G. V. Prakash Kumar

G. V. Prakash Kumar
Background information
Also known as	G. V. Prakash, GVP, GV
Born	13 June 1987 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Genres	Film score
Occupation(s)	Film composer, instrumentalist, playback singer, film producer, actor
Instruments	Guitar, keyboard/piano, vocals (playback singing)
Years active	2006–present

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G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, actor and singer. He has mainly scored music for Tamil films. His first film was S Pictures' Veyil (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s.^[1] He has ventured into film production and acting.

Personal life

Prakash Kumar is the son of G. Venkatesh and playback singer, A. R. Reihana, elder sister of music director A. R. Rahman.^[2] Prakash married singer Saindhavi, with whom he studied at Chettinad Vidyashram, on 27 June 2013 at the Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall in Chennai.^[3]

Career

Music direction

He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director S. Shankar's Tamil film Gentleman, composed by his maternal uncle, A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects.^[4] He had also worked with Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in Anniyan and Unnale Unnale.

GV Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil, directed by Vasantha Balan and produced by the director S. Shankar. His music in the film Madrasapattinam directed by A. L. Vijay was appreciated mainly for his song "Pookal Pookum Tharunam".

He went on to win critical acclaim for his music in Selvaraghavan's drama film Mayakkam Enna, which became his third collaboration that featured Dhanush in the lead role. The album's five songs were written by Selvaraghavan and Dhanush, with the pair also coming together to sing the song, "Kadhal En Kadhal". The album also included the song "Pirai Thedum", which Prakash sang himself along with his fiancée, Saindhavi whilst another song, "Voda Voda Voda", written and sung by Dhanush, was composed in just 15 minutes and recorded within an hour.^[5] Rediff.com reviewed the soundtrack claiming that Prakash had "tried very hard to walk away from his comfort zone and provide the kind of edgy numbers Selvaraghavan demands, and has risen to the challenge".^[6] Critics from entertainment portal, Behindwoods.com, cited that Prakash "reiterates his talent once again" and gave a verdict that the album is "intoxicating enough".^[7] In late September 2011, a single track, "Oru Murai", written by Thamarai and composed and sung by Prakash in R. S. Infotainment's Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal was released. His subsequent releases include the political satire Saguni and the background score of the Hindi crime film Gangs of Wasseypur. The movie Darling (2015 Tamil film) songs were a hit. Especially "Vandha Mala", "Anbe Anbe", and "Sattunu Idi Mazhai". Prakash's songs in Kaaka Muttai were a massive hit. "Karuppu Karuppu" song was on charts for a few months. "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" was a huge hit from Komban. GV Prakash signed his 50th film with Director Atlee that is Vijay 's 59th.

Film production

In 2013, Prakash Kumar launched his own production house under the name "GV Prakash Kumar Productions". His first film, Madha Yaanai Koottam was directed by Vikram Sugumaran a former assistant of Balu Mahendra.^[8][9]

Acting

In 2012, director AR Murugadoss had seen a picture of G. V. Prakash on a poster promoting his work in A. L. Vijay's Thaandavam and contacted him regarding a potential acting venture. Prakash agreed to star in the project and though the film later failed to take off, he remained interested in acting opportunities. He subsequently signed on to appear in three films in quick succession, with the three entering production simultaneously. In order to further his acting ability, he took lessons from actor Aadukalam Naren and has noted his stage performances as a singer, were also helpful in demonstrating his potential as an actor.^[10] Prakash was going to make his acting debut in a film titled Pencil opposite Sri Divya, where he will be playing a school student.^[11] However, as Pencil's release was delayed, his first release became the horror film, Darling. A remake of the 2013 Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram, the film got positive reviews. Trisha Illana Nayanthara got released on September 17th which was Vinayagar Chathurthi. On the opening weekend it collected 10 crores. It is a youth hit. It is still going well in theaters. He has signed another film named Bruce Lee. The shooting has started in October last year and the flim is to be expected to hit the screens in summer.Kriti Kharbanda, the debutant actress will be the lead opposite of Prakash in Bruce Lee.He has also signed a Flim with Sam Anton... Anandhi Who acted with Prakash in Trisha Illana Nayanthara will be the female lead in Sam Anton's untitled project..

Filmography

As music director

Released soundtracks

^#Film score by another composer

^#2Soundtrack by another composer

• The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
• The year next to the title of the affected films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
• • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages
• ♦ indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions

Forthcoming soundtracks

• Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai^[12]
• Theri
• Bruce Lee
• Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
• Kadavul Irukkan Kumaru
• Ketta Payanda Indha Karthi

As actor

As singer

Awards

Filmfare Awards South

• 2011: Best Music Director – Tamil – Aadukalam^[13]
• 2012: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Thandavam
• 2011: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Deiva Thirumagal
• 2011: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil – "Yathe Yathe" from Aadukalam
• 2010: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Aayirathil Oruvan
• 2010: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Madrasapattinam

Mirchi Music Awards South

• 2010: Best Song of the Year – Pookal Pookum Tharunam – Madrasapattinam
• 2011: Best Music Director of the Year – Aadukalam
• 2011: Best Album of the Year – Aadukalam
• 2011: Mirchi Listeners Choice Best Album – Aadukalam

MTV Awards

• 2013: MTV VMAI Award for Best Regional Music Video – "Uyirin Uyire" from Thaandavam^[14]

South Indian International Movie Awards

• 2012: Best Music Director – Aadukalam
• 2013: Nominated, Best Male Playback Singer – Neerparavai

Vijay Awards

• 2011: Best Music Director – Aadukalam
• 2010: Nominated, Best Music Director – Madrasapattinam

Vijay Music Awards

• 2011: Best Song Sung by a Music Director – "Yathe Yathe" from Aadukalam
• 2011: Best Folk Song of the Year – "Otha Sollaala" from Aadukalam
• 2011: Popular Album of the Year – Aadukalam
• 2011: Popular Duet of the Year – "Pirai Thedum" from Mayakkam Enna (shared with Saindhavi)

Other awards

• 2011: BigFm Award for Best Duet of the Year – "Ayyayo"
• 2011: BigFm Award for Best Music director and Lyricist combination of the Year – "Aariro"
• 2011: Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Music Director – Madrasapattinam
• 2011: Vikatan Award for Best Music Director – Aadukalam
• 2012: Film Fans Association Award for Best Music Director – Aadukalam

References