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 Tollywood films. Some of his most notable films are Anand, Godavari and Chandamama.[2] In 2006, he was awarded Nandi Award by Andhra Pradesh state government [3] and many other awards for the movie Godavari. He was a Nandi award jury member in 2010 . Radha Krishnan is an expert in Carnatic and Hindustani music.

K. M. Radha Krishnan's later movies include Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam, Bhale Dongalu, Baladur, 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

YearTitleLanguageNotes
2000Silence PleaseSilent filmBackground score only
2002HeroTelugu
2004AnandTelugu
2004MeghamTelugu
2005Kanchanamala Cable TVTelugu
2006GodavariTeluguNandi Award for Best Music Director[3]
2006Manasu Palike Mouna RaagamTelugu
2006MayabazarTelugu
2007ChandamamaTelugu
2008Siddu From SikakulamTelugu
2008Bhale DongaluTelugu[4]
2008BaladurTelugu[5]
2008Yen Indha MounamTamilDubbed version of Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam [6]
2009Raju MaharajuTeluguBackground score only
2011Naaku O LoverundiTelugu[7]
2014Lakshmi Raave Maa IntikiTelugu
2018Oorantha AnukuntunnaruTelugu[8]
2018Shubhalekha+LuTelugu

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Idlebrain Interview". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  2. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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.
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