G. V. Prakash Kumar


G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films. His first film was S Pictures' Veyyil.

Early life

Prakash Kumar is the only son of G. Venkatesh and playback singer A. R. Reihana, who is the elder sister of music director A. R. Rahman.

Personal life

Prakash is married to singer Saindhavi and they have a daughter.

Career

Music direction

He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director S. Shankar's Tamil film Gentleman, composed by his maternal uncle, A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects. He had also worked with Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in Anniyan and Unnale Unnale.
G.V. Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil, directed by Vasantha Balan and produced by director S. Shankar. His music in the film Madrasapattinam, directed by A. L. Vijay was appreciated mainly for his song "Pookal Pookum Tharunam".
He went on to win critical acclaim for his music in Selvaraghavan's drama film Mayakkam Enna, which became his third collaboration that featured Dhanush in the lead role. The album's five songs were written by Selvaraghavan and Dhanush, with the pair also coming together to sing the song "Kadhal En Kadhal". The album also included the song "Pirai Thedum", which Prakash sang himself along with his fiancée, Saindhavi whilst another song "Voda Voda Voda", written and sung by Dhanush, was composed in just 15 minutes and recorded within an hour. Rediff.com reviewed the soundtrack claiming that Prakash had "tried very hard to walk away from his comfort zone and provide the kind of edgy numbers Selvaraghavan demands, and has risen to the challenge". Critics from entertainment portal Behindwoods.com cited that Prakash "reiterates his talent once again" and gave a verdict that the album is "intoxicating enough". In late September 2011, a single track "Oru Murai", written by Thamarai and composed and sung by Prakash in R. S. Infotainment's Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal was released. His subsequent releases include the political satire Saguni and the background score of the Hindi crime film Gangs of Wasseypur. Songs of the movie Darling were hits. Especially "Vandha Mala", "Anbe Anbe" and "Sattunu Idi Mazhai".This is also the debut film for Prakash as an actor. Prakash's songs in Kaaka Muttai were massive hits. "Karuppu Karuppu" song was on charts for a few months. "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" was a huge hit from Komban. G.V. Prakash signed his 50th film with director Atlee that is Vijay's 59th, which is named Theri.

Film production

In 2013, Prakash Kumar launched his own production house under the name "GV Prakash Kumar Productions". His first film Madha Yaanai Koottam, was directed by Vikram Sugumaran, a former assistant of Balu Mahendra.

Acting

In 2012, director A.R. Murugadoss approached Kumar regarding a potential acting venture. Prakash agreed to star in the project, however, the film later failed to take off. He subsequently signed on to appear in three films in quick succession, with the three entering production simultaneously. In order to further his acting ability, he took lessons from actor Aadukalam Naren and has noted that his stage performances as a singer were also helpful in demonstrating his potential as an actor.
Prakash was going to make his acting debut in a film titled Pencil, opposite Sri Divya, where he will be playing a school student. However, as Pencil's release was delayed, his first release became the horror film Darling. A remake of the 2013 Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram. Thereafter, Trisha Illana Nayanthara. The film deals with the present day definition of love and the perspective of today’s youngsters of both genders about love, relationship, virginity etc. In 2016, he appeared in Pencil and two comedies films Enakku Innoru Per Irukku and Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. The next is Bruce Lee . He acted in the climax sequence as cameo appearnce with Silambarasan's Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan. In 2018, he starred in Bala's action crime Naachiyaar. He acted in second role next to Jyothika. Then the comedy-drama, Semma released on May.

Social Activist

Kumar is also a social activist and participates in protests to create awareness on hydrocarbon issues and farmer concerns in India.

Filmography

As actor

Denotes films that have not yet been released

YearFilmRoleNotes
2008KuselanHimselfCameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song
2008KathanayakuduHimselfTelugu film; cameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song
2013Naan Rajavaga PogirenHimselfCameo appearance in "College Padam" song
2013ThalaivaaBar dancerCameo appearance in "Vaanganna" song
2015DarlingKathirEdison Award for Debut Actor
SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actor
Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South
2015JK Enum Nanbanin VaazhkaiHimselfCameo appearance in "Title" song
2015Trisha Illana NayantharaJeeva
2016PencilShiva
2016Enakku Innoru Per IrukkuJohnny
2016Kadavul Irukaan KumaruKumar
2017Bruce Lee Bruce Lee
2017Anbanavan Asaradhavan AdangadhavanJeevaCameo appearance
2018NaachiyaarKaathavarayan
2018SemmaKulandaivelu
2019Sarvam Thaala MayamPeter Johnson
2019Kuppathu RajaRocket
2019WatchmanBala
2019Sivappu Manjal PachaiMadhan
2019100% KadhalBalu
2020Ayngaran Post-production
2020Aayiram JenmangalPost-production
2020Adangathey delayed
2020JailCompleted
20204G delayed
2020Kadhalai Thedi Nithya Nandha Filming
2020Kadhalikka YarumillaiFilming
2020BachelorFilming
2020Trap City Debut Hollywood Movie
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As music composer

; Released soundtracks
YearTamilTeluguOther Languages
2006Veyil •Vesavi
2007Oram Po •Nenu Autovani
2007Kireedam •Poornamarket
2007Polladhavan • Punda ♦
2007Evano Oruvan • # Evaro Okaru
2007Velli Thirai •
2007Kaalai •
2008Ullasamga Utsahamga •Ullasa Utsaha ♦
Ayyo Pavam
2008Kuselan •Kathanayakudu •
2008Ananda Thandavam •Ananda Thandavam
2008Naan Aval Adhu • Nenu Tanu Aame
2008Seval •Ballem
2009Angaadi Theru • # Shopping Mall
2009Aayirathil Oruvan •Yuganiki Okkadu
2009Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam • #Super Cowboy
2010Madrasapattinam •1947 A Love Story
2010Darling •
2010Va •
2010Aadukalam •Pandem Kollu
2011Narthagi •
2011Deiva Thirumagal •Nanna
2011Mayakkam Enna •Mr. Karthik
2011Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal •Nirantharam Nee Oohalo
2012Endukante... Premanta! •
2012Saguni •Sakuni
2012Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 • #2
2012Joker •#
2012Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 • #2
2012Thaandavam •Siva Thaandavam
2012Paradesi •Paradesi
2012Naan Rajavaga Pogiren •
2013Ongole Githa • #
2013Annakodi •
2013Udhayam NH4 •NH 4
2013Thalaivaa •Anna – Born To Lead
2013Raja Rani •Raja Rani
2013JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai • #Rajadhi Raja • #
2013Nimirndhu Nil •Janda Pai Kapiraju •
2014Naan Sigappu Manithan •Indrudu
2014Saivam •
2014Irumbu Kuthirai •
2014Darling •
2014Ugly • #
2015Pencil
2015Rajathanthiram #
2015Komban
2015Idhu Enna Maayam
2015Kaaval #
2015Kaaka MuttaiHalf Ticket
2015Trisha Illana NayantharaTrisha Leda Nayanthara
2015Eetti
2016VisaranaiVicharana
2016TheriPoliceodu
2016Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
2016Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
2016Bruce Lee
2016Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2017Mupparimanam
2017Lens
2018Semma
2019Kuppathu Raja
2019Watchman
2019100% Kadhal
2019Asuran
2019Jail
2019Adangathey
20194G
2019Ayngaran
2019Kadhalikka Yarumillai
2020Soorarai Pottru
2020Thalaivi
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Awards

;Filmfare Awards South
;Mirchi Music Awards South
;MTV Awards
;South Indian International Movie Awards
;Vijay Awards
;Vijay Music Awards
; Other awards