Regarded as one of the finest music directors in India, Ilayaraja has composed more than 4500 songs in over 950 films in many Indian languages. Debuting in Annakili, Ilayaraja has been in the industry for more than 30 years as a music director and has won four national awards including one for Best background score for Pazhassi Raja which was released in 2009. He is a shining beacon of hope for many budding composers. We salute the maestro before ranking the current top 10 music directors.
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| | Thaman - Dharan | | Thaman
2009: Eeram 2010: Moscowin Kavery, Mundhinam Paartheney, Aridhu Aridhu, Nagaram Future projects: Ayyanar One of the next-gen music directors, Thaman showed what he is made of in his albums Moscowin Kavery and Eeram. Though he has had a quieter 2010, we can expect him to wow everyone in his upcoming projects.
Dharan
2009: Laadam
2010: Thambikku Indha Ooru
Future projects: Siddu +2, Naan Aval Adhu, Podaa Podi Another of today’s next-gen musicians! Dharan scored impressively in Laadam and created mass-appeal in Thambikku Indha Ooru. With Siddu +2 and Podaa Podi in the pipeline, we can expect to see more from this promising talent. | |
| | Mani Sharma | | 2009: Thoranai, Padikathavan, Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru, Malai Malai
2010: Sura, Maanja Velu
Future Projects: Maapillai
Another music director who never fails to make the audience dance to his tunes! His songs in Padikathavan enthralled people and so it continued in his other movies in the year 2009. With Sura, he emphasised his presence in Kollywood. His future too looks promising as he is entrusted with the responsibility of scoring the music for the Dhanush-starrer Maapillai.
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| | James Vasanthan | | 2009: Pasanga, Naanayam, Yaathumagi
2010: Easan
Future Projects: Listening to scripts
He showed a lot of promise in his first movie Subramaniapuram. Pasanga was widely appreciated, though not only for its songs, and James Vasanthan had a subdued 2009. With his Easan album recently released and getting good reviews, we wonder what this talented musician has in store in the future.
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| | Vijay Antony | | 2009: A Aa E Ee, TN 07 AL 4777, Mariyadhai, Ninaithale Inikkum, Vettaikaran
2010: Rasikkum Seemane, Kanagavel Kakka, Angadi Theru, Aval Peyar Thamizharasi, Uthama Puthiram
Future Projects: Velayudham, Yuvan Yuvathi
The proud composer of the ‘Aathichudi’ song, Vijay Anthony enjoyed a successful 2009 with his albums, Ninaithale Inikkum and Vettaikaran bringing accolades from all quarters. A subdued 2010 followed until Uthama Puthiram got released. Though his Ussumu larasey is gaining popularity, greater happiness awaits him when the audio of Vijay’s Velayudham and Yuvan Yuvathi get released soon.
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| | Vidyasagar | | 2009: Peranmai, Kanden Kadhalai, 1977
2010: Mandira Punnagai
Future Projects: Kaavalan, Siruthai
Vidyasagar, known for his melodies, had a reasonable 2009 in Kollywood with promising albums in Peranmai and Kanden Kadhalai. After a brief stint in Malayalam, he is back in Tamil with Mandira Punnagai. He will be the toast of the town when Kaavalan’s audio gets released later this month and Siruthai gets released early next year.
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