Ko Sesha is an Indian lyricist working on Tamil language films. After making his debut in Kanchana 2 (2015), he received critical acclaim for his work in Oh My Kadavule (2020).[1]
Early life and career
Sesha was brought up in Chennai and attended Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, KK Nagar and was inspired by the works of lyricist Vaali.[2] As a youth, he contributed regularly as a writer to his school's magazine and also worked on The Hindu's youth publications.[3]
Sesha then made his first film song "Vaaya En Veera" in Leon James's music in the successful Kanchana 2 (2015). Leon had been a junior of Sesha at school, and the pair regularly later collaborated for other films including Kavalai Vendam (2016), Veera (2018), LKG (2019) and Oh My Kadavule (2020). He has also worked on several songs composed by the Vivek-Mervin duo, Vijay Antony, Hiphop Tamizha and S. Thaman.[4]
He made a guest appearance as an actor in the music video "Suzhaluren" directed by Rajath Ravishankar, composed by Leon James.[5]
Notable discography
Films
| Year | Film | Songs | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Vaaya En Veera | Leon James |
| Moone Moonu Varthai | Vaazhum Naal | Karthikeya Murthy | |
| 2016 | Kavalai Vendam | Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum, Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum (Reprise), En Pulse Yethitu Poriye, Nee Tholaindhaayo | Leon James |
| Saithan | Saithan Theme | Vijay Antony | |
| 2017 | Yaman | Kadavul Ezhuthum | Vijay Antony |
| Veera | Verrattama Verratturiye, Oottaanda | Leon James | |
| Gulaebaghavali | Seramal Ponaal, You're The One | Vivek–Mervin | |
| 2018 | Vedigundu Pasangge | Vizhiye Kalangathey | Vivek-Mervin |
| 2019 | LKG | Ethanai Kaalam Thaan | Leon James |
| Kannaadi | Kannai Kaatti | S. Thaman | |
| Madhura Raja | Mogatheeyinai Yetridum Raasa | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Friendship Anthem, Haiyyo Haiyyo, Kadhaippoma, Ennada Life Idhu, Kadhal Kozhappudhey, Marappadhillai Nenje | Leon James |
| Unarvugal Thodarkadhai | Alaya, Minsaaramaai | Hari Dafusia | |
| 2021 | Theeni | Undhan Siripinile, Naan Ketten, Uyire Suzhaludhey | Rajesh Murugesan |
| Sivakumarin Sabadham | Nesamae - The World of Sivakumar | Hiphop Tamizha |
Independent
| Year | Song | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kanne Kanne | Leon James | 7UP Madras Gig Season - 1 |
| 2019 | Poraali Penne | Keba Jeremiah | 7UP Madras Gig Season - 2 |
| Adiyathe | Swagatha Krishnan | Behindwoods TV | |
| 2020 | Kanmani | Gaurav Dagaonkar | Doublemint Freshtake Season - 1 |
| Priyasakhi | Jonita Gandhi | ||
| Suzhaluren | Leon James | Also featured as actor | |
| 2021 | Unakkaaga Naan Irupen | Leon James | |
| Chinna Pack'la Periya Heart'u | Gaurav Dagaonkar | Doublemint Freshtake Season - 1 |
References
- ↑ Music Review: Gulaebaghavali. The Times of India(30 December 2017).
- ↑ Young Lyricists have a huge responsibility(31 January 2018).
- ↑ Lyricist Ko Sesha of Vaaya Yen Veera fame on his projects(16 October 2016).
- ↑ Writing a kuthu song is also a spiritual experience: Ko Sesha - Times of India.
- ↑ Leon James, Rajath Ravishankar and Ko Sesha come together for a song about crazy, young love - Times of India.