Sam C. S.
Sam C. S. is a South Indian film music composer, producer, songwriter, lyricist, and singer who predominantly works in the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries. He debuted in Tamil with the horror film Orr Eravuu before working on the scientific thriller Ambuli.[1][2][3][4][5] His most notable films include Kaithi (2019 film), Puriyatha Puthir, Vikram Vedha, Odiyan, Adanga Maru , Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Iravukku Aayiram Kangal, and NOTA, Enemy (2021 film)
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| Background information | |
| Born | 30 July 1989 |
| Origin | Munnar, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Film composer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Early life
Sam was born in Munnar in Kerala, India. He went to school at St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School in Royappan Patti, Theni. He later earned a degree in MCA and MBA from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He worked for a software company after his graduation.
Career
Sam's passion and drive to make music led him to quit his job and work for other music composers on background score and programming for movies.[6] His talent was soon discovered by movie houses, following which he got an opportunity to compose music for a musical thriller named Mellisai, later renamed as Puriyatha Puthir.[7][8]
During this time span, he composed music for a lot of jingles, which led him to meet the director duo Pushkar-Gayathri, who offered him the opportunity to score music for Vikram Vedha. The film's album and OST's went onto become chart busters, earning him a solid name in the Tamil cinema industry.[9]
Sam got his next big break in 2018 when director V. A. Shrikumar Menon offered him the background score of the then much-awaited Mohanlal-starrer Odiyan.
Discography
As a composer
| Year | Tamil | Other Language(s) | Dubbed releases | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Orr Eravuu | |||
| 2012 | Ambuli | Ambuli (Telugu) | ||
| 2016 | Kadalai | |||
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha (soundtrack) | Vikram Vedha (2018) (Hindi) | ||
| Puriyatha Puthir | Soundtrack released under the name Mellisai | |||
| 2018 | 6 Athiyayam | One song; promotional | ||
| Keni | Background score only | |||
| Diya | Kanam (Telugu) | Tamil Soundtrack released under the name Karu | ||
| Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | ||||
| Mr. Chandramouli | ||||
| Kadikara Manithargal | ||||
| Lakshmi | Lakshmi (Telugu) | |||
| Vanjagar Ulagam | ||||
| NOTA | NOTA (Telugu) | |||
| Odiyan (Malayalam) | Background Score only | |||
| Adanga Maru | ||||
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | |||
| K-13 | ||||
| 100 | ||||
| Ayogya | ||||
| Devi 2 | Abhinetri 2 | |||
| Gorilla | ||||
| Kaithi | ||||
| Arjun Suravaram (Telugu) | ||||
| Jada | ||||
| 2021 | Sám Hối: The Living Sandbag (Vietnamese) | |||
| Anu and Arjun | Mosagallu (Telugu) | |||
| Kasada Thapara | composed one song "Vidhi Ezhuthiya" | |||
| Enemy | Background Score only | |||
| Sabhaapathy | ||||
| Raajavamsam | ||||
| Chithirai Sevvanam | Zee5 Original film | |||
| 2022 | Carbon | |||
| Borrder | ||||
| Saani Kaayidham | Chinni (Telugu), Saani Kaayidham (Malayalam) | Amazon prime original | ||
| Upcoming | Rocketry: Nambi Vilaivu | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (Hindi and English) | ||
| Vikram Vedha (Hindi) | Background Score only | |||
| Yaarukkum Anjel | ||||
| Tamil Kudimagan | ||||
| Vishal 33 | ||||
| Yenni Thunika | ||||
| Two Stroke (Malayalam) | ||||
| Soorpanagai | Nene Naa (Telugu) | |||
| Bellbottom | ||||
| Flash Back | ||||
| Saloon | ||||
| Kannamoochi | ||||
| Rowdy Baby | ||||
| Kadavul Sakaayam Nadana Sabha (Malayalam) | ||||
| #Love | ||||
| Ghosty | ||||
| Red Sandalwood | ||||
| Ramarao on Duty (Telugu) | ||||
As a singer
| Year | Movie | 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 | ||
As a lyricist
| Year | Movie | 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 |
Awards
Provoke 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)
References
- "Director Vijay's film with Prabhudheva could be Tamil remake of 'Charlie'". 23 September 2017.
- "Adanga Maru: Jayam Ravi announces title of his next film, will go on floors on 14 December- Entertainment News, Firstpost". 14 December 2017.
- "Mr. Chandramouli to get started".
- "Shalini Pandey of 'Arjun Reddy' fame, to team up with Jiiva next". 27 December 2017.
- "Jiiva's next, a heist comedy".
- "For both Puriyaatha Puthir and Vikram Vedha, I composed the music for the script first: Sam CS - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "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 - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Madhavan at Vikram Vedha success meet: 'I've consumed 240 reviews since the film's release'- Entertainment News, Firstpost". 16 December 2017.