K. M. Radha Krishnan
K. M. Radha Krishnan | |
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![]() K. M. Radha Krishnan in Cinivaram | |
Background information | |
Born | Wanaparthy, Telangana, India[1] |
Occupations | Film composer, Music director, Playback singer |
Years active | 2002-present |
K. M. Radha Krishnan is an Indian music composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[2] Some of his most notable works are Anand (2004), Godavari (2006), and Chandamama (2007). In 2006, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Music Director.[3][4][5]
Background
K. M. Radha Krishnan was born in Wanaparthy and studied there until year three. He then went to Coimbatore and returned after a few years to complete schooling in Gadwal. His father K. V Mohan, who worked for All India Radio since 1973, was Radha Krishnan's inspiration to become a musician. His father used to sing light music and was also an stage actor, performing in over 500 stage shows.[6] Inspired by his father, Radha Krishnan learned Hindustani classical music with the help of Chaganti Lakshmi for a couple of years. He settled in Hyderabad, where he completed diploma at Hyderabad Music College and trained as a music teacher.[7] He learned western classical music from Arnold for a couple of years and Carnatic classical music from Vengamamba. He conducted research on blending Hindustani music.[8]
Early career
K. M. Radha Krishnan aspired to become a singer like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam during his youth. He practiced and improvised his father's music. After two years, he started analyzing songs and realized he could be a composer. While seeking opportunities as a music director in the film industry, he composed the background music for Sunil Kumar Reddy's film Silence Please. After a two-year gap, he scored music for a children's film called ‘Hero’.[4]
Filmography
As Music Composer
Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Silence Please | Silent film | Background score only |
2002 | Hero | Telugu | |
2004 | Anand | Telugu | |
2004 | Megham | Telugu | |
2005 | Kanchanamala Cable TV | Telugu | |
2006 | Godavari | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Music Director |
2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | Telugu | |
2006 | Mayabazar | Telugu | |
2007 | Chandamama | Telugu | |
2008 | Siddu From Sikakulam | Telugu | |
2008 | Bhale Dongalu | Telugu | |
2008 | Baladur | Telugu | [9] |
2008 | Yen Indha Mounam | Tamil | Dubbed version of Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam [10] |
2009 | Raju Maharaju | Telugu | Background score only |
2011 | Naaku O Loverundi | Telugu | [11] |
2014 | Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | Telugu | |
2018 | Oorantha Anukuntunnaru | Telugu | [12] |
2018 | Shubhalekha+Lu | Telugu | |
2024 | Konchem Hatke | Telugu | |
As playback singer
- 2004 - Anand
- 2004 - Megham
- 2006 - Godavari, Mayabajar, Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam.
- 2007 - Chandamama
- 2008 - Siddu From Sikakulam
- 2008 - Baladur
- 2024 - Konchem Hatke
As lyricist
- 2008 - Bhale Dongalu
As artist
- 2024 Miss Perfect episode 7 guest appearance himself
References
- ^ "Idlebrain Interview". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ "Radhakrishnan gets a pat". 13 October 2007 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/music-director/k-m-radha-krishnan [bare URL]
- ^ a b "Nandi award winners list 2006 - telugu cinema, et". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Bhale Dongalu Audio Release". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "Radhakrishnan gets a pat". 13 October 2007 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Radhakrishnan gets a pat". 13 October 2007 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Music Director KM RadhaKrishnan about Sekhar Kammula | Sakshi TV FlashBack". 17 September 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Music launch - Baladoor". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "Yen Intha Mounam". cinecurry.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "Naaku O Loverundi Audio Release". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "Oorantha Anukuntunnaru". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
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- Rajan–Nagendra (1977)
- M. S. Viswanathan (1978)
- K. V. Mahadevan (1979)
- S. Rajeswara Rao (1980)
- Ilaiyaraaja (1981)
- Ramesh Naidu (1982)
- K. Chakravarthy (1983)
- Ramesh Naidu (1984)
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1985)
- K. Chakravarthy (1986)
- K. V. Mahadevan (1987)
- Ilaiyaraaja (1988)
- O. P. Nayyar (1989)
- Ilaiyaraaja (1990)
- K. V. Mahadevan (1991)
- M. M. Keeravani (1992)
- M. M. Keeravani (1993)
- Raj–Koti (1994)
- M. M. Keeravani (1995)
- Madhavapeddi Suresh (1996)
- Vandemataram Srinivas (1997)
- Mani Sharma (1998)
- Vandemataram Srinivas (1999)
- Vandemataram Srinivas (2000)
- R. P. Patnaik (2001)
- M. M. Keeravani (2002)
- Mani Sharma (2003)
- Vidyasagar (2004)
- M. M. Keeravani (2005)
- K. M. Radha Krishnan (2006)
- Mickey J. Meyer (2007)
- Mickey J. Meyer (2008)
- M. M. Keeravani (2009)
- Chakri (2010)
- Ilaiyaraaja (2011)
- Ilaiyaraaja & M. M. Keeravani (2012)
- Devi Sri Prasad (2013)
- Anup Rubens (2014)
- M. M. Keeravani (2015)
- Mickey J. Meyer (2016)