Vidyasagar is an Indian music composer and singer who predominantly works in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film industries. He made his debut background scores in the Paravaigal Palavitham movie, directed by Robert Rajasekaran. In 1989, he composed all the songs in the Poomanam movie directed by S Rajasekaran. Vidyasagar is known for his movies like Run, Dhool, Ghilli, etc. He is performing a live concert named “The Name Is Vidyasagar 2.0” in Chennai on 10 February 2024.
Biography
Name | Vidyasagar |
Real Name | Vidya Sagar |
Nickname | Vidyasagar |
Profession | Singer, Lyricist, Composer, Record Producer, Music Director |
Date of Birth | 2 March 1963 |
Age (as of 2024) | 61 |
Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
Father | U Ramachandra (Musician) |
Mother | Suryakantham |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
Wife | Meena |
Son | Harsha Vardhan |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | Yet to be updated |
College | Trinity College of Music, London |
Hobbies | Singing, Listening to Music, Driving |
Birth Place | Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
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Interesting Facts
- At the age of 3, he started learning music with his father. He also went for Carnatic vocals training first and then started taking classical guitar classes with AR Rahman in Chennai under Master Dhanraj, and then he joined in piano.
- From 1994-95, he was approached by actor & director Arjun, and he worked with him for movies like Jai Hind, Karna, and Subash. Then, from the year 1996 to 2001, he concentrated on Malayalam movies, and at that time, he worked in a few Tamil movies like Nilaave Vaa and Uyirodu Uyiraga.
- In 2002, he started composing simultaneously for both Tamil and Malayalam movies like Dhil, Run, Dhool, Ghilli, Madhavan, Kilichundan Mampazham, Pattalam, C.I.D. Moosa and more.
- During his period, he composed his first English-language feature film, Beyond The Soul, a low-budget independent film directed by Rajiv Anchal.
- In 2005, he received his first National Film Award for his music in the Telugu movie Swarabhishekam, which was directed by K Vishwanath. In the same year, he composed music for Chandramukhi, which starred Rajinikanth, Prabhu, and Jyothika in lead roles.
- Then, in the following years, he worked for various movies and grabbed more Filmfare and national for his performance.
- Then, in the year 1995, the Government of Tamil Nadu awarded him the Kalaimamani Award for his contribution to music.
- His Instagram account has over 200K followers (as of January 2024).
Vidyasagar Discography
1980s
- 1988 – Paravaigal Palavitham
- 1989 – Poo Manam
- 1989 – Dharma Teja
- 1989 – Sahasame Na Oopiri
1990s
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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1990 | Vishnu | Telugu | |
1990 | Seetha | Tamil | |
1990 | Nila Pennae | Tamil | |
1990 | Doshi Nirdoshi | Telugu | |
1990 | Alajadi | Telugu | |
1990 | Kadapa Reddamma | ||
1990 | Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen | Tamil | |
1991 | Prema Entha Madhuram | Telugu | |
1991 | Sarpayagam | Telugu | |
1991 | Minor Raja | Telugu | |
1991 | Teneteega | Telugu | |
1991 | Parishkaram | Telugu | |
1991 | Kalikaalam | Telugu | |
1991 | Jagannatakam | Telugu | |
1992 | Allari Pilla | Telugu | |
1992 | Pachani Samsaram | Telugu | |
1992 | Chilara Mogudu Allari Koduku | Telugu | |
1992 | 420 | Telugu | |
1992 | Madhavayya Gari Manavadu | Telugu | |
1992 | Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | Telugu | |
1993 | One by Two | Telugu | |
1993 | Manavarali Pelli | Telugu | |
1993 | Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | Telugu | |
1993 | Urmila | Telugu | |
1993 | Maathangal Ezhu | Tamil | 25th Film |
1993 | Enti Baava Mareenu | Telugu | |
1993 | Pillalu Diddina Kapuram | Telugu | |
1993 | Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram | Telugu | |
1993 | Chirunavvula Varamistava | Telugu | |
1993 | Rowdy Annaya | Telugu | |
1993 | Asale Pellayinavaanni | Telugu | |
1994 | Donga Rascal | Telugu | |
1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | Telugu | |
1994 | Bangaru Mogudu | Telugu | |
1994 | Aame | Telugu | |
1994 | Allarodu | Telugu | |
1994 | Jai Hind | Tamil | |
1995 | Simha Garjana | Telugu | |
1995 | Vaddu Bava Thappu | Telugu | |
1995 | Chilakapachcha Kaapuram | Telugu | |
1995 | Karnaa | Tamil | |
1995 | Pasumpon | Tamil | |
1995 | Vetagadu | Telugu | |
1995 | Murai Maman | Tamil | |
1995 | Villadhi Villain | Tamil | |
1995 | Mr. Madras | Tamil | |
1995 | Ayudha Poojai | Tamil | 50th Film |
1995 | Alibaba Adbuthadeepam | Telugu | |
1996 | Coimbatore Mappillai | Tamil | |
1996 | Mummy Mee Aayanochadu | Telugu | |
1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Malayalam | Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
1996 | Musthaffaa | Tamil | |
1996 | Mahathma | Malayalam | |
1996 | Sengottai | Tamil | |
1996 | Ladies Doctor | Telugu | |
1996 | Priyam | Tamil | |
1996 | Indraprastham | Malayalam | |
1996 | Subash | Tamil | |
1996 | Tata Birla | Tamil | |
1996 | Akkum Bakkum | Telugu | |
1996 | Nethaji | Tamil | |
1997 | Thaali | Telugu | |
1997 | Pudhayal | Tamil | |
1997 | Ganga Yamuna | Kannada | Remake of Shubhalagnam |
1997 | Varnapakittu | Malayalam | |
1997 | Thaali Pudhusu | Tamil | |
1997 | Oru Maravathoor Kanavu | Malayalam | |
1997 | Mama Bagunnava | Telugu | |
1997 | Rukmini | Telugu | |
1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Malayalam | Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
1997 | Aahaa Enna Porutham | Tamil | 75th Film |
1997 | Arasiyal | Tamil | |
1997 | Smile Please | Tamil | Not Released |
1998 | Pranayavarnangal | Malayalam | Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director |
1998 | Zor | Hindi | Background Score only. |
1998 | Gamyam | Telugu | |
1998 | Elavamkodu Desam | Malayalam | |
1998 | Sidhartha | Malayalam | |
1998 | Nilaave Vaa | Tamil | |
1998 | Veedu Samanyudu Kaadu | Telugu | |
1998 | Thaayin Manikodi | Tamil | |
1998 | Summer in Bethlehem | Malayalam | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
1998 | Uyirodu Uyiraga | Tamil | |
1998 | Aayanagaru | Telugu | |
1999 | Ethirum Pudhirum | Tamil | |
1999 | Ustaad | Malayalam | |
1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan | Malayalam | |
1999 | Suyamvaram | Tamil | One Song |
1999 | Chandranudikkunna Dikhil | Malayalam | Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director |
1999 | Pooparika Varugirom | Tamil | |
1999 | Niram | Malayalam | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director |
2000s
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Millennium Stars | Malayalam | |
2000 | Dreams | Malayalam | |
2000 | Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Malayalam | |
2000 | Sanchalanam | Telugu | |
2000 | Balaram | Telugu | |
2000 | Mr. Butler | Malayalam | |
2000 | Daivathinte Makan | Malayalam | |
2000 | Madhuranombarakattu | Malayalam | |
2000 | Puratchikkaaran | Tamil | 100th Film |
2000 | Snehithiye | Tamil | |
2000 | Devadoothan | Malayalam | Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director Nominated – National Film Award for Best Music Direction Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director |
2001 | Dhosth | Malayalam | Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director |
2001 | Dhill | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director |
2001 | Poovellam Un Vasam | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director |
2001 | Vedham | Tamil | |
2001 | Dubai | Malayalam | |
2001 | Alli Thandha Vaanam | Tamil | |
2001 | Randam Bhavam | Malayalam | |
2001 | Soori | Telugu | |
2001 | Thavasi | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director |
2002 | O Chinadana | Telugu | |
2002 | Priya Nestama | Telugu | score only |
2002 | Gramaphone | Malayalam | |
2002 | Neetho | Telugu | |
2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Malayalam | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director |
2002 | Karmegham | Tamil | |
2002 | Run | Tamil | Nominated – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director |
2002 | Beyond the Soul | English | |
2002 | Villain | Tamil | |
2003 | Naaga | Telugu | |
2003 | Dhool | Tamil | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director |
2003 | Anbe Sivam | Tamil | 125th Film |
2003 | Anbu | Tamil | |
2003 | Pallavan | Tamil | |
2003 | Ottesi Cheputunna | Telugu | |
2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Malayalam | |
2003 | Well Done | Tamil | |
2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | Tamil | |
2003 | C.I.D. Moosa | Malayalam | |
2003 | Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu | Tamil | |
2003 | Kadhal Kisu Kisu | Tamil | |
2003 | Thithikudhe | Tamil | |
2003 | Dongodu | Telugu | Remake of Meesha Madhavan. |
2003 | Alai | Tamil | |
2003 | Pattalam | Malayalam | |
2003 | Thirumalai | Tamil | |
2003 | Iyarkai | Tamil | |
2003 | Villain | Telugu | |
2003 | Joot | Tamil | |
2004 | Love Today | Telugu | |
2004 | Thendral | Tamil | |
2004 | Varnajalam | Tamil | |
2004 | Nenu | Telugu | |
2004 | Ghilli | Tamil | |
2004 | Sullan | Tamil | 150th Film |
2004 | Madhurey | Tamil | |
2004 | Swarabhishekam | Telugu | National Film Award for Best Music Direction Nandi Award for Best Music Director |
2004 | Hulchul | Hindi | |
2004 | Rasikan | Malayalam | |
2004 | Nothing but Life | Malayalam | |
2005 | Ji | Tamil | |
2005 | London | Tamil | |
2005 | Alice in Wonderland | Malayalam | |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Tamil | |
2005 | Chandrolsavam | Malayalam | |
2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Malayalam | |
2005 | Kana Kandaen | Tamil | |
2005 | Power of Women | Tamil | |
2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Tamil | |
2005 | Chanthupottu | Malayalam | |
2005 | Majaa | Tamil | |
2006 | Paramasivan | Tamil | |
2006 | Aathi | Tamil | |
2006 | Pasa Kiligal | Tamil | |
2006 | Thambi | Tamil | |
2006 | Bangaram | Telugu | |
2006 | Em Magan | Tamil | |
2006 | Sivappathigaram | Tamil | |
2006 | Poi | Tamil | |
2007 | Kaiyoppu | Malayalam | 175th Film |
2007 | Raakilipattu | Malayalam | |
2007 | Mozhi | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director Nominated – Vijay Award for Best Music Director |
2007 | Periyar | Tamil | Volga River Side Film Festival Award |
2007 | Goal | Malayalam | |
2007 | Rock ‘n’ Roll | Malayalam | |
2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Tamil | |
2008 | Sundarakanda | Telugu | |
2008 | Mulla | Malayalam | Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director Vanitha Film Magazine Award For Best Music Direction Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Tamil | |
2008 | Kuruvi | Tamil | |
2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Hindi | |
2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu | Kannada | Remake of Thommanum Makkalum |
2008 | Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | Tamil | |
2008 | Jeyam Kondaan | Tamil | |
2008 | Alibhabha | Tamil | |
2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Tamil | |
2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | Tamil | |
2008 | Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar | Tamil | |
2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Tamil | |
2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | Telugu | |
2009 | Kadhalna Summa Illai | Tamil | |
2009 | 1977 | Tamil | |
2009 | Peranmai | Tamil | |
2009 | Kanden Kadhalai | Tamil | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
2009 | Ilamai Itho Itho | Tamil | Not Released |
2009 | Neelathamara | Malayalam | 200th FilmFilmfare Award for Best Music Director |
2010s
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Paappi Appacha | Malayalam | |
2010 | Apoorva Ragam | Malayalam | |
2010 | Mandhira Punnagai | Tamil | |
2010 | Magizhchi | Tamil | |
2011 | Ilaignan | Tamil | |
2011 | Siruthai | Tamil | |
2011 | Kaavalan | Tamil | |
2011 | Makeup Man | Malayalam | |
2011 | Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Tamil | |
2011 | Sadhurangam | Tamil | |
2011 | Putra | Kannada | Remake of Em Magan3 out of 8 songs only; uncredited |
2012 | Spanish Masala | Malayalam | |
2012 | Vydooryam | Malayalam | |
2012 | Ordinary | Malayalam | |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Malayalam | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Nominated —SIIMA Award for Best Music Director |
2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Telugu | |
2012 | Thappana | Malayalam | |
2013 | 3 Dots | Malayalam | |
2013 | Thalaivan | Tamil | |
2013 | Puthiya Thiruppangal | Tamil | |
2013 | Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Malayalam | |
2013 | Nadodimannan | Malayalam | |
2013 | Geethaanjali | Malayalam | Kerala Film Producers Association Award for Best Music Director |
2013 | Jannal Oram | Tamil | |
2013 | Oru Indian Pranayakadha | Malayalam | Nominated —Asiavision Award for Best Music Director |
2014 | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Malayalam | 225th Film |
2015 | Mariyam Mukku | Malayalam | |
2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Malayalam | Nominated —Filmfare Award for Best Music Director Nominated —Asiavision Award for Best Music Director |
2015 | Eli | Tamil | |
2015 | Anarkali | Malayalam | |
2016 | Uchathula Shiva | Tamil | |
2016 | Thoppil Joppan | Malayalam | |
2016 | Jomonte Suvisheshangal | Malayalam | |
2017 | Thiruttu Payale 2 | Tamil | |
2018 | Aaruthra | Tamil | |
2019 | My Santa | Malayalam |
2020s
- 2022 – Solmante Theneechakal
- TBA – Uyir Thamizhukku
- TBA – Marivillin Gopurangal
As Singer
Year | Film | Song | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1994 | Jai Hind | “Thanni Vachu” | |
1996 | Nethaji | “Holey Holey”, “Machamunna” | |
1996 | Subash | “Hey Saloma” | |
1996 | Tata Birla | “London Paris”, “Are Bapre” | |
1997 | Rukmini | “Prema O Prema” | Telugu |
1997 | Pudhayal | “Baba Baba” | |
1998 | Nilaave Vaa | “Akkuthe Akkuthe” | Along with S. N. Surendar & Gopal Rao |
1999 | Niram | “Yaathrayaay” | Humming |
1999 | Ezhupunna Tharakan | “Thekku thekku” | Humming |
2002 | Kaarmegam | “Kaasu Padi Alantha” | |
2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | “Enna Pulla Senja” | |
2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | “Kaadhal Sei” | |
2008 | Kuruvi | “Palaanadhu” | |
2012 | 101 Weddings | “Cheruchillayil” | Music: Deepak Dev |
2017 | Thiruttu Payale 2 | “Thiruttu Payale” |
Vidyasagar Awards
Honorary
Government
- 1995 – Kalaimamani for the Government of Tamil Nadu
Other
- 2010 – Ghantasala Puraskar Award for Sharan Incorporation
- 2016 – Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Awards as Kairali TV
Film Awards And Nominations
Asianet Film Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1998 | Pranayavarnangal | Best Music Direction | Won |
2000 | Chandranudikkunna Dikhil | Best Music Direction | Won |
2008 | Mulla | Best Music Direction | Won |
2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2005 | Chanthupottu | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2007 | Rock n’ Roll | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2009 | Neelathamara | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2013 | Oru Indian Pranayakadha | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2015 | Anarkali | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
Asiavision Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2008 | Mulla | Best Music Direction | Won |
2009 | Neelathamara | Best Music Direction | Won |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Best Music Direction | Won |
2013 | Oru Indian Pranayakadha | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1998 | Summer in Bethlehem | Best Music Direction | Won |
1999 | Niram | Best Music Direction | Won |
2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Best Music Direction | Won |
2009 | Neelathamara | Best Music Direction | Won |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Best Music Direction | Won |
1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2003 | Dhool | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2008 | Mulla | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2009 | Kanden Kadhalai | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
Kerala State Film Awards
- 1996 – Best Music Direction for Azhakiya Ravanan
- 1998 – Best Music Direction for Pranayavarnangal
- 2000 – Best Music Direction for Devadoothan
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Best Music Direction | Won |
1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Best Music Direction | Won |
1998 | Pranayavarnangal | Best Music Direction | Won |
1999 | Niram & Chandranudikkunna Dikhil | Best Music Direction | Won |
2000 | Devadoothan | Best Music Direction | Won |
2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Best Music Direction | Won |
2005 | Chanthupottu | Best Music Direction | Won |
2007 | Rock n’ Roll | Best Music Direction | Won |
2008 | Mulla | Best Music Direction | Won |
2009 | Neelathamara | Best Music Direction | Won |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Best Music Direction | Won |
2001 | Dhosth & Randaam Bhavam | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2007 | Goal | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2013 | Oru Indian Pranayakadha | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
Mirchi Music Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2009 | Neelathamara | Mirchi Listener’s ChoiceSong of the Year – Anuraga Vilochananayi | Won |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Best Music Direction | Won |
2012 | Diamond Necklace | Song of the Year – Nilamalare | Won |
National Film Awards
- 2004 – Best Music Direction for Swarabhishekam – Won
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Year | Film | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2007 | Mozhi | Best Music Direction | Won |
2001 | Dhill, Thavasi, Poovellam Un Vasam | Best Music Direction | Won |
2002 | Run | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2003 | Dhool | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2004 | Ghilli | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2007 | Periyar | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2009 | Kanden Kadhalai | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
2011 | Kaavalan | Best Music Direction | Nominated |
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