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Srikanth Deva

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Srikanth Deva
Born (1977-07-20) 20 July 1977 (age 47)
EducationSt. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar
Occupation(s)Actor, Music Director,composer
Years active2000–present
SpouseFebi Mani
ParentDeva
RelativesJai (cousin)
Sabesh–Murali (uncles)

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.[1][2][3][4] In 2023, Srikanth Deva was awarded Best Music Director by Indian Government for composing music for a Tamil short Film called 'Karuvarai'.[5]

Personal life

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Srikanth married Febi Mani on 21 February 2005 at Chennai.[6][7]

Early life

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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".[5]

Career

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In 2000, Srikanth made his debut as music director in Doubles which is directed by Pandiarajan.[8]

He made his next film in 2004 with Silambarasan's Kuththu. 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.[8]

Discography

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Released projects

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Year Tamil Film Other Languages Notes
2000 Doubles
2004 Kuththu
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
Aai
2005 Jithan
Chanakya
Sivakasi Vijayadasami ♦ (Telugu)
Bambara Kannaley
Vetrivel Sakthivel
2006 Saravana
Sudesi
 — Evandoi Srivaru (Telugu) Reused 2 songs
Aacharya
Dharmapuri
E
Thalaimagan 1 Song "Nooru Nooru"
Nenjirukkum Varai
Thagapansamy
2007 Aalwar
Madurai Veeran
Mudhal Kanave
Thiru Ranga Julayi (Telugu)
Nam Naadu
Nenjai Thodu
Piragu
Naalaiya Pozhuthum Unnodu
Puli Varudhu
2008 Pazhani
Thangam
Sila Nerangalil
Thotta
Theekuchi
Vaitheeswaran
Vedha
Arasangam
Nepali
Pandi
Kathavarayan
Aayudham Seivom
Thenavattu
Thiruvannamalai
2009 Perumal
 — Venkatadri (Telugu)
Thee
Guru En Aalu
 — Adhineta (Telugu)
Aarumaname
2010 Thottupaar
Aattanayagann
2011 Avargalum Ivargalum
Karungali Sathi Leelavathi (Telugu)
Puli Vesham
Aayiram Vilakku
Raa Raa
2012 Aathi Narayana
Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal
Murattu Kaalai
2013 Chandhamama
Isakki
Thulli Vilayadu
Arya Surya
6 Melugu Varthigal
Ragalaipuram
Arjunan Kadhali
2014 Velmurugan Borewells
2015 Killadi
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi
MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai Background Score Only
Achaaram
Palakkattu Madhavan
Aavi Kumar
Kalai Vendhan
Boologam
2016 Jithan 2
Angali Pangali
Thirunaal
Ilami
2017 Bongu
Vilayattu Aarambam
2018 Nagesh Thiraiarangam
2019 Nethraa
Oviyavai Vitta Yaru
Kabilavasthu
Thavam
2020 Alti
2021 Namma Oorukku Ennadhan Achu
Ainthu Unarvugal
Mmmmm (Malayalam) Background score only
2022 Aadhaar
Kalaga Thalaivan Background score only
Therkathi Veeran
2023 Irumban
Priyamudan Priya
Kattil

Singer

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Filmography

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Year Film Role
2005 Sivakasi Himself
2009 Suriyan Satta Kalloori himself in song "Kadhal Panna"
2013 Chandhamama Himself
2015 MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal Sri
2022 Therkathi Veeran Himself

Television

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Year Title Role Channel Language Notes
2024 Cooku with Comali season 5 Contestant Star Vijay Tamil Eliminated Episode 8

References

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  1. ^ "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". www.behindwoods.com.
  2. ^ "Magic with melody". The Hindu. 17 October 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ^ Deepavali bonanza for movie buffs[usurped]
  4. ^ "Srikanth Deva's plum role in Thiruttani".
  5. ^ a b Srikanth Deva Live Unplugged Interview🎶 இது Interview-வா இல்ல Concert-ஆ😍. Retrieved 13 May 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  6. ^ "Srikanth Deva's Wedding". Behindwoods. 22 February 2005. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Srikanth Deva and Febi got married!". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  8. ^ a b "Srikanth Deva scores a ton - The Hindu". The Hindu. 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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