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Justin Prabhakaran (born 10 June 1986) is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer. He has scored music mostly for Tamil films and also a few Malayalam and Telugu films besides two Hindi films. He made his debut as a film composer in the 2014 Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum.[1][2]
Early life
Prabhakaran was born in Madurai.[3] From childhood, he was interested in music. He was introduced to church music at an early age and groomed to become a keyboard player. He participated in a TV show and won the award for his own composition. He is proficient in playing keyboard and guitar. During a film shoot at the American College, Madurai in 2003–2006, where he studied B.Sc. Zoology, he happened to meet cinematographer Gopi Krishna, who advised him to study sound engineering from M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, Tharamani, Chennai.[4]
Career
While studying at M. G. R. Film & TV Institute, Prabhakaran came up with his new composition for the Tamil thendral (cultural event) every year. He joined music composer on 2010 Harris Jayaraj as an assistant sound engineer and worked for him almost 10 films including the movies Nanban, Thuppakki, 7 Aum Arivu, Ko, Maattrraan, Orange. He went on to compose music for more than 55 short films and for many noted films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi.[5]
Discography
- As composer
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Orange Mittai | ||
| Kunjiramayanam | Malayalam | Debut in Malayalam cinema | |
| 2016 | Oru Naal Koothu | Tamil | |
| Raja Manthiri | |||
| Ulkuthu | |||
| 2017 | Kaalakkoothu | ||
| Thondan | |||
| 2018 | Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren | ||
| 2019 | Monster | ||
| Dear Comrade | Telugu | Debut in Telugu cinema | |
| Dharmaprabhu | Tamil | ||
| Adutha Saattai | |||
| 2020 | Naadodigal 2 | ||
| othaikku othai | |||
| Paava Kadhaigal | Anthology film. Segment: Thangam | ||
| Navarasa | Anthology film. Segment: Payasam | ||
| 2021 | Meenakshi Sundareshwar | Hindi | Debut in Hindi cinema |
| 2022 | Bhamakalapam | Telugu | |
| Radhe Shyam | [6] | ||
| Gatta Kusthi | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum | Malayalam | |
| Raavana Kottam | Tamil | ||
| Farhana | |||
| Adiyae | |||
| Irugapatru | |||
| 2025 | Ace | [7] | |
| Aap Jaisa Koi | Hindi | 3 songs and score only | |
| Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha | Telugu | ||
| Hridayapoorvam | Malayalam | [8] | |
| Thanal | Tamil | ||
| Thandakaaranyam | |||
| Sirai | |||
| Sarvam Maya | Malayalam | ||
| 2026 | Happy Raj | Tamil[9] | |
| Template:Pending film | Hindi[10] |
- As playback singer
| Song | Film |
|---|---|
| "Pesuren Pesuren" | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum |
| "Azhaipaiya" | Dear Comrade (Tamil dubbed version) |
| "Kuru Kuru Kannal" | |
| "Multiverse of Adiyae" | |
| "Velichandhaan" |
- As lyricist
| Song | Film |
|---|---|
| "Enga Ooru Vandi", "Kadhal Vandhaacho", "Aaraaro", "Paaraai" | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum |
| "Theeradhey Asaigal" | Orange Mittai |
| "The Canteen Song" | Dear Comrade (Tamil dubbed version) |
| "Bambaram" "Cauli Flowerey" | Raja Manthiri |
Indie songs :
- Kalyana kacheri ( 2024 )
References
- ↑ Pannaiyarum Padminiyum Music Review. IndiaGlitz(10 December 2013).
- ↑ Pannaiyarum Padminiyum Music Review. Behindwoods(22 November 2013).
- ↑ Music Director Justin Prabhakaran Interview. Behindwoods.
- ↑ The RISING musicianship. The Hindu(4 July 2013).
- ↑ justin prabhakaran marriage. Bing. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ↑ Radhe Shyam: Justin Prabhakaran only for South versions(23 October 2020).
- ↑ First Look and Title Teaser of Vijay Sethupathi's ACE is Out, Fans Are Excited!(17 May 2024).
- ↑ Justin Prabhakaran to compose music for Mohanlal's next with Sathyan Anthikad. The Hindu(2024-05-15). Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ G V Prakash-starrer 'Happy Raj' to hit screens on March 27, IANS. DT Next(2026-03-05). Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ Pranutan Bahl, From Famous Indian Acting Family, Pairs With Rahsaan Noor For Rom-Com ‘Coco & Nut’. Deadline.