Ivan", "Vaa Iravugal"
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren "Yaarivano"
Madha Yaanai Koottam "Kona Kondakari" Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan
2012 Neerparavai "Para Para" Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan
Sundarapandian "Rekkai Mulaiththen" Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan
Thaandavam "Anicham Poovazhagi", "Adhigaalai Pookal"
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal "Oru Murai"
Saguni "Manasellam Mazhaiye" Na. Muthukumar Sonu Nigam, Saindhavi Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar
2011 Mayakkam Enna "Pirai Thedum"
2010 Va "Unnai Kann", "Sharp Sharpji"
Aadukalam "Yaathe"
Aayirathil Oruvan "Indha Paadhai"
2007 Unnale Unnale "Hello Miss" Composed by Harris Jayaraj
2005 Anniyan "Kadhal Yaanai" Composed by Harris Jayaraj
1999 Suriya Paarvai "Ganapathi Thatha" Composed by S. A. Rajkumar
1999 Mudhalvan "Alagaana Ratchachiye" Composed by A.R.Rahman
1995 Muthu "Kuluvalilae" Composed by A. R. Rahman
Indira "Ini Achamillai" Composed by A. R. Rahman
Bombay "Kuchi Kuchi" Composed by A. R. Rahman
1994 May Madham "Madrasai Suthi", "Palakkattu Machanukku" Composed by A. R. Rahman
1993 Uzhavan "Kaathu Kaathu Dinam Kaathu" Composed by A. R. Rahman
Uzhavan "Maari Mazhai Peyaadho" Composed by A. R. Rahman
Gentleman "Chikku Bukku Rayile" Composed by A. R. Rahman

International Single

Year Album Song Singer Co-Singer Lyrics Composer Notes
2020 High & Dry High and Dry G. V. Prakash Kumar Julia Gartha Julia Gartha G. V. Prakash Kumar,

Julia Gartha

First International Song by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Independent songs
Year Song(s) Composer Notes
2021 Hey Singari Arul raj
2020 High & Dry Julia Gartha

As dubbing artist[]

Year Film Actor Notes
2021 99 Songs Ehan Bhatt For Tamil version[25]

Awards[]

Filmfare Awards South
Mirchi Music Awards South
  • 2010: Best Song of the Year – Pookal Pookum Tharunam – Madrasapattinam
  • 2011: Best Music Director of the Year – Aadukalam
  • 2011: Best Album of the Year – Aadukalam
  • 2011: Mirchi Listeners Choice Best Album – Aadukalam
MTV Awards
  • 2012: MTV VMAI Award for Best Regional Music Video – "Uyirin Uyire" from Thaandavam
South Indian International Movie Awards
Vijay Awards
Vijay Music Awards
  • 2011: Best Song Sung by a Music Director – "Yathe Yathe" from Aadukalam
  • 2011: Best Folk Song of the Year – "Otha Sollaala" from Aadukalam
  • 2011: Popular Album of the Year – Aadukalam
  • 2011: Popular Duet of the Year – "Pirai Thedum" from Mayakkam Enna (shared with Saindhavi)
Other awards

References[]

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  2. ^ "G. V. Prakash Kumar: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
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  12. ^ "Audio launch of Mayakkam Enna". The Times of India. 21 September 2011. Archived from the original on 28 September 2012.
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