Srikanth Deva
Srikanth Deva | |
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Srikanth Deva at Bongu Audio Launch | |
| Born | 20 July 1977 |
| Education | St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar |
| Occupations | Actor, Music Director, composer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Febi Mani |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Deva |
| Relatives | Jai (cousin) Sabesh–Murali (uncles) |
Srikanth Deva is an Indian music director of Tamil films. He made his debut as music director in the Tamil movie Doubles in 2000. He is the son of famous music composer Deva, nephew of the famous music director duo Sabesh–Murali and the cousin of actor Jai.[1][2][3][4] In 2023, Srikanth Deva was awarded the National Film Award – Special Mention (non-feature film) for composing music for a Tamil short film called Karuvarai (2021).[5]
Life and career
In his young age, Srikanth Deva used to play musical instruments in Gangai Amaran, Deepan Chakravarthy, and Malaysia Vasudevan's Katcheri (musical concert). Srikanth had a band along with his friends called "Surabi".[6]
In 2000, Srikanth made his debut as music director in Doubles which is directed by Pandiarajan.[7] He made his next film in 2004 with Silambarasan's Kuthu, in which the songs became a hit in the industry for its dance numbers. Same year, he worked for M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi which won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director. Srikanth Deva made his 100th film Priyamudan Priya which released on 5 August 2023.[7] Srikanth married Febi Mani, a playback singer in the Tamil film industry, on 21 February 2005 at Chennai.[8][9]
Discography
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Score | Songs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Doubles | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Kuthu | Yes | Yes | |
| M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Yes | Yes | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director | |
| Aai | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2005 | Jithan | Yes | Yes | |
| Chanakya | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sivakasi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Bambara Kannaley | Yes | Yes | ||
| Vetrivel Sakthivel | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2006 | Saravana | Yes | Yes | |
| Sudesi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Aacharya | Yes | Yes | ||
| Dharmapuri | Yes | Yes | ||
| E | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thalaimagan | No | Yes | 1 song | |
| Nenjirukkum Varai | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thagapansamy | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2007 | Aalwar | Yes | Yes | |
| Madurai Veeran | Yes | Yes | ||
| Mudhal Kanave | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thiru Ranga | Yes | Yes | ||
| Nam Naadu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Nenjai Thodu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Piragu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Puli Varudhu | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2008 | Pazhani | Yes | Yes | |
| Thangam | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sila Nerangalil | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thotta | Yes | Yes | ||
| Theekuchi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Vaitheeswaran | Yes | Yes | ||
| Vedha | Yes | Yes | ||
| Arasangam | Yes | Yes | ||
| Nepali | Yes | Yes | ||
| Pandi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Kathavarayan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Aayudham Seivom | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thenavattu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thiruvannamalai | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2009 | Perumal | Yes | Yes | |
| Thee | Yes | Yes | ||
| Guru En Aalu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Aarumaname | Yes | Yes | ||
| Vaidehi | Yes | Yes | [10] | |
| 2010 | Thottupaar | Yes | Yes | |
| Aattanayagann | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2011 | Avargalum Ivargalum | Yes | Yes | |
| Karungali | Yes | Yes | Dubbed in Telugu as Sathi Leelavathi | |
| Puli Vesham | Yes | Yes | ||
| Mathikettan Salai | Yes | Yes | ||
| Aayiram Vilakku | Yes | Yes | ||
| Raa Raa | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2012 | Aathi Narayana | Yes | Yes | |
| Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal | Yes | Yes | ||
| Murattu Kaalai | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2013 | Chandhamama | Yes | Yes | |
| Isakki | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thulli Vilayadu | Yes | Yes | ||
| Arya Surya | Yes | Yes | ||
| 6 Melugu Varthigal | Yes | Yes | ||
| Ragalaipuram | Yes | Yes | ||
| Arjunan Kadhali | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2014 | Eppodhum Vendraan | Yes | Yes | [11] |
| Angusam | Yes | Yes | [12] | |
| Kadhalai Thavira Verondrum Illai | Yes | Yes | [13] | |
| Velmurugan Borewells | Yes | Yes | ||
| Naadodi Vamsam | Yes | Yes | Not Released[14] | |
| 2015 | Killadi | Yes | Yes | |
| En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Yes | Yes | ||
| MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Yes | Yes | ||
| Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | Yes | No | ||
| Nanbargal Narpani Mandram | Yes | Yes | [15] | |
| Achaaram | Yes | Yes | ||
| Palakkattu Madhavan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Aavi Kumar | Yes | Yes | ||
| Kalai Vendhan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Boologam | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Jithan 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| Angali Pangali | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thirunaal | Yes | Yes | ||
| Ilami | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2017 | Bongu | Yes | Yes | |
| Vilayattu Aarambam | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2018 | Nagesh Thiraiarangam | Yes | Yes | |
| 2019 | Nethraa | Yes | Yes | |
| Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | Yes | Yes | ||
| Kabilavasthu | Yes | Yes | [16] | |
| Thavam | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2020 | Alti | Yes | Yes | [17] |
| 2021 | Namma Oorukku Ennadhan Achu | Yes | Yes | |
| Ainthu Unarvugal | Yes | Yes | ||
| Obama Ungalukkaaga | Yes | Yes | [18] | |
| Karuvarai | Yes | No | short film[5] National Film Award – Special Mention (non-feature film)[5] | |
| 2022 | Mugamariyaan | Yes | Yes | [19] |
| Aadhaar | Yes | Yes | ||
| Kalaga Thalaivan | Yes | No | ||
| Therkathi Veeran | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2023 | Irumban | Yes | Yes | |
| Priyamudan Priya | Yes | Yes | ||
| Kattil | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2024 | Kaaduvetty | Yes | No | [20] |
| 2025 | Mrs & Mr | Yes | Yes | |
| Kutram Thavir | Yes | Yes | ||
| Madharas Mafia Company | Yes | Yes |
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Evandoi Srivaru | [21] |
| 2007 | Vijayadasami | Remake of Sivakasi |
| 2009 | Venkatadri | [22] |
| Adhineta | [23] | |
| 2013 | Sevakudu | Dubbed in Tamil as Ini Oru Vidhi Seivom[24] |
Other language films
| Year | Film | Score | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Help | Yes | English | Short film[25] |
| 2021 | Mmmmm | Yes | Malayalam |
Singer
- "Mummy Chellama" (Jore)[26]
- "Aasaiyilla" (Kathavarayan)
- "Azhagazhaghai" (Madhikettan Saalai) (only soundtrack released)[27]
- "Coimbatore Coimbatore" (Jithan)
- "Kadhal Kirukka" (Kadhal Kirukkan)
- "Kaalaiyum Neeye", "Nyokka Makka" (Madurai Veeran)
- "Love in Minor" (Nepali)
- "Mayile Mayile" (Aalwar)
- "Miya Miya" (Aai)
- "Naan Tholaithuvitten" (Ivanum Panakkaran) (only soundtrack released)[28]
- "Pachaikili", "Pottuthakku" (Kuthu)
- "Sudamani" (Ragalaipuram)
- "Topclass" (Puli Vesham)
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2008 | Vedha | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Vannarpetta" |
| 2009 | Suriyan Satta Kalloori | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Kadhal Panna" |
| 2013 | Chandhamama | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2015 | MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Sri | |
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | Himself | Special appearance in titular song[29] |
| 2021 | Obama Ungalukkaga | ||
| 2022 | Therkathi Veeran | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2025 | Kutram Thavir | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Podu Anna Adiya Pola" |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cooku with Comali season 5 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Tamil | Eliminated Episode 8 |
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