Srikanth Deva
{{short description|Indian music director of Tamil films}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Srikanth Deva
| image = Srikanth Deva at Bongu Audio Launch.jpg
| caption = Srikanth Deva at Bongu Audio Launch
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|07|20}}
| birth_place = Chennai, India
| spouse = Febi Mani
| children = 2
| parents = Deva
| relatives = Jai (cousin)
Sabesh–Murali (uncles)
| education = St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar
| occupation = Actor, Music Director,composer
| years_active = 2000–present
}}
Srikanth Deva is an Indian music director of Tamil films. He made his debut as music director in the Tamil movie Doubles in 2000. He is the son of composer Deva, nephew of the famous music director duo Sabesh–Murali and the cousin of actor Jai.{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Topten/top10musicdirectors/tamil-cinema-topten-musicdirector-7.html|title=Srikanth Deva tamil music director tamil top ten music directors Tamil top ten movies tamil top ten songs tamil top ten actors tamil top ten actress tamil top ten directors tamil top ten upcoming movies tamil cinema legends|website=www.behindwoods.com}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/magic-with-melody/article3023437.ece|title=Magic with melody|newspaper=The Hindu |date=17 October 2008|via=www.thehindu.com}}{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20071111174432/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/10/20/stories/2006102000010200.htm Deepavali bonanza for movie buffs]}}{{cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/44007/Srikanth-Devas-plum-role-in-Thiruttani.html|title=Srikanth Deva's plum role in Thiruttani}} In 2023, Srikanth Deva was awarded the National Film Award – Special Mention (non-feature film) for composing music for a Tamil short film called Karuvarai (2021).{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/srikanth-deva-ev-ganesh-babu-celebrate-as-karuvarai-wins-best-non-feature-film20230825160733/|title=Srikanth Deva, EV Ganesh Babu celebrate as 'Karuvarai' wins Best Non-Feature Film|website=ANI News}}
Personal life
Srikanth married Febi Mani on 21 February 2005 at Chennai.{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/22-2-05/srikanthdeva_wed.htm |title=Srikanth Deva's Wedding |website=Behindwoods |date=2005-02-22 |access-date=2017-11-04}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/srikanth-deva-and-febi-got-married-news-tamil-kkfv8eaaajdsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004209/http://www.sify.com/movies/srikanth-deva-and-febi-got-married-news-tamil-kkfv8eaaajdsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2017-11-07 |title=Srikanth Deva and Febi got married!|website=Sify |access-date=2017-11-04}}
Early life
In his young age, Srikanth Deva used to play musical instruments in Gangai Amaran, Deepan Chakravarthy, and Malaysia Vasudevan's Katcheri. Srikanth had a band along with his friends called "Surabi".{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZdFy8NHCQ |title=Srikanth Deva Live Unplugged Interview🎶 இது Interview-வா இல்ல Concert-ஆ😍 |language=en |access-date=2024-05-13 |via=www.youtube.com}}
Career
In 2000, Srikanth made his debut as music director in Doubles which is directed by Pandiarajan.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-21 |title=Srikanth Deva scores a ton - The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/srikanth-deva-scores-a-ton/article7256351.ece |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121052632/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/srikanth-deva-scores-a-ton/article7256351.ece |archive-date=21 January 2022 |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=The Hindu}}
He made his next film in 2004 with Silambarasan's Kuthu. Same year, he worked for M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi which won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director.
Srikanth Deva made his 100th film Priyamudan Priya is released on 5 August 2023.
Discography
=Released projects=
=Singer=
- "Mummy Chellama" (Jore){{cite web|url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000824.html|title=Jore Songs |access-date=2012-01-11|website=Raaga.com}}
- "Aasaiyilla" (Kathavarayan)
- "Azhagazhaghai" (Madhikettan Saalai){{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3BtzS3ejr7OsVR7DR3uXmf|title=Mathikettan Salai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|date=17 March 2017|via=open.spotify.com}}
- "Coimbatore Coimbatore" (Jithan)
- "Kadhal Kirukka" (Kadhal Kirukkan)
- "Kaalaiyum Neeye", "Nyokka Makka" (Madurai Veeran)
- "Love in Minor" (Nepali)
- "Mayile Mayile" (Aalwar)
- "Miya Miya" (Aai)
- "Naan Tholaithuvitten" (Ivanum Panakkaran) (only soundtrack released){{Cite web|url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/ivanum-panakkaran-songs-T0003316|title=Ivanum Panakkaran Songs Download, Ivanum Panakkaran Tamil MP3 Songs, Raaga.com Tamil Songs|website=www.raaga.com}}
- "Pachaikili", "Pottuthakku" (Kuthu)
- "Sudamani" (Ragalaipuram)
- "Topclass" (Puli Vesham)
Filmography
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes | |||
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2008 | Vedha | Himself | in song "Vannarpetta" |
| 2009 | Suriyan Satta Kalloori | Himself | in song "Kadhal Panna" |
| 2013 | Chandhamama | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2015 | MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Sri | |
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | Himself | Special appearance in titular song{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdqXHlX6_ws&t=149s|title=என்னமா கத வுடுறானுங்க - Ennama Katha Vudranunga - Tamil Movie|date=11 August 2018|via=YouTube}} |
| 2021 | Obama Ungalukkaga | ||
| 2022 | Therkathi Veeran | Himself | Special appearance |
Television
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!Year !Title !Role !Channel !Language !Notes |
| 2024
|Contestant |Tamil |Eliminated Episode 8 |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm1921858}}
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Category:Tamil film score composers
Category:Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners