Latest Release
- 7 MAY 2024
- 1 Song
- Unakku Thaan (From "Chithha") - Single · 2023
- Manithan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2016
- Kodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2016
- Jigarthanda DoubleX (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2023
- Enakkul Oruvan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2014
- Chamkeela Angeelesi (From "Dasara") - Single · 2023
- Thenmozhi (From "Thiruchitrambalam") - Single · 2022
- Enjoy Enjaami - Single · 2021
- Mahaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2022
- Kodi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2016
Essential Albums
- Impassioned Tamil folk and pop—made for the action drama.
- Kabali's soundtrack, scored by Santhosh Narayanan, is packed with music to complement the larger-than-life leading man Rajinikanth: opening song "Ulagam Oruvanukka" is notably gritty, backed by uplifting drums and electronic vibes. The film's gangster leanings are demonstrated in instant earworm "Neruppu Da", all electro stings and fiery guitar riffs. Alongside all the swagger, however, there is room for sensitivity, as seen in "Maya Nadhi", which features the stunning vocals of Ananthu, Pradeep Kumar and Shweta Mohan.
Artist Playlists
- The ground-breaking composer's best beats and melodies, fresh from the streets.
- 2023
About Santhosh Narayanan
Composer Santhosh Narayanan takes sounds from the streets—and funerals—of Tamil Nadu, keeps their socio-cultural currency intact and channels them into blockbusters, calling on rappers, rockers and folk singers for an innovative style on each soundtrack. • He worked as an assistant under A. R. Rahman before his big break into composing with 2012’s Attakathi, where he emphasised the raw voice of Gana Bala. • When briefly part of Tamil folk/fusion band La Pongal, Narayanan formed a close friendship with and found a collaborator in blues singer-songwriter turned film composer/singer Sean Roldan, making country-leaning songs like “Hoo Haa” for Jigarthanda in 2014. • Often commissioned for soundtracks to socially conscious films by directors like Pa. Ranjith and Mari Selvaraj, Narayanan has created an intense marriage of Tamil rhythms, electronic and rock on songs such as “Rakita Rakita Rakita” (2020). • As a fan of Kendrick Lamar, Narayanan invokes havoc with rappers like Arunraja Kamaraj (“Neruppu Da” from 2016’s Kabali), Yogi B on “Katravai Patravai” and Dopeadelicz on “Semma Wieghtu” (both from 2018’s Kaala). • In 2021, his deft combination of pop songwriting and folk foundations underpinned singer Dhee and rapper Arivu’s heritage-celebrating hit “Enjoy Enjaami”. • As well as being inspired by Tamil composing legends like Ilaiyaraaja and M. S. Viswanathan, Hindi music’s earliest stalwart R. D. Burman and others; Narayanan also draws from feted jazz artists Pat Metheny, Jacob Collier and Norah Jones.
- BORN
- 15 May 1983
- GENRE
- Tamil