G.V. Prakash Kumar is a music director, actor, producer, and singer from India. He is well known for composing music for Tamil and Telugu films. S Pictures’ Veyil was his first feature and became well-known in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s. He made his acting debut in 2015 with Darling.
A Quick Glance at G.V. Prakash
G.V. Prakash – Music Direction and Playback Singing
G.V. Prakash first appeared as a vocalist for director S. Shankar’s Tamil film Gentleman (1993), composed by his maternal uncle A.R. Rahman. The song Chikku Bukku Raile was an instant hit from the movie he sang as a kid. Further, his second and third songs from Uzhavan at a young age established his presence as a singer. G.V. Prakash has also contributed to Rahman’s other projects and has worked with Harris Jayaraj, singing two songs in Anniyan (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007).
Chikku Bukku Rayile Video Song | Gentleman Tamil Movie Songs
Kaathu Kaathu Dinam Kaathu| K. S. Chithra, G. V. Prakash Kumar
Maari Mazhai Peyaadho |Shahul Hameed, G. V. Prakash Kumar, Sujatha Mohan
*The video song is in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Prakash sang the peppy song “Kadhal Yaanai” along with Nakul, in Anniyan. He worked as a Keyboard Programmer for Jayaraj. That’s when Director Shankar saw G.V. Prakash, and gave him the opportunity to sing. Though Prakash has sung many songs as a kid, “Kadhal Yaanai” was his first song as a grown-up.
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
G.V. Prakash made his debut as a film composer in Vasanthabalan’s critically praised Tamil film Veyil (2006), produced by S. Shankar. His song “Pookal Pookum Tharunam” from the film Madrasapattinam (2010), directed by A. L. Vijay was very well received.
Veyil songs| G.V. prakash songs
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Prakash went on to receive critical acclaim for his music in Selvaraghavan’s fantasy action-adventure movie Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) and the dramatic movie Mayakkam Enna (2011), his third collaboration with Dhanush. Selvaraghavan and Dhanush co-wrote the album’s five songs, and the two also collaborated on the song “Kadhal En Kadhal.” The CD also includes the song “Pirai Thedum,” which Prakash sang with his fiancée, Saindhavi, and another song, “Voda Voda,” which Dhanush wrote and sang in just 5 minutes and recorded in under an hour.
Pirai Thedum Iravilae| Mayakkam Enna | G.V. Prakash
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
“Prakash worked very hard to go out of his comfort zone and create the kind of edgy numbers Selvaraghavan expects and has risen to the challenge,” according to Rediff’s soundtrack review. Behindwoods critics said Prakash “reiterates his talent once again” and that the album is “intoxicating enough.” In late September 2011, R. S. Infotainment’s Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) released a single track, “Oru Murai,” penned by Thamarai and composed and sung by Prakash. His future films include the political satire Saguni (2012) and the Hindi crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur background score.
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Darling (2015) had several successful songs. “Anbe Anbe, “Vandha Mala,” “and “Sattunu Idi Mazhai,” in particular. Prakash is also making his acting debut in this flick.
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
The songs in Kaaka Muttai (2015) were massive hits; The song “Karuppu Karuppu” topped the charts. Next in line, Komban‘s “Karuppu Nerathazhagi” was a powerful smash (2015). Also, G.V. Prakash signed his 50th film with director Atlee, which also happens to be Vijay’s 59th, titled Theri (2016).
Karuppu Karuppu| Kaakka Muttai| G.V.Prakash Kumar | Fox Star Studios
Karuppu Nerathazhagi – Komban| G.V. Prakash Kumar
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Vetrimaaran’s Asuran starring Dhanush (2019) and Sudha Kongara’s Soorarai Pottru starring Surya (2020) are G.V. Prakash’s most recent music compositions that won him popularity.
Soorarai Pottru – Jukebox| G.V. Prakash Kumar | Sudha Kongara
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
G.V. Prakash – Acting Career
Director A.R. Murugadoss approached Prakash in 2012 about a possible acting role. He agreed to star in the project, but it never got off the ground. Prakash then signed on to star in three films in short succession, with all three going into production simultaneously. He took acting classes from the actor Aadukalam Naren to improve his skills. He has stated that his stage appearances as a singer were also beneficial in displaying his acting aptitude.
Prakash was set to make his acting debut opposite Sri Divya in the film Pencil, in which he would portray a school student. Pencil‘s release was postponed, thus his first film was the horror flick Darling. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram, which was released in 2013. Following that, Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015) was released. The film explores the modern understanding of love as well as the perspectives of today’s young people of both genders on love, relationships, virginity, and other topics.
Darling Official Trailer | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Nikki Galrani
Trisha Illana Nayanthara Official Trailer | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi, Manisha Yadav –
*The videos are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
In 2016, he featured in the films Pencil and Enakku Innoru Per Irukku, as well as the comedy Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. Bruce Lee is up next (2017). He made a cameo appearance in the climax sequence alongside Silambarasan’s Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017).
Bruce Lee Official Trailer | Bruce Lee | G.V. Prakash Kumar, Kriti Kharbanda | Prasanth Pandiyaraj
*The videos are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Prakash appeared in Bala’s action thriller Naachiyaar in 2018. Next to Jyothika, he played a supporting role. Then, in May, the comedy-drama Semma was released. Kuppathu Raja, Watchman, Sarvam Thaala Mayam, 100 percent Kadhal, and Sivappu Manjal Pachai were among his five releases in 2019.
Sarvam Thaalamayam| AR Rahman | Rajiv Menon | G.V. Prakash
Sivappu Manjal Pachai Official Trailer | Siddharth, G.V. Prakash Kumar | Sasi | Siddhu Kumar
*The videos are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Poster of G.V. Prakash’s Debut Film, Darling Image Source: IMDb
Poster of G.V. Prakash’s Nachiyar. Image Source: IMDb
G.V. Prakash – Production
Prakash founded his own production company, “G.V. Prakash Kumar Productions,” in 2013. Vikram Sugumaran, a former assistant of Balu Mahendra, directed his first film, Madha Yaanai Koottam.
Poster of G.V. Prakash’s Poster – Madha Yaanai Kootam Image Source: IMDb
Background and Personal Life
G.V. Prakash is the son of G. Venkatesh and playback singer A. R. Reihana – who is the elder sister of the legendary music director A. R. Rahman. Bhavani Sre, his younger sister, is an actress who has acted in films such as Ka Pae Ranasingam and Paava Kadhaigal. Prakash married vocalist Saindhavi, a classmate, in 2013. In 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter.
G.V. Prakash & Saindhavi Hits | Melody | Juke Box
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
G.V. Prakash’s Filmography
*Source: Wikipedia
As a Music Director
| Year of Release | Tamil Movies | Telugu Movies | More Languages |
| 2006 | Veyil | Vesavi | |
| 2007 | Oram Po | Nenu Autovani (2011) | |
| Kireedam | Poornamarket (2011) | ||
| Polladhavan (3 songs) | Punda (2010) (Kannada) | ||
| Evano Oruvan (Promo song) | Evaro Okaru (2009) | ||
| Velli Thirai | |||
| Kaalai | |||
| 2008 | Ullasamga Utsahamga | Ullasa Utsaha (2009) (Kannada) Ayyo Pavam (2009) (Malayalam) | |
| Kuselan | Kathanayakudu | ||
| Ananda Thandavam | Ananda Thandavam (2009) | ||
| Naan Aval Adhu (2 songs) | Nenu Tanu Aame | ||
| Seval | Ballem (2011) | ||
| 2009 | Angaadi Theru (4 songs) | Shopping Mall (2010) | |
| Aayirathil Oruvan | Yuganiki Okkadu (2010) | ||
| Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Super Cowboy (2010) | ||
| 2010 | Madrasapattinam | 1947 A Love Story (2011) | |
| Darling | |||
| Va | |||
| Aadukalam | Pandem Kollu (2015) | ||
| 2011 | Narthagi | ||
| Deiva Thirumagal | Nanna | ||
| Mayakkam Enna | Mr. Karthik (2016) | ||
| Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Nirantharam Nee Oohalo | ||
| 2012 | Endukante… Premanta! | ||
| Saguni | Sakuni | ||
| Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 (Hindi) | |||
| Joker (Hindi) | |||
| Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 (Hindi) | |||
| Thaandavam | Siva Thaandavam | ||
| Paradesi | Paradesi | ||
| Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | |||
| 2013 | Ongole Githa (4 songs) | ||
| Annakodi | |||
| Udhayam NH4 | NH 4 | ||
| Thalaivaa | Anna – Born To Lead | ||
| Raja Rani | Raja Rani | ||
| JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Rajadhi Raja | ||
| Nimirndhu Nil | Janda Pai Kapiraju | ||
| 2014 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Indrudu | |
| Saivam | |||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | |||
| Darling | |||
| Ugly (Hindi) | |||
| 2015 | Pencil | ||
| Komban | |||
| Rajathanthiram | |||
| Idhu Enna Maayam | |||
| Kaaval (5 songs) | |||
| Kaaka Muttai | Half Ticket (Marathi) | ||
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Trisha Leda Nayanthara | ||
| Eetti | |||
| 2016 | Visaranai | Vicharana | |
| Theri | Policeodu | ||
| Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | |||
| Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | |||
| Bruce Lee | |||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | |||
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | ||
| Lens | |||
| 2018 | Semma | Chinni Krishnudu (2020) | |
| 2019 | Kuppathu Raja | ||
| Watchman | |||
| 100% Kadhal | |||
| Asuran | |||
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | ||
| Soorarai Pottru | Aakasam Nee Haddura | ||
| 2021 | Vanakkam Da Mappillai | ||
| Thalaivi | Thalaivi | ||
| Bachelor | |||
| Jail |
As an Actor
| Year of Release | Movie | Character | Additional Information |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Himself | Cameo appearance in “Cinema Cinema” song |
| Kathanayakudu | Telugu film; cameo appearance in “Cinema Cinema” song | ||
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Cameo appearance in “College Paadam” song | |
| Thalaivaa | Bar dancer | Cameo appearance in “Vaanganna” song | |
| 2015 | Darling | Kathir | Debut as lead role |
| JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Himself | Cameo appearance in “Title” song | |
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Jeeva | ||
| 2016 | Pencil | Shiva | |
| Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Johnny | ||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Kumar | ||
| 2017 | Bruce Lee | Bruce Lee (Gemini Ganesan) | |
| Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Jeeva | Cameo appearance | |
| 2018 | Naachiyaar | Kaathavarayan | |
| Semma | Kulandaivelu | ||
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Peter Johnson | |
| Kuppathu Raja | Rocket | ||
| Watchman | Bala | ||
| Sivappu Manjal Pachai | Madhan | ||
| 100% Kadhal | Balu | ||
| 2021 | Vanakkam Da Mappillai | Aravind | Direct-to-television |
| Bachelor | Darling | ||
| Jail | Karuna | ||
| 2022 | Ayngaran | TBA | Releasing on 26th January 2022 |
| Selfie | TBA | Filming | |
| Aayiram Jenmangal | Arjun | delayed | |
| Adangathey | Anwar Basha | delayed | |
| 4G | TBA | delayed | |
| Kadhalai Thedi Nithya Nandha | TBA | delayed | |
| Kadhalikka Yarumillai | TBA | Filming | |
| Trap City | TBA | Independent English-language movie | |
| Untitled ‘Kaushik Ramalingam’ Project | TBA | Filming | |
| Idimuzhakkam | TBA | Filming | |
| Rebel | TBA | Filming |
As a Singer
| Year of Release | Movies | Song Titles | Lyrics | Co-Singer | Additional Information |
| 2021 | Etharkum Thuninthavan | “Vaada Thambi” | Vignesh Shivan | Anirudh Ravichander | Composed by D Imman |
| Bagheera | “Psycho Raja” | Ramya Nambeesan | Composed by Ganesan Sekar | ||
| 2021 | “No Mattum Sollu” | Composed by Vibin R | |||
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | “Usurey” | Maya Mahalingam | ||
| 2019 | Asuran | “Pollatha boomi” | Yugabharathi | Dhanush, Ken Karunas, Teejay Arunachalam | |
| Vanigan | “Vaadi mutta kanni” | Composed by Suresh Kumar T R and Bhuvanesh Selvanesan | |||
| Party | “Thean Pudhu Thean” | Saindhavi | Composed by Premgi Amaren | ||
| 100% Kadhal | “Kannum Kannum Plus” | Maalavika Sundar | |||
| “Oru Vaanam” | Andrea Jeremiah | ||||
| Sarvam Thaala Mayam [26] | “Peter Beata Edhu” | Sathyaprakash, Arjun Chandy | Composed by A. R. Rahman | ||
| 2018 | Lakshmi | “Ala Ala” | Saindhavi | Composed by Sam C. S. | |
| Naachiyaar | “Unna Vitta Yaarum Illa” | Priyanka | Composed by Ilayaraja | ||
| 2017 | Mersal | “Mersal Arasan” | Vivek | Naresh Iyer, Sharanya Srinivas, T. G. Vishwaprasad | Composed by A. R. Rahman |
| 2016 | Bruce Lee | “Sugar Mint-u Kari” | M. M. Manasi | ||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | “Gum Zaare” | Al Rufin, Malavika Sundar | |||
| “Hey paathu podi” | Grace Karunas, Ken Karunas | ||||
| “Nee pona theruvula” | M. C. Vickey, Vishnupriya Ravi | ||||
| Adra Machan Visilu | “Yaru Iva” | Namitha Babu | Composed by N. R. Raghunandan | ||
| Theri | “Eena Meena Teeka” | Pa. Vijay and Arunraja Kamaraj (RAP part) | Uthara Unnikrishnan | ||
| 2015 | Eetti | “Un Swasam” | MC Vickey, Maya | ||
| “Naan Pudicha Mosakutiye” | Shakthisree Gopalan | ||||
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | “Bittu Padam Di” | Kalyani Pradeep, Saindhavi | |||
| “Yenachu Yedhachu” | Adhik Ravichandran | ||||
| Kaaval | “Un Kannukullara” | Priya Himesh | |||
| Kaaka Muttai | “Edhai Ninaithom” | ||||
| “Karuppu Karuppu” | |||||
| Idhu Enna Maayam | “Iravaaga Nee” | Saindhavi | |||
| “Irukiraai” | Harini | ||||
| Komban | “Appappa” | Shreya Ghoshal | |||
| Pencil | “Yaarai Polum”, “Kangalilae”, “LED Kannala” | ||||
| Rajathanthiram | “Yen Idha Paarvaigal” | ||||
| Darling | “Anbe Anbe”, “Sattena Idi Mazhai” | ||||
| 2014 | Ugly | “Suraj Hai” | Hindi | ||
| Poriyaalan | “Kan Rendum” | Composed by M. S. Jones | |||
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | “Pen Maegam Polavae” | Composed by Sharreth | |||
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | “Elelo”, “Idhayam Unnai Theduthey” | Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | “Penne Penne” | Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar | |||
| 2013 | JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | “Nee Enna Pesuvaai”, “Facebook Login” | |||
| Thalaivaa | “Yaar Indha Saalai Oram” | Na. Muthukumar | |||
| Raja Rani | “Imaye”, “Hey Baby” | ||||
| Biriyani | “Edhirthu Nil” | Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
| Annakodi | “Pothi Vacha” | ||||
| Udhayam NH4 | “Yaaro Ivan”, “Vaa Iravugal” | ||||
| Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | “Yaarivano” | ||||
| Madha Yaanai Koottam | “Kona Kondakari” | Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan | |||
| 2012 | Neerparavai | “Para Para” | Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan | ||
| Sundarapandian | “Rekkai Mulaiththen” | Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan | |||
| Thaandavam | “Anicham Poovazhagi”, “Adhigaalai Pookal” | ||||
| Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | “Oru Murai” | ||||
| Saguni | “Manasellam Mazhaiye” | Na. Muthukumar | Sonu Nigam, Saindhavi | Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2011 | Mayakkam Enna | “Pirai Thedum” | |||
| 2010 | Va | “Unnai Kann”, “Sharp Sharpji” | |||
| Aadukalam | “Yaathe” | ||||
| Aayirathil Oruvan | “Indha Paadhai” | ||||
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | “Hello Miss” | Composed by Harris Jayaraj | ||
| 2005 | Anniyan | “Kadhal Yaanai” | Composed by Harris Jayaraj | ||
| 1999 | Suriya Paarvai | “Ganapathi Thatha” | Composed by S. A. Rajkumar | ||
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | “Alagaana Ratchachiye” | Composed by A.R.Rahman | ||
| 1995 | Muthu | “Kuluvalilae” | Composed by A. R. Rahman | ||
| Indira | “Ini Achamillai” | Composed by A. R. Rahman | |||
| Bombay | “Kuchi Kuchi” | Composed by A. R. Rahman | |||
| 1994 | May Madham | “Madrasai Suthi”, “Palakkattu Machanukku” | Composed by A. R. Rahman | ||
| 1993 | Uzhavan | “Kaathu Kaathu Dinam Kaathu” | Composed by A. R. Rahman | ||
| Uzhavan | “Maari Mazhai Peyaadho” | Composed by A. R. Rahman | |||
| Gentleman | “Chikku Bukku Rayile” | Composed by A. R. Rahman |
Awards and Honors
Filmfare Awards South
- Best Music Director (2015): Tamil – Aadukalam
- Best Male Debut (2015): South – Darling
Mirchi Music Awards South
- Best Song of the Year (2010): Pookal Pookum Tharunam – Madrasapattinam
- Best Music Director of the Year (2011): Aadukalam
- Best Album of the Year (2011): Aadukalam
- Mirchi Listeners Choice Best Album (2011): Aadukalam
MTV Awards
- MTV VMAI Award for Best Regional Music Video (2012): “Uyirin Uyire” from Thaandavam
South Indian International Movie Awards
- Best Music Director (2011 ): Aadukalam
- Best Debut Actor (2015): Darling
- Best Music Director (2021): Soorarai Pottru
Vijay Awards
- Best Music Director (2011): Aadukalam
Vijay Music Awards
- Best Song Sung by a Music Director (2011): “Yathe Yathe” from Aadukalam
- Best Folk Song of the Year (2011): “Otha Sollaala” from Aadukalam
- Popular Album of the Year (2011): Aadukalam
- Popular Duet of the Year (2011): “Pirai Thedum” from Mayakkam Enna (shared with Saindhavi)
Other awards
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Music Director (2011): Madrasapattinam
- Zee Cine Awards Tamil Award for Best Background Score (2019): Asuran
G.V. Prakash Music Hits
*The video songs are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Aadukalam – Music Box | G.V. Prakash Kumar | Dhanush
Deiva Thirumagal Songs Jukebox
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal 2011 Music Box
Paradesi Tamil Video Songs | Jukebox
Udhayam NH4 – Yaaro Ivan Video
Thalaivaa – Yaar Indha Saalai Oram Video
Saivam – Azhagu Video| G.V. Prakash
Theri Official Full Songs| Audio Jukebox
Asuran – Official Jukebox| G. V. Prakash Kumar
Adiye Video Song | Bachelor | G.V. Prakash Kumar
Pachigalam Paravaigalam Video Song | Bachelor | G.V. Prakash Kumar
Ini Achcham Achcham Illai (Sang as a kid)
Kuchi Kuchi Rakkamma Video Song | AR Rahman (Sang as a kid)
G.V. Prakash Movie Trailers
*The videos are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
Vannakamda Mapillai Movie Trailer
G.V. Prakash Interviews
*The videos are in Tamil, the singer’s native language.
G.V. Prakash Interview – Film Companion South
G.V. Prakash Interview – Irfan’s View
G.V. Prakash Interview – Cinema Vikatan
G.V. Prakash Interview – IndiaGlitz
G.V. Prakash and Sidharth Interview – Behindwoods TV
