Sam C. S.
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Sam C. S. is an Indian music composer, producer, lyricist and singer who predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He debuted in Tamil with the horror film Orr Eravuu before working on the scientific thriller Ambuli.
His most notable scores include Kaithi, Puriyatha Puthir, Vikram Vedha (and its 2022 remake), Odiyan, Adanga Maru, NOTA, RDX, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Mahavatar Narsimha.
Early life
Sam was born into in a Tamil family in Munnar, Kerala, India. He attended St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School in Royappan Patti, Theni, Tamil Nadu.[citation needed] He later earned a degree in MCA and MBA from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He worked for a software company after his graduation. He currently lives in Cumbum, Theni.[citation needed]
Career
Sam assisted other music composers on scores for movies. His talent was soon discovered by movie houses, which led to an opportunity to compose music for musical thriller Mellisai, later renamed Puriyatha Puthir.
During this time, he composed jingles, which led him to meet the director duo Pushkar-Gayathri, who offered him the opportunity to score Vikram Vedha. The film's album and original soundtracks went on to become chart toppers.
Sam got his next opportunity in 2018 when director V. A. Shrikumar Menon offered him Mohanlal-starrer Odiyan to score.
Discography
As a composer
Films
| Year | Title | Score | Songs | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Orr Eravuu | No | Yes | Tamil | Two songs |
| 2012 | Ambuli | No | Yes | Two songs | |
| 2014 | Aaaah | Yes | No | Uncredited | |
| 2016 | Kadalai | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Yes | Yes | ||
| Puriyatha Puthir | Yes | Yes | Soundtrack released under the name Mellisai | ||
| 2018 | 6 Athiyayam | No | Yes | One song; promotional | |
| Keni | Yes | No | |||
| Diya | Yes | Yes | Tamil, Telugu | Tamil soundtrack released under the name Karu | |
| Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Mr. Chandramouli | Yes | Yes | |||
| Kadikara Manithargal | Yes | Yes | |||
| Lakshmi | Yes | Yes | |||
| Vanjagar Ulagam | Yes | Yes | |||
| NOTA | Yes | Yes | |||
| Odiyan | Yes | No | Malayalam | ||
| Adanga Maru | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | Yes | Yes | ||
| K-13 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 100 | Yes | Yes | |||
| Ayogya | Yes | Yes | |||
| Devi 2 | Yes | Yes | Tamil / Telugu | ||
| Gorilla | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Kaithi | Yes | Yes | |||
| Arjun Suravaram | Yes | Yes | Telugu | ||
| Jada | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Sám Hối: The Living Sandbag | Yes | Yes | Vietnamese | |
| Mosagallu | Yes | Yes | Telugu | ||
| Kasada Thapara | No | Yes | Tamil | Streaming release; Composed one song, "Vidhi Ezhuthiya" | |
| Enemy | Yes | No | |||
| Sabhaapathy | Yes | Yes | |||
| Raajavamsam | Yes | Yes | |||
| Chithirai Sevvanam | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2022 | Carbon | Yes | Yes | ||
| Saani Kaayidham | Yes | Yes | |||
| Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Yes | Yes | Tamil / Hindi / English | ||
| Ramarao on Duty | Yes | Yes | Telugu | ||
| Yenni Thuniga | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Vikram Vedha | Yes | Yes | Hindi | Two songs: "Bande", "Yaara" | |
| Repeat Shoe | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Michael | Yes | Yes | Telugu | |
| Run Baby Run | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Bakasuran | Yes | Yes | |||
| Thugs | Yes | Yes | |||
| Pakalum Paathiravum | Yes | No | |||
| Agilan | Yes | Yes | |||
| Kondraal Paavam | Yes | Yes | |||
| Ghosty | Yes | Yes | |||
| Rudhran | Yes | No | |||
| Thiruvin Kural | Yes | Yes | |||
| Thandatti | Yes | No | |||
| Nene Naa | Yes | Yes | Telugu | ||
| RDX | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| Tamil Kudimagan | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Red Sandal Wood | Yes | Yes | |||
| The Road | Yes | Yes | |||
| Raid | Yes | Yes | |||
| Bandra | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| Vela | Yes | Yes | |||
| Phoenix | Yes | Yes | |||
| Parking | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2024 | Siren | Yes | No | ||
| Guardian | Yes | Yes | |||
| Idi Minnal Kadhal | Yes | Yes | |||
| Demonte Colony 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| Kondal | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| Thekku Vadakku | Yes | Yes | |||
| Black | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| KA | Yes | Yes | Telugu | ||
| Pani | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| Pushpa 2: The Rule | Yes | No | Telugu | Additional background score | |
| 2025 | Ennu Swantham Punyalan | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | |
| Madraskaaran | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Vanangaan | Yes | No | |||
| Get-Set Baby | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| Dilruba | Yes | Yes | Telugu | ||
| Jack | Yes | Yes | |||
| Ace | Yes | Yes | Tamil | 2 songs "Poka Rap" and "Paarvai Thani" | |
| Phoenix | Yes | Yes | |||
| Trending | Yes | Yes | |||
| Mahavatar Narsimha | Yes | Yes | Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu | ||
| Blackmail | Yes | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa | Yes | No | |||
| Retta Thala | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2026 | Kaalidas 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Varavu † | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| TBA | Saloon † | Yes | Yes | Tamil |
Web series
| Year | Work | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Amazon Prime Video | |
| Five Six Seven Eight | ZEE5 | ||
| 2023 | The Night Manager | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| Label |
As a singer
| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Orr Eravuu | "Ucchi Malayil" |
| "Kaadhala" | ||
| 2012 | Ambuli | "Ambuli Theme" |
| 2016 | Kadalai | "Kannukulla Vanthu" |
| "Aathankarai" | ||
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | "Karuppu Vellai" |
| "Yethu Nyayam" | ||
| "Oru Katha Sollatta" | ||
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Yea Pa Yeppappa" |
| "Nights of Neverland" | ||
| "Winds of the Darkest Hour" | ||
| Mr. Chandramouli | "Kallooliye" | |
| "Kandapadi" | ||
| "Yedhedho Aanene" | ||
| "Mr. Chandramouli Theme" | ||
| Kadikara Manithargal | "Theera Oru" | |
| "Yeanoo" | ||
| Lakshmi | "Iraiva Iraiva" | |
| NOTA | "Yaar Kalikku" | |
| Adanga Maru | "Aangu Vaangu" | |
| 2019 | ||
| K-13 | "Oru Saayangalam" | |
| 100 | "Nanba" | |
| Devi 2 | "Love, Love Me" | |
| Abhinetri 2 | "Love, Love Me" | |
| Kaithi | "The Hot Biriyani" | |
| "Eternal Love of Father" | ||
| "Neel Iravil" | ||
| "Night is Dark" | ||
| Arjun Suravaram | "Bang Bang" | |
| 2021 | Rajavamsam | "Mane Unna" |
| "Mapilla Vandha" | ||
| 2022 | Repeat Shoe | "Theeyaai Ododi" |
| Bakasuran | "Siva Sivayam" | |
| "Kaathama" | ||
| Ghosty | "Bramman" | |
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | "Run Baby Run - Theme" |
| Thugs | "Amman Song" | |
| Agilan | "Dhrogam" | |
| Parking | "Yevan Nallavan" | |
| 2024 | KA | "Ka Mass Jathara" |
| Black | "Majili Majili" |
As a lyricist
| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Puriyatha Puthir | "Mazhaikkulle" |
| Vikram Vedha | "Pogatha Yennavittu" | |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Uyir Uruvaatha" |
| "Yea Pa Yeppappa" | ||
| "Yaen Penne Neeyum" | ||
| Mr. Chandramouli | "Kallooliye" | |
| "Theeraadho Vali" | ||
| NOTA | "Yaar Kalikku" | |
| 2019 | 100 | "Nanba" |
| Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | "Kannamma" | |
| "Yendi Raasathi" | ||
| "Yeno Penne" | ||
| Gorilla | "Yaaradiyo" | |
| "Chimp Song" | ||
| 2023 | Bakasuran | "Kaathama" |
| Parking | "Chella Kalliye" | |
| "Yevan Nallavan" | ||
| 2024 | Black | "En Chella Kedi" |
Awards
Provoke Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Upcoming Music Director)
Hello FM Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Music Director)
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Promising Music Director)
Vijay Awards
- 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score)
- 2023 : Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score)
- 2024 : RDX: Robert Dony Xavier Best Music Director (Malayalam)
External links
- at IMDb