A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Vidyasagar Ramachander
வித்யசாகர்
வித்யாசாகர்
വിദ്യാസാഗർ
Birthplace:
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Born:
March 2, 1963
Vidyasagar is an Indian composer, musician and singer who works predominantly in the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi film industries. After working with several composers as assistant and conductor, Vidyasagar made his debut as a film composer in the 1989 Tamil film Poomanam. Working for over 225 feature films, he is the recipient of the prestigious National Award and five Filmfare Awards.
Assistant Music Supervisor:
1987 Thangachi
Music:
1987 Thangachi
1988 Paravaigal Palavitham
1993 Chirunavvula Varamistava
1994 Mugguru Monagallu
1995 Karnaa
1995 Murai Maman
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Azhakiya Ravanan
1996 Indraprastham
1996 Musthaffaa
1996 Nethaji
1996 Priyam
1996 Tata Birla
1997 Arasiyal
1997 Pudhayal
1997 Varnapakittu
1998 Nilaave Vaa
1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998 Sidhartha
1998 Summer in Bethlehem
1998 Thaayin Manikodi
1998 Uyirodu Uyiraga
1999 Ezhupunna Tharakan
1999 Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999 Usthad
2000 Devadoothan
2000 Millennium Stars
2000 Mr. Butler
2000 Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2001 Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001 Dhill
2001 Dubai
2001 Thavasi
2001 Vedham
2002 Meesa Madhavan
2003 Alai
2003 Dhool
2003 Iyarkai
2003 Kilichundan Mampazham
2003 Parthibhan Kanavu
2003 Pattalam
2003 Thirumalai
2004 Thendral
2005 Chandrolsavam
2005 Ji
2005 Kana Kanden
2005 London
2005 Ponniyin Selvan
2005 Power of Women
2006 Em Magan
2006 Pasa Kiligal
2006 Poi
2007 Mozhi
2007 Rock N' Roll
2008 Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008 Jayam Kondaan
2008 Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
2008 Mulla
2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008 Pirivom Santhippom
2008 Raman Thediya Seethai
2009 1977
2009 Neelathamara
2009 Peranmai
2010 Apoorvaragam
2010 Magizhchi
2010 Mandhira Punnagai
2010 Paappi Appachaa
2011 Ilaingan
2011 Makeup Man
2011 Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
2012 Diamond Necklace
2012 Spanish Masala
2012 Thappana
2013 3 Dots
2013 Geethanjali
2013 Nadodimannan
2013 Oru Indian Pranayakadha
2013 Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
2014 Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
2014 Thalaivan
2015 Eli
2015 Ennum Eppozhum
2016 Thoppil Joppan
2019 My Santa
2023 Uyir Thamizhukku
???? Puthiya Thiruppangal
Music Director:
1987 Thangachi
1988 Paravaigal Palavitham
1993 Chirunavvula Varamistava
1994 Mugguru Monagallu
1995 Karnaa
1995 Murai Maman
1995 Pasumpon
1996 Azhakiya Ravanan
1996 Indraprastham
1996 Musthaffaa
1996 Nethaji
1996 Priyam
1996 Tata Birla
1997 Arasiyal
1997 Pudhayal
1997 Rukmini
1997 Varnapakittu
1998 Nilaave Vaa
1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998 Sidhartha
1998 Summer in Bethlehem
1998 Thaayin Manikodi
1998 Uyirodu Uyiraga
1999 Ezhupunna Tharakan
1999 Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999 Usthad
2000 Devadoothan
2000 Millennium Stars
2000 Mr. Butler
2000 Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2001 Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001 Dhill
2001 Dubai
2001 Thavasi
2001 Vedham
2002 Meesa Madhavan
2003 Alai
2003 Dhool
2003 Dongodu
2003 Iyarkai
2003 Kilichundan Mampazham
2003 Ottesi Cheputunna
2003 Parthibhan Kanavu
2003 Pattalam
2003 Thirumalai
2004 Nenu
2004 Thendral
2005 Chandrolsavam
2005 Ji
2005 Kana Kanden
2005 London
2005 Ponniyin Selvan
2005 Power of Women
2006 Em Magan
2006 Pasa Kiligal
2006 Poi
2007 Goal
2007 Mozhi
2007 Rock N' Roll
2008 Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008 Jayam Kondaan
2008 Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
2008 Mulla
2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008 Pirivom Santhippom
2008 Raman Thediya Seethai
2009 1977
2009 Neelathamara
2009 Peranmai
2009 Sasirekha Parinayam
2010 Apoorvaragam
2010 Magizhchi
2010 Mandhira Punnagai
2010 Paappi Appachaa
2011 Ilaingan
2011 Makeup Man
2011 Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
2012 Diamond Necklace
2012 Spanish Masala
2012 Thappana
2013 3 Dots
2013 Geethanjali
2013 Nadodimannan
2013 Oru Indian Pranayakadha
2013 Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
2014 Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
2014 Thalaivan
2015 Eli
2015 Ennum Eppozhum
2016 Thoppil Joppan
2019 My Santa
2023 Uyir Thamizhukku
???? Puthiya Thiruppangal
Original Music Composer:
1987 Thangachi
1988 Paravaigal Palavitham
1990 Aatha Naan Paasayiten
1990 Doshi Nirdoshi
1990 Nila Pennae
1990 Pudhiya Sarithiram
1991 Kalikalam
1993 Chirunavvula Varamistava
1993 Manavarali Pelli
1994 Jai Hind
1994 Mugguru Monagallu
1995 Karnaa
1995 Mr. Madras
1995 Murai Maman
1995 Pasumpon
1995 Villadhi Villain
1996 Azhakiya Ravanan
1996 Coimbatore Mappillai
1996 Indraprastham
1996 Mahathma
1996 Musthaffaa
1996 Nethaji
1996 Priyam
1996 Sengottai
1996 Subash
1996 Tata Birla
1997 Aahaa Enna Porutham
1997 Arasiyal
1997 Pudhayal
1997 Rukmini
1997 Thaali Pudhusu
1997 Varnapakittu
1998 Elavamkodu Desam
1998 Nilaave Vaa
1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998 Sidhartha
1998 Summer in Bethlehem
1998 Thaayin Manikodi
1998 Uyirodu Uyiraga
1998 Zor
1999 Ethirum Pudhirum
1999 Ezhupunna Tharakan
1999 Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999 Usthad
2000 Devadoothan
2000 Dreams
2000 Millennium Stars
2000 Mr. Butler
2000 Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000 Snegithiye
2001 Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001 Dhill
2001 Dubai
2001 Poovellam Un Vasam
2001 Thavasi
2001 Vedham
2002 Karmegam
2002 Meesa Madhavan
2002 Run
2002 Villain
2003 Alai
2003 Anbe Sivam
2003 C.I.D. Moosa
2003 Dhool
2003 Dongodu
2003 Durga
2003 Iyarkai
2003 Joot
2003 Kilichundan Mampazham
2003 Naaga
2003 Ottesi Cheputunna
2003 Pallavan
2003 Parthibhan Kanavu
2003 Pattalam
2003 Thirumalai
2003 Thithikudhe
2003 Villain
2004 Ghilli
2004 Hulchul
2004 Madurey
2004 Nenu
2004 Nothing but Life
2004 Sullan
2004 Swarabhishekam
2004 Thendral
2005 Alice in Wonderland
2005 Chandramukhi
2005 Chandrolsavam
2005 Ji
2005 Kana Kanden
2005 London
2005 Majaa
2005 Ponniyin Selvan
2005 Power of Women
2006 Aathi
2006 Em Magan
2006 Paramasivan
2006 Pasa Kiligal
2006 Poi
2006 Sivappathigaram
2006 Thambi
2007 Goal
2007 Kaiyoppu
2007 Mozhi
2007 Periyar
2007 Rock N' Roll
2008 Alibhabha
2008 Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008 Ellam Avan Seyal
2008 Jayam Kondaan
2008 Kuruvi
2008 Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
2008 Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2008 Mulla
2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008 Pirivom Santhippom
2008 Raman Thediya Seethai
2009 1977
2009 Kanden Kadhalai
2009 Neelathamara
2009 Peranmai
2009 Sasirekha Parinayam
2010 Apoorvaragam
2010 Magizhchi
2010 Mandhira Punnagai
2010 Paappi Appachaa
2011 Ilaingan
2011 Kaavalan
2011 Makeup Man
2011 Siruthai
2011 Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
2012 Diamond Necklace
2012 Spanish Masala
2012 Thappana
2012 Vaidooryam
2013 3 Dots
2013 Geethanjali
2013 Jannal Oram
2013 Nadodimannan
2013 Oru Indian Pranayakadha
2013 Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
2014 Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
2014 Thalaivan
2015 Eli
2015 Ennum Eppozhum
2015 Mariyam Mukku
2016 Thoppil Joppan
2016 Uchathula Shiva
2017 Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017 Thiruttu Payale 2
2018 Aaruthra
2019 My Santa
2022 Solomante Theneechakal
2023 Uyir Thamizhukku
2024 Double Tuckerr
2024 Marivillin Gopurangal
???? Naarkaali
???? Puthiya Thiruppangal
Playback Singer:
1987 Thangachi
1988 Paravaigal Palavitham
1990 Aatha Naan Paasayiten
1990 Doshi Nirdoshi
1990 Nila Pennae
1990 Pudhiya Sarithiram
1991 Kalikalam
1993 Chirunavvula Varamistava
1993 Manavarali Pelli
1994 Jai Hind
1994 Mugguru Monagallu
1995 Karnaa
1995 Mr. Madras
1995 Murai Maman
1995 Pasumpon
1995 Villadhi Villain
1996 Azhakiya Ravanan
1996 Coimbatore Mappillai
1996 Indraprastham
1996 Mahathma
1996 Musthaffaa
1996 Nethaji
1996 Priyam
1996 Sengottai
1996 Subash
1996 Tata Birla
1997 Aahaa Enna Porutham
1997 Arasiyal
1997 Pudhayal
1997 Rukmini
1997 Thaali Pudhusu
1997 Varnapakittu
1998 Elavamkodu Desam
1998 Nilaave Vaa
1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998 Sidhartha
1998 Summer in Bethlehem
1998 Thaayin Manikodi
1998 Uyirodu Uyiraga
1998 Zor
1999 Ethirum Pudhirum
1999 Ezhupunna Tharakan
1999 Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999 Usthad
2000 Devadoothan
2000 Dreams
2000 Millennium Stars
2000 Mr. Butler
2000 Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000 Snegithiye
2001 Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001 Dhill
2001 Dubai
2001 Poovellam Un Vasam
2001 Thavasi
2001 Vedham
2002 Karmegam
2002 Meesa Madhavan
2002 Run
2002 Villain
2003 Alai
2003 Anbe Sivam
2003 C.I.D. Moosa
2003 Dhool
2003 Dongodu
2003 Durga
2003 Iyarkai
2003 Joot
2003 Kilichundan Mampazham
2003 Naaga
2003 Ottesi Cheputunna
2003 Pallavan
2003 Parthibhan Kanavu
2003 Pattalam
2003 Thirumalai
2003 Thithikudhe
2003 Villain
2004 Ghilli
2004 Hulchul
2004 Madurey
2004 Nenu
2004 Nothing but Life
2004 Sullan
2004 Swarabhishekam
2004 Thendral
2005 Alice in Wonderland
2005 Chandramukhi
2005 Chandrolsavam
2005 Ji
2005 Kana Kanden
2005 London
2005 Majaa
2005 Ponniyin Selvan
2005 Power of Women
2006 Aathi
2006 Em Magan
2006 Paramasivan
2006 Pasa Kiligal
2006 Poi
2006 Sivappathigaram
2006 Thambi
2007 Goal
2007 Kaiyoppu
2007 Mozhi
2007 Periyar
2007 Rock N' Roll
2008 Alibhabha
2008 Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008 Ellam Avan Seyal
2008 Jayam Kondaan
2008 Kuruvi
2008 Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
2008 Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2008 Mulla
2008 Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008 Pirivom Santhippom
2008 Raman Thediya Seethai
2009 1977
2009 Kanden Kadhalai
2009 Neelathamara
2009 Peranmai
2009 Sasirekha Parinayam
2010 Apoorvaragam
2010 Magizhchi
2010 Mandhira Punnagai
2010 Paappi Appachaa
2011 Ilaingan
2011 Kaavalan
2011 Makeup Man
2011 Siruthai
2011 Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
2012 101 Weddings
2012 Diamond Necklace
2012 Spanish Masala
2012 Thappana
2012 Vaidooryam
2013 3 Dots
2013 Geethanjali
2013 Jannal Oram
2013 Nadodimannan
2013 Oru Indian Pranayakadha
2013 Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum
2014 Bhaiyya Bhaiyya
2014 Thalaivan
2015 Eli
2015 Ennum Eppozhum
2015 Mariyam Mukku
2016 Thoppil Joppan
2016 Uchathula Shiva
2017 Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017 Thiruttu Payale 2
2018 Aaruthra
2019 My Santa
2022 Solomante Theneechakal
2023 Uyir Thamizhukku
2024 Double Tuckerr
2024 Marivillin Gopurangal
???? Naarkaali
???? Puthiya Thiruppangal
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