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{{short description|Indian singer (born 1983)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Dharan Kumar
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|10|08}}<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-10-02/dharan-08-10-10.html |title=Dharan – Tamil Movie News – Dharan celebrates – Dharan | Parijatham | Laadam | Naan Aval Adhu |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=8 October 2010 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
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| genre = [[Film score]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]
| occupation = [[Composer|Film composer]], music director
| years_active = 2006–present
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'''Dharan Kumar''' (born 8 October 1983) is an Indian [[music composer]], who mainly produces film scores and soundtracks in the Tamil film industry. He made his film debut ''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'', featuring the hit single "Unnai Kandene".<ref name="movies.rediff.com">{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/aug/31/slide-show-1-south-tamil-singers-pay-tribute-to-mj.htm |title=Tamil singers' tribute to MJ |work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=31 August 2009 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> He credits director and actor K. Bhagyaraj as his guru.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dharan: I owe my success to Bhagyaraj sir - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dharan-i-owe-my-success-to-bhagyaraj-sir/articleshow/78556726.cms|access-date=2021-05-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Early life==
Dharan was born on 8 October 1983 in [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu. He did his schooling at St. Johns, [[Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School]] and Anna Gem schools in Chennai. He started working as an assistant to composer [[Harris Jayaraj]] in the films ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', ''[[Chellame]]'' and ''[[Anniyan]]''.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

==Career==

===Film scores===
Dharan used to participate in music programs in the college, director [[K. Bhagyaraj]]'s daughter [[Saranya Bhagyaraj|Saranya]] studied in. Dharan entered the film industry as a composer in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘I am still waiting for the right break’, says Dharan Kumar|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/aug/31/i-am-still-waiting-for-the-right-break-says-dharan-kumar-2026775.html|access-date=2021-05-04|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> For Saranya Bhagyaraj's debut venture, ''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'', directed by her father, Saranya recommended Dharan as the film composer. The album became a chartbuster, with the song "Unnai Kandaene" being listed among the top ten songs of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/28077.html |title=Musical year this, in Kollywood – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' in its review described Dharan's songs and background score as "a major highlight" of the film, which became a commercial successful as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/parijatham-is-a-hit-news-tamil-kkfvjMibjif.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001080500/http://www.sify.com/movies/parijatham-is-a-hit-news-tamil-kkfvjMibjif.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2012 |title='Parijatham' is a hit! |publisher=Sify.com |date=14 June 2006 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref>

His next release was the soundtrack album to the low-budget horror thriller ''[[Sivi (film)|Sivi]]'' that starred newcomers. The album received very positive reviews and response as well,<ref name="movies.rediff.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-06/sivi-music-review.html |title=SIVI MUSIC REVIEW MUSIC DIRECTOR DHARAN AUDIO RELEASE AMEER VASNTHABALAN Dharan Yogi grandson of Thengai Srinivasan hot stills picture image gallery |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=26 November 2006 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/5869/Bheema-VS-Sivi.html|title=Bheema vs Sivi|work=Yahoo Movies|date=17 August 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013054752/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/5869/Bheema-VS-Sivi.html |archive-date=13 October 2008 }}</ref> while Dharan's background score was highly appreciated by critics and described as "haunting",<ref name="Sify.com">{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14530968&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014224147/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14530968&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 October 2007 |title=Movie Review:Sivi |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> and "top-class" that gives the film "its true color".<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9344.html |title=Sivi Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=20 September 2007 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'', in particular, praised his work, citing that Dharan had "enjoyed his work and threatened [the audience] continuously with his music", further adding that he had understood his role "perfectly well" and "delivered the goods with a sharp flourish".<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-06/sivi-review.html |title=SIVI REVIEW MOVIE Thriller Dharan Yogi Jayashree Rao K Sundar K R Senthil Nathan Funky Shankar Anuja sibi picture wallpaper stills image gallery |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=26 November 2006 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> The film, despite garnering favourable reviews,<ref name="Sify.com"/><ref name="indiaglitz.com"/><ref name="behindwoods.com"/> performed poorly at the box office. Only 2009, his next album, the soundtrack to the gangster film ''[[Laadam]]'', released, which was based on [[Hip-hop music]], featuring Malaysian rappers Dr. Burn and Emcee Jezz.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music review By Malathy Sundaram|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/laadam.html|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref> The film, directed by [[Prabu Solomon]], also [[box office bomb|bombed]] at the box office, failing to propel his career.<ref>{{cite web|title=Charmme on a comeback trail|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-21/news-interviews/28122158_1_malayalam-film-kannada-film-charmme|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411040908/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-21/news-interviews/28122158_1_malayalam-film-kannada-film-charmme|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref>

In 2010, Dharan first release was [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]]'s ''[[Thambikku Indha Ooru]]'', which, too was highly unsuccessful at the box office, while his next release would be ''[[Siddu]]'', collaborating again with K. Bhagyaraj. The soundtrack to the film was released in 2009, for which he made composer [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] and director [[Venkat Prabhu]] to sing each a song,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-09-04/shantanu-siddu-plus-2-k-bagyaraj-21-10-09.html |title=Yuvan and Venkat Prabhu croon for Dharan – Tamil Movie News – Siddu +2 First Attempt | K Bagyaraj | Moser Baer Entertainment | Shantanu |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=21 October 2009 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> with the former's song "Poove Poove" emerging a chartbuster.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101113074725/http://sify.com/movies/siddu-gets-ready-for-release-on-nov-26-news-tamil-klkkXvedcge.html Siddu gets ready for release on Nov 26]. Sify.com (13 November 2010). Retrieved on 8 November 2012.</ref> He made his Malayalam debut with ''[[The Thriller]]'', starring [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and worked on the [[Salsa music|Salsa]]-based romantic-musical ''[[Podaa Podi]]'' which also features a Bhangra number.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/Poda-Podi-is-a-romantic-musical-Dharan/articleshow/6251962.cms |title=Poda Podi is a romantic musical: Dharan |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=4 August 2010 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> Upon the release on 10 October 2012, the album became a big chartbuster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Podaa Podi like Minnale|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-12-04/podaa-podi-minnale-23-10-12.html|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tell us what you think about Poda Podi!|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88163.html|publisher=Indiaglitz|access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='Podaa Podi' takes on 'Thuppakki' for Diwali!|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/podaa-podi-takes-on-thuppakki-for-diwali-news-tamil-mlfm3Cfgfii.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107052442/http://www.sify.com/movies/podaa-podi-takes-on-thuppakki-for-diwali-news-tamil-mlfm3Cfgfii.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 November 2012|publisher=Sify|access-date=25 March 2013}}</ref>

===Non-film ventures===
Dharan has worked on non-film projects as well. In 2009, he produced a single "Sing One More Time" as a tribute to [[Michael Jackson]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-09-05/dharan-29-08-09.html |title=Tribute to Michael Jackson – Tamil Movie News – King of Pop | Dharan | Paarijatham |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=29 August 2009 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> who Dharan describes as his "biggest inspiration in his childhood".<ref name="movies.rediff.com"/><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/> The single, which also partly features lyrics by him, was rendered by ten singers and released as a video album.<ref name="movies.rediff.com"/> He had also composed the theme song for the 2010 Challenger Beach Volleyball Championship, held in Chennai,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/speednewsshow/6649351.cms |title=CHENNAI-SAVAAL: Beach Volleyball World Cup, thats happening in our very own |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=29 September 2010 |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> apart from composing [[jingles]] for [[television advertisements]]. Dharan composed team anthems for the cricket team [[Ruby Trichy Warriors]] in the 2016 and 2017 editions of [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]].<ref>{{Citation|title=RUBY KANCHI WARRIORS (TNPL) - Official Music Video {{!}} DHARAN KUMAR {{!}} T.RAJENDHARR {{!}} MIRCHI VIJAY|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx1YO5BhfEk|language=en|access-date=2021-05-04}}</ref> The multi-talented [[T. Rajendar]] gave voice for team anthem of 2016 edition and the lyrics were written by RJ Vijay, while for 2017 edition anthem, both voice and lyrics were given by RJ Vijay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/dharan-gives-music-for-ruby-kanchi-warriors-article36287.htm |title=Dharan Gives Music For Ruby Kanchi Warriors |publisher=Desimartini.com |date=22 August 2012 |access-date=28 September 2018}}</ref> In January 2018, RJ Vijay and Dharan associated again to produce a single "Yaaru Kitta"- a [[Jallikattu]] anthem as a tribute to [[2017 pro-jallikattu protests]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Jallikattu Anthem - Official Video {{!}} Dharan Kumar {{!}} Mirchi Vijay|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6lSNkKxy-w|language=en|access-date=2021-05-04}}</ref> In March 2021, Dharan collabarated with [[Sivaangi Krishnakumar]] and released an album song "[[Asku Maaro]]" featuring [[Kavin (actor)|Kavin]] and Teju Ashwini with lyrics penned down by Ku. Karthik and was directed by Dongli Jumbo.''<ref>{{Citation|title=Asku Maaro Video {{!}} Kavin, Teju Ashwini {{!}} Dharan Kumar {{!}} K. Sivaangi {{!}} Dongli Jumbo {{!}} Sandy|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-u9gR8ceQg|language=en|access-date=2021-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Latest Telugu Song Music Video - 'Asku Maaro' (Promo) Sung By Dharan Kumar and K. Sivaangi Featuring Kavin and Teju Ashwini {{!}} Telugu Video Songs - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/telugu/watch-latest-telugu-song-music-video-asku-maaro-promo-sung-by-dharan-kumar-and-k-sivaangi-featuring-kavin-and-teju-ashwini/videoshow/82291265.cms|access-date=2021-05-04|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In September 2017, Dharan married film actress [[Deekshitha Manikkam]].

== Filmography ==

===Released projects===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
!Year
!Tamil
!Other language
!Dubbed Releases
!Notes
|-
|2006 || ''[[Parijatham (2006 film)|Parijatham]]'' • || || ||
|-
|2007 || ''[[Sivi (film)|Sivi]]'' • || || ||
|-
|2008 || ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]'' • || || || 2 songs (Second release)
|-
|rowspan="3"|2009 || ''[[Laadam]]'' • || ||''16 Days'' (Telugu) ||
|-
|''[[Naan Aval Adhu]]'' • || || ''Nenu Tanu Aame'' (Telugu)|| 1 song (Promo)
|-
|''[[Siddu +2]]'' • || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2010 || ''[[Thambikku Indha Ooru]]'' • || ||''Varasudochadu'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| ||''[[The Thriller]]'' (Malayalam) • || ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2012 || ''[[Podaa Podi]]'' • || ||''Mr. Manmadhan for Sale'' (Telugu) ||
|-
|rowspan="5"|2013 ||''[[Samar (2013 film)|Samar]]'' # || ||''Vetadu Ventadu'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| ''[[Virattu]]'' || ''Dega'' (Telugu) || ||
|-
| ''[[Endrendrum]]'' || || ||
|-
| ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' || || ||
|-
| ''[[Inga Enna Solluthu]]'' || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2014 || ''[[Aaha Kalyanam]]'' || || ||
|-
| ''[[Naaigal Jaakirathai]]'' || || ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2015 || ''[[Kaaval]]'' # || || || 1 song
|-
|rowspan="1"|2016 || ''[[Manal Kayiru 2]]'' || || ||
|-
|rowspan="1"|2017 || ''[[Kadhal Kasakuthaiya]]'' || || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"|2018 || ''[[Abhi & Anu|Abhiyum Anuvum]]''||''Abhiyude Katha Anuvinteyum'' (Malayalam) || ||
|-
|''[[Maanik]]''|| || ||
|-
|rowspan="4"|2019||''[[Zhagaram]]'' || ||||
|-
|''[[Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma]]'' || ||||
|-
|''[[Puppy (2019 film)|Puppy]]'' || ||||
|-
| ''[[50/50 (2019 film)|50/50]]'' || || ||
|-
|2020||''[[Irandam Kuththu]]'' || || ||BGM only
|-
|}
===Independent songs===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
!Year
!Songs
!Notes
|-
|2018
|''Yaaru Kitta''
|
|-
|2019
|''Rasathi Nenja''
|
|-
|2021
|''[[Asku Maaro]]''
|
|-
|}

'''Notes:'''
* The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
* The year next to the title of the affected films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
* # indicates that Dharan has only the background score, while the songs are by another composer.
* • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.
* ♦ indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions.

===Upcoming projects===

* ''[[Thollaikatchi]]''
*''[[Kettavannu Per Edutha Nallavanda]]''
*''[[Pistha (2020 film)|Pistha]]''
*''[[Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam]]''
*''[[Murungaikkai Chips]]''

===Television===
* 2008 ''[[Maanada Mayilada]]''
* 2014 ''[[Uyirmei]]''
* 2021 ''[[Thalattu (TV series)|Thalattu]]''
==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=5326501|name=Dharan}}

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