G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian music composer, playback singer, actor, and film producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema.
He made his debut as a composer with S Pictures' Veyil, and rose to prominence in the early 2010s. He made his acting debut in 2015 with Darling. He has won two National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards, and three SIIMA Awards.
Early life
Prakash Kumar is the son of G. Venkatesh and playback singer A. R. Reihana, who is the elder sister of music director A. R. Rahman. His sister Bhavani Sre is also in the film industry.Personal life
Prakash married his schoolmate, singer Saindhavi, in 2013. The couple became parents to a daughter in 2020.On 13 May 2024, the couple announced their separation after 11 years of marriage. They officially divorced on 30 September 2025.
Career
Music direction
He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director S. Shankar's Tamil film Gentleman, composed by his maternal uncle, A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects. He had also worked with Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in Anniyan and Unnale Unnale.G.V. Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil directed by Vasanthabalan and produced by director S. Shankar. His music in the film Madrasapattinam, directed by A. L. Vijay was appreciated, especially his song "Pookal Pookum Tharunam".
He went on to win critical acclaim for his music in Selvaraghavan's fantasy action adventure film Aayirathil Oruvan, National award-winning Aadukalam and drama film Mayakkam Enna, which became his third collaboration that featured Dhanush in the lead role. The album's five songs were written by Selvaraghavan and Dhanush, with the pair also coming together to sing the song "Kadhal En Kadhal". The album also included the song "Pirai Thedum", which Prakash sang himself along with his fiancée, Saindhavi whilst another song "Voda Voda Voda", written and sung by Dhanush, was composed in just 5 minutes and recorded within an hour. Rediff.com reviewed the soundtrack claiming that Prakash had "tried very hard to walk away from his comfort zone and provide the kind of edgy numbers Selvaraghavan demands, and has risen to the challenge". Critics from entertainment portal Behindwoods.com cited that Prakash "reiterates his talent once again" and gave a verdict that the album is "intoxicating enough".
In late September 2011, a single track "Oru Murai", written by Thamarai and composed and sung by Prakash in R. S. Infotainment's Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal was released. His subsequent releases include the political satire Saguni and the background score of the Hindi crime film Gangs of Wasseypur and also composed Sunrisers Hyderabad's first anthem. Songs of the movie Darling were hits. Especially "Vandha Mala", "Anbe Anbe" and "Sattunu Idi Mazhai".This is also the debut film for Prakash as an actor. Prakash's songs in Kaaka Muttai were massive hits. "Karuppu Karuppu" song was on charts for a few months. "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" was a huge hit from Komban. G.V. Prakash signed his 50th film with director Atlee that is Vijay's 59th, which is named Theri.
He also has compositions such as Vetrimaaran-Dhanush's Asuran and Sudha Kongara-Suriya's Soorarai Pottru. G. V. Prakash Kumar wins the Best Music Director of the Year in the Osaka Tamil International Film Festival for Asuran. And later, he won National [Film Award for Best Music Direction] and Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for Soorarai Pottru.
Awards
He has won two National Film Awards for Best background score in 2021 for Suriya starrer Soorarai Pottru and in 2025 for Dhanush starrer Vaathi, three Filmfare Awards, and three SIIMA Awards.Acting
In 2012, director A.R. Murugadoss approached Kumar regarding a potential acting venture. Prakash agreed to star in the project, however, the film later failed to take off. He subsequently signed on to appear in three films in quick succession, with the three entering production simultaneously. In order to further his acting ability, he took lessons from actor Aadukalam Naren and has noted that his stage performances as a singer were also helpful in demonstrating his potential as an actor.In 2013, Prakash Kumar launched his own production house under the name "GV Prakash Kumar Productions". His first film Madha [Yaanai Koottam], was directed by Vikram Sugumaran, a former assistant of Balu Mahendra.
Prakash was going to make his acting debut in a film titled Pencil, opposite Sri Divya, where he will be playing a school student. However, as Pencil's release was delayed, his first release became the horror film Darling. A remake of the 2013 Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram. Thereafter, Trisha Illana Nayanthara. The film deals with the present day definition of love and the perspective of today's youngsters of both genders about love, relationship, virginity etc. In 2016, he appeared in Pencil and two comedies films Enakku Innoru Per Irukku and Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. The next is Bruce Lee . He acted in the climax sequence as cameo appearance with Silambarasan's Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan. In 2018, he starred in Bala's action crime Naachiyaar. He acted in second role next to Jyothika. Then the comedy-drama, Semma released on May. In 2019, he had five releases this year with Sarvam Thaala Mayam, Kuppathu Raja, Watchman, Sivappu Manjal Pachai and 100% Kadhal.
In 2021, his film Vanakkam Da Mappilei was a direct to OTT release. It was marks the second collaboration of G. V. Prakash and Rajesh after 2016's Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. Following Bachelor and Jail were released in December. Later, films such as Selfie, Ayngaran and Adiyae was released to positive reviews.
Discography
As playback singer
;Film songs| Year | Film | Song | Language | Composer | Notes |
| 1993 | Donga Donga | "Aakathayi Okkadanta" | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | Dubbed version of Thiruda Thiruda |
| 1993 | Gentleman | "Chikku Bukku Rayile" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 1993 | Gentleman | "Chikubuku Raile" | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | Dubbed version of Gentleman |
| 1993 | Uzhavan | "Kaathu Kaathu Dinam Kaathu" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 1993 | Uzhavan | "Maari Mazhai Peyaadho" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 1994 | May Madham | "Madrasai Suthi", "Palakkattu Machanukku" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 1995 | Bombay | "Kuchi Kuchi" | Tamil Hindi Telugu | A. R. Rahman | Including dubbed versions |
| 1995 | Indira | "Ini Achamillai" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 1995 | Aasai | "Shockkadikuthu Sona" | Tamil | Deva | |
| 1995 | Muthu | "Kuluvalilae" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 1998 | Hrudayanjali | "Madarasu Chuttivaste" | Telugu | A. R. Rahman | Dubbed version of May Maadham |
| 1999 | Suriya Paarvai | "Ganapathi Thatha" | Tamil | S. A. Rajkumar | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | "Alagaana Ratchachiye" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2005 | Anniyan | "Kadhal Yaanai" | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | |
| 2005 | Aparachit | "Remo" | Hindi | Harris Jayaraj | Dubbed version of Anniyan |
| 2005 | Aparachitudu | "Love Elephantla" | Telugu | Harris Jayaraj | Dubbed version of Anniyan |
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | "Hello Miss" | Tamil | Harris Jayaraj | |
| 2007 | Neevalle Neevalle | "Hello Miss" | Telugu | Harris Jayaraj | Dubbed version of Unnale Unnale |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | "Indha Paadhai" | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Yuganiki Okkadu | "Maalai Ninnu" | Telugu | Dubbed version of Aayirathil Oruvan | |
| 2010 | Ullasa Utsaha | "Kanasinolage" | Kannada | ||
| 2010 | Aadukalam | "Yaathe" | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Va | "Unnai Kann", "Sharp Sharpji" | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Mayakkam Enna | "Pirai Thedum" | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Saguni | "Manasellam Mazhaiye" | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | "Oru Murai" | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Thaandavam | "Anicham Poovazhagi", "Adhigaalai Pookal" | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Sundarapandian | "Rekkai Mulaiththen" | Tamil | N. R. Raghunanthan | |
| 2012 | Neerparavai | "Para Para" | Tamil | N. R. Raghunanthan | |
| 2013 | Madha Yaanai Koottam | "Kona Kondakari" | Tamil | N. R. Raghunanthan | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | "Yaarivano" | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | "Yaaro Ivan", "Vaa Iravugal" | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Annakodi | "Pothi Vacha" | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Biriyani | "Edhirthu Nil" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | "Imaye", "Hey Baby" | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | "Yaar Indha Saalai Oram" | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | "Nee Enna Pesuvaai", "Facebook Login" | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Irumbu Kuthirai | "Penne Penne" | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | "Elelo", "Idhayam Unnai Theduthey" | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | "Pen Maegam Polavae" | Tamil | Sharreth | |
| 2014 | Poriyaalan | "Kan Rendum" | Tamil | M. S. Jones | |
| 2014 | Ugly | "Suraj Hai" | Hindi | ||
| 2015 | Darling | "Anbe Anbe", "Sattena Idi Mazhai" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Rajathanthiram | "Yen Idha Paarvaigal" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Pencil | "Yaarai Polum", "Kangaliliae II", "LED Kannala II" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Komban | "Appappa" | Tamil | Co-sung with Shreya Goshal | |
| 2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | "Iravaaga Nee" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | "Irukiraai" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Kaaval | "Un Kannukullara" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | "Edhai Ninaithom" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | "Karuppu Karuppu" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | "Bittu Padam Di" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | "Yenachu Yedhachu" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Eetti | "Un Swasam" | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Eetti | "Naan Pudicha Mosakutiye" | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | "Gum Zaare" | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | "Hey Paathu Podi" | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | "Nee Pona Theruvula" | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Bruce Lee | "Sugar Mint-u Kari" | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Adra Machan Visilu | "Yaru Iva" | Tamil | N. R. Raghunandan | |
| 2016 | Theri | "Eena Meena Teeka" | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Mersal | "Mersal Arasan" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2018 | Naachiyaar | "Unna Vitta Yaarum Illa" | Tamil | Ilayaraja | |
| 2018 | Lakshmi | "Ala Ala" | Tamil | Sam C. S. | |
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | "Peter Beata Edhu" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2019 | 100% Kadhal | "Kannum Kannum Plus" | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | 100% Kadhal | "Oru Vaanam" | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Party | "Thean Pudhu Thean" | Tamil | Premgi Amaren | |
| 2019 | Vanigan | "Vaadi Muttakanni" | Tamil | Suresh Kumar T R and Bhuvanesh Selvanesan | |
| 2019 | Asuran | "Pollatha Boomi" | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | "Usurey" | Tamil | ||
| 2021 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | "Nee En Usuru Pulla" | Tamil | Siddhu Kumar | |
| 2021 | Bagheera | "Psycho Raja" | Tamil | Ganesan Sekar | |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | "Vaada Thambi" | Tamil | D Imman | |
| 2022 | Koogle Kuttappa | "Alai Alai" | Tamil | Ghibran | |
| 2022 | Yaanai | "Bodhaiya Vittu Vaale" | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Yaanai | "Yelamma Yela - Version 2" | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Poikkal Kuthirai | "Singley" | Tamil | D Imman | |
| 2022 | Parole | "Vaa Maa Thendral" | Tamil | Rajkumar Amal | |
| 2022 | Aneethi | "Thikatta Thikatta Kadhalippom" | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Mathimaran | "Kaththi Koovudhu Kadhal" | Tamil | Karthik Raja | |
| 2022 | Mathimaran | "Billion Kudhiraigal" | Tamil | Karthik Raja | |
| 2022 | Amigo Garage | "Kaar Irul" | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Kalvan | "Adi Kattazhagu Karuvaachi" | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Sooragan | "Thoduvaanam" | Tamil | Achu Rajamani | |
| 2023 | Vaazhu Vaazha Vidu | "Cadbury Penne" | Tamil | Karthik Mano | |
| 2023 | Saba Nayagan | "Babyma" | Tamil | Leon James | |
| 2024 | Lover | "Uyir Vaasame" | Tamil | Sean Roldan | |
| 2024 | Ranam Aram Thavarel | "Ponnana Kannu" | Tamil | Arrol Corelli | |
| 2024 | Dhonima | "Kaalam Oda" | Tamil | EJ Johnson | |
| 2024 | Puyalil Oru Thoni | "Hey Karukaruva" | Tamil | Bhavatharini | |
| 2024 | Jolly O Gymkhana | "Oosi Rosy" | Tamil | Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy | |
| 2025 | Kudumbasthan | "Kanna Kattikittu" | Tamil | Vaisagh | |
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | "Amma" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam | "Golden Sparrow" | Tamil | ||
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam | "Yedi" | Tamil | ||
| 2025 | Good Bad Ugly | "OG Sambavam" | Tamil | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Album songs
| Year | Album | Song | Co-singer | Lyrics | Composer | Notes |
| 2020 | High & Dry | "High and Dry" | Julia Gartha | Julia Gartha | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Julia Gartha | First International Song by G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| 2021 | Login | "No Mattum Sollu" | Srinisha Jayaseelan | Tamil Mani | Vibin R |
;Independent songs
| Year | Song | Composer | Co-singer | Notes |
| 2022 | Vaadi En Chellakutty | Arul Raj | Sanjana Kalmanje | |
| 2021 | Hey Singari | Arul Raj | ||
| 2020 | High & Dry | Julia Gartha | ||
| 2023 | Love Kuthu | Barath Raghavan | ||
| 2024 | Kaakarattan | Vidya Vox |
Filmography
As actor
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Himself | Cameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Himself | Cameo appearance in "College Paadam" song |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Dancer | Cameo appearance in "Vaanganna" song |
| 2015 | Darling | Kathir | |
| 2015 | JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Himself | Cameo appearance in "Title" song |
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Jeeva | |
| 2016 | Pencil | Shiva | |
| 2016 | Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Johnny | |
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Kumar | |
| 2017 | Bruce Lee | Bruce Lee | |
| 2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Jeeva | Cameo appearance |
| 2018 | Naachiyaar | Kaathavarayan | |
| 2018 | Semma | Kulandaivelu | |
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Peter Johnson | |
| 2019 | Kuppathu Raja | Rocket | |
| 2019 | Watchman | Bala | |
| 2019 | Sivappu Manjal Pachai | Madhan | |
| 2019 | 100% Kadhal | Balu | |
| 2021 | Vanakkam Da Mappilei | Aravind | |
| 2021 | Bachelor | Darling | |
| 2021 | Jail | Karuna | |
| 2022 | Selfie | Kanal | |
| 2022 | Ayngaran | Mathi | |
| 2023 | Adiyae | Jeeva / Arjun Prabhakaran | |
| 2024 | Rebel | Kathiresan | |
| 2024 | Kalvan | Kembaraju | |
| 2024 | DeAr | Arjun | |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam | Himself | Special appearance in "Pulla" song |
| 2025 | Kingston | Kingston "King" | 25th Film |
| 2025 | Blackmail | Mani | |
| Anwar / Kaali | Completed | ||
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| Raj | Post-production |
;As producer