Global InformationAnirudh Ravichander information
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| Born | 16 October 1990[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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Anirudh Ravichander (born 16 October 1990), also credited mononymously as Anirudh, is an Indian music composer and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil Cinema. He has also composed music for few Hindi and Telugu films. He has won two Filmfare Awards South, nine SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards and five Vijay Awards.[2]
His debut song "Why This Kolaveri Di", composed for the 2012 film 3, went viral across the globe and has achieved over 400 million views on YouTube.[3] A.R. Murugadoss signed him to compose music for Kaththi (2014) starring Vijay,[4] which included the viral hit "Selfie Pulla".[5] The soundtrack for the film became Anirudh's highest profile soundtrack until he was signed to compose music for Rajinikanth's Petta in 2019.[5]
In 2016, he signed a record deal with Sony Music, which publishes his independent albums and live concerts.[6] In the same year, he featured with Diplo on the remix of Major Lazer's hit single "Cold Water".[7]
- ^ "Music composer Anirudh Ravichander celebrates his 27th birthday today, October 16, 2017". 16 October 2017. Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Anirudh Ravichander Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Anirudh Ravichander". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ Marur, Deeksha (21 November 2011). "Kolaveri Di goes viral". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ^ Banerjee, Urmimala; Banerjee, ByUrmimala (21 June 2021). " Thalapathy Vijay will be new title card of Vijay from film Beast". Bollywood Life. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ a b "After S Janaki, Anirudh ropes in Yesudas!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "Anirudh Ravichander inks a deal with Sony Music". India Today. 13 May 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Anirudh Ravichander brings an Indian twist to 'Cold Water'". Archived from the original on 11 January 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.