Dharan Kumar
Born (1983-10-08) 8 October 1983[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
GenresFilm score, hip hop
Occupation(s)Film composer, music director
Years active2006–present

Dharan Kumar (born 8 October 1983) is an Indian music composer, who mainly produces film scores and soundtracks in the Tamil film industry. He made his film debut Parijatham, featuring the hit single "Unnai Kandene".[2] He credits director and actor K. Bhagyaraj as his guru.[3]

Early life

Dharan was born on 8 October 1983 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He did his schooling at St. Johns, Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Anna Gem schools in Chennai. He started working as an assistant to composer Harris Jayaraj in the films Kaakha Kaakha, Chellame and Anniyan.[1]

Career

Film scores

Dharan used to participate in music programs in the college, director K. Bhagyaraj's daughter Saranya studied in. Dharan entered the film industry as a composer in 2005.[4] For Saranya Bhagyaraj's debut venture, Parijatham, directed by her father, Saranya recommended Dharan as the film composer. The album became a chartbuster, with the song "Unnai Kandaene" being listed among the top ten songs of the year.[5] Sify in its review described Dharan's songs and background score as "a major highlight" of the film, which became a commercial successful as well.[6]

His next release was the soundtrack album to the low-budget horror thriller Sivi that starred newcomers. The album received very positive reviews and response as well,[2][7][8] while Dharan's background score was highly appreciated by critics and described as "haunting",[9] and "top-class" that gives the film "its true color".[10] Behindwoods, in particular, praised his work, citing that Dharan had "enjoyed his work and threatened [the audience] continuously with his music", further adding that he had understood his role "perfectly well" and "delivered the goods with a sharp flourish".[11] The film, despite garnering favourable reviews,[9][10][11] performed poorly at the box office. Only 2009, his next album, the soundtrack to the gangster film Laadam, released, which was based on Hip-hop music, featuring Malaysian rappers Dr. Burn and Emcee Jezz.[12] The film, directed by Prabu Solomon, also bombed at the box office, failing to propel his career.[13]

In 2010, Dharan first release was Bharath's Thambikku Indha Ooru, which, too was highly unsuccessful at the box office, while his next release would be Siddu, collaborating again with K. Bhagyaraj. The soundtrack to the film was released in 2009, for which he made composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and director Venkat Prabhu to sing each a song,[14] with the former's song "Poove Poove" emerging a chartbuster.[15] He made his Malayalam debut with The Thriller, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and worked on the Salsa-based romantic-musical Podaa Podi which also features a Bhangra number.[16] Upon the release on 10 October 2012, the album became a big chartbuster.[17][18][19]

Non-film ventures

Dharan has worked on non-film projects as well. In 2009, he produced a single "Sing One More Time" as a tribute to Michael Jackson,[20] who Dharan describes as his "biggest inspiration in his childhood".[2][16] The single, which also partly features lyrics by him, was rendered by ten singers and released as a video album.[2] He had also composed the theme song for the 2010 Challenger Beach Volleyball Championship, held in Chennai,[21] apart from composing jingles for television advertisements. Dharan composed team anthems for the cricket team Ruby Trichy Warriors in the 2016 and 2017 editions of Tamil Nadu Premier League.[22] The multi-talented T. Rajendar gave voice for team anthem of 2016 edition and the lyrics were written by RJ Vijay, while for 2017 edition anthem, both voice and lyrics were given by RJ Vijay.[23] In January 2018, RJ Vijay and Dharan associated again to produce a single "Yaaru Kitta"- a Jallikattu anthem as a tribute to 2017 pro-jallikattu protests.[24] In March 2021, Dharan collaborated with Sivaangi Krishnakumar and released an album song "Asku Maaro" featuring Kavin and Teju Ashwini with lyrics penned down by Ku. Karthik and was directed by Dongli Jumbo.[25][26]

Personal life

In September 2017, Dharan married film actress Deekshitha Manikkam.[27]

Filmography

Released projects

Year Tamil Other language Dubbed Releases Notes
2006Parijatham •
2007Sivi •
2008Yaaradi Nee Mohini •2 songs (Second release)
Ennai TheriyumaNenu Meeku Telusa? #
2009Laadam •16 Days (Telugu)
Naan Aval Adhu •Nenu Tanu Aame (Telugu)1 song (Promo)
Siddu +2 •
2010Thambikku Indha Ooru •Varasudochadu (Telugu)
The Thriller (Malayalam) •
2012Podaa Podi •Mr. Manmadhan for Sale (Telugu)
2013Samar #Vetadu Ventadu (Telugu)
VirattuDega (Telugu)
Endrendrum
Thagaraaru
Inga Enna Solluthu
2014Aaha Kalyanam
Naaigal Jaakirathai
2015Kaaval #1 song
2016Manal Kayiru 2
2017Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
2018Abhiyum AnuvumAbhiyude Katha Anuvinteyum (Malayalam)
Maanik
2019Zhagaram
Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma
Puppy
50/50
2020Irandam Kuththu#
2021Murungakkai Chips
Naduvan
2022Pistha
Aruvaa Sanda
Nitham Oru Vaanam#

Notes:

  • 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 that Dharan has only the background score, while the songs are by another composer.
  • • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.
  • ♦ indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions.

Independent songs

Year Songs Notes Ref.
2018 Yaaru Kitta
2019 Rasathi Nenja
2020 Enga Pora De [28]
Paadatha Pattellam Recreated and Produced [29]
2021 Asku Maaro
2022 Aaruyir Ayyappa
Dhama Thundu

Singer

Year Films Songs Notes
2021Devadas BrothersRottula Train, Soodana Theneer
2021Asku Maaro
2018Natpuna Ennanu TheriyumaInky Pinky
2018PuppySothumuttai
2017Kadhal KasakuthaiyaComplan Boy
2012Podaa PodiHare Rama

Upcoming projects

Television

Year Webseries Notes
2022Paper RocketReleased on Zee5,
Composed two songs "Kaalai Maalai" and "Kanden Kanden"
2023SengalamReleased on Zee5

References

  1. 1 2 "Dharan – Tamil Movie News – Dharan celebrates – Dharan | Parijatham | Laadam | Naan Aval Adhu". Behindwoods.com. 8 October 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Tamil singers' tribute to MJ". Rediff.com. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Dharan: I owe my success to Bhagyaraj sir". The Times of India. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "'I am still waiting for the right break', says Dharan Kumar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Musical year this, in Kollywood – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 19 January 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  6. ↑ "'Parijatham' is a hit!". Sify. 14 June 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  7. ↑ "SIVI MUSIC REVIEW MUSIC DIRECTOR DHARAN AUDIO RELEASE AMEER VASNTHABALAN Dharan Yogi grandson of Thengai Srinivasan hot stills picture image gallery". Behindwoods.com. 26 November 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  8. ↑ "Bheema vs Sivi". Yahoo Movies. 17 August 2007. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008.
  9. 1 2 "Movie Review:Sivi". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  10. 1 2 "Sivi Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz. 20 September 2007. Archived from the original on 20 September 2007. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  11. 1 2 "SIVI REVIEW MOVIE Thriller Dharan Yogi Jayashree Rao K Sundar K R Senthil Nathan Funky Shankar Anuja sibi picture wallpaper stills image gallery". Behindwoods.com. 26 November 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  12. ↑ "Music review By Malathy Sundaram". Behindwoods. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  13. ↑ "Charmme on a comeback trail". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  14. ↑ "Yuvan and Venkat Prabhu croon for Dharan – Tamil Movie News – Siddu +2 First Attempt | K Bagyaraj | Moser Baer Entertainment | Shantanu". Behindwoods.com. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  15. ↑ Siddu gets ready for release on Nov 26. Sify.com (13 November 2010). Retrieved on 8 November 2012.
  16. 1 2 "Poda Podi is a romantic musical: Dharan". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 August 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  17. ↑ "Podaa Podi like Minnale". Behindwoods. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  18. ↑ "Tell us what you think about Poda Podi!". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  19. ↑ "'Podaa Podi' takes on 'Thuppakki' for Diwali!". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  20. ↑ "Tribute to Michael Jackson – Tamil Movie News – King of Pop | Dharan | Paarijatham". Behindwoods.com. 29 August 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  21. ↑ "CHENNAI-SAVAAL: Beach Volleyball World Cup, thats happening in our very own". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  22. ↑ RUBY KANCHI WARRIORS (TNPL) - Official Music Video | DHARAN KUMAR | T.RAJENDHARR | MIRCHI VIJAY, retrieved 4 May 2021
  23. ↑ "Dharan Gives Music For Ruby Kanchi Warriors". Desimartini.com. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  24. ↑ Jallikattu Anthem - Official Video | Dharan Kumar | Mirchi Vijay, retrieved 4 May 2021
  25. ↑ Asku Maaro Video | Kavin, Teju Ashwini | Dharan Kumar | K. Sivaangi | Dongli Jumbo | Sandy, retrieved 4 May 2021
  26. ↑ "Watch Latest Telugu Song Music Video - 'Asku Maaro' (Promo) Sung By Dharan Kumar and K. Sivaangi Featuring Kavin and Teju Ashwini". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  27. ↑ "Music director Dharan Kumar gets married to Deekshitha". 15 September 2017.
  28. ↑ "Arya and Aishwarya Rajesh release Enga Pora De teaser". The Times of India. December 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  29. ↑ Paadatha Pattellam | Sathyaprakash & Nithyashree | Dharan Kumar | U Rajesh | Carvaan Lounge Tamil, retrieved 30 October 2021
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