Sean Roldan
| Sean Roldan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Raghavendra Raja Rao |
| Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Film Composer, Music Director |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Sean Roldan is the stage name for Indian musician Raghavendra, who has worked on Carnatic, independent and film soundtracks for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).[1]
Career
Raghavendra was born to the renowned mridangam player Srimushnam V Raja Rao and Padma, the daughter of novelist Sandilyan. He began a career in music composing and working on carnatic tracks, before venturing into independent Tamil music with his band, Sean Roldan & Friends.[2]
Raghavendra was recommended by film producer C V Kumar to Varun Manian, the producer of the bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram, who was looking for a composer after the director's original choice Anirudh Ravichander had opted out.[3] He subsequently signed the film and chose to continue to credit himself as Sean Roldan for a career in the Tamil film industry. He produced eight tracks for the film, singing two, while including one inspired by the single track "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam" composed for his band.[4] He performs many stage performs in chennai among littleshows award.[5][6] He was also a part of Mirchi Shiva's 144 directed by debutant Manikandan, produced by C V Kumar of Thirukumaran Entertainment which has Oviya and Shruthi Raamakrishnan playing the female lead with Mundasupatti fame Munishkaanth playing a pivotal role.
Discography
As composer
| Year | Tamil | Other Languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam) | |
| Sathuranga Vettai | |||
| Mundasupatti | |||
| Aadama Jaichomada | |||
| 2015 | 144 | ||
| 2016 | Joker | ||
| 2017 | Power Paandi | ||
| Neruppu Da | |||
| Katha Nayagan | |||
| Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 | VIP 2 (Telugu) |
- 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
As singer
| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | 1. Shut Up! 2. Kadhal Ara Onnu |
| Sathuranga Vettai | 1. Yemarum Jename 2. Verichodi Ponathada | |
| Jigarthanda | Hoo Haa | |
| Cuckoo | 1. Manasula Soora Kaathey 2. Potta Pulla | |
| Mundasupatti | 1. Ambala Singam 2. Rasa Magarasa 3. Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version) | |
| Aadama Jaichomada | 1. Nalla Kettuka Paadam 2. Odura Nari | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Kannane Kanne |
| 144 | 1. Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada 2. Poove Pooviname | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Vaa Machaney |
| Jil Jung Juk | Red Road-U | |
| Oru Naal Koothu | Adiyae Azhagae | |
| Joker | 1. Chellamma 2. Halla Bol | |
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Idhu Kadhaiya | |
| Rum | Kadavule Vidai |
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/balaji-mohan-has-a-keen-music-sense-sean-roldan-tamil-news-104731
- ↑ http://www.watevermusic.com/db/bands.php/?band=131
- ↑ http://www.sify.com/movies/c-v-kumar-introduces-sean-roldan-news-tamil-odpkr9caghj.html
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/I-was-destined-to-be-a-part-of-Vaayai-Moodi-Pesavum-Sean-Roldan/articleshow/31991791.cms
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTzqZuOmNv8
- ↑ http://tamizhyoutube.com/sean-roldan-performing-little-shows-award-short-films_025e81aa1.html