G. V. Prakash Kumar

G V Prakash Kumar
Background information
Also known as G V Prakash, GVP, GV
Born 13 June 1987
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Genres Film score
Occupation(s) Film composer, instrumentalist, playback singer, film producer, actor
Instruments Guitar, keyboard/piano, vocals (playback singing)
Years active 2006–present

G V Prakash Kumar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, actor and singer. He has mainly scored music for Tamil films. His first film was S Pictures' Veyil (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s.[1] He has ventured into film production and acting.

Personal life

Prakash Kumar is the son of G Venkatesh and playback singer, A. R. Reihana, elder sister of music director A. R. Rahman.[2] Prakash married singer Saindhavi, with whom he studied at Chettinad Vidyashram, on 27 June 2013 at the Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall in Chennai.[3]

Career

Music direction

He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director S. Shankar's Tamil film Gentleman, composed by his maternal uncle, A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects.[4] He had also worked with Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in Anniyan and Unnale Unnale.

GV Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil, directed by Vasantha Balan and produced by the director S. Shankar. His music in the film Madrasapattinam 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 drama film Mayakkam Enna, 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.[5] 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".[6] Critics from entertainment portal Behindwoods.com cited that Prakash "reiterates his talent once again" and gave a verdict that the album is "intoxicating enough".[7] 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 was released. His subsequent releases include the political satire Saguni and the background score of the Hindi crime film Gangs of Wasseypur. The movie Darling songs were a hit. Especially "Vandha Mala", "Anbe Anbe", and "Sattunu Idi Mazhai". Prakash's songs in Kaaka Muttai were a massive hit. "Karuppu Karuppu" song was on charts for a few months. "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" was a huge hit from Komban. GV Prakash signed his 50th film with Director Atlee that is Vijay 's 59th which is named as Theri.The movie soundtrack rated 3.25/5 by Behindwoods.

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.[8][9]

Acting

In 2012, director AR Murugadoss had seen a picture of G. V. Prakash on a poster promoting his work in A. L. Vijay's Thaandavam and contacted him regarding a potential acting venture. Prakash agreed to star in the project and though the film later failed to take off, he remained interested in acting opportunities. 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 his stage performances as a singer, were also helpful in demonstrating his potential as an actor.[10] Prakash was going to make his acting debut in a film titled Pencil opposite Sri Divya, where he will be playing a school student.[11] 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, the film got positive reviews. Trisha Illana Nayanthara got released on September 17th which was Vinayagar Chathurthi. On the opening weekend it collected 10 crores. It is a youth hit. It is still going well in theaters. He has signed another film named Bruce Lee. The shooting has started in October last year and the flim is to be expected to hit the screens in summer.Kriti Kharbanda, the debutant actress will be the lead opposite of Prakash in Bruce Lee.He has also signed a Flim with Sam Anton... Anandhi Who acted with Prakash in Trisha Illana Nayanthara will be the female lead in Sam Anton's untitled project..

Filmography

As music director

Released soundtracks
Year Tamil Telugu Other 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
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# Yemito Ee Maaya#
Nimirndhu Nil Janda Pai Kapiraju
2014 Naan Sigappu Manithan Indrudu
Saivam
Irumbu Kuthirai
Darling
Ugly# (Hindi)
2015 Pencil
Rajathanthiram #
Komban
Idhu Enna Maayam
Kaaval # (5 songs)
Kaaka Muttai
Trisha Illana Nayanthara Trisha Leda Nayanthara
Eetti
2016 Visaranai
Theri Policeodu
#Film score by another composer
#2Soundtrack by another composer
Forthcoming soundtracks
Television

As actor

Year Film Role Notes
2008 Kuselan Himself Cameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song
2013 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren Himself Cameo appearance in "College Padam" song
Thalaivaa Bar dancer Cameo appearance in "Vaanganna" song
2015 Darling Kathir Edison Award for Best Debut Actor
Trisha Illana Nayanthara Jeeva
2016 Pencil yet to be released
Bruce Lee Filming
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku Filming
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Filming

As singer

Year Film Song(s) Notes
2016 Adra Machan Visilu "Yaru iva"
2016 Theri "Eena Meena Teeka", "En Jeevan II"
2015 Eetti "Un Swasam", "Naan Pudicha Mosakutiye"
2015 Trisha Illana Nayanthara "Bittu Padam Di", "Yenachu Yedhachu"
2015 Kaaval "Un Kannukullara"
2015 Kaaka Muttai "Karuppu Karuppu", "Edhai Ninaithom"
2015 Idhu Enna Maayam "Iravaaga Nee", "Irukiraai"
2015 Komban "Appappa"
2015 Pencil "Yaarai Polum"
2015 Rajathanthiram "Yen Idha Paarvaigal"
2015 Darling "Anbe Anbe", "Sattena Idi Mazhai"
2014 Ugly "Suraj Hai" Hindi
2014 Poriyaalan "Kan Rendum" composed by M. S. Jones
2014 Naan Sigappu Manithan "Elelo", "Idhayam Unnai Theduthey"
2014 Irumbu Kuthirai "Penne Penne"
2013 JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai "Nee Enna Pesuvaai", "Facebook Login"
2013 Thalaivaa "Yaarindha Saalai"
2013 Raja Rani "Imaye", "Hey Baby"
2013 Biriyani "Edhirthu Nil" composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja
2013 Annakodi "Pothi Vacha"
2013 Udhayam NH4 "Yaaro Ivan", "Vaa Iravugal"
2013 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren "Yaarivano"
2013 Madha Yaanai Koottam "Kona Kondakari" composed by N. R. Raghunandan
2012 Neerparavai "Para Para" composed by N. R. Raghunandan
2012 Sundarapandian "Rekkai Mulaiththen" composed by N. R. Raghunanthan
2012 Thaandavam "Anicham Poovazhagi", "Adhigaalai Pookal"
2012 Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal "Oru Murai"
2011 Mayakkam Enna "Pirai Thedum"
2010 Va "Unnai Kann", "Sharp Sharpji"
2010 Aadukalam "Yaathe"
2010 Aayirathil Oruvan "Indha Paadhai"
2007 Unnale Unnale "Hello Miss" composed by Harris Jayaraj
2005 Anniyan "Kadhal Yaanai" composed by Harris Jayaraj
1995 Muthu "Kuluvalilae" composed by A. R. Rahman
1995 Indira "Ini Achamillai" composed by A. R. Rahman
1995 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
1993 Uzhavan "Maari Mazhai Peyaadho" composed by A. R. Rahman
1993 Gentleman "Chikku Bukku Rayile" composed byA. R. Rahman

Awards

Filmfare Awards South
Mirchi Music Awards South
MTV Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
Vijay Awards
Vijay Music Awards
Other awards

References

  1. "GV Prakash to marry singer Saindhavi". www.filmibeat.com.
  2. "Reihana Interview". Behindwoods. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  3. "GV Prakash-Saindhavi wedding on June 27!". Sify. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  4. "A passion for music". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 28 January 2008. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
  5. "Audio launch of Mayakkam Enna". The Times of India. 21 September 2011.
  6. "Review: Mayakkam Enna songs are entertaining". Rediff. 22 September 2011.
  7. "MAYAKKAM ENNA MUSIC REVIEW - MAYAKKAM ENNA MUSIC REVIEW".
  8. "GV Prakash Kumar turns producer". Indian Express. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  9. "G V Prakash turns producer". Times of India. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  10. Sudhir Srinivasan. "On a different note". The Hindu.
  11. "GV Prakash turns hero in 'Pencil'". The New Indian Express.
  12. "`Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai` is a breezy love story". Sify.
  13. "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  14. "Uyirin Uyire gets award". Times of India. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
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