K. M. Radha Krishnan
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
K. M. Radha Krishnan | |
|---|---|
 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 who composes music for Tollywood films. Some of his most notable films are Anand, Godavari and Chandamama.[2] In 2006, he was awarded Nandi Award by Andhra Pradesh state government [3] and many other awards for the movie Godavari. He was a Nandi award jury member in 2010 [citation needed]. Radha Krishnan is an expert in Carnatic and Hindustani music.
K. M. Radha Krishnan's later movies include Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam, Bhale Dongalu, Baladur, Siddu From Sikakulam, and many more.[2] He also composed jingles for television ads and some devotional albums.
Background[edit]
K. M. Radha Krishnan was born in Wanaparthy and studied there until third class. He then went to Coimbatore and returned after a few years to complete schooling in Gadwal. His father KV 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. His father has given over 500 stage shows so far. His father inspired him to learn Hindustani classical music. He practiced classical music with the help of Chaganti Lakshmi for a couple of years. He settled in Hyderabad since his intermediate where he completed diploma in Hyderabad Music College. He also completed training for music teacher. He learnt western classical from Arnold for a couple of years. He learnt Carnatic classical music from Vengamamba. He did research on how to blend Hindustani music.
Early career[edit]
K. M. Radha Krishnan wanted to become a singer like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam when he was young. He used to practice and improvise his father's music. After two years, he started doing analysis of songs, which made him realize that he could be a composer. When Radha Krishnan was looking for opportunities as music director in the film industry, Sunil Kumar Reddy was making a film titled 'Silence Please', for which Radha Krishnan made the background music. After a gap of two years, he had another opportunity to score music for a children film called ‘Hero’.[1]
Filmography[edit]
As Music Composer[edit]
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[3] |
| 2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Mayabazar | Telugu | |
| 2007 | Chandamama | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Siddu From Sikakulam | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Bhale Dongalu | Telugu | [4] |
| 2008 | Baladur | Telugu | [5] |
| 2008 | Yen Indha Mounam | Tamil | Dubbed version of Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam [6] |
| 2009 | Raju Maharaju | Telugu | Background score only |
| 2011 | Naaku O Loverundi | Telugu | [7] |
| 2014 | Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Oorantha Anukuntunnaru | Telugu | [8] |
| 2018 | Shubhalekha+Lu | Telugu |
As playback singer[edit]
- 2004 - Anand
- 2004 - Megham
- 2006 - Godavari, Mayabajar, Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam.
- 2007 - Chandamama
- 2008 - Siddu From Sikakulam
- 2008 - Baladur
As lyricist[edit]
- 2008 - Bhale Dongalu
As artist[edit]
- 2024 Miss Perfect episode 7 guest appearance himself
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Idlebrain Interview". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ a b "K M Radha Krishnan's Filmography". K M Radha Krishnan's website. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Nandi Awards 2006". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ "Bhale Dongalu Audio Release". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "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.
| Authority control databases: Artists |
|---|
