Sean Roldan

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Sean Roldan

Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian composer, musician, and lyricist who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He has worked on Carnatic music, independent music, and film scores for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).[1]

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Background information
Birth nameRaghavendra Raja Rao
Born (1987-12-27) 27 December 1987 (age 36)
Madras (now Chennai),
Tamil Nadu, India
GenresFilm score, Independent music, Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Film composer, Music director, Independent musician, Song writer, Singer
Years active2014–present
Sean Roldan
Parent(s)Padma (mother)
Srimushnam V. Raja Rao (father)
RelativesSandilyan (maternal grandfather)
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Early life

Roldan was born as Raghavendra Raja Rao to the mridangam player Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and Padma, the daughter of novelist Sandilyan. He is married to Lalitha Sudha, a playback singer who works in the Indian film industry, primarily for films composed by him.[2] He was drawn into film music by A.R. Rahman's debut album Roja.

Career

Film score and soundtracks

Rao began a career in music composing and working on Carnatic tracks before venturing into independent Tamil music with his band Sean Roldan & Friends.[3] Roldan was recommended by film producer C. V. Kumar to Varun Manian, the producer of the bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram, who was looking for a composer after the director's original choice, Anirudh Ravichander, had opted out.[4] He subsequently signed the film and chose to continue to credit himself as Sean Roldan for a career in the Tamil film industry. He produced eight tracks for the film, singing two, while including one inspired by the single track "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam"[5] composed for his band.[6] That same year, he composed music for the films Sathuranga Vettai, Mundasupatti, and Aadama Jaichomada. All soundtracks were well-received. 2015 saw him composing the songs for 144.

In 2016, Roldan composed music for the political satire film Joker. The songs were well-received. 2017 saw him composing music for Pa Paandi, the directorial debut of actor Dhanush. Three more films were released that year featuring Roldan's music: Neruppu Da, Katha Nayagan, and Velaiilla Pattadhari 2, the last of which he collaborated with Dhanush, though this time as a lead actor. Roldan's only film composed in 2018 was Kathiruppor Pattiyal. He composed two films in 2019: Mehandi Circus and Raatchasi.

In 2020, Roldan composed one song from Dharala Prabhu, and in 2021, he composed one song from Kasada Thapara. 2021 also saw him composing the legal drama Jai Bhim in his first collaboration with Suriya.

In 2022, Roldan released a music video called Parai.[7] The video is about a Parai artist and his daughter who are subject to torment by casteists. He also co-wrote the song's lyrics.

In 2023, Roldan composed the music for the movies August 16 1947, Good Night, and Lucky Man.

Playback singing

Roldan has mainly sang songs for his own films but has frequently worked with composers Pradeep Kumar and Santhosh Narayanan. He has also worked with the likes of Anirudh Ravichander, D. Imman, and Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Musical style

Roldan's music draws heavy inspiration from Tamil composer Ilaiyaraaja. His greater aim is to represent Indian music internationally.[8]

Discography

As composer

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Year Tamil Other languages Notes
2014Vaayai Moodi PesavumSamsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam)
Mundasupatti
Sathuranga Vettai
Aadama Jaichomada
2015144
2016Joker
2017Pa Paandi
Katha Nayagan
Neruppu Da
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2VIP 2 (Telugu),
VIP 2 - Lalkar (Hindi - dubbed)
2018Kaathiruppor Pattiyal
2019Mehandi Circus
Raatchasi
2020Dharala PrabhuComposed one song "Kadhal Theevey"
2021Kasada ThaparaComposed one song "Nee Podhum Kanna"
Jai Bhim
2022 Parai YouTube album Think Music India
2023 August 16 1947
Good Night
Modern Love Chennai Web series Episode 1: "Lalagunda Bommaigal"[9]
Lucky Man
2024Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Lover
Raghu Thatha
Lubber Pandhu
Parari
Bottle Radha Bottle Radha (Malayalam) [10]
TBAMannangatti Since 1960
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  • The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
  • The year next to the titles of the films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
  • • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.

As singer

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Year Film Song Music Co-artist(s)
2013Onbadhule Guru"Theera Theera"KAnand Aravindakshan, K, Premgi Amaren
2014Cuckoo"Manasula Soora Kaathey"Santhosh NarayananDivya Ramani
"Potta Pulla"
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum"Shut Up! Vaaya Moodu! Pesadhe!"Sean RoldanBalaji Mohan
"Kadhal Ara Onnu Vizundhuchu"Shakthisree Gopalan
Mundasupatti"Ambala Singam"Haricharan
"Rasa Magarasa (Solo Version)"
"Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version)"Rita, Anthony Daasan
Maine Pyar Kiya (Telugu)"Ee Prema Manakoddhu"Pradeep Kumar
Sathuranga Vettai"Yemarum Jename"Sean RoldanPradeep Kumar
"Verichodi Ponathada"
Jigarthanda"Hoo Haa"Santhosh Narayanan
Aadama Jaichomada"Nalla Kettuka Paadam"Sean RoldanA. V. Ramanan
"Odura Nari"
2015Naanum Rowdy Dhaan"Kannana Kanne"Anirudh Ravichander
144"Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada"Sean RoldanSathyaprakash, Shenbagaraj
"Poove Pooviname"Chinmayi
2016Irudhi Suttru"Vaa Machaney"Santhosh Narayanan
Jil Jung Juk"Red Road-U"Vishal ChandrasekharSanthosh Narayanan, Vishal Chandrashekhar
Oru Naal Koothu"Adiyae Azhagae"Justin Prabhakaran
Joker"Chellamma"Sean RoldanK. Perumal, M. Lalitha Sudha
"Halla Bol"Kalyani Nair
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings"Idhu Kadhaiya"Yuvan Shankar RajaKharesma Ravichandran
2017Rum"Kadavule Vidai"Anirudh RavichanderPragathi Guruprasad
Pa Paandi"Paarthen" (The Youth of Power Paandi)Sean RoldanShweta Mohan
"Veesum Kaathodadhaan" (Power Paandi: The Nomad)Anthony Daasan
"Venpani Malarae" (The Romance of Power Paandi - Male Version)
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen"Yembuttu Irukuthu Aasa"D. ImmanKalyani Nair
Thondan"Poi Varavaa"Justin Prabhakaran
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2"Iraivanai Thandha Iraiviye" (Angel of Raghuvaran)Sean RoldanM. M. Manasi
Katha Nayagan"Kathanayagan The Hero"
Neruppu Da"Aalangiliyae"Shweta Mohan
"Enga Pona"
2018Kaathiruppor Pattiyal"Call Mela Call Pootu"
Kolamavu Kokila"Edhuvaraiyo"Anirudh RavichanderGautham Vasudev Menon
Ratsasan"Kanamma Kanvizhi"Ghibran
Seemaraja"Onnavitta Yaarum Yenakilla (Version 1)"D. ImmanShreya Ghoshal
2019LKG"Ethanai Kaalam Dhaan" (Remix)Leon James
MonsterEnnai TheadiJustin PrabhakaranPop Shalini
Mehandi Circus"Vellatu Kannazhagi"Sean Roldan
Raatchasi"Kondatam" Bamba Bakya
"Sigarame" Nithyashree
A1"Aatha Valikkudu"Santhosh Narayanan
2020Ponmagal Vandhal"Pookalin Porvai"Govind VasanthaKeerthana Vaidyanathan
Andhaghaaram"Izhupari Aattam"Pradeep Kumar
2021Uppena (Telugu)"Sandram Lone Neerantha"Devi Sri Prasad
Choo Mandhirakaali"Dracula Chellakkutti"Satish RaghunathanM. M. Manasi
Kasada Thapara"Nee Podhum Kanna"Sean Roldan
Jai Bhim"Indha Polladha"
2022Kuthiraivaal"Parandhu Pogindren"Pradeep KumarPriyanka NK
My Dear Bootham"Thangamey" (Version I)D. Imman
2023August 16 1947"Seenikaari"Sean RoldanSathyaprakash Dharmar
"Kottikara Payalae"Meenakshi Ilayaraja
Good Night"Naan Gaali"Kalyani Nair
"Naan Gaali Reprise"
Modern Love Chennai"Jingrudha Dhanga" (Lalagunda Bommaigal)
"Uravu" (Lalagunda Bommaigal)Padmapriya Raghavan
Lucky Man"Naanthan Raja"
2024Lover"Thensudare"Shaktishree Gopalam
"Ezhutha Kadhaiyo"Mega Agarwal
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy"Abarako"Santhanam
Captain Miller"Un Oliyile"G. V. Prakash Kumar
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu"Maayoney"D. ImmanJonita Gandhi
Aalan"Yen Anaindhai"Manoj Krishna
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As lyricist

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Year Film Song Music Notes
2014Jigarthanda"Hoo Haa"Santhosh Narayanan
Aadama Jaichomada"Odura Nari"Sean Roldan
2015144"Poove Pooviname"
2016Joker"Halla Bol"Co-lyricist with Yugabharathi
2017Katha Nayagan"Kathanayagan the Hero"
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2"Dooram Nillu"
2019Raatchasi"Sigarame"
A1"Aatha Valikkudu"Santhosh Narayanan
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Television

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Year Name of Television Show Role Network
2023-2024 Super Singer Season 10 Judge Star Vijay
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References

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