Sam C. S. is an Indian film music composer, producer, lyricist, and singer who predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He debuted in Tamil with the horror film Orr Eravuu before working on the scientific thriller Ambuli.[1][2][3][4]
Sam C. S. | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 30 July 1987[citation needed] Munnar, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Filmi |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2010–present |
His most notable scores include Kaithi, Puriyatha Puthir, Vikram Vedha (and its 2022 remake), Odiyan, Adanga Maru, NOTA and RDX.
Early life
editSam was born into in a Tamil family in Munnar, Kerala, India.[5][6] He attended St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School in Royappan Patti, Theni, Tamil Nadu.[citation needed] He later earned a degree in MCA and MBA from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He worked for a software company after his graduation. He currently lives in Cumbum, Theni.[citation needed]
Career
editSam assisted other music composers on scores for movies.[7] His talent was soon discovered by movie houses, which led to an opportunity to compose music for musical thriller Mellisai, later renamed Puriyatha Puthir.[8][9]
During this time, he composed jingles, which led him to meet the director duo Pushkar-Gayathri, who offered him the opportunity to score Vikram Vedha. The film's album and original soundtracks went on to become chart toppers.[10]
Sam got his next opportunity in 2018 when director V. A. Shrikumar Menon offered him Mohanlal-starrer Odiyan to score.
Discography
editAs a composer
editFilms
editWeb series
edit| Year | Work | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Amazon Prime Video | |
| Five Six Seven Eight | ZEE5 | ||
| 2023 | The Night Manager | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| The Night Manager Part-II | |||
| Label |
As a singer
edit| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Orr Eravuu | "Ucchi Malayil" |
| "Kaadhala" | ||
| 2012 | Ambuli | "Ambuli Theme" |
| 2016 | Kadalai | "Kannukulla Vanthu" |
| "Aathankarai" | ||
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | "Karuppu Vellai" |
| "Yethu Nyayam" | ||
| "Oru Katha Sollatta" | ||
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Yea Pa Yeppappa" |
| "Nights of Neverland" | ||
| "Winds of the Darkest Hour" | ||
| Mr. Chandramouli | "Kallooliye" | |
| "Kandapadi" | ||
| "Yedhedho Aanene" | ||
| "Mr. Chandramouli Theme" | ||
| Kadikara Manithargal | "Theera Oru" | |
| "Yeanoo" | ||
| Lakshmi | "Iraiva Iraiva" | |
| NOTA | "Yaar Kalikku" | |
| Adanga Maru | "Aangu Vaangu" | |
| 2019 | ||
| K-13 | "Oru Saayangalam" | |
| 100 | "Nanba" | |
| Devi 2 | "Love, Love Me" | |
| Abhinetri 2 | "Love, Love Me" | |
| Kaithi | "The Hot Biriyani" | |
| "Eternal Love of Father" | ||
| "Neel Iravil" | ||
| "Night is Dark" | ||
| Arjun Suravaram | "Bang Bang" | |
| 2021 | Rajavamsam | "Mane Unna" |
| "Mapilla Vandha" | ||
| 2022 | Repeat Shoe | "Theeyaai Ododi" |
| Bakasuran | "Siva Sivayam" | |
| "Kaathama" | ||
| Ghosty | "Bramman" | |
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | "Run Baby Run - Theme" |
| Thugs | "Amman Song" | |
| Agilan | "Dhrogam" | |
| Parking | "Yevan Nallavan" |
As a lyricist
edit| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Puriyatha Puthir | "Mazhaikkulle" |
| Vikram Vedha | "Pogatha Yennavittu" | |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Uyir Uruvaatha" |
| "Yea Pa Yeppappa" | ||
| "Yaen Penne Neeyum" | ||
| Mr. Chandramouli | "Kallooliye" | |
| "Theeraadho Vali" | ||
| NOTA | "Yaar Kalikku" | |
| 2019 | 100 | "Nanba" |
| Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | "Kannamma" | |
| "Yendi Raasathi" | ||
| "Yeno Penne" | ||
| Gorilla | "Yaaradiyo" | |
| "Chimp Song" | ||
| 2023 | Bakasuran | "Kaathama" |
| Parking | "Chella Kalliye" | |
| "Yevan Nallavan" |
Awards
editProvoke Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Upcoming Music Director)
Hello FM Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Music Director)
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Promising Music Director)
Vijay Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score)
- 2023 : Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score)[25]
References
edit- ^ "Director Vijay's film with Prabhudheva could be Tamil remake of 'Charlie'". The News Minute. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Adanga Maru: Jayam Ravi announces title of his next film, will go on floors on 14 December". Firstpost. 14 December 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Mr. Chandramouli to get started". The New Indian Express. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Shalini Pandey of 'Arjun Reddy' fame, to team up with Jiiva next". 27 December 2017.
- ^ "For both Puriyaatha Puthir and Vikram Vedha, I composed the music for the script first: Sam CS". The Times of India. 27 August 2017.
I am a Tamilian, but I was born in Munnar.
- ^ "Mohanlal's Odiyan is a film to be proud of: Sam CS". The Indian Express. 22 March 2018.
Moreover, I grew up in Munnar watching Malayalam cinema.
- ^ "For both Puriyaatha Puthir and Vikram Vedha, I composed the music for the script first: Sam CS". The Times of India. 27 August 2017.
- ^ "New trailer of Vijay Sethupathy's Puriyatha Puthir is out! Watch it here". 22 August 2017.
- ^ "Puriyatha Puthir: Five reasons to watch this Vijay Sethupathi film". The Times of India. 2 September 2017.
- ^ "Madhavan at Vikram Vedha success meet: 'I've consumed 240 reviews since the film's release'". 16 December 2017.
- ^ Rudhran First Look Wall Poster, retrieved 30 June 2022
- ^ Features, C. E. (26 July 2023). "RDX first single exudes 90s vibes". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (31 October 2023). "Rakka Rakka song from Bandra is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (22 December 2023). "Aju Varghese's Phoenix is streaming on this OTT platform". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (23 May 2024). "Harish Kalyan 'grateful' as Parking script enters Oscars library". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (10 April 2024). "Jayam Ravi's Siren gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (17 November 2023). "Mayakitta song from Guardian out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (10 March 2024). "Ciby-starrer Idi Minnal Kadhal teaser out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (30 July 2024). "Second single from Demonte Colony 2 to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (8 September 2024). "Kondal trailer: Antony Varghese lets his fists do the talking in this high-octane actioner set at sea". Cinema Express. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (25 August 2024). "Vinayakan and Suraj Venjaramoodu's Thekku Vadakku gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (25 September 2024). "Black Trailer: Jiiva-Priya Bhavani Shankar play a distraught couple in this home invasion thriller". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Saloon". IMDb.
- ^ Features, C. E. (18 September 2024). "First single 'Thai Thakka Kalyanam' from Shane Nigam-Niharika Konidela's Madraskaaran out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ @IIFA (10 March 2023). "Let's give a big round of applause to the IIFA Technical Award Winners 2023, who work behind the scenes of our movies and help create seamless experiences for us!
Congratulations to these incredible artists who shape our cinematic experiences with their expertise" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 March 2023 – via Twitter.