S. S. Kumaran is an Indian music composer and director. He made his debut as composer with Poo. He also directed two films Theneer Viduthi (2011) and Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane (2014).[1]

S. S. Kumaran
Born
Valliyur, Thirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu
Occupation(s)Director, music composer
Years active2008-present

Early life and career

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Kumaran belong to the Valliyur village in Thirunelveli district. His childhood ambition is to become a music director. Since his dad was a headmaster, his parents were not in approval for his aspirations in cinema. They had a negative approach towards cinema. He convinced his dad and joined the Film institute to pursue his dreams to become a music director. He finished his course in Photography. He composed 3 songs and showed it to director Sasi who was impressed and provided him opportunity to compose for his film Poo.[2][3] The film received critical acclaim while his music was praised, all the songs were received well especially "Choo Choo Maari".[4][5]

Filmography

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Year Film Credited as Notes
Director Music Director
2008 Poo  N  Y
2010 Kalavani  N  Y
2010 Nellu  N  Y
2010 Virunthali  N  Y
2011 Theneer Viduthi  Y  Y
2012 Kadhal Paathai  N  Y
2014 Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane  Y  Y
2016 Pattathaari  N  Y
As an actor

References

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  1. ^ "Music director SS Kumaran turns director". Sify. Archived from the original on 4 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  2. ^ http://behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/director-interview/ss-kumaran.html [bare URL]
  3. ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (27 May 2010). "My first Break – S.S. Kumaran". The Hindu.
  4. ^ "Music Review: Poo".
  5. ^ "POO MUSIC REVIEW - Behindwoods.com - actor Srikanth Parvathy Director Sasi Music S.S.Kumaran Nesagee Cinemas banner Mirdula Srimathi Harini Tippu Karthik Chinmayee Parthasaradhy Lyrics Na.Muthukumar Images Gallery Stills". Behindwoods.com. 5 December 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2022.