Anirudh Ravichander is the shining star of music

It is unusual that one sees a hit so great, a song so touching and music so simple, yet refreshing as is the song Kolaveri. The made of a tender and buoyant composer, the song has sweeped around the globe to wreck all records.Shining within the sky this month is none instead of 21-year-old music composer, Anirudh Ravichander, whose debut song went viral on YouTube and tracked greater than 50 million views much before the film 3 was released.

Looks like Anirudh 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. Anirudh was within the fusion band that won the contest. Anirudh’s biggest moment was when he was awarded the most productive Instrumentalist, a prize he received from his idol, the nice Rahman himself. Till date, he says that it was the most productive moment of his life. That day a celebrity was born, and the name was Anirudh.

The young man set forth at the path of music, beginning his journey towards transforming his dream into reality. He learnt classical piano from Trinity College of Music, London and completed done eight grades of piano training. He learnt Carnatic music too and took part within the Carnatic fusion band. He composed songs for brief films for his cousin Aishwarya Rajinikanth and it was no surprise when she asked him to compose music for her first film 3. Aishwarya would has been really impressed, seen his budding talent and nominated him for her debut film as a director.

And Anirudh has not let her down! The recognition of the song Kolaveri speaks for itself and its single-track success justifies Anirudh’s talent. Within the film 3, Dhanush has written the lyrics for 6 songs. But Kolaveri song was born in precisely 10 minutes. Reports say that composing the lyrics and music for Kolaveri was effortless and casual. Dhanush filled within the words and Anirudh showcased his music genius. Together they produced a whopping number that received salutes from legends like Amitabh Bachchan too.

Though 3 has not crashed box office records because it was expected to, the Kolaveri song continues to be on everyone’s lips, especially a number of the love-struck population. It’s not just Kolaveri, the entire songs in 3 became a superhit, especially, the songs Po nee Po, Kann Azhaga, Idhazhin Oram are being aired continuously on all satellite channels and FMs.

The movie has excellent background score by Anirudh carrying the texture of the movie throughout. Anirudh says that he follows an emotion-centric style and concentrates on composing emotions in his music. Sitting around and composing tunes is something he cannot do. At the contrary, he believes that certain songs just happen. He loves to dole out simple, soulful numbers that touch the center.

Anirudh dreams to work with Black Eyed Peas music band at some point. At this time Anirudh’s second album is Dhanush’s Sachin Anthem. Recently released on Youtube, the album was sponsored by Boost, the energy drink company that Sachin have been advertising for years. Written within the same style as Kolaveri, the song is a mix of English and Tamil. This one too is written and sung by Dhanush and is alleged to have received greater than 19 lakh views till date.

Son of Ravi Raghavendra and Lakshmi, Anirudh is the nephew of Lata and Rajinikanth. A made from PSBB school, Anirudh graduated from Loyola College 2011. A CORRECT Chennaite who lives within the hearts of all music lovers, Anirudh has etched his path out and prepared to make a really perfect name within the field of music.

We are looking forward to more Kollaveris soon, Anirudh! Better of Luck!!!!