One of the most successful and influential South Indian film composers is A.R. Rahman, known as Anirudh Ravichander. He is known for his dynamic music and youthful style that has made him one of the top names in Tamil, Telugu and other Indian film industries.
 
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Full Name: Anirudh RavichanderÂ
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Nickname: AnirudhÂ
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Profession: Music Composer, SingerÂ
Date of Birth: 16 October 1990Â
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaÂ
Zodiac: LibraÂ
Nationality: IndianÂ
By 2026, he’ll be in his mid-30s with no signs of slowing down; he’s still at the top of the Indian music industry.
Physical Stats
Height: 174cm/5’8″
Weight: Approx 62 kgÂ
Chest: 38 inchesÂ
Waist: 30 inchesÂ
Biceps: 11 inchesÂ
Eye Colour: BrownÂ
Hair Colour: BlackÂ
EducationÂ
Anirudh went to school in Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan (K.K. Nagar) in Chennai and got his degree from Loyola College (Chennai). He also took piano lessons at Trinity College of Music in London, which gave him a well-grounded knowledge of Western classical music.
FamilyÂ
Father – Ravi Raghavendra (Actor)Â
Mother – Lakshmi Ravichander (Dancer)Â
Sister – Vaishnavi
Anirudh is the nephew of Rajinikanth, one of the most famous film stars in India, who is part of one of the biggest film families in India.
Private LifeÂ
Marital Status: SingleÂ
Hobby: Dance-Music-VoiceÂ
Food Type: Non-VegetarianÂ
Sport: CricketÂ
Bowler: Sachin TendulkarÂ
Has a preference for formal suits, dress shirts, jeans, and travelling to cities like London, Paris, Kerala, and MysoreÂ
CareerÂ
Anirudh began creating music at the young age of 10 years old. At just 21 years old, he performed his first-ever music creation for the film 3 (2012), featuring Dhanush as the main character.Â
The song “Why This Kolaveri Di” went on to be a global viral hit, which created immediate awareness of his music.Â
Celebrity Film Credits: 3 (2012), Kaththi (2014), Vedalam (2015), Remo (2016), Vivegam (2017), Petta (2019), Darbar (2020), Master (2021).
Anirudh’s music incorporates many styles such as electronic, folk, classical, and Western while appealing to the youth and family audiences alike.Â
Recognition and Awards!Â
Winner of 8 South Indian International Movie Awards!Â
Winner of 3 Vijay Awards!Â
Winner of 3 Edison Awards!Â
Numerous wins and nominations from the Filmfare Awards South!Â
Some Fun Facts!Â
Number one inspiration in music is A R Rahman!Â
Has worked with many large music labels, including: Sony Music India, Zee Music, Eros Music, T-Series, DivoÂ
Has millions of followers on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Fortune
There are no publicly verified accounts of Anirudh being one of the top-earning commercial music composers working in South Indian Cinema.
Summary
Aniruth Ravichander transitioned from being an avid listener/singer during his teens to a top-selling and chart-topping songwriter/producer of modern South Indian film scores and continues to make a significant impression on the Indian music market through high-profile releases and international success as well.
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