K. M. Radha Krishnan

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K. M. Radha Krishnan
K. M. Radha Krishnan in Cinivaram
K. M. Radha Krishnan in Cinivaram
Background information
BornWanaparthy, Telangana, India[1]
OccupationsFilm composer, Music director, Playback singer
Years active2002-present

K. M. Radha Krishnan is an Indian music composer who composes music for

Hindustani music
.

K. M. Radha Krishnan's later movies include

Siddu From Sikakulam, and many more.[2]
He also composed jingles for television ads and some devotional albums.

Background

K. M. Radha Krishnan was born in Wanaparthy and studied there until third class. He then went to Coimbatore and returned after a few years to complete schooling in Gadwal. His father KV 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 an stage actor. His father has given over 500 stage shows so far. His father inspired him to learn Hindustani classical music. He practiced classical music with the help of Chaganti Lakshmi for a couple of years. He settled in Hyderabad since his intermediate where he completed diploma in Hyderabad Music College. He also completed training for music teacher. He learnt western classical from Arnold for a couple of years. He learnt Carnatic classical music from Vengamamba. He did research on how to blend Hindustani music.

Early career

K. M. Radha Krishnan wanted to become a singer like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam when he was young. He used to practice and improvise his father's music. After two years, he started doing analysis of songs, which made him realize that he could be a composer. When Radha Krishnan was looking for opportunities as music director in the film industry, Sunil Kumar Reddy was making a film titled 'Silence Please', for which Radha Krishnan made the background music. After a gap of two years, he had another opportunity to score music for a children film called ‘Hero’.[1]

Filmography

As Music Composer

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[3]
2006 Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam Telugu
2006
Mayabazar
Telugu
2007 Chandamama Telugu
2008
Siddu From Sikakulam
Telugu
2008 Bhale Dongalu Telugu [4]
2008
Baladur
Telugu [5]
2008 Yen Indha Mounam Tamil Dubbed version of Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam [6]
2009 Raju Maharaju Telugu Background score only
2011 Naaku O Loverundi Telugu [7]
2014 Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki Telugu
2018 Oorantha Anukuntunnaru Telugu [8]
2018 Shubhalekha+Lu Telugu

As playback singer

  • 2004 - Anand
  • 2004 - Megham
  • 2006 - Godavari, Mayabajar, Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam.
  • 2007 - Chandamama
  • 2008 - Siddu From Sikakulam
  • 2008 - Baladur

As lyricist

  • 2008 - Bhale Dongalu

As artist

  • 2024 Miss Perfect episode 7 guest appearance himself

References

  1. ^ a b "Idlebrain Interview". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  2. ^ a b "K M Radha Krishnan's Filmography". K M Radha Krishnan's website. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Nandi Awards 2006". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Bhale Dongalu Audio Release". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Music launch - Baladoor". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Yen Intha Mounam". cinecurry.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  7. ^ "Naaku O Loverundi Audio Release". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Oorantha Anukuntunnaru". ragalahari.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018.