K. M. Radha Krishnan is an Indian music composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[2] Some of his most notable works are Anand (2004), Godavari (2006), and Chandamama (2007). In 2006, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Music Director.[3][4][5]
K. M. Radha Krishnan | |
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 K. M. Radha Krishnan in Cinivaram | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Wanaparthy, Telangana, India[1] |
| Occupations | Film composer, Music director, Playback singer |
| Years active | 2002-present |
Background
editK. M. Radha Krishnan was born in Wanaparthy and studied there until year three. He then went to Coimbatore and returned after a few years to complete schooling in Gadwal. His father K. V 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 a stage actor, performing in over 500 stage shows.[6] Inspired by his father, Radha Krishnan learned Hindustani classical music with the help of Chaganti Lakshmi for a couple of years. He settled in Hyderabad, where he completed diploma at Hyderabad Music College and trained as a music teacher.[7] He learned western classical music from Arnold for a couple of years and Carnatic classical music from Vengamamba. He conducted research on blending Hindustani music.[8]
Early career
editK. M. Radha Krishnan aspired to become a singer like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam during his youth. He practiced and improvised his father's music. After two years, he started analyzing songs and realized he could be a composer. While seeking opportunities as a music director in the film industry, he composed the background music for Sunil Kumar Reddy's film Silence Please. After a two-year gap, he scored music for a children's film called ‘Hero’.[4]
Filmography
editAs 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 |
| 2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Mayabazar | Telugu | |
| 2007 | Chandamama | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Siddu From Sikakulam | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Bhale Dongalu | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Baladur | Telugu | [9] |
| 2008 | Yen Indha Mounam | Tamil | Dubbed version of Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam [10] |
| 2009 | Raju Maharaju | Telugu | Background score only |
| 2011 | Naaku O Loverundi | Telugu | [11] |
| 2014 | Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Oorantha Anukuntunnaru | Telugu | [12] |
| 2018 | Shubhalekha+Lu | Telugu | |
| 2024 | Konchem Hatke | Telugu |
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As playback singer
edit- 2004 - Anand
- 2004 - Megham
- 2006 - Godavari, Mayabajar, Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam.
- 2007 - Chandamama
- 2008 - Siddu From Sikakulam
- 2008 - Baladur
- 2024 - Konchem Hatke
As lyricist
edit- 2008 - Bhale Dongalu
As artist
edit- 2024 Miss Perfect episode 7 guest appearance himself
References
edit- ^ "Idlebrain Interview". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ "Radhakrishnan gets a pat". The Times of India. 13 October 2007.
- ^ "Tollywood Music Director K M Radha Krishnan Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ^ a b "Nandi award winners list 2006 - telugu cinema, et". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Bhale Dongalu Audio Release". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "Radhakrishnan gets a pat". The Times of India. 13 October 2007.
- ^ "Radhakrishnan gets a pat". The Times of India. 13 October 2007.
- ^ "Music Director KM RadhaKrishnan about Sekhar Kammula | Sakshi TV FlashBack". 17 September 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "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.