S. P. Venkatesh
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S. P. Venkatesh is a music director
and composer
popular for his works in the Malayalam film industry
. He has also scored for some Bollywood and Bengali films. S. P. Venkatesh who is a Tamilian, was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by Dennis Joseph. The major break for S. P. Venkatesh came in the form of the film Rajavinte Makan
, directed by Thampi Kannanthanam
. The film's songs turned out to be big hits. From then on he became an integral part of Thampi's ventures. Hit after hit followed. He soon became one of the top music directors of the early and mid-nineties. Indrajaalam
, Kilukkam
, Minnaram
, Sphadikam
, Dhruvam
, Kauravar
, No.20 Madras Mail
, Manthrikam were among the influential film scores he created.
He made extensive use of acouttic guitar, bass guitar and violin orchestra in his song compositions and synth-based orchestra fused with traditional strings in his background scores. He was able to create an identity of his own through his compositions. He has also handled the orchestration for many other music directors.
In 1993 he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director
for his work in Paithrukam
, a movie directed by Jayaraj
.
His ability to emotionally enhance scenes through background music was widely appreciated. He was known for composing extremely scintillating background scores
at lighting speeds. He also composed background scores for films for which songs were composed by other composers. These include cult-classics like Devasuram
, Thenmavin Kombath
etc.
Music director
A music director may be the director of an orchestra, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a school, the co-ordinator of the musical ensembles in a university or college , the head bandmaster of a military band, the head...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
popular for his works in the Malayalam film industry
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
. He has also scored for some Bollywood and Bengali films. S. P. Venkatesh who is a Tamilian, was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by Dennis Joseph. The major break for S. P. Venkatesh came in the form of the film Rajavinte Makan
Rajavinte Makan
Rajavinte Makan is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and starring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Ambika, and Ratheesh. The film was scripted by Dennis Joseph....
, directed by Thampi Kannanthanam
Thampi Kannanthanam
Thampi Kannanthanam is a noted Malayalam film director. He has directed over 16 films in his career. His last film was the 2004 film Freedom....
. The film's songs turned out to be big hits. From then on he became an integral part of Thampi's ventures. Hit after hit followed. He soon became one of the top music directors of the early and mid-nineties. Indrajaalam
Indrajaalam
Indrajaalam is a 1990 Malayalam film by Thambi Kannanthanam starring Mohanlal and Geetha.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Kannan Nair*Rajan P. Dev ... Carlose*Vijayaraghavan ... Thankappan*Mohan Jose ... Michael*Geetha ... Jayanthi*Jose Prakash ... Baba...
, Kilukkam
Kilukkam
Kilukkam is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli...
, Minnaram
Minnaram
Minnaram is a 1994 Malayalam musical film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Thilakan, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Jagathy Sreekumar, Geetha Vijayan, Venu Nagavally, and Lalu Alex....
, Sphadikam
Sphadikam
Spadikam is a 1995 Malayalam film written and directed by Bhadran, starring Mohanlal in the role of a real life rowdy Thomas Chacko aka Aadu Thoma. The film was critically acclaimed, and was also a blockbuster and received cult-fan following. The film's name "Spadikam" means prism, which is a...
, Dhruvam
Dhruvam
Dhruvam is a 1993 Malayalam action film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swamy and Sajan Babu; starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Gauthami, Tiger Prabhakar, and Vikram in the main roles. The film was among the highest grossing Malayalam films of 1993. The music is composed by S. P...
, Kauravar
Kauravar
Kauravar is a 1992 Malayalam film directed by Joshi, written by Lohithadas, and starring Mammootty, Vishnuvardhan , Thilakan, Murali, Babu Antony and Bheeman Raghu....
, No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail
No.20 Madras Mail is a Malayalam movie released in 1990 directed by Joshy and featuring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun by Partho Ghosh.- Plot :...
, Manthrikam were among the influential film scores he created.
He made extensive use of acouttic guitar, bass guitar and violin orchestra in his song compositions and synth-based orchestra fused with traditional strings in his background scores. He was able to create an identity of his own through his compositions. He has also handled the orchestration for many other music directors.
In 1993 he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director
Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director winners:-Trivia:* In 1994, G. Devarajan returned all the awards won by him in protest against the jury who selected Berny-Ignatious for that year's award. According to Devarajan, none of the songs composed by the duo for Thenmavin Kombath were...
for his work in Paithrukam
Paithrukam
Paithrukam is a 1993 Malayalam drama film directed by Jayaraaj, and staring Suresh Gopi, Narendra Prasad and Jayaram in lead roles. Scripted by Kaloor Dennis, this film revolves around a traditional Brahmin family and the fight between their beliefs and atheism.-Plot:Devadathan Chemmathiripadu , a...
, a movie directed by Jayaraj
Jayaraj
Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, often credited as Jayaraj, is an award-winning Indian Malayali filmmaker who has marked his presence in mainstream as well as art house films...
.
His ability to emotionally enhance scenes through background music was widely appreciated. He was known for composing extremely scintillating background scores
Film score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film, forming part of the film's soundtrack, which also usually includes dialogue and sound effects...
at lighting speeds. He also composed background scores for films for which songs were composed by other composers. These include cult-classics like Devasuram
Devasuram
Devaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have...
, Thenmavin Kombath
Thenmavin Kombath
Berny-Ignatius composed the film's songs and Girish Puthenchery wrote the lyrics. The soundtrack won that year's Kerala State Film Award.-National Film Awards:* Best Art Director- Sabu Cyril* Best Cinematographer- K. V. Anand-Kerala State Film Awards:...
etc.
Malayalam films
- KoottukarKoottukarKoottukar is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Prasad Vaalacheril, starring Vinu Mohan and Bhama in the lead pair.-Plot:Koottukar is about the friendship of four classmates and how they part ways and meet again after 10 years...
(2010/music) - Patham Nilayile TheevandiPatham Nilayile TheevandiPatham Nilayile Theevandi is a 2009 Malayalam film by Joshi Mathew. This movie stars Jayasurya, Meera Nandan, Innocent, etc. Popular Kerala Chenda artist Mattannoor Sankarankutty created the music for the movie.- Plot :...
(2009/music) - Bharya Onnu Makkal MoonnuBharya Onnu Makkal MoonnuBharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan and starring Rajasenan and Sithara. This is Rajasenan's debut film as an actor.- Plot :...
(2009/background) - DetectiveDetective (2007 film)Detective is a 2007 Malayalam movie directed by Jithu Joseph. The movie features Suresh Gopi in the double role along with Sindhu Menon in the lead role.- Synopsis :...
(2007) - Pathaka (2006) (background music)
- Kilukkam KilukilukkamKilukkam KilukilukkamKilukkam Kilukilukkam is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by Sandhya Mohan. It stars Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban and Kavya Madhavan. This film is a sequel to the 1991 Malayalam blockbuster Kilukkam directed by Priyadarshan. Actor Mohanlal who played the lead role in the prequel, makes a special...
(2006) - PandippadaPandippadaPandippada is 2005 Malayalam film directed by Rafi Mecartin starring Dileep, Navya Nair, and Prakash Raj.-Plot:Pandippada is the story of a rivalry between Pandi Durai and Karuppayya Swami who are landlords that brutally rule villages. Bhuvana Chandran is a 25 year old man who gets a piece of...
(2005) - Iruvattam Manavatti (2005) (background music)
- Junior SeniorJunior Senior (film)Junior Senior is a 2002 Indian Tamil film, directed by Ennavale fame Suresh, starring Mammootty, Hamsavardhan and former Miss Malaysia Leena in lead roles...
(2005) (background music) - VajramVajramVajram is a 2004 Malayalam drama film written by Dennis Joseph and directed by Pramod Pappan. It starred Mammootty in the lead role and Master Mithun played another important role.-Plot:...
(2004) (background music) - Agninakshathram (2004) (background music)
- Maratha Nadu (2004) (background music)
- Jagathi Jagathish in Town (2002)
- Videsi Nair Swadesi NairVidesi Nair Swadesi NairVidesi Nair Swadesi Nair is a Malayalam film directed by Paulson. Jagadeesh plays the lead role in the film.-Plot:Vindhyan is an unemployed village person who lives in the childhood memories of his cousin and lover Neelima, who is settled in the US. His uncle Rajappan Nair, a wealthy businessman...
(2002) - KakkakuyilKakkakuyilKakkakuyil is a Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Priyadarshan starring Mohanlal and Mukesh in the lead roles. The film received mixed reviews upon release and became a box office flop. The storyline of the film was inspired by the 1988 Hollywood film A Fish Called Wanda...
(background music) (2001) - DubaiDubai (2001 film)Dubai is a 2001 Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy with Mammootty in the main role. Scripted by Renji Panicker, Dubai, speaks about the fight of Ravi Mamman, a Dubai based business tycoon against his enemies....
(2001) (background music) - Aayiram Meni (1999)
- Vazhunnor (1999) (background music)
- Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum (1998) (background music)
- Amma Ammayiamma (1998) (background music)
- Mayajalam (1998)
- Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998)
- Bhoopathi (1997/music)
- Maasmaram (1997/music)
- Ekkareyanente Manasam (1997)
- Hitler Brothers (1997/music)
- LelamLelamLelam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy, written by Renji Panicker, and starring Suresh Gopi, M. G. Soman, Siddique, N. F. Varghese, and Nandini. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups. The film was a box office success and was among the highest-grossing...
(1997) (background music) - Nagarapuranam (1997)
- SupermanSupermanSuperman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
(1997/music) - VirasatVirasat (1997 film)Virasat is a Hindi musical drama film by Priyadarshan that was released in India in 1997. It starred Anil Kapoor, Tabu, Amrish Puri, Pooja Batra, Milind Gunaji and Govind Namdeo. The story was by Kamal Hassan and Anu Malik was the music composer...
(1997) - Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996)
- Swapna Lokathe BalabhaskaranSwapna Lokathe BalabhaskaranSwapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan starring Jayaram and Annie Shaji Kailas.-Plot:Balabhaskaran suffers from sleepwalking. He walks long distances in the night and many mishaps happen during this...
(1996/music) - Aadyathe KanmaniAadyathe KanmaniAadyathe Kanmani is a 1995 Malayalam film made in India, directed by Rajasenan. This movie was a huge hit, and it was later remade in Hindi, as Beti No 1, starring Govinda and Rambha.-Plot:...
(1995) - Aniyan Bava Chetan BavaAniyan Bava Chetan BavaAniyan Bava Chetan Bava is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan.In this movie, Narendra Prasad and Rajan P. Dev plays two brothers both named Bava. Jayaram plays Premachandran, their driver with whom the daughters of both the Bavas falls in love. This makes the Bavas enemies and it becomes...
(1995/music) - Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995)
- Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995) (background music)
- Kidilol Kidilam (1995music)
- Kusruthikaatu (1995) (backgrouns music)
- Manthrikam (1995)
- Puthukottayile Puthu Manavalan (1995/music)
- SphadikamSphadikamSpadikam is a 1995 Malayalam film written and directed by Bhadran, starring Mohanlal in the role of a real life rowdy Thomas Chacko aka Aadu Thoma. The film was critically acclaimed, and was also a blockbuster and received cult-fan following. The film's name "Spadikam" means prism, which is a...
(1995) - Tom & Jerry (1995)
- Mannar Mathai SpeakingMannar Mathai SpeakingMannar Mathai Speaking is a 1995 Malayalam comedy film made in India, written by Siddique-Lal, produced and directed by Mani. C. Kappan, and starring Mukesh, Saikumar and Innocent. It is the sequel to Ramji Rao Speaking . Priyadarshan adapted certain subplots of the film for his Hindi film, Bhagam...
(1995/music) - Vishnu (1994) (background music)
- Bheesmacharya (1994/music)
- Kambolam (1994/music)
- KashmeeramKashmeeramKashmeeram is a 1994 Malayalam film by Rajiv Anchal starring Suresh Gopi, Ratheesh, Priya Raman and Lalu Alex.-Plot:Terrorists kill Malayali-born Officer of Home Ministry of India Rajan Varma's nephew...
(1994) (background music) - MinnaramMinnaramMinnaram is a 1994 Malayalam musical film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Thilakan, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Jagathy Sreekumar, Geetha Vijayan, Venu Nagavally, and Lalu Alex....
(1994/music) - Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu (1994/music)
- SainyamSainyamSainyam is a 1994 Malayalam film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by Joshi. It starred Mammootty in the title role and Mukesh, Vikram, Mohini, Priya Raman, and Dileep in other roles.-Plot:...
(1993/music) - PaithrukamPaithrukamPaithrukam is a 1993 Malayalam drama film directed by Jayaraaj, and staring Suresh Gopi, Narendra Prasad and Jayaram in lead roles. Scripted by Kaloor Dennis, this film revolves around a traditional Brahmin family and the fight between their beliefs and atheism.-Plot:Devadathan Chemmathiripadu , a...
(1993/music) - GardishGardishGardish is a 1993 Hindi film directed by Priyadarshan which included an all-star cast such as Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia. Jackie Shroff was nominated for Best Actor Filmfare awards, and Dimpla Kapadia for the Best supporting Actress award....
(1993) - Valsalyam (1993/music)
- DhruvamDhruvamDhruvam is a 1993 Malayalam action film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swamy and Sajan Babu; starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Gauthami, Tiger Prabhakar, and Vikram in the main roles. The film was among the highest grossing Malayalam films of 1993. The music is composed by S. P...
(1993/music) - Customs Diary (1993) (background music)
- Ethu Manju Kaalam (1993)
- Injakkadan Mathai & Sons (1993/music)
- Janam (1993/music)
- Journalist (1993/music)
- Pravachakan (1993/music)
- Sowbhagyam (1993/music)
- Sthreedhanam (1993/music)
- Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992/music)
- Mahanagaram (1992) (background music)
- Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992)
- Kaazhchakkppuram (1992) (background music)
- Nadodi (1992/music)
- KilukkamKilukkamKilukkam is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli...
(1991/music) - Koodikazhca (1991/music)
- KuttettanKuttettanKuttettan is a 1990 romantic comedy film directed by Joshy, and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role as Saritha, with Urvashi, Lizy, Maathu, Sukumari, Jagadish, Murali, and Jagannatha Varma in supporting roles.-Plot:...
(1990) - AppuAppuAppu is a Tamil film released in 2000. The movie stars Prashanth, Devayani and Prakash Raj. The film was directed by Vasanth. This movie is a remake of Sadak. The music is by Deva.-Plot:...
(1990) (background music) - Indrajaalam (1990/music)
- VyoohamVyoohamVyooham is a 1990 Malayalam-language feature film made in India, directed by Sangeeth Sivan, starring Raghuvaran, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Babu Antony, Urvashi, Rajan P. Dev and Parvathy Jayaram. It was the debut film of Sangeeth Sivan.-Plot:...
(1990) - MahayanamMahayanamMahayanam is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, and written by Lohithadas. With Mammootty, Mukesh, and Seema appearing in lead roles, this film was a big hit at the box office.-Plot:...
(1989) (background music) - DouthyamDouthyamDouthyam is a 1989 Indian action film made in Malayalam starring Mohan Lal, Suresh Gopi, and Babu Antony. The film attracted media attention for action subject as the script was done by the famous Poster designer of Kerala, Gayathri Ashokan Douthyam is a 1989 Indian action film made in Malayalam...
(1989) - Puthiya Karukkal (1989/music)
- Bhoomiyile RajakkanmarBhoomiyile RajakkanmarBhoomiyile Rajakkanmar is a Malayalam movie released meaning Kings On Earth in 1987 directed by Thambi Kannanthanam and featuring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Jagathy. The scion of Thekkumkoor royal family wanted to introduce his heir to democracy. For this sole purpose he bribes the Chief Minister...
(1987/music) - Naradhan Keralathil (1987)
- P. C. 369 (1987)
- Vazhiyorakkazhchakal (1987/music)
- Vilambaram (1987)
- Rareeram (1986) (background music)
- Rajavinte MakanRajavinte MakanRajavinte Makan is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and starring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Ambika, and Ratheesh. The film was scripted by Dennis Joseph....
(1986/music) - Desadanakkili karayarilla (background music)
- Vivahitare Itihile (1986)
- Janakeeya Kodathi (1985)
Bengali films
| Year | Film | Other notes |
| 2008 | Bhalobasa Bhalobasa Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008 film) Bhalobasa Bhalobasa is a Bengali film by Rabi Kinagi.This movie is the second film of both Hiran Chatterjee and Srabanti Malakar.Hiran Chatterjee's first film was Nabab Nandini opposite of Koyel Mullick in 2007 and Srabanti Malakar's first film was Champion opposite of Jeet in 2003.After... |
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| 2008 | Bajimaat Bajimaat Bajimaat is a 2008 Bengali film directed by Haranath Chakraborty.-Plot:Suvra is a lower middle class young boy, who dreams of becoming a big singer. His girlfriend Jhilik also dreams of becoming a singer. Suvra and Jhilik are both trapped by a company of a reality show organisation... |
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| 2008 | Jor Jor (2008 film) Jor is a 2008 Bengali film directed by Swapan Saha. The movie features Jeet and Barsa Priyadarshini. It was a remake of the 2004 Tamil film Ghilli, which in turn was a remake of the 2003 Telugu film Okkadu... |
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| 2003 | Champion Champion (2003 film) Champion is a Bengali Movie was released in 2003. Directed by Rabi Kinagi, the movie featured Jeet, Shrabonti Malakar, Sandhita Chatterjee . This movie is Jeet's third movie and Shrabonti Malakar's debut movie and after five year she made her 2nd film in 2008 Balobasa Bhalobasa... |
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| 2003 | Mayer Shakti | |
| 2003 | Nater Guru Nater Guru Nater Guru is a Bengali movie released in 2003. Directed by Haranath Chakraborty, it featured Jeet, Koyel Mullick, Ranjit Mallick. The movie was Koyel Mullick's cinematic debut. It was successful at the box office.-Plot:... |
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| 2003 | Sangee Sangee Sangee is a Bengali Movie was released in 2002. Directed by Haranath Chakraborty, the movie featured Jeet, Priyanka Trivedi.-Plot:... |
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| 2002 | Sathi Sathi Sathi is a Bengali Movie was released in 2002. Directed by Haranath Chakraborty, the movie featured Jeet, Priyanka Trivedi, . This movie is Jeet and Priyanka Trivedi's cinematic debut.-Plot:... |
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Hindi films
- Kyon KiKyon KiKyon Ki is a 2005 Bollywood film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Jackie Shroff, Om Puri and Sunil Shetty. The film is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam film Thalavattam...
(2005)(Background Score Only) - HungamaHungamaHungama is a 2003 Hindi comedy film film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani, Akshay Khanna, and Rimi Sen. It was an adaptation of Priyadarshan's 1984 Malayalam film Poochakkoru Mookkuthi.-Plot:...
(2003)(Background Score Only) - Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa GharYeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa GharYeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar is a 2001 Indian film directed by Priyadarshan. This story of the film is an adaptation of the Mohanlal starrer movie Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam...
(2001) (Background Score Only) - VirasatVirasat (1997 film)Virasat is a Hindi musical drama film by Priyadarshan that was released in India in 1997. It starred Anil Kapoor, Tabu, Amrish Puri, Pooja Batra, Milind Gunaji and Govind Namdeo. The story was by Kamal Hassan and Anu Malik was the music composer...
(1997) (Background Score Only) - GardishGardishGardish is a 1993 Hindi film directed by Priyadarshan which included an all-star cast such as Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia. Jackie Shroff was nominated for Best Actor Filmfare awards, and Dimpla Kapadia for the Best supporting Actress award....
(1993) (Background Score Only) - Muskurahat (1991)(Background Score Only)