S. S. Kumaran

S. S. Kumaran
Born Valliyoor, Thirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
Occupation Director, music composer
Years active 2008-present

S. S. Kumaran is a Tamil film music composer and director. He made his debut as composer with Poo. He also directed two films Theneer Viduthi (2011) and Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane (2014).[1]

Early life and career

Kumaran belong to the Valliyur village in Thiruvaroor district. His childhood ambition is to become a music director. Since his dad was a headmaster, his parents were not in approval for his aspirations in cinema. They had a negative approach towards cinema. He convinced his dad and joined the Film institute to pursue his dreams to become a music director. He finished his course in Photography. He composed 3 songs and showed it to director Sasi who was impressed and provided him opportunity to compose for his film Poo.[2][3] The film received critical acclaim while his music was praised, all the songs were received well especially "Choo Choo Maari".[4][5]

Filmography

Year Film Credited as Notes
Director Music Director
2008 Poo Red X Green tick
2010 Kalavani Red X Green tick
2010 Nellu Red X Green tick
2010 Virundhali Red X Green tick
2011 Theneer Viduthi Green tick Green tick
2012 Kadhal Paadhai Red X Green tick
2014 Kerala Naattilam Pengaludane Green tick Green tick

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sify.com/movies/music-director-ss-kumaran-turns-director-news-tamil-lhbjgWgidhh.html
  2. ↑ http://behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/director-interview/ss-kumaran.html
  3. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/my-first-break-ss-kumaran/article439432.ece
  4. ↑ http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/16ssp.htm
  5. ↑ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/poo-music-review.html
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