Anirudh Ravichander

Anirudh Ravichander was born as the son of Indian actor Ravi Raghavendra and classical dancer Lakshmi Ravichander. He is the nephew of Latha Rajinikanth,{{cite news|title=Kolaveri has changed my life, says Anirudh Ravichander|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/kolaveri-has-changed-my-life-says-anirudh-ravichander-894|access-date=7 December 2011|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=7 December 2011|archive-date=6 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111206233307/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/kolaveri-has-changed-my-life-says-anirudh-ravichander-894|url-status=dead}} thus making Aishwarya, Soundarya and Hrishikesh his cousins and Rajinikanth his uncle. Anirudh's great-grandfather was the director K. Subramanyam, a filmmaker in the 1930s.{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/high-notes/article4061901.ece|title=High notes|first=Nikhil|last=Raghavan|date=3 November 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202195944/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/high-notes/article4061901.ece|url-status=live}} Anirudh is also the grand-nephew of Padma Vibhusan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam.

He graduated from the Loyola College in Chennai{{cite news |last1=Srinivasan |first1=Madhumitha |title=Enjoying the high |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/nxg/enjoying-the-high/article2674424.ece |work=The Hindu |date=30 November 2023 |language=en-IN |access-date=19 October 2021 |archive-date=29 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129065052/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/nxg/enjoying-the-high/article2674424.ece |url-status=live }} in 2011, which according to him was just a backup in case his music career did not take off.{{cite web |url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/trisha.html |title=Trisha | Which Celebrity belongs to your school/college? |publisher=M.behindwoods.com |date=23 April 2016 |accessdate=2022-02-26 |archive-date=22 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044408/http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/trisha.html |url-status=live }} Anirudh learnt piano from Trinity College of Music, London. He was also part of a fusion band.{{cite web| url = http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm#4| title = Here's how the Kolaveri Di song happened! - Rediff.com| access-date = 21 February 2018| archive-date = 28 December 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111228040200/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm#4| url-status = live}} Anirudh has also pursued a diploma in sound engineering from Soundtech Media Audio Engineering Institute in Chennai.{{cite web |title=The Young Favourite: Anirudh Ravichander Interview |date=11 August 2014 |url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/young-favourite-anirudh-ravichander-interview/ |publisher=PRATHIBHA PARAMESWARAN |access-date=11 August 2014 |archive-date=19 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619045859/https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/young-favourite-anirudh-ravichander-interview/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|url=https://gaana.com/artist/anirudh-ravichander/latest|title=Anirudh Ravichander Songs|access-date=24 July 2023|archive-date=24 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724134458/https://gaana.com/artist/anirudh-ravichander/latest|url-status=live}} In his school days, Anirudh and his band had participated in a reality television show judged by the famous musician A. R. Rahman, and his band was one of the winners along with five other bands in the show.{{cite news|title=Anirudh Ravichander is the shining star of music|website=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Anirudh-Ravichander-is-the-shining-star-of-music/articleshow/12718360.cms|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=11 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111165433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Anirudh-Ravichander-is-the-shining-star-of-music/articleshow/12718360.cms|url-status=live}}

Anirudh Ravichander made his debut as a music composer in his cousin Aishwarya Rajinikanth's directorial debut 3, starring Dhanush. While pursuing his degree at Loyola College, he had done background scores for the short films made by Aishwarya and his work on short films convinced her to have him work on her first commercial venture.{{cite news|author =Malini Shankaran |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/I-didnt-expect-such-a-big-break-Anirudh/articleshow/10902737.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130717081503/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-27/news-and-interviews/30450794_1_songs-anirudh-short-films |url-status=live |archive-date=17 July 2013 |title=I didn't expect such a big break: Anirudh|date=27 November 2011 |newspaper =The Times of India |access-date=14 September 2013}} In early November 2011, a leaked version of a song from the film Why This Kolaveri Di!, circulated online and the film's team decided to subsequently release it officially. It instantly became popular on social networking sites for its quirky Tanglish lyrics.{{cite news|last=Marur|first=Deeksha|title=Kolaveri Di goes viral|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kolaveri-di-goes-viral/articleshow/10804248.cms|access-date=21 November 2011|newspaper=The Times of India|date=21 November 2011|archive-date=27 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127073207/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Kolaveri-Di-goes-viral/articleshow/10804248.cms|url-status=live}} Soon, the song became the most searched YouTube video in India and internet phenomenon across Asia.{{cite news|title=Kolaveri is the most searched video|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Kolaveri-is-the-most-searched-video/articleshow/10803642.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110214532/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30421962_1_youtube-video-dhanush-tamil-nadu|url-status=live|archive-date=10 November 2013|date=21 November 2011|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=23 November 2011}}{{cite web|title=Danush's '3 – Why this kolaveri di' a smashing hit – Video|url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/11/danushs-3-why-this-kolaveri-di-smashing.html|publisher=KollyInsider|date=19 November 2011|access-date=19 November 2011|archive-date=22 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122044749/http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/11/danushs-3-why-this-kolaveri-di-smashing.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Ramadurai|first=Charukesi|title=Tamil 'nonsense' film song goes viral in India|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-15867340|publisher=BBC|date=24 November 2011|access-date=10 December 2011|archive-date=3 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203094737/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-15867340|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm |title=Here's how the Kolaveri Da song happened! |work=Rediff.com |date=28 November 2011 |access-date=28 December 2011 |archive-date=28 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228040200/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm |url-status=live }} The song revolves around the film's main actor being dumped by his girlfriend; the song is sung by the character in a drunken state, with many of the lines nonsensical. According to the composer, 3{{'}}s director Aishwarya Rajinikanth wanted a light-hearted song about failed love. Anirudh quickly composed the tune in about 10 minutes.{{cite news|title=Why this 'Why this Kolaveri'?|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2650957.ece|last=Kamath|first=Sudhish|access-date=29 November 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|date=23 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111124002832/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2650957.ece|archive-date=24 November 2011|url-status=dead}}

The remaining songs of the album were released in December and also received very positive reviews from critics. A reviewer from Behindwoods noted, "Such a promising debut by a composer hasn't been seen in recent Tamil cinema history", while Rediff.com's reviewer noted that "all the songs in 3 are good and come with appealing instrumental arrangements", concluding that it was "an intriguing collection."{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-three/20111226.htm|title=Review: 3's music is more than Kolaveri Di|publisher=Rediff|date=26 December 2011|access-date=14 September 2013|archive-date=22 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922050038/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-three/20111226.htm|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/dec-11-05/3-music-review.html |title=3 MUSIC REVIEW |website=Behindwoods |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-date=4 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704045528/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/dec-11-05/3-music-review.html |url-status=live }} Anirudh also received praise for his background score in the film. He consequently went on to gain recognition for the film through accolades, notably the Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year as well as nominations at the South Indian International Movie Awards and the 60th Filmfare Awards South.{{cite news|agency =Indo-Asian News Service |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227707_1_chevalier-sivaji-award-best-film-vijay-awards |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616080033/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227707_1_chevalier-sivaji-award-best-film-vijay-awards |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 June 2013 |title=Dhanush, Samantha win top honours at Vijay Awards|date=13 May 2013 |newspaper =The Times of India |access-date=14 September 2013}} He also worked on the Telugu dubbed version of the film.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78189.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218224714/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78189.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2012 |title=Anirudh works on Hindi '3'|website=IndiaGlitz |date=17 February 2012 |access-date=14 September 2013}} Anirudh teamed up with Dhanush soon after to produce a Kolaveri-inspired track titled "Sachin anthem" commemorating Sachin Tendulkar in association with the health drink, Boost.{{cite news|author =Deeksha Marur |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Anirudh-Ravichander-wants-to-work-with-Pitbull/articleshow/12354566.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102200319/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-22/news-interviews/31220758_1_music-aishwarya-dhanush-films |url-status=live |archive-date=2 January 2014 |title=Anirudh Ravichander wants to work with Pitbull|date=22 March 2012 |newspaper =The Times of India |access-date=14 September 2013}}{{cite news|author =Srinivasa Ramanujam |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Dhanush-releases-Sachin-song/articleshow/11807411.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226122828/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-08/news-and-interviews/31037133_1_dhanush-actor-tweeted-sachin |url-status=live |archive-date=26 December 2013 |title=Dhanush releases Sachin song!|date=8 February 2012 |newspaper =The Times of India |access-date=14 September 2013}}

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Next, he sang and composed a single for David – a multi-starrer directed by Bejoy Nambiar; "Kanave Kanave" in Tamil and "Yu Hi Re" in Hindi. The album also opened to very positive reviews, with a critic noting: Anirudh's song was "the pick of the album".{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david--tamil-music-review-the-soundtrack--boasts-of-trendsetting-music/315811-71-178.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118023939/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david--tamil-music-review-the-soundtrack--boasts-of-trendsetting-music/315811-71-178.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 January 2013 |title='David' Tamil Music Review: The soundtrack boasts of trendsetting music |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=15 January 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/david/david-songs-review.html |title=David Music Review david, Vikram, Jiiva |website=Behindwoods |date=3 January 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-date=15 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015232727/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/david/david-songs-review.html |url-status=live }} His next album was Ethir Neechal, starring Sivakarthikeyan. Anirudh introduced rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Hiphop Tamizha in the album. Moreover, Sony Music India released the complete background score of Ethir Neechal via YouTube owing to its popularity.{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/trend-setting-move-by-sony-music-and-anirudh-anirudh-ethir-neechal-09-05-13.html |title=Trend-setting move by Sony Music and Anirudh, anirudh, ethir neechal |website=Behindwoods |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-date=13 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130913101025/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/trend-setting-move-by-sony-music-and-anirudh-anirudh-ethir-neechal-09-05-13.html |url-status=live }} His next soundtrack, Vanakkam Chennai released in July 2013. For the song "Oh Penne", he roped in Vishal Dadlani for the first time in Tamil music. Another promotional song, "Chennai City Gangster", saw him collaborate again with Hiphop Tamizha and British Indian rapper Hard Kaur, with the trio also featuring in a music video for the film.[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-vanakkam-chennai-take-a-welcome-break/article5009785.ece Audio beat: Vanakkam Chennai – Take a welcome break] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111184005/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-vanakkam-chennai-take-a-welcome-break/article5009785.ece |date=11 January 2014 }}. The Hindu (10 August 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014. Finally caught in Blue Film[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-vanakkam-chennai-is-a-feel-good-love-story/20131011.htm Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story – Rediff.com Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111214058/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-vanakkam-chennai-is-a-feel-good-love-story/20131011.htm |date=11 January 2014 }}. Rediff.com (11 October 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014. In September 2013, he was signed on to compose the background score for Selvaraghavan's fantasy film Irandam Ulagam, after Harris Jayaraj had opted out. Anirudh noted his happiness at working with Selvaraghavan early in his career, despite being called up as a replacement and subsequently recorded for the film in Budapest.[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/anirudh-and-selvaraghavan-off-to-budapest-hungary-to-record-the-symphony-for-irandam-ulagam-aka-irandaam-ulagam.html Anirudh and Selvaraghavan off to Budapest, Hungary to record the Symphony for Irandam Ulagam aka Ira] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127172226/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/anirudh-and-selvaraghavan-off-to-budapest-hungary-to-record-the-symphony-for-irandam-ulagam-aka-irandaam-ulagam.html |date=27 November 2013 }}. Behindwoods.com (30 September 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014.

Anirudh's next release Velaiyilla Pattathari, featured a song by veteran singer S. Janaki.{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-songs-review.html|title=Velaiyilla Pattathari (aka) Velai Illa Pattathari songs review|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=26 March 2014|archive-date=5 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005050318/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-songs-review.html|url-status=live}} while adding "in all, the album is soulful, lively and truly Anirudh".{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/18128.html |title=Velaiyilla Pattathari – Trend setter |website=IndiaGlitz |date=14 February 2014 |access-date=17 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006205618/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/18128.html |archive-date=6 October 2014 |url-status=live }} The film subsequently became a blockbuster at the box office, with Anirudh receiving the Filmfare award for best music director. His next film was Maan Karate, starring Sivakarthikeyan.{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-maan-karate-is-a-letdown-by-uninspiring-direction-south/20140404.htm |title=Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction - Rediff.com Movies |access-date=9 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409031136/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-maan-karate-is-a-letdown-by-uninspiring-direction-south/20140404.htm |archive-date=9 April 2014 }} A.R. Murugadoss then signed him on to compose music for Kaththi, starring Vijay, becoming Anirudh's highest profile album at the time. The album and especially the background score received positive reviews from critics and topped the iTunes India Charts.{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-music-review-round-anirudh-strikes-again-609556|title='Kaththi' Music Review Roundup: Anirudh Strikes Again|work=International Business Times|author =Nicy V. P.|date=20 September 2014|access-date=20 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920142027/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-music-review-round-anirudh-strikes-again-609556|archive-date=20 September 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|title=Music Review: Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Kaththi' cuts across to top charts|author =Haridas, Durgesh|work=The Indian Express|date=18 September 2014|access-date=18 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918101227/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|archive-date=18 September 2014}}

Next, Anirudh again collaborated with Sivakarthikeyan for the film Kaaki Sattai, produced by Dhanush under his production company. Then, Anirudh scored music for Maari, with Dhanush. The music received positive reviews, with the song "Don'u Don'u Don'u" becoming exceptionally popular.{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maari/maari-songs-review.html|title=Maari (aka) Maarri songs review|website=Behindwoods|date=7 June 2015|access-date=11 January 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053415/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maari/maari-songs-review.html|url-status=live}} He also received critical acclaim for his work in the Vijay Sethupathi starrer Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, leading him to receive many accolades for his achievement in the film.{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-songs-review.html|title=Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (aka) Naanum Rowdy Thaan songs review|website=Behindwoods|date=14 October 2015|access-date=11 January 2016|archive-date=14 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114140812/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-songs-review.html|url-status=live}} He released a single from the movie Aakko on Valentine's Day in 2015 of the name "Ennakenna Yaarum Illaiye". He also scored his first Ajith Kumar film in Vedalam, directed by Siva. Anirudh's music received mixed reviews, however, the song "Aaluma Doluma", became a hit.{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-thala-ajith-makes-tamil-cinema-history-with-vedalam-box-office-collections-2144250|title=Thala Ajith makes Tamil cinema history with 'Vedalam' box office collections & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=11 November 2015|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=31 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531120808/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-thala-ajith-makes-tamil-cinema-history-with-vedalam-box-office-collections-2144250|url-status=live}} Anirudh concluded the year with Thangamagan, starring Dhanush. In February 2016, for Valentine's Day, he released a single titled "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKXO08CeFjQ Avalukena]", under Sony Music. After a short break, Anirudh released a single from Rum in April 2016; "Hola Amigo". In May 2016, Anirudh signed a deal with Sony Music India for his independent albums and live concerts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-sony-music-323376-2016-05-13|title=Anirudh Ravichander inks a deal with Sony Music|website=India Today|date=13 May 2016 |access-date=16 April 2023|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416002751/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-sony-music-323376-2016-05-13|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160511-sony-music-signs-anirudh-ravichander|title=Sony Music signs on Anirudh Ravichander|website=www.radioandmusic.com|access-date=16 April 2023|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416002801/https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160511-sony-music-signs-anirudh-ravichander|url-status=live}}

Anirudh again teamed up with Sivakarthikeyan For Remo. In late 2017, for the film Vivegam, Anirudh launched the first single "Surviva" and became fastest Tamil song to get 1 million streams,{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/surviva-single-from-vivegam-crosses-1-million-streams-in-less-than-10-days.html|title=Surviva single from Vivegam crosses 1 million streams in less than 10 days|date=27 June 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=22 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122125317/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/surviva-single-from-vivegam-crosses-1-million-streams-in-less-than-10-days.html|url-status=live}} this track saw Yogi B performing in a Tamil film after a long hiatus. He again teamed up with Sivakarthikeyan for the fifth time with Velaikkaaran, for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaikkaran/velaikkaran-songs-review.html|title=Velaikkaran (aka) Vellaikkaran songs review|website=Behindwoods|date=3 December 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=23 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123105658/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaikkaran/velaikkaran-songs-review.html|url-status=live}} A Hindi pop music video Bewajah, composed and sung by Anirudh, Irene and Srinidhi Venkatesh was released by Sony Music India. The song became an instant hit etching several million views.{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/131117/anirudhs-bewajah-is-an-instant-hit.html|title=Anirudh's Bewajah is an instant hit|date=13 November 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=22 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122073619/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/131117/anirudhs-bewajah-is-an-instant-hit.html|url-status=live}}

In 2018, he made his Telugu debut with Agnyaathavaasi which was received well.{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/angyaathavaasi-music-review-anirudh-ravichander-s-debut-telugu-album-meets-expectations/story-wtmgSiH1MsfmC1C6LZIL0O.html|title=Angyaathavaasi music review: Anirudh Ravichander's debut Telugu album meets expectations|work=Hindustan Times |date=19 December 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=28 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128132510/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/angyaathavaasi-music-review-anirudh-ravichander-s-debut-telugu-album-meets-expectations/story-wtmgSiH1MsfmC1C6LZIL0O.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/agnyaathavaasi-movie-review-rating-by-audience-live-updates-pawan-kalyan-keerthy-anu-emmanuel-trivikram-srinivas-756316|title=Agnyaathavaasi (Agnathavasi) movie review: Pawan Kalyan-Trivikram combo rocks again|first=Shekhar H|last=Hooli|website=International Business Times|date=9 January 2018|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=28 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128190528/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/agnyaathavaasi-movie-review-rating-by-audience-live-updates-pawan-kalyan-keerthy-anu-emmanuel-trivikram-srinivas-756316|url-status=live}} Next, he composed for Suriya's Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, a remake of Special 26. After that, he composed for Nayanthara's Kolamavu Kokila, which was well received and was praised for being unique.

His next big project came with Petta, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring his uncle Rajinikanth. On 10 December, the full album for Rajinikanth's Petta was released by Anirudh. His next project was Nani's Telugu film Jersey, which is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. He later composed for Gang Leader which was directed by Vikram K Kumar. This marked his second collaboration with Nani. After that was Darbar, directed by AR Murugadoss. He then composed one of the songs of the soundtrack for Dharala Prabhu, the title track, which garnered success.

In 2020, he collaborated with Vijay for the 2nd time in Master, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The first single, "Kutti Story", sung by Vijay himself, received great praise and became popular around the world for its Tanglish lyrics.{{Cite news |title='Master' song 'Oru Kutti Katha': Vijay's 'kutti' story about love takes the internet by storm within minutes |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/master-song-oru-kutti-katha-vijays-kutti-story-about-love-takes-the-internet-by-storm-within-minutes/articleshow/74136238.cms |access-date=2023-02-07 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207220234/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/master-song-oru-kutti-katha-vijays-kutti-story-about-love-takes-the-internet-by-storm-within-minutes/articleshow/74136238.cms |url-status=live }} The second single sung by Gana Balachander, "Vaathi Coming", became an instant viral hit universally.{{Cite news |title='Vaathi Coming' crossed 80 million views within 8 months on YouTube |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vaathi-coming-crossed-80-million-views-within-8-months-on-youtube/articleshow/78535961.cms |access-date=2023-02-07 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207220231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vaathi-coming-crossed-80-million-views-within-8-months-on-youtube/articleshow/78535961.cms |url-status=live }} He also came to work on the soundtrack of Doctor, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The first single "Chellamma" was a hit among the youth with the fun and romantic lyrics, collecting over 100 million views on YouTube.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/sivakarthikeyans-chellama-reaches-100-million-views/articleshow/81269191.cms|title=Sivakarthikeyan's Chellama reaches 100 million views|website=The Times of India|access-date=1 March 2021|archive-date=7 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307013750/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/sivakarthikeyans-chellama-reaches-100-million-views/articleshow/81269191.cms|url-status=live}} In 2021, he worked with Vijay{{cite web | last1=Banerjee | first1=Urmimala | last2=Banerjee | first2=ByUrmimala | title=Thalapathy Vijay will be new title card of Vijay from film Beast | website=Bollywood Life | date=21 June 2021 | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/hbdnelson-fans-shower-love-on-thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dilip-kumar-on-his-birthday-view-tweets-1857444/ | access-date=10 February 2022 | archive-date=10 February 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210160515/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/hbdnelson-fans-shower-love-on-thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dilip-kumar-on-his-birthday-view-tweets-1857444/ | url-status=live }} for the 3rd time in Beast directed by Nelson, whom he also worked with for the 3rd consecutive time. The first single "Arabic Kuthu", was a fusion featuring Arabic phrases and rhyming verses in Tamil. The song set the record for the most-viewed and liked South Indian song within 24 hours, and is currently his most-viewed single with over 500 million views.{{Cite web |last=Athimuthu |first=Soundarya |date=2022-02-28 |title=How 'Arabic Kuthu' From Vijay's 'Beast' Went Viral With 100 Million Views |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/actor-vijay-arabic-kuthu-from-beast-hits-100-million-views-beats-dhanushs-rowdy-baby |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=4 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004131758/https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.2b2d73daf636805223fb11d48f3e94f7.html?origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thequint.com |url-status=live }}

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His work in Vikram marked his first release with Kamal Haasan, although the duo collaborated first on Indian 2 which wasn't released at that time (released on 2024).{{Cite web |date=2022-06-18 |title=Vikram star Kamal Haasan is 'eager' to start Indian 2, shares crucial update on Shankar's film |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-star-kamal-haasan-is-eager-to-start-indian-2-actor-shares-crucial-update-on-shankar-s-film-2961688 |access-date= |website=DNA India |language= |archive-date=20 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620164125/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-star-kamal-haasan-is-eager-to-start-indian-2-actor-shares-crucial-update-on-shankar-s-film-2961688 |url-status=live }} The first single of Vikram titled "Pathala Pathala" received several million views from fans.{{cite web|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/12/vikram-complaint-filed-against-kamal-haasans-pathala-pathala-for-taking-on-union-government-31446.html|title= Vikram: Complaint filed against Kamal Haasan's Pathala Pathala for taking on Union Government|website= Cinema Express|date= 12 May 2022|access-date= 30 June 2022|archive-date= 22 May 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220522172811/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/12/vikram-complaint-filed-against-kamal-haasans-pathala-pathala-for-taking-on-union-government-31446.html|url-status= live}} He also composed for Sivakarthikeyan's Don and Vijay Sethupathi's Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal.{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=20 May 2022 |title=Don was a huge responsibility as well as a challenge: KM Bhaskaran |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/05/20/don-was-a-huge-responsibility-as-well-as-a-challenge-km-bhaskaran |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520052026/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/05/20/don-was-a-huge-responsibility-as-well-as-a-challenge-km-bhaskaran |archive-date=20 May 2022 |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=DT Next}}{{Cite web|date=10 September 2021|title=The second single of Vijay Sethupathi's Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal to be out on this date!|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-sethupathi-samantha-vignesh-shivn-nayanthara-kaathu-vaakula-rendu-kaadhal-second-single-update-tamil-news-294741|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921134943/https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-sethupathi-samantha-vignesh-shivn-nayanthara-kaathu-vaakula-rendu-kaadhal-second-single-update-tamil-news-294741|archive-date=21 September 2021|access-date=20 September 2021|website=IndiaGlitz}} After a hiatus, he returned to compose for Dhanush with Thiruchitrambalam.{{Cite web |title=DnA is back! Anirudh and Dhanush to join hands for D44 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/16/dna-is-back-anirudh-and-dhanush-to-join-hands-for-d44-20814.html |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Cinema Express |date=16 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317161259/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/16/dna-is-back-anirudh-and-dhanush-to-join-hands-for-d44-20814.html |url-status=live }} The first single of Thiruchitrambalam titled "Thaai Kelavi" was released on 24 June 2022 and its lyrics proved controversial.{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhanushs-lyrical-thaai-kelavi-song-from-thiruchitrambalam-faces-trouble/articleshow/92486719.cms|title= Dhanush's lyrical 'Thaai Kelavi' song from 'Thiruchitrambalam' faces trouble|website= The Times of India|access-date= 19 July 2022|archive-date= 5 July 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220705192156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhanushs-lyrical-thaai-kelavi-song-from-thiruchitrambalam-faces-trouble/articleshow/92486719.cms|url-status= live}} A social activist lodged a complaint against the makers of the film asking them to change the lyrics of the song,{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/dhanush-thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelavi-song-in-trouble-thiruchitrambalam-release-date-nithya-menon-news-318902|title=Dhanush's Thaai Kelavi song from Thiruchitrambalam lands in trouble|date=28 June 2022|access-date=19 July 2022|archive-date=28 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628143900/https://www.indiaglitz.com/dhanush-thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelavi-song-in-trouble-thiruchitrambalam-release-date-nithya-menon-news-318902|url-status=live}} citing disrespect to elderly people.{{cite web|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelvai-song-dhanushs-next-lands-trouble-read-details-1151094|title= Thiruchitrambalam: Thaai Kelvai song from Dhanush's next lands in trouble; Read details|date= 27 June 2022|access-date= 19 July 2022|archive-date= 13 July 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220713134041/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelvai-song-dhanushs-next-lands-trouble-read-details-1151094|url-status= live}}

After A. R. Rahman turned down an offer by Atlee to compose for his Hindi film Jawan with Shah Rukh Khan,{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/83596577.cms | title=AR Rahman to compose music for Atlee's film with Shah Rukh Khan? | website=The Times of India | date=17 June 2021 | access-date=6 June 2022 | archive-date=26 January 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126142737/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/83596577.cms | url-status=live }} Anirudh was chosen to compose for the film. An announcement teaser featuring Anirudh's score was released in June 2022.{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan's words of praise about Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi & Anirudh |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shah-rukh-khans-words-of-praise-about-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-anirudh/articleshow/97603936.cms |access-date=2023-02-07 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207220230/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shah-rukh-khans-words-of-praise-about-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-anirudh/articleshow/97603936.cms |url-status=live }} Jawan marks the first full-fledged debut for Anirudh in Hindi cinema as a composer as his previous Hindi films David and Jersey featured just a single and reused film from the original, respectively. He then composed the soundtrack for Leo, in his fourth collaboration with Vijay after Kaththi (2014), Master and Beast; third collaboration with Lokesh after Master and Vikram (2022).{{Cite web |date=30 January 2023 |title='Thalapathy 67': The official announcement is here!; film shooting began on January 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-67-the-official-announcement-is-here-film-shooting-began-on-january-2/articleshow/97449536.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201090517/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-67-the-official-announcement-is-here-film-shooting-began-on-january-2/articleshow/97449536.cms |archive-date=1 February 2023 |access-date=31 January 2023 |website=The Times of India}} The track "Bloody Sweet" that was featured in the two-minute promo video for the movie was released on 3 February 2023, the same date as the promo.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN3wfuPYTI4 |title=LEO — Bloody Sweet Promo {{!}} Thalapathy Vijay {{!}} Lokesh Kanagaraj {{!}} Anirudh |date=3 February 2023 |publisher=Sony Music India |access-date=23 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314154955/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN3wfuPYTI4 |archive-date=14 March 2023 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}{{Cite news |date=6 February 2023 |title=Watch |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/watch-making-video-of-vijays-leo-bloody-sweet-title-song/articleshow/97636858.cms |url-status=live |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208084635/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/watch-making-video-of-vijays-leo-bloody-sweet-title-song/articleshow/97636858.cms |archive-date=8 February 2023}} It has gathered 76 million views so far on YouTube, his highest. He also composed music for Rajinikanth’s 169th film titled Jailer directed by Nelson.

The film marks Anirudh's third collaboration with Rajini after Petta and Darbar and fourth with Nelson after Kolamaavu Kokila, Doctor and Beast.{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajinikanths-thalaivar-169-titled-jailer/article65535998.ece |title=Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 169' titled 'Jailer' |website=The Hindu |date=17 June 2022 |access-date=30 June 2022 |archive-date=30 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630034101/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajinikanths-thalaivar-169-titled-jailer/article65535998.ece |url-status=live }}

In 2024, he composed music for N. T. Rama Rao Jr.'s Telugu film Devara, which is directed by Koratala Siva.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/telugu/ntr30-anirudh-ravichander-roped-in-to-compose-music-for-jr-ntrs-upcoming-film-with-koratala-siva/videoshow/87063676.cms?from=mdr|title=#NTR30: Anirudh Ravichander roped in to compose music for Jr NTR's upcoming film with Koratala Siva|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=25 July 2022|archive-date=25 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725094758/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/telugu/ntr30-anirudh-ravichander-roped-in-to-compose-music-for-jr-ntrs-upcoming-film-with-koratala-siva/videoshow/87063676.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Music director Anirudh is working on more than 10 projects simultaneously and a few more in discussions |url=https://tracktollywood.com/music-director-anirudh-is-working-on-more-than-10-projects-simultaneously-and-a-few-more-in-discussions/ |website=Track Tollywood |date=31 May 2023 |access-date=4 June 2023 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604161436/https://tracktollywood.com/music-director-anirudh-is-working-on-more-than-10-projects-simultaneously-and-a-few-more-in-discussions/ |url-status=live }} He has collaborated with Ajith Kumar for his 62nd film Vidaamuyarchi directed by Magizh Thirumeni which marked his third collaboration with Ajith after Vedalam and Vivegam.

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