K. M. Radha Krishnan is an Indian music composer known for his work in Telugu cinema. Some of his most notable films are Anand, Godavari and Chandamama.[2] In 2006, he received a Nandi Award from Andhra Pradesh state government [3] and many other awards for the movie Godavari. He was a Nandi award jury member in 2010 [citation needed]. Radha Krishnan composes Carnatic and Hindustani music.

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's later movies include Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam, Bhale Dongalu, Baladur, Siddu From Sikakulam.[2] He has also composed jingles for television ads and some devotional albums.

Background

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K. 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 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, performing in over 500 stage shows. 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. 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.

Early career

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K. 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’.[1]

Filmography

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As Music Composer

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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

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

As lyricist

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  • 2008 - Bhale Dongalu

As artist

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  • 2024 Miss Perfect episode 7 guest appearance himself

References

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  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.