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{{short description|Indian musician}}
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{{Indian name|Anirudh|Ravichander}}

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| name = Anirudh Ravichander
| name = Anirudh Ravichander
| image = Anirudh Ravichander at Audi Ritz Style Awards 2017.jpg
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| caption = Anirudh at the 2017 Audi Ritz Style Awards
| caption = Anirudh in 2017
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|10|16|df=yes}}<ref name=r1>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/music-composer-anirudh-ravichander-celebrates-his-27th-birthday-today-october-16-2017.html|title=Music composer Anirudh Ravichander celebrates his 27th birthday today, October 16, 2017.|date=16 October 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=3 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203180333/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/music-composer-anirudh-ravichander-celebrates-his-27th-birthday-today-october-16-2017.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| background = solo_singer
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Film score]]|[[independent music]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Film score]]|[[independent music]]}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| occupation = {{hlist|Composer|singer|instrumentalist}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Sony Music India]]|[[Aditya Music|Aditya]]|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]|[[Lahari Music|Lahari]]||[[Wunderbar Films|Wunderbar]]|[[Eros Music|Eros]]|[[Divo (record label)|Divo]]|[[Zee Music Company|Zee]]|[[Sun Pictures]]}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|keyboards}}
| occupations = {{hlist|[[Composer]]|[[Playback singer]]|[[Instrumentalist]]|[[Music producer]]}}
| instruments = {{hlist|Vocals|keyboards}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Sony Music|Sony]]|[[Aditya Music|Aditya]]|[[Zee Music Company|Zee Music]]|[[Wunderbar Films|Wunderbar]]|[[Eros Music|Eros]]|[[Divo (record label)|Divo]]|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]}}
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'''Anirudh Ravichander '''(born 16 October 1990), also known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Anirudh''', is an Indian [[film score|film composer]] and singer who primarily works in [[Tamil cinema]]. He is the son of veteran actor [[Ravi Raghavendra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/music-composer-anirudh-ravichander-celebrates-his-27th-birthday-today-october-16-2017.html|title=Music composer Anirudh Ravichander celebrates his 27th birthday today, October 16, 2017.|date=16 October 2017|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> He has won two [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anirudh Ravichander Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Anirudh Ravichander {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anirudh-Ravichander/awards|access-date=2020-06-09|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> nine [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]], six [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]] and five [[Vijay Awards]].
'''Anirudh Ravichander''' (born 16 October 1990) , also credited [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Anirudh''', is an Indian composer and playback singer who works primarily in [[Tamil Cinema|Tamil cinema]], in addition to [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. He has won two [[Filmfare Awards South]], ten [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]], six [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]] and five [[Vijay Awards|Vijay awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Anirudh Ravichander Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Anirudh Ravichander |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anirudh-Ravichander/awards |url-status=live |access-date=2020-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629174820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Anirudh-Ravichander/awards |archive-date=29 June 2022}}</ref>


Anirudh Ravichander's debut song "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]", composed for the 2012 film ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'', went [[Viral video|viral]] across the globe and has achieved over 200 million views on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Marur|first=Deeksha|title=Kolaveri Di goes viral|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-21/news-interviews/30422302_1_song-lyrics-dhanush|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=20 November 2011|date=21 November 2011}}</ref>
His debut song "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]", composed for the 2012 film ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'', went [[Viral video|viral]] across the globe and has achieved over 450 million views on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Marur|first=Deeksha|title=Kolaveri Di goes viral|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Kolaveri-Di-goes-viral/articleshow/10804248.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527100312/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-21/news-interviews/30422302_1_song-lyrics-dhanush|url-status=live|archive-date=27 May 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=20 November 2011|date=21 November 2011}}</ref> [[A.R. Murugadoss]] signed him to compose music for ''[[Kaththi]]'' (2014) starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] & [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu|Samantha]]<ref>{{cite web | last1=Banerjee | first1=Urmimala | last2=Banerjee | first2=ByUrmimala | title='' Thalapathy Vijay'' will be new title card of Vijay from film Beast | website=Bollywood Life | date=21 June 2021 | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/hbdnelson-fans-shower-love-on-thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dilip-kumar-on-his-birthday-view-tweets-1857444/ | access-date=10 February 2022 | archive-date=10 February 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210160515/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/hbdnelson-fans-shower-love-on-thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dilip-kumar-on-his-birthday-view-tweets-1857444/ | url-status=live }}</ref> which included the viral hit "[[Selfie Pulla]]".<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=After S Janaki, Anirudh ropes in Yesudas! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/After-S-Janaki-Anirudh-ropes-in-Yesudas/articleshow/42513058.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=4 November 2014 |archive-date=15 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915111959/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/After-S-Janaki-Anirudh-ropes-in-Yesudas/articleshow/42513058.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The soundtrack for the film became Anirudh's highest profile soundtrack until he was signed to compose music for [[Rajinikanth]]'s [[Petta (film)|''Petta'']] in 2019.<ref name=":0" />
[[A.R. Murugadoss]] signed him to compose music for ''[[Kaththi]]'' (2014) starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], which included the viral hit "Selfie Pulla".<ref name=":0" /> The soundtrack for the film became Anirudh's highest profile soundtrack until he was signed to compose music for [[Rajinikanth]]'s [[Petta (film)|''Petta'']] in 2019.<ref name=":0" />


In 2016, he signed a record deal with [[Sony Music]], which publishes his independent albums and live concerts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-Sony-music-323376-2016-05-13|title=Anirudh Ravichander inks a deal with Sony Music|date=13 May 2016|website=India Today|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> In the same year, he featured with [[Diplo]] on the remix of [[Major Lazer]]'s hit single "[[Cold Water (song)|Cold Water]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161101-anirudh-ravichander-brings-indian-twist-cold|title=Anirudh Ravichander brings an Indian twist to 'Cold Water'|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> In 2017, he was described by ''Times of India'' as the Most Desirable Man in Chennai.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-man-2017-anirudh/articleshow/62916132.cms | title=Chennai Times Most Desirable Man 2017: Anirudh | newspaper=The Times of India | first1=Purba | date=15 February 2018 | last1=Dutt | first2=Jyothi | last2=Prabhakar | access-date=30 May 2020 }}</ref> In 2018, he again bagged the title, becoming the first musician to achieve this title two times in a row.
In 2016, he signed a record deal with [[Sony Music]], which publishes his independent albums and live concerts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-Sony-music-323376-2016-05-13|title=Anirudh Ravichander inks a deal with Sony Music|date=13 May 2016|website=India Today|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=11 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111223938/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-sony-music-323376-2016-05-13|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, he featured with [[Diplo]] on the remix of [[Major Lazer]]'s hit single "[[Cold Water (song)|Cold Water]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161101-anirudh-ravichander-brings-indian-twist-cold|title=Anirudh Ravichander brings an Indian twist to 'Cold Water'|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=11 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111165644/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/161101-anirudh-ravichander-brings-indian-twist-cold|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Biography ==
Anirudh is the son of actor [[Ravi Raghavendra]] and classical dancer Lakshmi Ravichander and nephew of Latha Rajinikanth.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kolaveri has changed my life, says Anirudh Ravichander|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/kolaveri-has-changed-my-life-says-anirudh-ravichander-894|access-date=7 December 2011|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=7 December 2011}}</ref> His maternal grandfather S. V. Ramanan is a multifaceted personality who has excelled in making documentaries, commercials and music. Anirudh's great grandfather was director [[Krishnaswami Subrahmanyam]], a pioneering filmmaker of the 1930s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/high-notes/article4061901.ece|title=High notes|first=Nikhil|last=Raghavan|date=3 November 2012|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Anirudh was part of a band in school called Zinx. At the age of 10, he started composing music and landed his first break with '[[3 (2012 Tamil film)|3]]' at the age of 22.
Anirudh Ravichander was born as the son of Indian actor [[Ravi Raghavendra]] and classical dancer Lakshmi Ravichander. He is the nephew of [[Latha Rajinikanth]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Kolaveri has changed my life, says Anirudh Ravichander|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/kolaveri-has-changed-my-life-says-anirudh-ravichander-894|access-date=7 December 2011|newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=7 December 2011|archive-date=6 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111206233307/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/kolaveri-has-changed-my-life-says-anirudh-ravichander-894|url-status=dead}}</ref> thus making [[Aishwarya Dhanush|Aishwarya]], [[Soundarya Rajinikanth|Soundarya]] and [[Hrishikesh (actor)|Hrishikesh]] his cousins and [[Rajinikanth]] his uncle. Anirudh's great-grandfather was the director [[K. Subramanyam]], a filmmaker in the 1930s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/high-notes/article4061901.ece|title=High notes|first=Nikhil|last=Raghavan|date=3 November 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202195944/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/high-notes/article4061901.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>


He was the School Pupil Leader (Head Boy) at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, K.K. Nagar. He graduated from Loyola College in 2011, which according to him was just a backup in case his music career did not take off.<ref>http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/trisha.html</ref> Anirudh learnt piano from Trinity College of Music, London and did his sound engineering diploma from soundtech-media (Chennai). He also learnt [[Carnatic music]], and was part of a Carnatic fusion band.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm#4</ref> He always loved music and composing music is his passion. His dream was to make music his career and become a musician. In his school days, Anirudh had entered a TV show that was judged by [[A. R. Rahman]], and his band was one of the winners along with 5 other bands. Anirudh was awarded the Best Instrumentalist by his idol.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|title=Anirudh Ravichander is the shining star of music|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Anirudh-Ravichander-is-the-shining-star-of-music/articleshow/12718360.cms|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref>
He graduated from the [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]] at Chennai. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Srinivasan |first1=Madhumitha |title=Enjoying the high |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/nxg/enjoying-the-high/article2674424.ece |work=The Hindu |date=30 November 2023 |language=en-IN |access-date=19 October 2021 |archive-date=29 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129065052/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/nxg/enjoying-the-high/article2674424.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> in 2011, which according to him was just a backup in case his music career did not take off.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/trisha.html |title=Trisha &#124; Which Celebrity belongs to your school/college? |publisher=M.behindwoods.com |date=23 April 2016 |accessdate=2022-02-26 |archive-date=22 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222044408/http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/trisha.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Anirudh learnt piano from [[Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance|Trinity College of Music, London]]. He also was part of a fusion band.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm#4| title = Here's how the Kolaveri Di song happened! - Rediff.com| access-date = 21 February 2018| archive-date = 28 December 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111228040200/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm#4| url-status = live}}</ref> Anirudh has also pursued a diploma in sound engineering from Soundtech Media Audio Engineering Institute at Chennai.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Young Favourite: Anirudh Ravichander Interview |date=11 August 2014 |url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/young-favourite-anirudh-ravichander-interview/ |publisher=PRATHIBHA PARAMESWARAN |access-date=11 August 2014 |archive-date=19 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619045859/https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/young-favourite-anirudh-ravichander-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gaana.com/artist/anirudh-ravichander/latest|title=Anirudh Ravichander Songs|access-date=24 July 2023|archive-date=24 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724134458/https://gaana.com/artist/anirudh-ravichander/latest|url-status=live}}</ref> In his school days, Anirudh and his band has participated in a reality television show judged by the famous musician [[A. R. Rahman]], and his band was one of the winners along with five other bands in the show.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|title=Anirudh Ravichander is the shining star of music|website=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Anirudh-Ravichander-is-the-shining-star-of-music/articleshow/12718360.cms|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=11 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111165433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Anirudh-Ravichander-is-the-shining-star-of-music/articleshow/12718360.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== 2011–2012: Debut and early success ===
=== 2011–2012: Debut and early success ===
Anirudh made his debut as a music composer in his cousin [[Aishwarya R. Dhanush]]'s directorial debut ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'', starring [[Dhanush]]. While pursuing his degree at Loyola College, he had done background scores for the short films made by Aishwaryaa and his work on short films convinced her to have him work on her first commercial venture.<ref>{{cite news|author =Malini Shankaran |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-27/news-and-interviews/30450794_1_songs-anirudh-short-films |title=I didn't expect such a big break: Anirudh|newspaper=The Times of India|date=27 November 2011 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> In early November 2011, a leaked version of a song from the film ''Why This Kolaveri Di!'', circulated online and the film's team decided to subsequently release it officially on 16 November 2011. It instantly became popular on social networking sites for its quirky "[[Tanglish]]" ([[portmanteau]] word of [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and English) and foot-tapping kuthu beats.<ref name="toiviral">{{cite news|last=Marur|first=Deeksha|title=Kolaveri Di goes viral|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Kolaveri-Di-goes-viral/articleshow/10804248.cms|access-date=21 November 2011|newspaper=The Times of India|date=21 November 2011}}</ref> Soon, the song became the most searched YouTube video in India and [[internet meme|internet phenomenon]] across Asia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kolaveri is the most searched video|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30421962_1_youtube-video-dhanush-tamil-nadu|newspaper=The Times of India|date=21 November 2011|access-date=23 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Danush's '3 – Why this kolaveri di' a smashing hit&nbsp;– Video|url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/11/danushs-3-why-this-kolaveri-di-smashing.html|publisher=KollyInsider|date=19 November 2011|access-date=19 November 2011}}</ref><ref name="BBCnonsense">{{cite web|last=Ramadurai |first=Charukesi |title=Tamil 'nonsense' film song goes viral in India|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-15867340|publisher=BBC|date=24 November 2011|access-date=10 December 2011}}</ref><ref name="rediff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm |title=Here's how the Kolaveri Da song happened! |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |date=28 November 2011 |access-date=28 December 2011}}</ref> Within a few weeks, YouTube honoured the video with a "Recently Most Popular" ''Gold Medal'' award and "Trending" ''silver medal'' award for receiving a large number of hits in a short time.<ref>{{citation | url=http://shows4.com/bollywood/archives/5489 | title=Kolaveri bags YouTube Gold Award | work=Shows Bollywood website | date=7 December 2011 | access-date=15 July 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917203741/http://shows4.com/bollywood/archives/5489 | archive-date=17 September 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kolaveri bags YouTube Gold Award|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kolaveri-bags-youtube-gold-award-news-news-lmhmfCidgif.html?scategory=tamil|work=7 December 2011|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=7 December 2011}}</ref> The song was built around a South Indian folk rhythm. Its instrumentation consists of nadaswaram, shehnai, saxophone, urumee and [[thavil]] drums, acoustic guitar and keyboards mixed with electronic synths and scratches. The vocals utilize the singing style of Tamil folk culture. Lyrically, the song revolves around the film's main actor being dumped by his girlfriend; the song is sung by the character in a drunken state, with many of the lines nonsensical. According to the composer, ''3''{{'}}s director [[Aishwarya Rajinikanth|Aishwarya R. Dhanush]] wanted a light-hearted song about failed love. Ravichander quickly composed the tune in about 10 minutes.<ref name="rediff1" /><ref name=Hinduwhy>{{cite news|title=Why this 'Why this Kolaveri'?|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2650957.ece|last=Kamath|first=Sudhish|access-date=29 November 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111124002832/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2650957.ece|archive-date=24 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Anirudh Ravichander made his debut as a music composer in his cousin [[Aishwarya Rajinikanth]]'s directorial debut ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'', starring [[Dhanush]]. While pursuing his degree at Loyola College, he had done background scores for the short films made by Aishwarya and his work on short films convinced her to have him work on her first commercial venture.<ref>{{cite news|author =Malini Shankaran |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/I-didnt-expect-such-a-big-break-Anirudh/articleshow/10902737.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130717081503/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-27/news-and-interviews/30450794_1_songs-anirudh-short-films |url-status=live |archive-date=17 July 2013 |title=I didn't expect such a big break: Anirudh|date=27 November 2011 |newspaper =[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> In early November 2011, a leaked version of a song from the film ''Why This Kolaveri Di!'', circulated online and the film's team decided to subsequently release it officially. It instantly became popular on social networking sites for its quirky [[Tanglish]] lyrics.<ref name="toiviral">{{cite news|last=Marur|first=Deeksha|title=Kolaveri Di goes viral|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kolaveri-di-goes-viral/articleshow/10804248.cms|access-date=21 November 2011|newspaper=The Times of India|date=21 November 2011|archive-date=27 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127073207/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Kolaveri-Di-goes-viral/articleshow/10804248.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Soon, the song became the most searched YouTube video in India and [[internet meme|internet phenomenon]] across Asia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kolaveri is the most searched video|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Kolaveri-is-the-most-searched-video/articleshow/10803642.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110214532/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30421962_1_youtube-video-dhanush-tamil-nadu|url-status=live|archive-date=10 November 2013|date=21 November 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Danush's '3 – Why this kolaveri di' a smashing hit&nbsp;– Video|url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/11/danushs-3-why-this-kolaveri-di-smashing.html|publisher=KollyInsider|date=19 November 2011|access-date=19 November 2011|archive-date=22 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122044749/http://www.kollyinsider.com/2011/11/danushs-3-why-this-kolaveri-di-smashing.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBCnonsense">{{cite web|last=Ramadurai|first=Charukesi|title=Tamil 'nonsense' film song goes viral in India|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-15867340|publisher=BBC|date=24 November 2011|access-date=10 December 2011|archive-date=3 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203094737/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-15867340|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="rediff1">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm |title=Here's how the Kolaveri Da song happened! |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=28 November 2011 |access-date=28 December 2011 |archive-date=28 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228040200/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-anirudh-ravichander/20111128.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The song revolves around the film's main actor being dumped by his girlfriend; the song is sung by the character in a drunken state, with many of the lines nonsensical. According to the composer, ''3''{{'}}s director [[Aishwarya Rajinikanth]] wanted a light-hearted song about failed love. Anirudh quickly composed the tune in about 10 minutes.<ref name="rediff1" /><ref name=Hinduwhy>{{cite news|title=Why this 'Why this Kolaveri'?|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2650957.ece|last=Kamath|first=Sudhish|access-date=29 November 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111124002832/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2650957.ece|archive-date=24 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The remaining songs of the album were released in December 2011 and also won very positive reviews from critics. A reviewer from Behindwoods.com noted: "Anirudh Ravichander has delivered so much variety in his very first album. Such a promising debut by a composer hasn't been seen in recent Tamil cinema history", while Rediff.com's reviewer noted that "all the songs in ''3'' are good and come with appealing instrumental arrangements", concluding that it was "an intriguing collection."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-three/20111226.htm |title=Review: 3's music is more than Kolaveri Di|publisher=Rediff|date=26 December 2011 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/dec-11-05/3-music-review.html |title=3 MUSIC REVIEW|publisher=Behindwoods |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> Anirudh also received praise for his background score in the film. He consequently went on to gain recognition for the film through accolades, notably the Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year as well as nominations at the [[South Indian International Movie Awards]] and the [[60th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite news|agency =Indo-Asian News Service |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227707_1_chevalier-sivaji-award-best-film-vijay-awards |title=Dhanush, Samantha win top honours at Vijay Awards|newspaper=The Times of India|date=13 May 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> He also worked on the Telugu dubbed version of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78189.html |title=Anirudh works on Hindi '3'|publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=17 February 2012 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> Anirudh teamed up with Dhanush soon after to produce a Kolaveri-inspired track titled "Sachin anthem" commemorating [[Sachin Tendulkar]] in association with the health drink, Boost.<ref>{{cite news|author =Deeksha Marur |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-22/news-interviews/31220758_1_music-aishwarya-dhanush-films |title=Anirudh Ravichander wants to work with Pitbull|newspaper=The Times of India|date=22 March 2012 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author =Srinivasa Ramanujam |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-08/news-and-interviews/31037133_1_dhanush-actor-tweeted-sachin |title=Dhanush releases Sachin song!|newspaper=The Times of India|date=8 February 2012 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref>
The remaining songs of the album were released in December and also received very positive reviews from critics. A reviewer from Behindwoods noted, "Such a promising debut by a composer hasn't been seen in recent Tamil cinema history", while Rediff.com's reviewer noted that "all the songs in ''3'' are good and come with appealing instrumental arrangements", concluding that it was "an intriguing collection."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-three/20111226.htm|title=Review: 3's music is more than Kolaveri Di|publisher=Rediff|date=26 December 2011|access-date=14 September 2013|archive-date=22 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922050038/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-three/20111226.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/dec-11-05/3-music-review.html |title=3 MUSIC REVIEW |website=Behindwoods |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-date=4 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704045528/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/dec-11-05/3-music-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Anirudh also received praise for his background score in the film. He consequently went on to gain recognition for the film through accolades, notably the Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year as well as nominations at the [[South Indian International Movie Awards]] and the [[60th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite news|agency =Indo-Asian News Service |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227707_1_chevalier-sivaji-award-best-film-vijay-awards |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616080033/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227707_1_chevalier-sivaji-award-best-film-vijay-awards |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 June 2013 |title=Dhanush, Samantha win top honours at Vijay Awards|date=13 May 2013 |newspaper =[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> He also worked on the Telugu dubbed version of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78189.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218224714/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78189.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2012 |title=Anirudh works on Hindi '3'|website=IndiaGlitz |date=17 February 2012 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> Anirudh teamed up with Dhanush soon after to produce a Kolaveri-inspired track titled "Sachin anthem" commemorating [[Sachin Tendulkar]] in association with the health drink, Boost.<ref>{{cite news|author =Deeksha Marur |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Anirudh-Ravichander-wants-to-work-with-Pitbull/articleshow/12354566.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102200319/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-22/news-interviews/31220758_1_music-aishwarya-dhanush-films |url-status=live |archive-date=2 January 2014 |title=Anirudh Ravichander wants to work with Pitbull|date=22 March 2012 |newspaper =[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author =Srinivasa Ramanujam |agency=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Dhanush-releases-Sachin-song/articleshow/11807411.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226122828/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-08/news-and-interviews/31037133_1_dhanush-actor-tweeted-sachin |url-status=live |archive-date=26 December 2013 |title=Dhanush releases Sachin song!|date=8 February 2012 |newspaper =[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref>


=== 2013–2015: Continued success ===
=== 2013–2015: Continued success ===
[[File:Catherine, Anirudh, Dhanush at 60th South Filmfare Awards 2013.jpg|left|thumb|[[Catherine Tresa]], Anirudh Ravichander and [[Dhanush]] at [[60th Filmfare Awards South]] in 2013|250x250px]]
Next, he sang and composed a single for ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]'' – a multi-starrer directed by [[Bejoy Nambiar]]; "Kanave Kanave" in Tamil. The album also opened to very positive reviews, with a critic noting: Anirudh's song was "the pick of the album".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david--tamil-music-review-the-soundtrack--boasts-of-trendsetting-music/315811-71-178.html |title='David' Tamil Music Review: The soundtrack boasts of trendsetting music |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=15 January 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/david/david-songs-review.html |title=David Music Review david, Vikram, Jiiva |publisher=Behindwoods |date=3 January 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> His next album was ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'', which won positive reviews. Behindwoods.com noted "the album does well to consolidate Anirudh's sensational debut".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/ethir-neechal/ethir-neechal-songs-review.html | title=Ethir Neechal Songs Review | publisher=Behindwoods | access-date=22 April 2013}}</ref> Anirudh introduced rappers [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] and Adhi of [[Hiphop Tamizha]] into Tamil film music. Similarly, the background music of the film was praised with a reviewer noting that Anirudh "certainly proved his mettle yet again with his exceptional music."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-ethir-neechal-is-an-absolute-delight/20130503.htm |title=Review: Ethir Neechal is an absolute delight|publisher=Rediff|date=3 May 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> Moreover, Sony Music India released the complete background score of ''Ethir Neechal'' via YouTube owing to its popularity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/trend-setting-move-by-sony-music-and-anirudh-anirudh-ethir-neechal-09-05-13.html |title=Trend-setting move by Sony Music and Anirudh, anirudh, ethir neechal |publisher=Behindwoods |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> His next soundtrack, ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'' released in July 2013, and reached top spot in iTunes India Top Album category within a few days of its release. Prior to release, Anirudh had revealed that it was his "best work til date", and the composer featured as a vocalist in six of the seven songs in the film. For the song "Oh Penne", he roped in Vishal Dadlani for the first time in Tamil music, while a promotional international version was also recorded featuring British singer [[Arjun (singer)|Arjun]]. Another promotional song, "Chennai City Gangster", saw him collaborate again with Adhi of Hiphop Tamizha and British Indian rapper [[Hard Kaur]], with the trio also featuring in a music video for the film.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-vanakkam-chennai-take-a-welcome-break/article5009785.ece Audio beat: Vanakkam Chennai – Take a welcome break]. The Hindu (10 August 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014. Finally caught in Blue Film</ref> A critic from Behindwoods noted: "Anirudh exploded onto the Tamil music scene with a hat-trick". His background music for the film was well received by reviewers.<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vanakkam-chennai/vanakkam-chennai-songs-review.html Vanakkam Chennai Songs Review Vanakkam Chennai, Anirudh, Shiva]. Behindwoods.com (27 July 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-vanakkam-chennai-is-a-feel-good-love-story/20131011.htm Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story – Rediff.com Movies]. Rediff.com (11 October 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014.</ref> In September 2013, he was signed on to compose the [[background score]] for [[Selvaraghavan]]'s fantasy film ''[[Irandam Ulagam]]'', after [[Harris Jayaraj]] had opted out. Anirudh noted his happiness at working with Selvaraghavan early in his career, despite being called up as a replacement and subsequently recorded for the film in [[Budapest]].<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/anirudh-and-selvaraghavan-off-to-budapest-hungary-to-record-the-symphony-for-irandam-ulagam-aka-irandaam-ulagam.html Anirudh and Selvaraghavan off to Budapest, Hungary to record the Symphony for Irandam Ulagam aka Ira]. Behindwoods.com (30 September 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014.</ref> The film opened to mixed reviews and became a box office disaster, but Anirudh's work received a positive response.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/irandam-ulagam-review-tamil-15043816.html Movie Review : Irandam Ulagam]. Sify.com. Retrieved 17 January 2014.</ref>
Next, he sang and composed a single for ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]'' – a multi-starrer directed by [[Bejoy Nambiar]]; "Kanave Kanave" in Tamil and "Yu Hi Re" in Hindi. The album also opened to very positive reviews, with a critic noting: Anirudh's song was "the pick of the album".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david--tamil-music-review-the-soundtrack--boasts-of-trendsetting-music/315811-71-178.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118023939/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/david--tamil-music-review-the-soundtrack--boasts-of-trendsetting-music/315811-71-178.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 January 2013 |title='David' Tamil Music Review: The soundtrack boasts of trendsetting music |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=15 January 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/david/david-songs-review.html |title=David Music Review david, Vikram, Jiiva |website=Behindwoods |date=3 January 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-date=15 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015232727/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/david/david-songs-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> His next album was ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'', starring Sivakarthikeyan. Anirudh introduced rappers [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]] and [[Hiphop Tamizha]] in the album. Moreover, Sony Music India released the complete background score of ''Ethir Neechal'' via YouTube owing to its popularity.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/trend-setting-move-by-sony-music-and-anirudh-anirudh-ethir-neechal-09-05-13.html |title=Trend-setting move by Sony Music and Anirudh, anirudh, ethir neechal |website=Behindwoods |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013 |archive-date=13 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130913101025/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/trend-setting-move-by-sony-music-and-anirudh-anirudh-ethir-neechal-09-05-13.html |url-status=live }}</ref> His next soundtrack, ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'' released in July 2013. For the song "Oh Penne", he roped in Vishal Dadlani for the first time in Tamil music. Another promotional song, "Chennai City Gangster", saw him collaborate again with Hiphop Tamizha and British Indian rapper [[Hard Kaur]], with the trio also featuring in a music video for the film.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-vanakkam-chennai-take-a-welcome-break/article5009785.ece Audio beat: Vanakkam Chennai – Take a welcome break] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111184005/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-vanakkam-chennai-take-a-welcome-break/article5009785.ece |date=11 January 2014 }}. The Hindu (10 August 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014. Finally caught in Blue Film</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-vanakkam-chennai-is-a-feel-good-love-story/20131011.htm Review: Vanakkam Chennai is a feel-good love story – Rediff.com Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111214058/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-vanakkam-chennai-is-a-feel-good-love-story/20131011.htm |date=11 January 2014 }}. Rediff.com (11 October 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014.</ref> In September 2013, he was signed on to compose the [[background score]] for [[Selvaraghavan]]'s fantasy film ''[[Irandam Ulagam]]'', after [[Harris Jayaraj]] had opted out. Anirudh noted his happiness at working with Selvaraghavan early in his career, despite being called up as a replacement and subsequently recorded for the film in [[Budapest]].<ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/anirudh-and-selvaraghavan-off-to-budapest-hungary-to-record-the-symphony-for-irandam-ulagam-aka-irandaam-ulagam.html Anirudh and Selvaraghavan off to Budapest, Hungary to record the Symphony for Irandam Ulagam aka Ira] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127172226/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/anirudh-and-selvaraghavan-off-to-budapest-hungary-to-record-the-symphony-for-irandam-ulagam-aka-irandaam-ulagam.html |date=27 November 2013 }}. Behindwoods.com (30 September 2013). Retrieved 17 January 2014.</ref>
[[File:Catherine, Anirudh, Dhanush at 60th South Filmfare Awards 2013.jpg|left|thumb|[[Catherine Tresa]], Anirudh and [[Dhanush]] at [[60th Filmfare Awards South]] in 2013]]
Anirudh's next release ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'', featured veteran singer [[S. Janaki]], Dhanush and Anirudh, and won positive reviews upon release in February 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-songs-review.html|title=Velaiyilla Pattathari (aka) Velai Illa Pattathari songs review|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-songs-review.html |title=VELAIYILLA PATTATHARI SONGS REVIEW |publisher=Behindwoods |date=14 February 2014 |access-date=21 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005050318/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-songs-review.html |archive-date=5 October 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> while adding "in all, the album is soulful, lively and truly Anirudh".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/18128.html |title=Velaiyilla Pattathari – Trend setter |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=14 February 2014 |access-date=17 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006205618/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/18128.html |archive-date=6 October 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film subsequently became a blockbuster at the box office, with Anirudh's work in re-recording also receiving critical acclaim and won the Filmfare award for best music director; Rediff.com stated he "has created magic once again", while Behindwoods.com noted his "BGM lifts all manner of scenes".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-review.html|title=Velaiyilla Pattathari (aka) Velai Illa Pattathari review|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-velaiyilla-pattadhari-is-pure-entertainment-south/20140718.htm|title=Review: Velaiyilla Pattadhari is pure entertainment}}</ref>
His next film was ''Maan Karate'', starring one of his close friends, [[Sivakarthikeyan]]. This album topped the iTunes chart within a few days of release. This album is a perfect mix of different genres, be it a lovely breezy ‘Un Vizhigalil’ song or ‘Royapuram Peter Kuthu’ vibe, its truly a treat. ''[[Maan Karate]]''{{'}}s soundtrack released shortly after and also won favourable reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/maan-karate-team-meets-the-press-over-audio-success.html|title=Maan Karate team meets the press over audio success|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref> The film opened to mixed reviews, but became a box office success, with a critic from Rediff.com praising that "Anirudh has proved once again that he understands the pulse of the youngsters. In fact, the BGM and sound tracks in the film, make the film appear more exciting than it actually is."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-maan-karate-is-a-letdown-by-uninspiring-direction-south/20140404.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409031136/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-maan-karate-is-a-letdown-by-uninspiring-direction-south/20140404.htm |archive-date=9 April 2014 }}</ref>


[[A.R. Murugadoss]] then signed him on to compose music for ''[[Kaththi]]'', starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], becoming Anirudh's highest profile album until he was signed to compose music for Superstar Rajinikanth's [[Petta (film)|Petta]] in 2018. He composed the film's theme music within four days of signing, and also went on to collaborate again on songs with Adhi of Hip Hop Tamizha and Vishal Dadlani.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-on-kaththi-news-tamil-og0kexdigdiaa.html |title=AR Murugadoss opens up on 'Kaththi' |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=26 June 2014 |access-date=16 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821053938/http://www.sify.com/movies/ar-murugadoss-opens-up-on-kaththi-news-tamil-og0kexdigdiaa.html |archive-date=21 August 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Moreover, Anirudh recorded songs with veteran singers [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] for the first time in his career, while he also created a "love kuthu" song "Selfie Pulla" to be sung by the film's lead actor Vijay and [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], which became a big hit.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/After-S-Janaki-Anirudh-ropes-in-Yesudas/articleshow/42513058.cms|title=After S Janaki, Anirudh ropes in Yesudas! – Times of India}}</ref> The album received positive reviews from critics and topped the [[iTunes]] India Charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-music-review-round-anirudh-strikes-again-609556|title='Kaththi' Music Review Roundup: Anirudh Strikes Again|work=[[International Business Times]]|author =Nicy V. P.|date=20 September 2014|access-date=20 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920142027/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-music-review-round-anirudh-strikes-again-609556|archive-date=20 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kaththi-and-selfie-pulla-on-top.html|title='Kaththi' on top and trending!|work=Behindwoods|date=18 September 2014|access-date=18 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918072418/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kaththi-and-selfie-pulla-on-top.html|archive-date=18 September 2014}}</ref> Durgesh Haridas of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated: "The OST is arguably the best for a Vijay movie in recent times and Anirudh's variety and experimentation is helping him establishing himself as one of Kollywood's top music makers.", and labelled "Selfie Pulla" as "a number that even kids will be humming." adding that the song "doesn't disappoint".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|title=Music Review: Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Kaththi' cuts across to top charts|author =Haridas, Durgesh|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=18 September 2014|access-date=18 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918101227/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|archive-date=18 September 2014}}</ref> His work for re-recording also won acclaim, with a critic noting: "Anirudh's music and BGM reaches a new level", while the film went on to become one of the highest grossers in Tamil films history and he won several accolades for his work in the album Kaththi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kaththi-review-tamil-15058491.html|title=Review : (2014)|website=sify.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kaththi-crosses-rs100-crore-mark/article6560165.ece|title='Kaththi' crosses Rs. 100 crore mark|last=Ians|date=3 November 2014|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
Anirudh's next release ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'', featured a song by veteran singer [[S. Janaki]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-songs-review.html|title=Velaiyilla Pattathari (aka) Velai Illa Pattathari songs review|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=26 March 2014|archive-date=5 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005050318/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-songs-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> while adding "in all, the album is soulful, lively and truly Anirudh".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/18128.html |title=Velaiyilla Pattathari – Trend setter |website=IndiaGlitz |date=14 February 2014 |access-date=17 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006205618/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/18128.html |archive-date=6 October 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film subsequently became a blockbuster at the box office, with Anirudh receiving the Filmfare award for best music director. His next film was ''[[Maan Karate]]'', starring [[Sivakarthikeyan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-maan-karate-is-a-letdown-by-uninspiring-direction-south/20140404.htm |title=Review: Maan Karate is a letdown by uninspiring direction - Rediff.com Movies |access-date=9 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409031136/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-maan-karate-is-a-letdown-by-uninspiring-direction-south/20140404.htm |archive-date=9 April 2014 }}</ref> [[A.R. Murugadoss]] then signed him on to compose music for ''[[Kaththi]]'', starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], becoming Anirudh's highest profile album at the time. The album and especially the background score received positive reviews from critics and topped the [[iTunes]] India Charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-music-review-round-anirudh-strikes-again-609556|title='Kaththi' Music Review Roundup: Anirudh Strikes Again|work=[[International Business Times]]|author =Nicy V. P.|date=20 September 2014|access-date=20 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920142027/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaththi-music-review-round-anirudh-strikes-again-609556|archive-date=20 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|title=Music Review: Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 'Kaththi' cuts across to top charts|author =Haridas, Durgesh|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=18 September 2014|access-date=18 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918101227/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/music-review-ilayathalapathy-vijays-kaththi-cuts-across-to-top-charts/|archive-date=18 September 2014}}</ref>


For the third time, Anirudh collaborated with his close friend [[Sivakarthikeyan]] for the film ''[[Kaaki Sattai]]'', produced by ''[[Dhanush]]'' under his production company. The album received mostly positive reviews and boosted the streak of Anirudh. In early 2013, it was announced that Anirudh would make his acting debut in [[Vignesh Shivan]]'s ''[[Naanum Rowdydhaan]]'', after selecting it from twenty other scripts he had heard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/gautham-menon-to-give-a-dream-launch-for-anirudh--gautham-anirudh-ravichander-07-04-13.html |title=Gautham Menon to give a dream launch for Anirudh?, Gautham, Anirudh Ravichander |publisher=Behindwoods |date=7 April 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> However, production work stalled, with Anirudh noting that he will give priority to a career in music composing and agreed to work on the soundtrack for the film, now featuring [[Vijay Sethupathi]]. Furthermore, he signed on to compose music for a film made by and featuring newcomers; ''[[Aakko]]'', with initial publicity posters for the film featuring solely on Anirudh's status as the movie's composer.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/the-first-look-of-aakko-features-only-anirudh.html The first look of Aakko features only Anirudh]. Behindwoods.com (1 January 2014). Retrieved 17 January 2014.</ref> Anirudh scored music for ''[[Maari (film)|Maari]]'', which was another project with [[Dhanush]]. The music received positive reviews, with the song "Don'u Don'u Don'u" becoming exceptionally popular.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maari/maari-songs-review.html|title=Maari (aka) Maarri songs review|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> He also received critical acclaim for his work in the [[Vijay Sethupathi]] starrer ''[[Naanum Rowdydhaan]]'', leading him to receive many accolades for his achievement in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-songs-review.html|title=Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (aka) Naanum Rowdy Thaan songs review|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> He released a single from the movie ''Aako'' on Valentine's Day in 2015 of the name "Ennakenna Yaarum Illaiye". He also scored his first [[Ajith Kumar]] film in [[Vedalam]], directed by [[Siva (director)|Siva]]. Anirudh's music received mixed reviews, however, the song "Aaluma Doluma", which uses North Madras slang, became very popular<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vedalam/vedalam-songs-review.html|title=Vedalam (aka) Vedhalam songs review|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-thala-ajith-makes-tamil-cinema-history-with-vedalam-box-office-collections-2144250|title=Thala Ajith makes Tamil cinema history with 'Vedalam' box office collections & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=11 November 2015|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> Anirudh concluded the year with ''[[Thangamagan]]'', starring [[Dhanush]] which also received positive reviews for his music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thangamagan/thangamagan-songs-review.html|title=Thangamagan (aka) Thanga Magan songs review|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>
Next, Anirudh again collaborated with [[Sivakarthikeyan]] for the film ''[[Kaaki Sattai]]'', produced by ''[[Dhanush]]'' under his production company. Then, Anirudh scored music for ''[[Maari (film)|Maari]]'', with [[Dhanush]]. The music received positive reviews, with the song "Don'u Don'u Don'u" becoming exceptionally popular.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maari/maari-songs-review.html|title=Maari (aka) Maarri songs review|website=Behindwoods|date=7 June 2015|access-date=11 January 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053415/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/maari/maari-songs-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He also received critical acclaim for his work in the [[Vijay Sethupathi]] starrer ''[[Naanum Rowdydhaan|Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]'', leading him to receive many accolades for his achievement in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-songs-review.html|title=Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (aka) Naanum Rowdy Thaan songs review|website=Behindwoods|date=14 October 2015|access-date=11 January 2016|archive-date=14 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114140812/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-songs-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He released a single from the movie ''Aakko'' on Valentine's Day in 2015 of the name "Ennakenna Yaarum Illaiye". He also scored his first [[Ajith Kumar]] film in [[Vedalam]], directed by [[Siva (director)|Siva]]. Anirudh's music received mixed reviews, however, the song "Aaluma Doluma", became a hit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-thala-ajith-makes-tamil-cinema-history-with-vedalam-box-office-collections-2144250|title=Thala Ajith makes Tamil cinema history with 'Vedalam' box office collections & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=11 November 2015|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=31 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531120808/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-thala-ajith-makes-tamil-cinema-history-with-vedalam-box-office-collections-2144250|url-status=live}}</ref> Anirudh concluded the year with ''[[Thangamagan]]'', starring [[Dhanush]]. In February 2016, for Valentine's Day, he released a single titled "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKXO08CeFjQ Avalukena]", under Sony Music. After a short break, Anirudh released a single from ''[[Rum (film)|Rum]]'' in April 2016; "Hola Amigo". In May 2016, Anirudh signed a deal with [[Sony Music India]] for his independent albums and live concerts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-sony-music-323376-2016-05-13|title=Anirudh Ravichander inks a deal with Sony Music|website=India Today|date=13 May 2016 |access-date=16 April 2023|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416002751/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-sony-music-323376-2016-05-13|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160511-sony-music-signs-anirudh-ravichander|title=Sony Music signs on Anirudh Ravichander|website=www.radioandmusic.com|access-date=16 April 2023|archive-date=16 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416002801/https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160511-sony-music-signs-anirudh-ravichander|url-status=live}}</ref>


Anirudh again teamed up with [[Sivakarthikeyan]] For ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]''. In late 2017, for the film ''[[Vivegam]]'', Anirudh launched the first single "Surviva" and became fastest Tamil song to get 1 million streams,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/surviva-single-from-vivegam-crosses-1-million-streams-in-less-than-10-days.html|title=Surviva single from Vivegam crosses 1 million streams in less than 10 days|date=27 June 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=22 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122125317/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/surviva-single-from-vivegam-crosses-1-million-streams-in-less-than-10-days.html|url-status=live}}</ref> this track saw [[Yogi B]] performing in a Tamil film after a long hiatus. He again teamed up with Sivakarthikeyan for the fifth time with [[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|''Velaikkaaran'']], for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaikkaran/velaikkaran-songs-review.html|title=Velaikkaran (aka) Vellaikkaran songs review|website=Behindwoods|date=3 December 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=23 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123105658/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaikkaran/velaikkaran-songs-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A Hindi pop music video ''Bewajah'', composed and sung by Anirudh, Irene and Srinidhi Venkatesh was released by [[Sony Music India]]. The song became an instant hit etching several million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/131117/anirudhs-bewajah-is-an-instant-hit.html|title=Anirudh's Bewajah is an instant hit|date=13 November 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=22 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122073619/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/131117/anirudhs-bewajah-is-an-instant-hit.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2016–present ===
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On Valentine's eve in 2016, he released a single dedicated to lovers, a song titled "Avalukena", under the banner of Sony Music. After a short break, Anirudh released a single from ''[[Rum (film)|Rum]]'' in April 2016; "Hola Amigo". In May 2016, Anirudh signed a deal with [[Sony Music India]]. As per the deal, from here on, the independent albums and live concerts of Anirudh will be published and promoted by the global giant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/anirudh-ravichander-inks-a-deal-with-sony-music/1/667490.html|title=Anirudh Ravichander inks a deal with Sony Music}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/160511-sony-music-signs-anirudh-ravichander|title=Sony Music signs on Anirudh Ravichander}}</ref> Music giant Sony music presented a multi-platinum disc plaque for his successful collaborations with Sony<ref name="kollytalk.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/sony-music-presents-multi-platinum-disc-plaque-anirudh-409200.html|title=Sony Music presents multi-platinum disc plaque to Anirudh – KOLLY TALK|date=13 May 2016|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> Anirudh again teamed up with [[Sivakarthikeyan]] For ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]''. The album featured 8 tracks, with ''Behindwoods'' and ''Indiaglitz'' crediting "Remo's music is definitely a cupid's arrow from Anirudh" and "Some beats, a little melody, and a whole lot of fun, Remo is soulful jukebox",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/remo/remo-songs-review.html|title=REMO (aka) REMO Movie songs review|website=Behindwoods|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/remo-tamil-movie-songs-20360|title=Remo Music review songs lyrics – IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> it became one of his album topping the [[iTunes]] charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/sonymusicsouth/status/773093179394367488|title=They surely know how to create chartbusters! The songs of #Remo are topping iTunes charts|first=Sony Music|last=South|access-date=1 February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2020}}</ref> Then, on 12 November 2016, he launched the audio of his cousin [[Hrishikesh (actor)|Hrishikesh]]'s horror flick [[Rum (film)|''Rum'']]. In late 2017, Anirudh launched the first single "Surviva" and became fastest Tamil song to get 1 million streams,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/surviva-single-from-vivegam-crosses-1-million-streams-in-less-than-10-days.html|title=Surviva single from Vivegam crosses 1 million streams in less than 10 days|date=27 June 2017|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> this track saw the comeback of [[Yogi B]] back to the Tamil music. Anirudh launched the next single, "Thalai Viduthalai". It was written by director Siva and sung by Anirudh and Harish Swaminathan. Anirudh used the "Death Metal" first time in kollywood for this track. This song was also considered a tribute to the ultimate star [[Ajith Kumar]], who had completed 25 years in the Tamil film industry. After a HipHop and Death Metal, the third single was a romantic classical fusion; "Kadhalaada", featuring [[Pradeep Kumar]] and Sasha Tripathi. Anirudh launched the complete album with 4 other tracks. The English song "Never Give Up" featuring [[Raja Kumari]]. The album was topping iTunes, Saavn and other digital platforms,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kaushhik/status/894566543694086146|title=#1 on iTunes Charts ...@anirudhofficialpic.twitter.com/NxM1pnsTOr|last=kaushik|access-date=1 February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2020}}</ref> its completely an international album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vivegam/vivegam-songs-review.html|title=Vivegam (aka) Vivekam Songs review|date=7 August 2017|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> He again teamed up with Sivakarthikeyan, it was their 5th collaboration. He has experimented with genre and given variety in the album.<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaikkaran/velaikkaran-songs-review.html|title=Velaikkaran (aka) Vellaikkaran songs review|website=Behindwoods|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> It has a kuthu vibe Karuthavanlaam Galeejam expressing about colour and caste, sung by Anirudh himself. A romantic melody track Iraiva which features Anirudh and Jonita Gandhi, the track breaks into two genres it starts as a soft melody expressing love, then suddenly enter into a metal genre. Another melody Idhayane by [[Neeti Mohan]] and Anirudh. Vaa Velaikkara song sung by Shakthishree Gopalan, [[Bjorn Surrao]] is offbeat, and an introduction to trance-psychedelic music.<ref name="behindwoods.com" /> It has a motivational track Ezhu Velaikkara sung by [[Siddharth Mahadevan]]. It's overall a catchy emotional album'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/velaikkaran-music-review-anirudh-ravichander-strikes-gold-with-this-catchy-emotional-album-4269273.html|title=Velaikkaran music review: Anirudh Ravichander strikes gold with this catchy, emotional album- Entertainment News, Firstpost|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref>
A Hindi pop music video Bewajah, composed by Anirudh and sung by Anirudh, Irene and Srinidhi Venkatesh, which is also India's first ever vertical video was released by [[Sony Music India]]. The video features a love-torn duo whose romance is narrated through animated movie posters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/861626/watch-a-love-story-told-through-film-posters-in-vertical-music-video-bewajah|title=Watch: A love story told through film posters in vertical music video 'Bewajah'|author=Scroll Staff|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> The song became an instant hit etching several million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/131117/anirudhs-bewajah-is-an-instant-hit.html|title=Anirudh's Bewajah is an instant hit|date=13 November 2017|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref>


===2018–present: Widespread recognition and work in other languages===
In 2018, he made his Telugu debut with ''[[Agnyaathavaasi]]'', which has 6 tracks, a fast-paced massy introductory track Dhaga Dhagamaney sung by Anirudh himself, a sweet melody Baitikochi Chuste song ruled by the guitar chords and enchanting flute, It was an instant hit among youngsters with its quirky lyrics and a catchy foot-tapping tune, Gaali Vaaluga sung by Anirudh was also instant hit among music lovers. Niranjana Raman has sung a beautiful classical number, Swagatham Krishna, the inclusion of the guitars and synths gives an enchanting experience throughout the track. [[Nakash Aziz]] has crooned peppy number AB Yevaro Nee Baby and [[Pawan Kalyan]] has sung a folk number Kodakaa Koteswar Rao. The whole album has been received well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/telugu-movies/agnyaathavaasi/agnyaathavaasi-songs-review.html|title=Agnyaathavaasi (aka) Agnyaatha Vaasi songs review|website=Behindwoods|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/angyaathavaasi-music-review-anirudh-ravichander-s-debut-telugu-album-meets-expectations/story-wtmgSiH1MsfmC1C6LZIL0O.html|title=Angyaathavaasi music review: Anirudh Ravichander's debut Telugu album meets expectations|date=19 December 2017|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> His BGM received praises for his fresh sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/agnyathavasi-review-telugu-movie-21997|title=Agnyaathavasi review. Agnyaathavasi Telugu movie review, story, rating – IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/agnyaathavaasi-movie-review-rating-by-audience-live-updates-pawan-kalyan-keerthy-anu-emmanuel-trivikram-srinivas-756316|title=Agnyaathavaasi (Agnathavasi) movie review: Pawan Kalyan-Trivikram combo rocks again|first=Shekhar H|last=Hooli|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> Next, he composed for [[Suriya]]'s [[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]], which was a remake of [[Special 26]]. The song "Sodakku" was an instant hit among the masses. After that, he composed for Nayanthara's [[Kolamavu Kokila]], which was well received and was praised for being unique. The song "Gun Kadhal" became popular among Anirudh fans. On 10 December, the full album for Rajinikanth's [[Petta (film)|Petta]] was released by Anirudh. His next project was [[Nani (actor)|Nani]]'s Telugu film ''Jersey'', which is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. He later appeared in ''Gang Leader'' which was directed by Vikram K Kumar. This marked his second collaboration with Nani. After that he appeared in ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'', which was directed by [[AR Murugadoss]].
In 2018, he made his Telugu debut with ''[[Agnyaathavaasi]]'' which was received well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/angyaathavaasi-music-review-anirudh-ravichander-s-debut-telugu-album-meets-expectations/story-wtmgSiH1MsfmC1C6LZIL0O.html|title=Angyaathavaasi music review: Anirudh Ravichander's debut Telugu album meets expectations|date=19 December 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=28 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128132510/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/angyaathavaasi-music-review-anirudh-ravichander-s-debut-telugu-album-meets-expectations/story-wtmgSiH1MsfmC1C6LZIL0O.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/agnyaathavaasi-movie-review-rating-by-audience-live-updates-pawan-kalyan-keerthy-anu-emmanuel-trivikram-srinivas-756316|title=Agnyaathavaasi (Agnathavasi) movie review: Pawan Kalyan-Trivikram combo rocks again|first=Shekhar H|last=Hooli|website=[[International Business Times]]|date=9 January 2018|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-date=28 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128190528/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/agnyaathavaasi-movie-review-rating-by-audience-live-updates-pawan-kalyan-keerthy-anu-emmanuel-trivikram-srinivas-756316|url-status=live}}</ref> Next, he composed for [[Suriya]]'s ''[[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]]'', a remake of ''[[Special 26]]''. After that, he composed for Nayanthara's ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]'', which was well received and was praised for being unique.


His next big project came with ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]],'' directed by [[Karthik Subbaraj]] and starring his uncle [[Rajinikanth]]. On 10 December, the full album for Rajinikanth's ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' was released by Anirudh. His next project was [[Nani (actor)|Nani]]'s Telugu film ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'', which is directed by [[Gowtam Naidu Tinnanuri|Gowtam Tinnanuri]]. He later composed for ''[[Nani's Gang Leader|Gang Leader]]'' which was directed by Vikram K Kumar. This marked his second collaboration with Nani. After that was ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'', directed by [[AR Murugadoss]]. He then composed one of the songs of the soundtrack for ''[[Dharala Prabhu]]'', the title track, which garnered success.
== Discography ==


In 2020, he collaborated with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] for the 2nd time in ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'', directed by [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]]. The first single, "[[Kutti Story]]", sung by Vijay himself, received great praise and became popular around the world for its Tanglish lyrics.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Master' song 'Oru Kutti Katha': Vijay's 'kutti' story about love takes the internet by storm within minutes |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/master-song-oru-kutti-katha-vijays-kutti-story-about-love-takes-the-internet-by-storm-within-minutes/articleshow/74136238.cms |access-date=2023-02-07 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207220234/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/master-song-oru-kutti-katha-vijays-kutti-story-about-love-takes-the-internet-by-storm-within-minutes/articleshow/74136238.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The second single sung by Gana Balachander, "[[Vaathi Coming]]", became an instant viral hit universally.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Vaathi Coming' crossed 80 million views within 8 months on YouTube |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vaathi-coming-crossed-80-million-views-within-8-months-on-youtube/articleshow/78535961.cms |access-date=2023-02-07 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207220231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/vaathi-coming-crossed-80-million-views-within-8-months-on-youtube/articleshow/78535961.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He also came to work on the soundtrack of ''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]'', directed by [[Nelson Dilipkumar]]. The first single "Chellamma" was a hit among the youth with the fun and romantic lyrics, collecting over 100 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/sivakarthikeyans-chellama-reaches-100-million-views/articleshow/81269191.cms|title=Sivakarthikeyan's Chellama reaches 100 million views|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 March 2021|archive-date=7 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307013750/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/sivakarthikeyans-chellama-reaches-100-million-views/articleshow/81269191.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, he worked with Vijay<ref>{{cite web | last1=Banerjee | first1=Urmimala | last2=Banerjee | first2=ByUrmimala | title=''Thalapathy Vijay'' will be new title card of Vijay from film Beast | website=Bollywood Life | date=21 June 2021 | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/hbdnelson-fans-shower-love-on-thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dilip-kumar-on-his-birthday-view-tweets-1857444/ | access-date=10 February 2022 | archive-date=10 February 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210160515/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/hbdnelson-fans-shower-love-on-thalapathy-65-director-nelson-dilip-kumar-on-his-birthday-view-tweets-1857444/ | url-status=live }}</ref> for the 3rd time in ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]'' directed by Nelson, whom he also worked with for the 3rd consecutive time. The first single "Arabic Kuthu", was a fusion featuring Arabic phrases and rhyming verses in Tamil. The song set the record for the most-viewed and liked South Indian song within 24 hours, and is currently his most-viewed single with over 500 million views.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Athimuthu |first=Soundarya |date=2022-02-28 |title=How 'Arabic Kuthu' From Vijay's 'Beast' Went Viral With 100 Million Views |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/indian-cinema/actor-vijay-arabic-kuthu-from-beast-hits-100-million-views-beats-dhanushs-rowdy-baby |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=4 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004131758/https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.2b2d73daf636805223fb11d48f3e94f7.html?origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thequint.com |url-status=live }}</ref>
===As composer ===
* The films are listed in order of music release, regardless of the dates of film release.
* The year next to the super of the indicated 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
* * indicates a guest composer of the film released
* # indicates a dubbed version of the film released without the dubbed soundtrack
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Tamil
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Other Languages
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Dubbed Releases
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Music Label
|-
| 2011 || ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]'' || || ''3'' (Telugu)<br>3 (Hindi) || Tamil Debut || Sony Music India
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'' || || ''Naa Love Story Modalaindi'' (Telugu)<br>''Daud Lucky Daud'' (Hindi)|| Cameo Appearance in the song "Local Boys".<br>Hindi version's songs were recorded under the supervision of the dubbing company.|| Sony Music India
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2013 || ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]''* || ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]'' • (Hindi)*||''David'' (Telugu) || 1 Song, Hindi Debut || [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]<br />Reliance Big Music
|-
| ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'' || || || Cameo Appearance in the song "Chennai City Gangsta" || Sony Music India
|-
| ''[[Irandaam Ulagam]]''* || ||''Varnaa'' (Telugu) || 3 songs and background score || Sony Music India
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2014 || ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || ||''Raghuvaran, BTech'' (Telugu)|| || [[Wunderbar Films|Wunderbar Studios]]<br />[[Divo (record label)|Divo]]
|-
| ''[[Maan Karate]]'' || || || Cameo Appearance in the "Open The Tasmac".||Sony Music India
|-
| ''[[Kaththi]]'' || || ''Kaththi'' (Telugu), ''Kaththi'' (Malayalam), Khaaki Aur Khiladi (Hindi) || Only 2 songs recorded under the supervision of the dubbing company and used in the Hindi dubbed version. || [[Eros Music]]
|-
| ''[[Kaaki Sattai]]'' || || || || [[Wunderbar Films|Wunderbar Studios]]<br />[[Divo (record label)|Divo]]
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2015 || ''[[Maari (film)|Maari]]'' || || ''Maass'' (Telugu), ''Maari'' (Malayalam) || Cameo Appearance in the song "Maari Thara Local" ||Sony Music India
|-
| ''[[Naanum Rowdydhaan]]'' || ||''Nenu Rowdy Ne'' (Telugu) || || [[Wunderbar Films|Wunderbar Studios]]<br />Divo
|-
| ''[[Vedalam]]'' || || ''Aavesam'' (Telugu), ''Vedalam'' (Malayalam) || || Sony Music India
|-
| ''[[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]]'' || ||''Nava Manmadhudu'' (Telugu)<br>Paap Ki Kamaai (Hindi) || Hindi version's songs were recorded under the supervision of the dubbing company. || Sony Music India
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]'' || || ''Remo'' (Telugu, Malayalam) || ||Sony Music India
|-
|''[[Rum (film)|Rum]]'' || || ''Manthri Gari Bangla'' (Telugu) || || Sony Music India
|-
| rowspan="2" |2017 ||''[[Vivegam]]'' || || ''Vivekam'' (Telugu), ''Commando'' (Kannada)|| || Sony Music India
|-
| ''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]]'' || || || || Sony Music India
|-
| rowspan="4" |2018 || ||''[[Agnyaathavaasi]]'' • (Telugu) || || Telugu Debut || [[Aditya Music]]
|-
|''[[Thaanaa Serndha Koottam]]'' || || ''Gang'' (Telugu)<br>Surya Ki Gang(Hindi) || 3 songs were used out of five in the Hindi dubbed version.<br>Hindi version's songs were recorded under the supervision of the dubbing company. ||Sony Music India
|-
| ''[[Kolamavu Kokila|CoCo]]'' (Kolamaavu Kokila) || || ''KoKo Kokila'' (Telugu) || || [[Zee Music Company]]
|-
| ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' || || ''Petta'' (Telugu, Hindi, Kannada) || || [[Sony Music India]]
|-
| rowspan="4" |2019 || ||''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'' • (Telugu) || || 1 song made in Tamil || Zee Music Company
|-
| ''[[Thumbaa]]''* || || ''Thumbaa'' (Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi)# || 1 song only || Sony Music India
|-
| ||''[[Nani's Gang Leader|Gang Leader]]'' • (Telugu) || || Special Appearance in "Gang-u leader" song || Sony Music India
|-
|''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' || ||''Darbar'' (Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada) || || [[Divo (record label)|Divo]]
|-
| rowspan="3" |2020
|''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' || ||''Master'' (Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada) <br />''Vijay The Master'' (Hindi)|| ||Sony Music India
|-
|''[[Dharala Prabhu]]''* || || || Guest composer.<br>1 song only; reused from ''Gang Leader'' ||Sony Music India
|-
|''[[Paava Kadhaigal]]''* || || ''Paava Kadaigal'' (English, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam) ||[[Netflix]] [[Anthology|anthology miniseries]]; One episode ''Love Panna Uttranum''||
|-
| rowspan="7" |2021
|''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]''|| || || ''Post-production'' ||
|-
|''[[Indian 2]]''||


[[File:Anirudh Ravichander at the Velaikkaran Audio Launch.jpg|thumb|Anirudh at Velaikkaran Audio Launch]]


His work in ''[[Vikram (2022 film)|Vikram]]'' marked his first release with [[Kamal Haasan]], although the duo collaborated first on ''[[Indian 2]]'' which wasn't released at that time (released on 2024).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-18 |title=Vikram star Kamal Haasan is 'eager' to start Indian 2, shares crucial update on Shankar's film |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-star-kamal-haasan-is-eager-to-start-indian-2-actor-shares-crucial-update-on-shankar-s-film-2961688 |access-date= |website=DNA India |language= |archive-date=20 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620164125/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vikram-star-kamal-haasan-is-eager-to-start-indian-2-actor-shares-crucial-update-on-shankar-s-film-2961688 |url-status=live }}</ref> The first single of ''[[Vikram (2022 film)|Vikram]]'' titled "[[Pathala Pathala]]" received several million views from fans.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/12/vikram-complaint-filed-against-kamal-haasans-pathala-pathala-for-taking-on-union-government-31446.html|title= Vikram: Complaint filed against Kamal Haasan's Pathala Pathala for taking on Union Government|website= [[Cinema Express]]|date= 12 May 2022|access-date= 30 June 2022|archive-date= 22 May 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220522172811/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/may/12/vikram-complaint-filed-against-kamal-haasans-pathala-pathala-for-taking-on-union-government-31446.html|url-status= live}}</ref> He also composed for Sivakarthikeyan's ''[[Don (2022 film)|Don]]'' and Vijay Sethupathi's ''[[Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=20 May 2022 |title=Don was a huge responsibility as well as a challenge: KM Bhaskaran |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/05/20/don-was-a-huge-responsibility-as-well-as-a-challenge-km-bhaskaran |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520052026/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/05/20/don-was-a-huge-responsibility-as-well-as-a-challenge-km-bhaskaran |archive-date=20 May 2022 |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=10 September 2021|title=The second single of Vijay Sethupathi's ''Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal'' to be out on this date!|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-sethupathi-samantha-vignesh-shivn-nayanthara-kaathu-vaakula-rendu-kaadhal-second-single-update-tamil-news-294741|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921134943/https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-sethupathi-samantha-vignesh-shivn-nayanthara-kaathu-vaakula-rendu-kaadhal-second-single-update-tamil-news-294741|archive-date=21 September 2021|access-date=20 September 2021|website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> After a hiatus, he returned to compose for [[Dhanush]] with ''[[Thiruchitrambalam]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=DnA is back! Anirudh and Dhanush to join hands for D44 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/16/dna-is-back-anirudh-and-dhanush-to-join-hands-for-d44-20814.html |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=16 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317161259/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/16/dna-is-back-anirudh-and-dhanush-to-join-hands-for-d44-20814.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The first single of ''Thiruchitrambalam'' titled "Thaai Kelavi" was released on 24 June 2022 and its lyrics proved controversial.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhanushs-lyrical-thaai-kelavi-song-from-thiruchitrambalam-faces-trouble/articleshow/92486719.cms|title= Dhanush's lyrical 'Thaai Kelavi' song from 'Thiruchitrambalam' faces trouble|website= [[The Times of India]]|access-date= 19 July 2022|archive-date= 5 July 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220705192156/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhanushs-lyrical-thaai-kelavi-song-from-thiruchitrambalam-faces-trouble/articleshow/92486719.cms|url-status= live}}</ref> A social activist lodged a complaint against the makers of the film asking them to change the lyrics of the song,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/dhanush-thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelavi-song-in-trouble-thiruchitrambalam-release-date-nithya-menon-news-318902|title=Dhanush's Thaai Kelavi song from Thiruchitrambalam lands in trouble|date=28 June 2022|access-date=19 July 2022|archive-date=28 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628143900/https://www.indiaglitz.com/dhanush-thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelavi-song-in-trouble-thiruchitrambalam-release-date-nithya-menon-news-318902|url-status=live}}</ref> citing disrespect to elderly people.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelvai-song-dhanushs-next-lands-trouble-read-details-1151094|title= Thiruchitrambalam: Thaai Kelvai song from Dhanush's next lands in trouble; Read details|date= 27 June 2022|access-date= 19 July 2022|archive-date= 13 July 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220713134041/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thiruchitrambalam-thaai-kelvai-song-dhanushs-next-lands-trouble-read-details-1151094|url-status= live}}</ref>
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After [[A. R. Rahman]] turned down an offer by [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] to compose for his Hindi film [[Jawan (film)|''Jawan'']] with [[Shah Rukh Khan]],<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/83596577.cms | title=AR Rahman to compose music for Atlee's film with Shah Rukh Khan? | website=[[The Times of India]] | date=17 June 2021 | access-date=6 June 2022 | archive-date=26 January 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126142737/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/ar-rahman-to-compose-music-for-atlees-film-with-shah-rukh-khan/articleshow/83596577.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> Anirudh was chosen to compose for the film. An announcement teaser featuring Anirudh's score was released in June 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan's words of praise about Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi & Anirudh |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shah-rukh-khans-words-of-praise-about-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-anirudh/articleshow/97603936.cms |access-date=2023-02-07 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207220230/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shah-rukh-khans-words-of-praise-about-nayanthara-vijay-sethupathi-anirudh/articleshow/97603936.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Jawan'' marks the first full-fledged debut for Anirudh in [[Hindi cinema]] as a composer as his previous Hindi films ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]'' and ''[[Jersey (2022 film)|Jersey]]'' featured just a single and reused film from the original, respectively. He then composed the soundtrack for [[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]], in his fourth collaboration with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] after ''[[Kaththi]]'' (2014), [[Master (2021 film)|''Master'']] and [[Beast (2022 Indian film)|''Beast'']]; third collaboration with Lokesh after [[Master (2021 film)|''Master'']] and [[Vikram (2022 film)|''Vikram'']] (2022).<ref name="announcement">{{Cite web |date=30 January 2023 |title='Thalapathy 67': The official announcement is here!; film shooting began on January 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-67-the-official-announcement-is-here-film-shooting-began-on-january-2/articleshow/97449536.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201090517/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-67-the-official-announcement-is-here-film-shooting-began-on-january-2/articleshow/97449536.cms |archive-date=1 February 2023 |access-date=31 January 2023 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The track "Bloody Sweet" that was featured in the two-minute promo video for the movie was released on 3 February 2023, the same date as the promo.<ref name="bloody sweet">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN3wfuPYTI4 |title=LEO&nbsp;— Bloody Sweet Promo {{!}} Thalapathy Vijay {{!}} Lokesh Kanagaraj {{!}} Anirudh |date=3 February 2023 |publisher=[[Sony Music India]] |access-date=23 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314154955/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN3wfuPYTI4 |archive-date=14 March 2023 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 February 2023 |title=Watch |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/watch-making-video-of-vijays-leo-bloody-sweet-title-song/articleshow/97636858.cms |url-status=live |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208084635/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/watch-making-video-of-vijays-leo-bloody-sweet-title-song/articleshow/97636858.cms |archive-date=8 February 2023}}</ref> It has gathered 76 million views so far on YouTube, his highest. He also composed music for [[Rajinikanth]]’s 169th film titled ''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]'' directed by [[Nelson Dilipkumar|Nelson]]. The film marks Anirudh’s third collaboration with Rajini after ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' and ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' and fourth with Nelson after ''[[Kolamaavu Kokila]]'', ''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]'' and ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajinikanths-thalaivar-169-titled-jailer/article65535998.ece |title=Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 169' titled 'Jailer' |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=17 June 2022 |access-date=30 June 2022 |archive-date=30 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630034101/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajinikanths-thalaivar-169-titled-jailer/article65535998.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Independent work and music videos ===
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|2012
|Sachin Anthem ||Tamil || ||Promotional video as an ode to [[Sachin Tendulkar]] for health drink company Boost
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|2012
|Ai Dil Mere
|Hindi
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|Promotion for [[Bejoy Nambiar]] and MTV's Rush
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|2013 || Chennai City Gangsta ||Tamil || with [[Hiphop Tamizha]], [[Hard Kaur]] & Country Chicken ||Promotional video for Vanakkam Chennai movie
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| 2014 || Chancey Illa|| Tamil || || Promotional video for the city connect campaign by [[Times of India]]
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| 2015 || Enakenna Yaarum Illaye || Tamil || || Single from ''[[Aakko]]'' Released on Valentine's Day
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| rowspan="4" |2016 || Avalukena || Tamil || with Srinidhi Venkatesh || Single for Valentine's Day
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| Damkutla Dumkutla || Tamil || with [[Shabareesh Varma]] || Promotional track of Tamil Nadu Premier League Anthem
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|Cold Water Diwali Edition || English || ||Remix of [[Major Lazer]]-[[Cold Water (song)|Cold Water]] (feat. [[Justin Bieber]] & [[MØ]])
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| Sirikkadhey || Tamil || with [[Arjun Kanungo]] & Srinidhi Venkatesh || Promotional video for Remo movie
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| rowspan="3" | 2017 || Onnume Aagala || Tamil || with [[Maalavika Manoj|Mali Manoj]] ||Single for Valentine's Day
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|Iraiva || Tamil || with [[Jonita Gandhi]] || Promotional video for Velaikkaran movie
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|Gaali Vaaluga || Telugu || || Tribute to [[Pawan Kalyan]]; Promotional video for Agyathavasi
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| rowspan="5" |2018 ||Julie (free play) || Tamil || ||Single for Valentine's Day
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|Orey Oru ||Tamil||with [[Jonita Gandhi]]||Promotional song for [[Kolamavu Kokila]]
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|Karma Theme
|Tamil,Telugu|| ||Promotional song for [[U Turn (2018 film)|U Turn]]
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|Going to America ||English|| with [[Anthony Daasan]] & [[Nucleya]] || Promotional song for TotaMyna
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|GumOn Groove || [[Tanglish]] || || Promotional song for GumOn in collaboration with Sony Music India
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In 2024, he composed music for [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]'s [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Devara]]'', which is directed by [[Koratala Siva]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/telugu/ntr30-anirudh-ravichander-roped-in-to-compose-music-for-jr-ntrs-upcoming-film-with-koratala-siva/videoshow/87063676.cms?from=mdr|title=#NTR30: Anirudh Ravichander roped in to compose music for Jr NTR's upcoming film with Koratala Siva|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=25 July 2022|archive-date=25 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725094758/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/telugu/ntr30-anirudh-ravichander-roped-in-to-compose-music-for-jr-ntrs-upcoming-film-with-koratala-siva/videoshow/87063676.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Music director Anirudh is working on more than 10 projects simultaneously and a few more in discussions |url=https://tracktollywood.com/music-director-anirudh-is-working-on-more-than-10-projects-simultaneously-and-a-few-more-in-discussions/ |website=Track Tollywood |date=31 May 2023 |access-date=4 June 2023 |archive-date=4 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604161436/https://tracktollywood.com/music-director-anirudh-is-working-on-more-than-10-projects-simultaneously-and-a-few-more-in-discussions/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He is also set to collaborate with [[Ajith Kumar]] for his 62nd film ''[[Vidaamuyarchi]]'' directed by [[Magizh Thirumeni]] which marks his third collaboration with Ajith after ''[[Vedalam]]'' and ''[[Vivegam]]''.
=== As a playback singer ===

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== Filmography ==
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||2012
| 2012 || ''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]''|| || "Come on Girls" ||
| "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]" || rowspan="6" | Tamil || [[Dhanush]] || Song for [[3 (2012 Indian film)|''3'']], appeared alongside the film's lead actors [[Dhanush]] and [[Shruti Haasan]].
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| rowspan="3" |2013
| rowspan="6" |2013 || ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]''|| || "Boomi Ennai", "Un Paarvayil", " Ethir Neechal" ||
|''Ethir Neechal''
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Hiphop Tamizha]]
|Making video of ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'', appeared alongside the film's lead actors and song artists.
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|"Chennai City Gangsta"
| ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]''|| || "Kanave Kanave" ||
|[[Hiphop Tamizha]], [[Hard Kaur]] & Country Chicken
|Promotional video for film ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]''.
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|"Vanakkam Chennai Mashup"
| ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''|| Hindi || "Yu Hi Re" ||
|with [[Papon (singer)|Papon]], [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Pragathi Guruprasad|Pragathi]], [[Andrea Jeremiah]], [[Suchitra]], [[Arjun (singer)|Arjun]], [[Hard Kaur]], [[Hiphop Tamizha]]
|Promotional Mashup video for film ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]''.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Remixed by [[Vivek Siva]]
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|2016
| ''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]''|| || "Chennai City", "Engadi Porandha", " Ailasa Ailasa", "Osaka", "Oh Penne" ||
|"Sirikkadhey"
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Arjun Kanungo]] & Srinidhi Venkatesh
|Promotional video for film [[Remo (film)|''Remo'']].
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| rowspan="2" |2017
| ''[[Irandaam Ulagam]]''|| || "Penne Naa Enna Solla", "Iravinil Oruvanai", "Un Kaadhal Ingu Unmaiya" ||
|"Iraiva"
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Jonita Gandhi]]
|Promotional video for film [[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|''Velaikkaran'']].
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|"Gaali Vaaluga"
| ''[[Backbench Student]]''|| Telugu || "Sachin Tendulkar Back Bencher" || Composed by [[Sunil Kashyap]]
|Telugu
|Anirudh Ravichander
|Tribute to [[Pawan Kalyan]]; Promotional video for film ''[[Agnyaathavaasi]]''.
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| rowspan="4" |2018
| rowspan="8" |2014 || ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]''|| || "Velaiyilla Pattathari", "Udhungada Sangu", " What a Karuvaad", "Ey Inga Paaru" ||
| "Gun In Kadhal"
| rowspan="3" | Tamil|| [[Vijay Yesudas]] || Promotional video for ''[[Kolamaavu Kokila]]'', appeared alongside the film's lead actress [[Nayanthara]].
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|"Orey Oru"
| ''[[Maan Karate]]''|| || "Maanja", "Open The Tasmac", "Un Vizhigalil" ||
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Jonita Gandhi]]
|Lyrical video of "Orey Oru" from ''Kolamaavu Kokila''.
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|"Thittam Poda Theriyala"
| ''[[Vadacurry]]''|| || "Low Aana Life-u" || Composed by Vivek-Mervin
|Anirudh Ravichander
|Promotional video for ''Kolamaavu Kokila.''
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| "The Karma Theme" || Tamil<br />Telugu
| ''[[Vaalu]]''|| || "Hey Vasamoakka" || Composed by [[S. Thaman|S.Thaman]]
| Anirudh Ravichander || Sung the song "The Karma Theme" from [[U Turn (2018 film)|''U Turn'']] (2018) and appeared in the promotional video song alongside the film's lead actress [[Samantha]].
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||2019
| ''[[Yennamo Yedho]]'' || || "Nee Yenna Periya Appatakkaraa ?"|| Composed by D.Imman
| "Gang-u Leader" || Telugu || [[Nani (actor)|Nani]], Anirudh Ravichander || Promotional video for "Gang-u Leader" song from ''[[Nani's Gang Leader]]'' (2019), appeared alongside the film's lead actor [[Nani (actor)|Nani]].
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| rowspan="2" |2020
| ''[[Kaththi]]''|| || "Pakkam Vanthu", "Aathi", ||
|"[[Vaathi Coming]]"
| rowspan="4" |Tamil
|Anirudh Ravichander, Gana Balachandar
|Lyrical video of "Vaathi Coming" for [[Master (2021 film)|''Master'']]
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|"Chellamma"
| ''[[Kaththi]]''|| Telugu || "Selfie Bomma" ||
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Jonita Gandhi]]
|Lyrical video of "Chellama" for ''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]''
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| rowspan="2" |2021
| ''[[Kaaki Sattai]]''|| || "Kadhal Kan Kattudhe", "I'm So Cool", " Shake That", "Trooper Theme" ||
| "Rendu Kaadhal"|| Anirudh Ravichander, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]], Aishwarya Suresh Bindra || rowspan="2" | Song for ''[[Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal]]''.
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| "Two Two Two"|| Sanjana Kalmanje, [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], Anirudh Ravichander
| rowspan="14" |2015 || ''[[I (film)|I]]''|| || "Mersalaayiten","Mersalaayiten (Remix)" ||Composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]
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| rowspan="5" |2022
| ''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]''|| || "Dandanakka" ||Composed by [[D. Imman]]
| "Dosti" || Telugu
|[[M. M. Keeravani]], [[Hemachandra (singer)|Hemachandra]] ||Promotional video for "Dosti", "Natpu", and "Priyam" from [[RRR (film)|''RRR'']] along with Vijay Yesudas, Amit Trivedi, Hemachandra, Yazin Nizar
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|"[[Arabic Kuthu]]"
| ''[[Premam]]'' || Malayalam || "Rockankuthu" ||Composed by [[Rajesh Murugesan]]
| rowspan="9" |Tamil
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Jonita Gandhi]]
|Lyrical video of "Arabic Kuthu" for ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]''
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|"[[Jolly O Gymkhana]]"
| ''[[Palakkattu Madhavan]]'' || || "Uchi Mela" ||Composed by [[Srikanth Deva]]
|Vijay, Anirudh Ravichander
| Video Song of "Jolly O Gymkhana" for [[Beast (2022 Indian film)|''Beast'']]
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|"Dippam Dappam"||Anirudh Ravichander, [[Anthony Daasan]]||Lyrical video for ''[[Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal]]''
| ''[[Demonte Colony]]''|| || "Vaada Vaa Machi" ||Composed by [[Keba Jeremiah]]
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|"Private Party"
| ''[[Maari (film)|Maari]]''|| || "Maari Thara Local", "Don'u Don'u Don'u" ||
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Jonita Gandhi]]
|Lyrical video of "Private Party" for ''[[Don (2022 film)|Don]]''
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| rowspan="5" |2023
| ''[[Pugazh]]'' || || "Naanga Podiyan" ||Composed by Vivek-Mervin
|"Chilla Chilla"
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Ghibran]] and Vaisagh
|Lyrical video of "Chilla Chilla" for ''[[Thunivu]]''
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|"[[Naa Ready]]"
| ''Jwalantham''|| Kannada || "Tamate Tamate" || Composed by Vikram Subramanya
|Vijay, Anirudh Ravichander and Asal Kolaru
|Lyrical video of "Naa Ready" for ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]''
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|"Hukum"
| ''[[Vil Ambu]]''|| || "Aale Saachuputta Kannale" ||Composed by Naveen
|Anirudh Ravichander, Chorus Dialogues – Rajinikanth
|Lyrical video of "Hukum" for ''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]''
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|"Adiyaathi"
| ''[[Saagasam|Saahasam]]''|| || "Oh Madhu" ||Composed by S. Thaman
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
|Music video of "Adiyaathi" for ''[[Paramporul (film)|Paramporul]]''
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|-
|"Badass"
| ''[[Naanum Rowdydhaan]]''|| || "Thangamey", "Neeyum Naanum", " Yennai Maatrum Kadhale", "Varavaa Varavaa" ||
|Anirudh Ravichander.
|Lyrical video of "Badass" for ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]''
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2024
| ''[[Vedalam]]''|| || "Aaluma Doluma", "The Theri Theme", "Veera Vinayaka" ||
|"Fear Song"
|Telugu
|Anirudh Ravichander
|Music video of "Fear Song" for ''[[Devara]]''
|-
|-
|"Manasilaayo"
| ''[[Jil Jung Juk]]''|| || "Shoot The Kuruvi" || Composed by [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]
|rowspan="5" |Tamil
|Anirudh Ravichander, [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] [[Speech synthesis|(By using AI Voice Modeling Technology)]] ,[[Yugendran|Yugendran Vasudevan]], [[Deepthi Suresh]]
|Featured and Performed in the Song for ''[[Vettaiyan]]''
|-
|-
|"Dheema"
| ''[[Thanga Magan (2015 film)|Thanga Magan]]'' || || "Tak Bak" ||
|Anirudh Ravichander
|-
|Music video of "Dheema" for ''[[Love Insurance Kompany]]''
| rowspan="10" |2016 || ''[[Sethupathi (film)|Sethupathi]]''|| || "Hey Mama" || Composed by [[Nivas K. Prasanna]]
|-
| ''[[Kanithan]]''|| || "Yappa Chappa" || Composed by [[Sivamani]]
|-
| ''[[Zero (2016 film)|Zero]]''|| || "Uyire Un Uyirena" || Composed by [[Nivas K. Prasanna]]
|-
| ''[[Mappillai Singam]]'' || || "Edhuku Machan Kadhalu" || Composed by N.R.Ragunathan
|-
| ''[[Oopiri|Thozha]]''|| || "Thozhaa" || Composed by [[Gopi Sunder]]
|-
|[[Manal Kayiru 2]] || ||"Adiye Thangamatanya" ||Composed by [[Dharan Kumar]]
|-
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || || "Munsellada" || Composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
|-
| ''[[Marudhu]]''|| || "Akka Petha Jakkavandi" || Composed by [[D. Imman]]
|-
| ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]''|| || "Remo Nee Kadhalan", "Senjitaley", "Meesa Beauty", "Tamilselvi", "Veshangalil Poiyillai (Additional Song)"||
|-
| ''[[Remo (film)|Remo]]'' || Telugu || "Remo Nee Styleki", "Kollegottey" ||
|-
| rowspan="18" |2017 || ''[[Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal]]''|| || "Ondroduthan Ondroga" || Composed by [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]]
|-
| ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]''|| || "Damaalu Dumeelu" || Composed by [[D. Imman]]
|-
| ''[[Rum (film)|Rum]]''|| || "Holá Amigö", "Peiyophobilia", "Kadavulae Vidai (Reprise)","Hola Senorita" ||
|-
| ''[[Shivalinga (2017 film)|Shivalinga]]''|| || "Rangu Rakkara" || Composed by Thaman S
|-
| ''[[Dora (2017 film)|Dora]]'' || || "Ra Ra Ra" || Composed by Vivek-Mervin
|-
| ''[[Simba (2017 film)|Simba]]''|| || "Marandhadhae" || Composed by [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]
|-
| ''[[Neruppu Da]]''|| || "Karukku Kallangolu" || Composed by [[Sean Roldan]]
|-
| ''[[Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae]]''|| || "Hai En Kai Mela" || Composed by [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]
|-
|[[Rangoon (2017 Tamil film)|Rangoon]] || ||Foreign return ||Composed by [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]
|-
| ''[[Vivegam]]''|| || "Surviva", Thalai Viduthalai, Kadhalaada (Reprise) ||
|-
| ''[[Vikram Vedha]]''|| || "Yaanji" || Composed by Sam C. S.
|-
| ''[[Katha Nayagan (2017 film)|Katha Nayagan]]''|| || "On Nenappu" || Composed by Sean Roldan.
|-
| ''[[Balloon]]''|| || "Shut Up Pannunga Titbit","Shut Up Pannunga" || Composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
|-
| ''[[Agnyaathavaasi]]''|| Telugu || "Baitikochi Chuste", "Gaali Vaaluga", "Dhaga Dhagamaney" ||
|-
| ''[[Thaana Serndha Kootam]]''|| || "Naana Thaana", "Enge Endru Povadhu", "Thaana Serntha Kootam Title song"||
|-
| ''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]]''|| || "Karuthavanlaam Galeejaam", "Iraiva". "Uyire", "Idhayane" ||
|-
| ''[[Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017 film)|Sakka Podu Podu Raja]]''|| ||"Kalakku Machan"|| Composed by Silambarasan
|-
| ''[[Gulaebaghavali]]''|| || "Guleba" || Composed by Vivek-Mervin
|-
| rowspan="5" |2018 ||''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]'' || ||"Kalyana Vayasu", "Orey Oru", "Thittam Poda Theriyala"||
|-
| [[NOTA (film)|NOTA]] || || "Raja Raja Kula"|| Composed by Sam C. S.
|-
| [[Kanaa (film)|Kanaa]] || || "Othayadi Paathaiyila" || Composed by [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]]
|-
|[[Party (2019 film)|Party]] || ||"Kanampoochi" ||Composed by [[Premgi Amaren]]
|-
| [[Ezhumin]] || || "Ezhu Ezhu" || Composed by Ganesh Chandrasekaran
|-
| rowspan="18" | 2019 ||''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' || ||"Marana Mass", "Ilamai Thirumbuthe", "Petta Paraak"||
|-
|[[Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum]] || ||"Kanamma" ||Composed by [[Sam C. S.]]
|-
|[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]] ||Tamil ||"Marakkavillayae" ||
|-
|[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]] ||Telugu ||"Adhento Gaani Vunnapaatuga", "Padhe Padhe", "Aarambhame Le" ||
|-
| ''[[Mr.Local]]''|| || "Takkunu Takkunu" || Composed by [[Hiphop Tamizha]]
|-
|''[[Thumbaa]]''|| || "Pudhusaatam"||
|-
|''[[Ayogya (2019 film)|Ayogya]]'' || ||"Kanne Kanne" ||Composed by [[Sam C. S.|Sam C.S.]]
|-
|''[[Saaho]]'' ||Tamil, Telugu ||"Kadhal Psycho", "Psycho Saiyaan"||Composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
|-
|''[[Sixer (2019 film)|Sixer]]'' || ||"Baa Baa Black Sheep"|| Composed by [[Ghibran]]
|-
|''[[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]'' ||Telugu ||"Gang-u Leader" , "Hoyna Hoyna" ||
|-
|''[[Namma Veetu Pillai]]''|| || "GaandaKannazhagi" || Composed by [[D. Imman]]
|-
|''[[Puppy (2019 film)|Puppy]]''
|
|"Superstar song"
|Composed by [[Dharan Kumar]]
|-
|''[[Sangathamizhan]]'' ||
||"Sandakaari Neethan" || Composed by [[Vivek-Mervin]]
|-
|''[[Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2]]''
|
|"Tiruvizha"
|Composed by [[V. Selvaganesh]]
|-
|''[[Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale]]''
|
|"I Want A Girl"
|Composed by [[Ghibran]]
|-
|''[[Oh My Kadavule]]''
|
|"Friendship Anthem"
|Composed by [[Leon James (composer)|Leon James]]
|-
|''[[Capmaari]]''
|
|"Ummunu Irukkanum Usupethuna"
|Composed by [[Siddharth Vipin]]
|-
|''[[Pattas]]'' || ||"Jigidi Killaadi" ||Composed by [[Vivek-Mervin]]
|-
| rowspan="8" |2020 ||''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' || ||"Chumma Kizhi", "Thani Vazhi", "Tharam Maara"||
|-
|''[[Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal]]''|| ||"Yelo Pullelo"||Composed by [[Masala Coffee]]
|-
|''[[Dharala Prabhu]]'' || || "Dharala Prabhu"||
|-
|''[[Ranga (upcoming film)|Ranga]]''|| ||"Theeramal"||Composed by [[Ramjeevan]]
|-
|[[Master (upcoming Indian film)|''Master'']]|| ||"Vaathi Coming", "Vaathi Raid", "Kutti Story","Quit Pannuda"||
|-
||''Doctor'' || ||"Chellamma","Nenjame"||
|-
|[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|''Bhoomi'']]|| ||"Thamizhan Endru Sollada"||Composed by [[D. Imman]]
|-
|''[[Jagame Thandhiram]]'' || || "Bujji" || Composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
|-
| rowspan="9" |2021 || [[Krack (film)|''Krack'']]||Telugu || "Balega Tagilavey Bangaram" || Composed by [[S. Thaman]]
|-
|-
|}
|}


== Awards ==
==Awards and nominations==
{{Infobox actor awards
{{Infobox actor awards
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| name = Anirudh Ravichander
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| wins = 36
| wins = 35
| nominations = 15
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{| border="2" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse;"
|-
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Work
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" | Result
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" |2012
| rowspan="7" |2012
| [[60th Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[60th Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Best Music Director]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil]]
| rowspan="7" |''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]''
| rowspan="7" |''[[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="2" | [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Music Director]]
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[61st Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="2" |[[61st Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="2" |Best Music Director
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Best Music Director – Tamil]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |[[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|Best Male Playback Singer
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
| Behindwoods Gold Medal<ref>{{cite web|title=Anirudh – Behindwoods Gold Medal Winner 2013 – Best Music for Vanakkam Chennai and Ethir Neechal – Behindwoods Tamil Film Awards|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/gold-medals-2013/anirudh.html|website=behindwoods.com}}</ref>
| Behindwoods Gold Medal<ref>{{cite web|title=Anirudh – Behindwoods Gold Medal Winner 2013 – Best Music for Vanakkam Chennai and Ethir Neechal – Behindwoods Tamil Film Awards|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/gold-medals-2013/anirudh.html|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=11 October 2017|archive-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821124731/https://www.behindwoods.com/gold-medals-2013/anirudh.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|Best Music Director
|Best Music Director
|''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'', ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethirneechal]]''
|''[[Vanakkam Chennai]]'', ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethirneechal]]''
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="11" | 2014
| rowspan="10" | 2014
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|Best Music Director
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|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[62nd Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="3" |[[62nd Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="3" |Best Music Director
| rowspan="3" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Best Music Director – Tamil]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
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|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]''
| rowspan="5" |''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[Vijay Awards]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Vijay Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|Best Music Director
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
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|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |Favourite Song
|Favourite Song
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]''
|rowspan="2"|[[4th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|{{won}}
|-
|[[4th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|-
|-
|[[4th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Most Streamed Song – Tamil
|Most Streamed Song – Tamil
|''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari]]''
| rowspan="2" |''[[Kaththi]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|[[1st IIFA Utsavam]]
|[[1st IIFA Utsavam]]
|Best Music Director
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|''[[Kaththi]]''
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2015
| rowspan="4" | 2015
|[[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |[[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|Best Music Director – Tamil
| rowspan="2" |''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]''
| rowspan="2" |''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|[[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Male Playback Singer
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
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|-
|-
|[[2nd IIFA Utsavam]]
|[[2nd IIFA Utsavam]]
|Playback Singer – Male
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]''
|''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
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|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|[[64th Filmfare Awards South]]
|rowspan="2"| [[64th Filmfare Awards South]]
|Best Music Director
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Best Music Director – Tamil]]
|{{nominated}}
|{{nominated}}
|-
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil]]
|[[64th Filmfare Awards South]]
|Best Playback Singer-Male
|{{nominated}}
|{{nominated}}
|-
|-
|[[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|rowspan="2"| [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Singer Male
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|[[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2017
| rowspan="3" |2017
|BehindWoods MS Vishwanathan Gold Medal For Next Gen Music Director<ref>{{cite web|date=27 July 2017|title=Music director Anirudh wins MSV next generation musician award at BGM 2017.|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/music-director-anirudh-wins-msv-next-generation-musician-award-at-bgm-2017.html}}</ref>
|Best Music Director
|
|{{won}}
|-
| Social Media Summit and Awards (SMSA) (from Government of AP)<ref>{{cite web|last=StartAP|title=Social Media Summit and Awards 2017|url=http://www.smsummit.in|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122065444/http://www.smsummit.in/|archive-date=22 November 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|website=smsummit.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Deepika, Rana, Anirudh and RJ Balaji honoured|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/deepika-rana-anirudh-and-rj-balaji-honoured-imagegallery-5-bollywood-rlvkl4eagafdf.html}}</ref>
|Music Sensation on Social Media
|
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]]
|[[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]]
| Best Playback Singer Male
| Best Playback Singer Male
|Karuthavanlaam Galeejam from [[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]], Yaanji Yaanji from [[Vikram Vedha]]
|"Karuthavanlaam Galeejam" from ''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]]''
"Yaanji Yaanji" from ''[[Vikram Vedha]]''
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|-
|-
|[[65th Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[65th Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil]]
|Yaanji Yaanji from [[Vikram Vedha]]
|"Yaanji Yaanji" from ''[[Vikram Vedha]]''
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|-
|-
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|Best music director
|Best Music Director
|''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikaran]]''
|''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikaran]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1" |2018
||2018
|[[10th Vijay Awards|Vijay Awards]]
|[[10th Vijay Awards|Vijay Awards]]
|Best Male Playback Singer
|Best Male Playback Singer
|Iraivaa from ''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]]''
|"Iraivaa" from ''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
| rowspan="2" |2019
|[[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|rowspan="2"|[[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Male Playback Singer
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|'Kalyana Vayasu' from ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]''
|"Kalyana Vayasu" from ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|[[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]''
|''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|2020
|rowspan="4"|2020
|Zee Cine Awards Tamil
|Zee Cine Awards Tamil
|Best Music Director
|Best Music Director
|[[Petta (film)|''Petta'']]
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"| [[Mirchi Music Awards South]]
|}
|Listeners Choice Album – Tamil

|{{won}}
== Other awards ==
{{more citations needed|section|date=September 2020}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
|Viral Song of the Year – Tamil
! scope="col" | Year
|"Marana Mass" from ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]''
! scope="col" | Award
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|Album of the Year – Telugu
| rowspan="3" |2011
|''[[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]''
|UK Music Academy Awards for Most World Popular Music Director for the film [[3 (2012 Tamil film)|3]]
|{{won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="8" |2021
|Best Indian of the Year award for the film [[3 (2012 Tamil film)|3]] honored by Government of India
| rowspan="3" |[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director
|''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|Government of Uttar Pradesh award for Best New talent music director for the film [[3 (2012 Tamil film)|3]]
|''[[Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best Music Director
| rowspan="2" |2012
|''[[Jersey (2021 film)|Jersey]]''
|New York Best New Music Talent Award for "Ai Dil Mere" (Promotional track for MTV's Rush)
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |[[10th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Mirchi Listeners' Choice – Album of the Year [[Mirchi Music Awards South]] for the film [[3 (2012 Tamil film)|3]]
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|''[[Dharala Prabhu]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
| rowspan="3" |2016
| ''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]''
|Cinema Express Award – Best Music Director for [[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|Mirchi Music Awards Tamil for the best Music composer, Song of the Year, Album of the year for [[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mirchi Music Awards South 2016 Full Show Live & Winners List|url=http://updatebro.com/mirchi-music-awards-south-full-show-winners/|website=updatebro.com}}</ref>
| ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]]
|Provoke Lifestyle Awards – Best Music Director 2015–2016<ref>{{cite web|title=Provoke Lifestyle Awards|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/provoke-lifestyle-awards-imagegallery-kollywood-qiiqVFiedbfad.html}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |Best Music Director
| ''[[Doctor (2021 film)|Doctor]]''
| rowspan="2" {{won}}
|-
|-
|''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]''
| rowspan="3" |2017
|Pride of Tamil Nadu 2017 awards<ref>{{cite web|date=20 March 2017|title=Pride of Tamil Nadu awards presented|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/pride-of-tamil-nadu-awards-presented/article17534980.ece|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
|Audi Ritz Style Awards -South India's Most Admired Musical Prodigy Award<ref>{{cite web|date=13 March 2017|title=Game changer Anirudh wins hearts with South India's Most Admired Musical Prodigy Award at Audi Ritz Style Awards. – RITZ|url=http://www.ritzmagazine.in/game-changer-anirudh-wins-hearts-with-south-indias-most-admired-musical-prodigy-award-at-audi-ritz-style-awards/}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |[[11th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|"Arabic Kuthu" from ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]''
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|-
|Best Music Director – Tamil
|Social Media Icon award at the Global Mobile Apps Summit & Awards<ref>{{cite web|title=Anirudh wins the Social Media Icon award – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Anirudh-wins-the-Social-Media-Icon-award/articleshow/47610699.cms}}</ref>
|''[[Vikram (2022 film)|Vikram]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="11" |2024
|[[69th Filmfare Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| rowspan="2" |''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]''
|{{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |Ishq Music Awards<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/TSeries/status/1752243905410797833 |title=Excited to announce our triple win at IMA Season 3 #IshqMusicAwards! Bagging awards for Best Romantic Hit for #Chaleya, Best... |via=Twitter |publisher=T-Series (@TSeries) |date=30 January 2024 |access-date=6 February 2024 |archive-date=6 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206193304/https://twitter.com/TSeries/status/1752243905410797833 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|Best Music Composer
| rowspan="2" {{won}}
|-
|Best Romantic Hit
|"Chalaya" from ''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Zee Cine Awards]]
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| rowspan="2" |''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]''
| rowspan="2" {{won}}
|-
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Background Score|Best Background Score]]
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Best Music Director – Tamil]]
|''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]''
| rowspan="4" {{nom}}
|-
|''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil]]
|"Hukum" from ''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]''
|-
|"Badass" from ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[12th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|Best Music Director – Tamil
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|Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
|"Badass" from ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]''
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Latest revision as of 08:18, 1 December 2024

In this Indian name, the name Ravichander is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Anirudh.

Anirudh Ravichander
Anirudh in 2017
Anirudh in 2017
Background information
Born (1990-10-16) 16 October 1990 (age 34)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active2011–present
Labels

Anirudh Ravichander (born 16 October 1990) , also credited mononymously as Anirudh, is an Indian composer and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema, in addition to Hindi and Telugu films. He has won two Filmfare Awards South, ten SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards and five Vijay awards.[2]

His debut song "Why This Kolaveri Di", composed for the 2012 film 3, went viral across the globe and has achieved over 450 million views on YouTube.[3] A.R. Murugadoss signed him to compose music for Kaththi (2014) starring Vijay & Samantha[4] which included the viral hit "Selfie Pulla".[5] The soundtrack for the film became Anirudh's highest profile soundtrack until he was signed to compose music for Rajinikanth's Petta in 2019.[5]

In 2016, he signed a record deal with Sony Music, which publishes his independent albums and live concerts.[6] In the same year, he featured with Diplo on the remix of Major Lazer's hit single "Cold Water".[7]

Biography

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Anirudh Ravichander was born as the son of Indian actor Ravi Raghavendra and classical dancer Lakshmi Ravichander. He is the nephew of Latha Rajinikanth,[8] thus making Aishwarya, Soundarya and Hrishikesh his cousins and Rajinikanth his uncle. Anirudh's great-grandfather was the director K. Subramanyam, a filmmaker in the 1930s.[9]

He graduated from the Loyola College at Chennai. [10] in 2011, which according to him was just a backup in case his music career did not take off.[11] Anirudh learnt piano from Trinity College of Music, London. He also was part of a fusion band.[12] Anirudh has also pursued a diploma in sound engineering from Soundtech Media Audio Engineering Institute at Chennai.[13][14] In his school days, Anirudh and his band has participated in a reality television show judged by the famous musician A. R. Rahman, and his band was one of the winners along with five other bands in the show.[15]

Career

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2011–2012: Debut and early success

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Anirudh Ravichander made his debut as a music composer in his cousin Aishwarya Rajinikanth's directorial debut 3, starring Dhanush. While pursuing his degree at Loyola College, he had done background scores for the short films made by Aishwarya and his work on short films convinced her to have him work on her first commercial venture.[16] In early November 2011, a leaked version of a song from the film Why This Kolaveri Di!, circulated online and the film's team decided to subsequently release it officially. It instantly became popular on social networking sites for its quirky Tanglish lyrics.[17] Soon, the song became the most searched YouTube video in India and internet phenomenon across Asia.[18][19][20][21] The song revolves around the film's main actor being dumped by his girlfriend; the song is sung by the character in a drunken state, with many of the lines nonsensical. According to the composer, 3's director Aishwarya Rajinikanth wanted a light-hearted song about failed love. Anirudh quickly composed the tune in about 10 minutes.[21][22]

The remaining songs of the album were released in December and also received very positive reviews from critics. A reviewer from Behindwoods noted, "Such a promising debut by a composer hasn't been seen in recent Tamil cinema history", while Rediff.com's reviewer noted that "all the songs in 3 are good and come with appealing instrumental arrangements", concluding that it was "an intriguing collection."[23][24] Anirudh also received praise for his background score in the film. He consequently went on to gain recognition for the film through accolades, notably the Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year as well as nominations at the South Indian International Movie Awards and the 60th Filmfare Awards South.[25] He also worked on the Telugu dubbed version of the film.[26] Anirudh teamed up with Dhanush soon after to produce a Kolaveri-inspired track titled "Sachin anthem" commemorating Sachin Tendulkar in association with the health drink, Boost.[27][28]

2013–2015: Continued success

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Catherine Tresa, Anirudh Ravichander and Dhanush at 60th Filmfare Awards South in 2013

Next, he sang and composed a single for David – a multi-starrer directed by Bejoy Nambiar; "Kanave Kanave" in Tamil and "Yu Hi Re" in Hindi. The album also opened to very positive reviews, with a critic noting: Anirudh's song was "the pick of the album".[29][30] His next album was Ethir Neechal, starring Sivakarthikeyan. Anirudh introduced rappers Yo Yo Honey Singh and Hiphop Tamizha in the album. Moreover, Sony Music India released the complete background score of Ethir Neechal via YouTube owing to its popularity.[31] His next soundtrack, Vanakkam Chennai released in July 2013. For the song "Oh Penne", he roped in Vishal Dadlani for the first time in Tamil music. Another promotional song, "Chennai City Gangster", saw him collaborate again with Hiphop Tamizha and British Indian rapper Hard Kaur, with the trio also featuring in a music video for the film.[32][33] In September 2013, he was signed on to compose the background score for Selvaraghavan's fantasy film Irandam Ulagam, after Harris Jayaraj had opted out. Anirudh noted his happiness at working with Selvaraghavan early in his career, despite being called up as a replacement and subsequently recorded for the film in Budapest.[34]

Anirudh's next release Velaiyilla Pattathari, featured a song by veteran singer S. Janaki.[35] while adding "in all, the album is soulful, lively and truly Anirudh".[36] The film subsequently became a blockbuster at the box office, with Anirudh receiving the Filmfare award for best music director. His next film was Maan Karate, starring Sivakarthikeyan.[37] A.R. Murugadoss then signed him on to compose music for Kaththi, starring Vijay, becoming Anirudh's highest profile album at the time. The album and especially the background score received positive reviews from critics and topped the iTunes India Charts.[38][39]

Next, Anirudh again collaborated with Sivakarthikeyan for the film Kaaki Sattai, produced by Dhanush under his production company. Then, Anirudh scored music for Maari, with Dhanush. The music received positive reviews, with the song "Don'u Don'u Don'u" becoming exceptionally popular.[40] He also received critical acclaim for his work in the Vijay Sethupathi starrer Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, leading him to receive many accolades for his achievement in the film.[41] He released a single from the movie Aakko on Valentine's Day in 2015 of the name "Ennakenna Yaarum Illaiye". He also scored his first Ajith Kumar film in Vedalam, directed by Siva. Anirudh's music received mixed reviews, however, the song "Aaluma Doluma", became a hit.[42] Anirudh concluded the year with Thangamagan, starring Dhanush. In February 2016, for Valentine's Day, he released a single titled "Avalukena", under Sony Music. After a short break, Anirudh released a single from Rum in April 2016; "Hola Amigo". In May 2016, Anirudh signed a deal with Sony Music India for his independent albums and live concerts.[43][44]

Anirudh again teamed up with Sivakarthikeyan For Remo. In late 2017, for the film Vivegam, Anirudh launched the first single "Surviva" and became fastest Tamil song to get 1 million streams,[45] this track saw Yogi B performing in a Tamil film after a long hiatus. He again teamed up with Sivakarthikeyan for the fifth time with Velaikkaaran, for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.[46] A Hindi pop music video Bewajah, composed and sung by Anirudh, Irene and Srinidhi Venkatesh was released by Sony Music India. The song became an instant hit etching several million views.[47]

2018–present: Widespread recognition and work in other languages

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In 2018, he made his Telugu debut with Agnyaathavaasi which was received well.[48][49] Next, he composed for Suriya's Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, a remake of Special 26. After that, he composed for Nayanthara's Kolamavu Kokila, which was well received and was praised for being unique.

His next big project came with Petta, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring his uncle Rajinikanth. On 10 December, the full album for Rajinikanth's Petta was released by Anirudh. His next project was Nani's Telugu film Jersey, which is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. He later composed for Gang Leader which was directed by Vikram K Kumar. This marked his second collaboration with Nani. After that was Darbar, directed by AR Murugadoss. He then composed one of the songs of the soundtrack for Dharala Prabhu, the title track, which garnered success.

In 2020, he collaborated with Vijay for the 2nd time in Master, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The first single, "Kutti Story", sung by Vijay himself, received great praise and became popular around the world for its Tanglish lyrics.[50] The second single sung by Gana Balachander, "Vaathi Coming", became an instant viral hit universally.[51] He also came to work on the soundtrack of Doctor, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The first single "Chellamma" was a hit among the youth with the fun and romantic lyrics, collecting over 100 million views on YouTube.[52] In 2021, he worked with Vijay[53] for the 3rd time in Beast directed by Nelson, whom he also worked with for the 3rd consecutive time. The first single "Arabic Kuthu", was a fusion featuring Arabic phrases and rhyming verses in Tamil. The song set the record for the most-viewed and liked South Indian song within 24 hours, and is currently his most-viewed single with over 500 million views.[54]

Anirudh at Velaikkaran Audio Launch

His work in Vikram marked his first release with Kamal Haasan, although the duo collaborated first on Indian 2 which wasn't released at that time (released on 2024).[55] The first single of Vikram titled "Pathala Pathala" received several million views from fans.[56] He also composed for Sivakarthikeyan's Don and Vijay Sethupathi's Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal.[57][58] After a hiatus, he returned to compose for Dhanush with Thiruchitrambalam.[59] The first single of Thiruchitrambalam titled "Thaai Kelavi" was released on 24 June 2022 and its lyrics proved controversial.[60] A social activist lodged a complaint against the makers of the film asking them to change the lyrics of the song,[61] citing disrespect to elderly people.[62]

After A. R. Rahman turned down an offer by Atlee to compose for his Hindi film Jawan with Shah Rukh Khan,[63] Anirudh was chosen to compose for the film. An announcement teaser featuring Anirudh's score was released in June 2022.[64] Jawan marks the first full-fledged debut for Anirudh in Hindi cinema as a composer as his previous Hindi films David and Jersey featured just a single and reused film from the original, respectively. He then composed the soundtrack for Leo, in his fourth collaboration with Vijay after Kaththi (2014), Master and Beast; third collaboration with Lokesh after Master and Vikram (2022).[65] The track "Bloody Sweet" that was featured in the two-minute promo video for the movie was released on 3 February 2023, the same date as the promo.[66][67] It has gathered 76 million views so far on YouTube, his highest. He also composed music for Rajinikanth’s 169th film titled Jailer directed by Nelson. The film marks Anirudh’s third collaboration with Rajini after Petta and Darbar and fourth with Nelson after Kolamaavu Kokila, Doctor and Beast.[68]

In 2024, he composed music for N. T. Rama Rao Jr.'s Telugu film Devara, which is directed by Koratala Siva.[69][70] He is also set to collaborate with Ajith Kumar for his 62nd film Vidaamuyarchi directed by Magizh Thirumeni which marks his third collaboration with Ajith after Vedalam and Vivegam.

Discography

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Main article: Anirudh Ravichander discography

Filmography

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Year Song Language(s) Artist Notes
2012 "Why This Kolaveri Di" Tamil Dhanush Song for 3, appeared alongside the film's lead actors Dhanush and Shruti Haasan.
2013 Ethir Neechal Anirudh Ravichander, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Hiphop Tamizha Making video of Ethir Neechal, appeared alongside the film's lead actors and song artists.
"Chennai City Gangsta" Hiphop Tamizha, Hard Kaur & Country Chicken Promotional video for film Vanakkam Chennai.
"Vanakkam Chennai Mashup" with Papon, Vishal Dadlani, Pragathi, Andrea Jeremiah, Suchitra, Arjun, Hard Kaur, Hiphop Tamizha Promotional Mashup video for film Vanakkam Chennai.

*Remixed by Vivek Siva

2016 "Sirikkadhey" Anirudh Ravichander, Arjun Kanungo & Srinidhi Venkatesh Promotional video for film Remo.
2017 "Iraiva" Anirudh Ravichander, Jonita Gandhi Promotional video for film Velaikkaran.
"Gaali Vaaluga" Telugu Anirudh Ravichander Tribute to Pawan Kalyan; Promotional video for film Agnyaathavaasi.
2018 "Gun In Kadhal" Tamil Vijay Yesudas Promotional video for Kolamaavu Kokila, appeared alongside the film's lead actress Nayanthara.
"Orey Oru" Anirudh Ravichander, Jonita Gandhi Lyrical video of "Orey Oru" from Kolamaavu Kokila.
"Thittam Poda Theriyala" Anirudh Ravichander Promotional video for Kolamaavu Kokila.
"The Karma Theme" Tamil
Telugu 		Anirudh Ravichander Sung the song "The Karma Theme" from U Turn (2018) and appeared in the promotional video song alongside the film's lead actress Samantha.
2019 "Gang-u Leader" Telugu Nani, Anirudh Ravichander Promotional video for "Gang-u Leader" song from Nani's Gang Leader (2019), appeared alongside the film's lead actor Nani.
2020 "Vaathi Coming" Tamil Anirudh Ravichander, Gana Balachandar Lyrical video of "Vaathi Coming" for Master
"Chellamma" Anirudh Ravichander, Jonita Gandhi Lyrical video of "Chellama" for Doctor
2021 "Rendu Kaadhal" Anirudh Ravichander, Shakthisree Gopalan, Aishwarya Suresh Bindra Song for Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal.
"Two Two Two" Sanjana Kalmanje, Sunidhi Chauhan, Anirudh Ravichander
2022 "Dosti" Telugu M. M. Keeravani, Hemachandra Promotional video for "Dosti", "Natpu", and "Priyam" from RRR along with Vijay Yesudas, Amit Trivedi, Hemachandra, Yazin Nizar
"Arabic Kuthu" Tamil Anirudh Ravichander, Jonita Gandhi Lyrical video of "Arabic Kuthu" for Beast
"Jolly O Gymkhana" Vijay, Anirudh Ravichander Video Song of "Jolly O Gymkhana" for Beast
"Dippam Dappam" Anirudh Ravichander, Anthony Daasan Lyrical video for Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal
"Private Party" Anirudh Ravichander, Jonita Gandhi Lyrical video of "Private Party" for Don
2023 "Chilla Chilla" Anirudh Ravichander, Ghibran and Vaisagh Lyrical video of "Chilla Chilla" for Thunivu
"Naa Ready" Vijay, Anirudh Ravichander and Asal Kolaru Lyrical video of "Naa Ready" for Leo
"Hukum" Anirudh Ravichander, Chorus Dialogues – Rajinikanth Lyrical video of "Hukum" for Jailer
"Adiyaathi" Anirudh Ravichander, Yuvan Shankar Raja Music video of "Adiyaathi" for Paramporul
"Badass" Anirudh Ravichander. Lyrical video of "Badass" for Leo
2024 "Fear Song" Telugu Anirudh Ravichander Music video of "Fear Song" for Devara
"Manasilaayo" Tamil Anirudh Ravichander, Malaysia Vasudevan (By using AI Voice Modeling Technology) ,Yugendran Vasudevan, Deepthi Suresh Featured and Performed in the Song for Vettaiyan
"Dheema" Anirudh Ravichander Music video of "Dheema" for Love Insurance Kompany

Awards and nominations

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Anirudh Ravichander awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins35
Nominations52
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Year Award Category Work Result
2012 60th Filmfare Awards South Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil 3 Nominated
Vijay Awards Favourite Song Nominated
Best Find of the Year Won
Best Music Director Nominated
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Music Director – Tamil Nominated
Sensational Music Director Won
Edison Awards Best Music Director Won
2013 Edison Awards Best Music Director Vanakkam Chennai Won
61st Filmfare Awards South Best Music Director – Tamil Nominated
Ethir Neechal Nominated
Vijay Awards Favourite Song Nominated
Best Song Won
Best Music Director Nominated
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Music Director – Tamil Won
Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Nominated
Behindwoods Gold Medal[71] Best Music Director Vanakkam Chennai, Ethirneechal Won
2014 Edison Awards Best Music Director Kaththi Won
62nd Filmfare Awards South Best Music Director – Tamil Nominated
Maan Karate Nominated
Velaiyilla Pattathari Won
Vijay Awards Best Music Director Won
Best Background Score Nominated
Favourite Song Won
4th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Music Director – Tamil Won
Most Streamed Song – Tamil Kaththi Won
1st IIFA Utsavam Best Music Director – Tamil Won
2015 5th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Music Director – Tamil Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Won
Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Won
Edison Awards Best Background Score Vedalam Won
2nd IIFA Utsavam Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Won
2016 Edison Awards Best Music Director Remo Won
64th Filmfare Awards South Best Music Director – Tamil Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Nominated
6th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Won
Best Music Director – Tamil Nominated
2017 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Playback Singer Male "Karuthavanlaam Galeejam" from Velaikkaran

"Yaanji Yaanji" from Vikram Vedha

Won
65th Filmfare Awards South Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil "Yaanji Yaanji" from Vikram Vedha Won
Edison Awards Best Music Director Velaikaran Won
2018 Vijay Awards Best Male Playback Singer "Iraivaa" from Velaikkaran Won
2019 8th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil "Kalyana Vayasu" from Kolamavu Kokila Nominated
Best Music Director – Tamil Kolamavu Kokila Won
2020 Zee Cine Awards Tamil Best Music Director Petta Won
Mirchi Music Awards South Listeners Choice Album – Tamil Won
Viral Song of the Year – Tamil "Marana Mass" from Petta Won
Album of the Year – Telugu Gang Leader Won
2021 9th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Music Director Petta Nominated
Best Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum Nominated
Best Music Director Jersey Nominated
10th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Dharala Prabhu Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil Doctor Nominated
Best Music Director – Tamil Master Nominated
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Music Director Doctor Won
Master
2023 11th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil "Arabic Kuthu" from Beast Nominated
Best Music Director – Tamil Vikram Won
2024 69th Filmfare Awards Best Music Director Jawan Nominated
Ishq Music Awards[72] Best Music Composer Won
Best Romantic Hit "Chalaya" from Jawan
Zee Cine Awards Best Music Director Jawan Won
Best Background Score
Filmfare Awards South Best Music Director – Tamil Jailer Nominated
Leo
Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil "Hukum" from Jailer
"Badass" from Leo
12th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Music Director – Tamil Jailer and Leo Won
Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil "Badass" from Leo Nominated

Other honors

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Year Award
2012 Mirchi Music Awards for Royal Stag Make It Large Award
2016 Mirchi Music Awards Tamil for the best Music composer, Song of the Year, Album of the year for Naanum Rowdy Dhaan[73]

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