A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Sankar Ganesh
Shankar Ganesh
Shankar-Ganesh
கணேஷ்
சங்கர் கணேஷ்
ಗಣೇಶ್
ಶಂಕರ್ ಗಣೇಶ್
ഗണേഷ്
ശങ്കർ ഗണേഷ്
Ganesh is an Indian music director best known for being one half of the duo Shankar Ganesh. In november 1986, Ganesh suffered injuries to his eyes and his hands caused by an exploding tape recorder he received in the mail.
Director:
1990 Jagathalaprathapan
Music:
1966 Smuggler
1966 Thakur Jarnail Singh
1969 Akka Thangai
1970 Maanavan
1971 Thenkinnam
1972 Idhaya Veenai
1972 Naan Yen Pirandhen
1974 Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1975 Cinema Paithiyam
1975 Thangathile Vairam
1976 Kamadhenu
1977 Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1978 Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1979 Inikkum Ilamai
1979 Velum Mayilum Thunai
1980 Love In Singapore
1981 Needhi Pizhaithadhu
1981 Red Jasmine
1981 Sphodanam
1982 Adhisaya Piravigal
1982 Ayiram Muthangal
1982 Darling, Darling, Darling
1982 Ilanjodigal
1982 Kathalithu Paar
1982 Maattuvin Chattangale
1982 Om Sakthi
1982 Oorum Uravum
1982 Pattanathu Rajakkal
1982 Ranga
1982 Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai
1982 Thunai
1983 Bhookambam
1983 Nenjamellam Neeye
1983 Saatchi
1983 Thai Veedu
1984 Madras Vathiyar
1984 Madurai Suran
1984 Maman Machan
1984 Niraparaadhi
1984 Osai
1984 Sathiyam Neeye
1984 Sattathai Thiruthungal
1984 Shabash
1984 Shanthi Muhurtham
1984 Theerppu En Kaiyil
1984 Thirakal
1984 Vai Pandhal
1984 Veettukku Oru Kannagai
1984 Vengayin Maindhan
1984 Vetri
1984 Vidhi
1985 Anni
1985 Bandham
1985 Deivapiravi
1985 Mangamma Sabadham
1985 Needhiyin Nizhal
1986 Annai En Dheivam
1986 Kulirkaala Megangal
1986 Mounam Kalaikirathu
1987 Enga Veetu Ramayanam
1987 Oorkavalan
1987 Raja Mariyadhai
1987 Veeran Veluthampi
1987 Veerapandiyan
1988 Poo Pootha Nandhavanam
1988 Sahadevan Mahadevan
1989 Mrigaya
1989 Oru Ponnu Nenacha
1989 Shondham 16
1989 Thangamani Rangamani
1990 Idhaya Thamarai
1990 Jagathalaprathapan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Sathan Sollai Thattathe
1990 Valiba Vilayattu
1991 Kaaval Nilayam
1992 Naga Kanya
1993 Konjum Kili
1993 Paarambariyam
???? Manjal Kungumam
Music Director:
1966 Smuggler
1966 Thakur Jarnail Singh
1969 Akka Thangai
1970 Maanavan
1971 Thenkinnam
1972 Idhaya Veenai
1972 Naan Yen Pirandhen
1974 Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1975 Cinema Paithiyam
1975 Thangathile Vairam
1976 Kamadhenu
1977 Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1978 Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1979 Inikkum Ilamai
1979 Velum Mayilum Thunai
1980 Love In Singapore
1981 Needhi Pizhaithadhu
1981 Red Jasmine
1981 Sphodanam
1982 Adhisaya Piravigal
1982 Ayiram Muthangal
1982 Darling, Darling, Darling
1982 Ilanjodigal
1982 Kathalithu Paar
1982 Maattuvin Chattangale
1982 Om Sakthi
1982 Oorum Uravum
1982 Pattanathu Rajakkal
1982 Ranga
1982 Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai
1982 Thunai
1983 Bhookambam
1983 Nenjamellam Neeye
1983 Saatchi
1983 Thai Veedu
1984 Madras Vathiyar
1984 Madurai Suran
1984 Maman Machan
1984 Niraparaadhi
1984 Osai
1984 Sathiyam Neeye
1984 Sattathai Thiruthungal
1984 Shabash
1984 Shanthi Muhurtham
1984 Theerppu En Kaiyil
1984 Thirakal
1984 Vai Pandhal
1984 Veettukku Oru Kannagai
1984 Vengayin Maindhan
1984 Vetri
1984 Vidhi
1985 Anni
1985 Bandham
1985 Deivapiravi
1985 Mangamma Sabadham
1985 Needhiyin Nizhal
1986 Anand
1986 Annai En Dheivam
1986 Kulirkaala Megangal
1986 Mounam Kalaikirathu
1987 Enga Veetu Ramayanam
1987 Oorkavalan
1987 Raja Mariyadhai
1987 Veeran Veluthampi
1987 Veerapandiyan
1988 Poo Pootha Nandhavanam
1988 Sahadevan Mahadevan
1988 Samyuktha
1989 Mrigaya
1989 Oru Ponnu Nenacha
1989 Shondham 16
1989 Thangamani Rangamani
1990 Idhaya Thamarai
1990 Jagathalaprathapan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Sathan Sollai Thattathe
1990 Valiba Vilayattu
1991 Kaaval Nilayam
1992 Naga Kanya
1993 Konjum Kili
1993 Paarambariyam
???? Manjal Kungumam
Original Music Composer:
1966 Smuggler
1966 Thakur Jarnail Singh
1969 Akka Thangai
1970 Maanavan
1971 Thenkinnam
1972 ...Aval!
1972 Idhaya Veenai
1972 Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972 Puguntha Veedu
1973 Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1974 Chakravakam
1974 Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974 Vellikizhamai Viratham
1975 Cinema Paithiyam
1975 Pattikkaattu Raja
1975 Thangathile Vairam
1976 Kamadhenu
1977 Aattukara Alamelu
1977 Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977 Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977 Uyarnthavargal
1978 Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978 Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1979 Inikkum Ilamai
1979 Neeya?
1979 Pasi
1979 Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979 Velum Mayilum Thunai
1980 Anthappuram
1980 Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare
1980 Jamboo
1980 Love In Singapore
1980 Love in Singapore
1980 Maria, My Darling
1980 Vandichakkaram
1981 Needhi Pizhaithadhu
1981 Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981 Red Jasmine
1981 Sangharsham
1981 Sattam Oru Iruttarai
1981 Sphodanam
1982 Aarambham
1982 Adhisaya Piravigal
1982 Amma
1982 Ayiram Muthangal
1982 Darling, Darling, Darling
1982 Ilanjodigal
1982 Kathalithu Paar
1982 Kazhumaram
1982 Krodham
1982 Maattuvin Chattangale
1982 Om Sakthi
1982 Oorum Uravum
1982 Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1982 Pattanathu Rajakkal
1982 Ranga
1982 Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai
1982 Thunai
1983 Bhookambam
1983 Karune Illada Kanoonu
1983 Nenjamellam Neeye
1983 Saatchi
1983 Thai Veedu
1983 Thandikkappatta Nyayangal
1984 Idhu Enga Boomi
1984 Madras Vathiyar
1984 Madurai Suran
1984 Maman Machan
1984 Ninaivugal
1984 Niraparaadhi
1984 Osai
1984 Sathiyam Neeye
1984 Sattathai Thiruthungal
1984 Shabash
1984 Shanthi Muhurtham
1984 Theerppu En Kaiyil
1984 Thirakal
1984 Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984 Vai Pandhal
1984 Veettukku Oru Kannagai
1984 Vengayin Maindhan
1984 Vetri
1984 Vidhi
1985 Anni
1985 Anthasthu
1985 Bandham
1985 Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985 Deivapiravi
1985 Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985 Mangamma Sabadham
1985 Needhiyin Nizhal
1985 Paadum Vaanampadi
1985 Vellai Manasu
1986 Anand
1986 Annai En Dheivam
1986 Kulirkaala Megangal
1986 Mounam Kalaikirathu
1986 Panneer Nadhigal
1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987 Enga Veetu Ramayanam
1987 Oorkavalan
1987 Raja Mariyadhai
1987 Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1987 Veeran Veluthampi
1987 Veerapandiyan
1988 Aadade Adharam
1988 Manaivi Oru Mandhiri
1988 Mappillai Sir
1988 Penmani Aval Kanmani
1988 Poo Pootha Nandhavanam
1988 Sahadevan Mahadevan
1988 Samyuktha
1988 Sigappu Thali
1988 Veedu Manaivi Makkal
1989 Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989 Irattai Kuzhal Thuppaki
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1989 Mrigaya
1989 Nyaya Tharasu
1989 Oru Ponnu Nenacha
1989 Sakalakala Sammandi
1989 Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
1989 Shondham 16
1989 Thaaya Thaarama
1989 Thangamani Rangamani
1989 Utthama Purushan
1989 Yogam Rajayogam
1990 Idhaya Thamarai
1990 Jagathalaprathapan
1990 Manaivi Oru Manickam
1990 Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Sathan Sollai Thattathe
1990 Thiyagu
1990 Valiba Vilayattu
1990 Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1990 Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1991 Amma Pillai
1991 Kaaval Nilayam
1991 Veetla Eli Veliyila Puli
1992 Naane Varuven
1992 Naga Kanya
1992 Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1993 Konjum Kili
1993 Paarambariyam
1994 Vaanga Partner Vaanga
2017 Tharisu Nilam
???? Manjal Kungumam
Screenplay:
1966 Smuggler
1966 Thakur Jarnail Singh
1969 Akka Thangai
1970 Maanavan
1971 Thenkinnam
1972 ...Aval!
1972 Idhaya Veenai
1972 Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972 Puguntha Veedu
1973 Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1974 Chakravakam
1974 Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974 Vellikizhamai Viratham
1975 Cinema Paithiyam
1975 Pattikkaattu Raja
1975 Thangathile Vairam
1976 Kamadhenu
1977 Aattukara Alamelu
1977 Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977 Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977 Uyarnthavargal
1978 Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978 Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1979 Inikkum Ilamai
1979 Neeya?
1979 Pasi
1979 Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979 Velum Mayilum Thunai
1980 Anthappuram
1980 Ival Ee Vazhi Ithu Vare
1980 Jamboo
1980 Love In Singapore
1980 Love in Singapore
1980 Maria, My Darling
1980 Vandichakkaram
1981 Needhi Pizhaithadhu
1981 Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981 Red Jasmine
1981 Sangharsham
1981 Sattam Oru Iruttarai
1981 Sphodanam
1982 Aarambham
1982 Adhisaya Piravigal
1982 Amma
1982 Ayiram Muthangal
1982 Darling, Darling, Darling
1982 Ilanjodigal
1982 Kathalithu Paar
1982 Kazhumaram
1982 Krodham
1982 Maattuvin Chattangale
1982 Om Sakthi
1982 Oorum Uravum
1982 Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1982 Pattanathu Rajakkal
1982 Ranga
1982 Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai
1982 Thunai
1983 Bhookambam
1983 Karune Illada Kanoonu
1983 Nenjamellam Neeye
1983 Saatchi
1983 Thai Veedu
1983 Thandikkappatta Nyayangal
1984 Idhu Enga Boomi
1984 Madras Vathiyar
1984 Madurai Suran
1984 Maman Machan
1984 Ninaivugal
1984 Niraparaadhi
1984 Osai
1984 Sathiyam Neeye
1984 Sattathai Thiruthungal
1984 Shabash
1984 Shanthi Muhurtham
1984 Theerppu En Kaiyil
1984 Thirakal
1984 Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984 Vai Pandhal
1984 Veettukku Oru Kannagai
1984 Vengayin Maindhan
1984 Vetri
1984 Vidhi
1985 Anni
1985 Anthasthu
1985 Bandham
1985 Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985 Deivapiravi
1985 Engirunthalum Vazhga
1985 Mangamma Sabadham
1985 Needhiyin Nizhal
1985 Paadum Vaanampadi
1985 Vellai Manasu
1986 Anand
1986 Annai En Dheivam
1986 Kulirkaala Megangal
1986 Mounam Kalaikirathu
1986 Panneer Nadhigal
1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987 Enga Veetu Ramayanam
1987 Oorkavalan
1987 Raja Mariyadhai
1987 Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1987 Veeran Veluthampi
1987 Veerapandiyan
1988 Aadade Adharam
1988 Manaivi Oru Mandhiri
1988 Mappillai Sir
1988 Penmani Aval Kanmani
1988 Poo Pootha Nandhavanam
1988 Sahadevan Mahadevan
1988 Samyuktha
1988 Sigappu Thali
1988 Veedu Manaivi Makkal
1989 Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989 Irattai Kuzhal Thuppaki
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1989 Mrigaya
1989 Nyaya Tharasu
1989 Oru Ponnu Nenacha
1989 Sakalakala Sammandi
1989 Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
1989 Shondham 16
1989 Thaaya Thaarama
1989 Thangamani Rangamani
1989 Utthama Purushan
1989 Yogam Rajayogam
1990 Idhaya Thamarai
1990 Jagathalaprathapan
1990 Manaivi Oru Manickam
1990 Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Sathan Sollai Thattathe
1990 Thiyagu
1990 Valiba Vilayattu
1990 Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1990 Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1991 Amma Pillai
1991 Kaaval Nilayam
1991 Veetla Eli Veliyila Puli
1992 Naane Varuven
1992 Naga Kanya
1992 Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1993 Konjum Kili
1993 Paarambariyam
1994 Vaanga Partner Vaanga
2017 Tharisu Nilam
???? Manjal Kungumam
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