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G. V. Prakash Kumar
July 29th, 2008
G. V. Prakash Kumar (born June 13, 1987) is a film composer from Tamil Cinema. Prakash is the nephew of music composer A. R. Rahman.
Career
Prakash’s introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed the Tamil film Veyil, directed by Vasanthabalan and produced by the director S. Shankar. All the songs in Veyyil were well received. He recently composed Kireedam, and all the songs emerged as super hit songs especially the song ‘Akkam Pakkam’ which was a chartbuster. He is highly noticed in the Tamil industry for his hard working attitude. After giving numerous chartbusters, he is currently busy with his up-coming movies Ananda Thandavam, Leelai and Kuselan .
He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of Shankar’s Tamil film Gentleman, composed by A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman’s other projects.
Family
G. V. Prakash Kumar is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Venkatesh. His mother is also a famous singer, A. R. Reihana, sister of music director A. R. Rahman. He also has a younger sister.
Discography
2006 Veyil
2007 Kireedam
2007 Polladhavan
2007 Oram Po
2007 Evano Oruvan
2008 Kaalai
2008 Velli Thirai
2008 Ullasamga Utsahamga (Telugu)
2008 Kuselan
2008 Naan Aval Adhu
2008 Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan (Hindi)
2008 Ananda Thandavam
2008 Angaadi Theru
2008 Aayirathil Oruvan
2008 Seval