Biography

Career[edit]

Music direction[edit]

He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director S. Shankar's Tamil film Gentleman (1993), composed by his maternal uncle, A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects.^[11] He had also worked with Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in Anniyan (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007).

G.V. Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil (2006) directed by Vasanthabalan and produced by director S. Shankar. His music in the film Madrasapattinam (2010), directed by A. L. Vijay was appreciated mainly for his song "Pookal Pookum Tharunam".

He went on to win critical acclaim for his music in Selvaraghavan's fantasy action adventure film Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) and drama film Mayakkam Enna (2011), 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.^[12] 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".^[13] Critics from entertainment portal Behindwoods.com cited that Prakash "reiterates his talent once again" and gave a verdict that the album is "intoxicating enough".^[14] 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 (2012) was released. His subsequent releases include the political satire Saguni (2012) and the background score of the Hindi crime film Gangs of Wasseypur. Songs of the movie Darling (2015) 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 (2015) were massive hits. "Karuppu Karuppu" song was on charts for a few months. "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" was a huge hit from Komban (2015). G.V. Prakash signed his 50th film with director Atlee that is Vijay's 59th, which is named Theri (2016).^[15]

GV Prakash's Last two releases as a composer and not his film as an actor are Vetrimaaran-Dhanush's Asuran (2019) and Sudha Kongara-Suriya's Soorarai Pottru (2020).^[16]

Film production[edit]

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.^[17][18]

Acting[edit]

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.^[19]

Prakash was going to make his acting debut in a film titled Pencil, opposite Sri Divya, where he will be playing a school student.^[20] 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 (2015). 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.^[21] In 2016, he appeared in Pencil and two comedies films Enakku Innoru Per Irukku and Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. The next is Bruce Lee (2017). He acted in the climax sequence as cameo appearance with Silambarasan's Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017). 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.^[22] It was marks the second collaboration of G. V. Prakash and Rajesh after 2016's Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru.^[23] Following Bachelor and Jail were released in December.^[24]

Filmography[edit]

As actor[edit]

Denotes films that have not yet been released

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2008	Kuselan	Himself	Cameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song
	Kathanayakudu		Telugu film; cameo appearance in "Cinema Cinema" song
2013	Naan Rajavaga Pogiren		Cameo appearance in "College Paadam" song
	Thalaivaa	Dancer	Cameo appearance in "Vaanganna" song
2015	Darling	Kathir	Debut as lead role
	JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai	Himself	Cameo appearance in "Title" song
	Trisha Illana Nayanthara	Jeeva
2016	Pencil	Shiva
	Enakku Innoru Per Irukku	Johnny
	Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru	Kumar
2017	Bruce Lee	Bruce Lee (Gemini Ganesan)
	Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan	Jeeva	Cameo appearance
2018	Naachiyaar	Kaathavarayan
	Semma	Kulandaivelu
2019	Sarvam Thaala Mayam	Peter Johnson
	Kuppathu Raja	Rocket
	Watchman	Bala
	Sivappu Manjal Pachai	Madhan
	100% Kadhal	Balu
	Adangathey	Anwar Basha and Kaali	Unreleased
2021	Vanakkam Da Mappilei	Aravind	Direct-to-television
	Bachelor	Darling
	Jail	Karuna
2022	Selfie	Kanal	[25]
	Ayngaran	Mathi[26]
	Trap City	TBA	Independent English-language movie[27]
	Idimuzhakkam	TBA	Filming[28]

As music composer[edit]

Released soundtracks

^#Film score by another composer

^#2Soundtrack by another composer

Upcoming films as composer

• The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
• The year next to the title of the affected films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
• • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages
• ♦ indicates a remade version, the remaining ones being dubbed versions

Television

As singer[edit]

Film songs

International Single

Independent songs

As dubbing artist[edit]

Awards[edit]

Filmfare Awards South

• 2011: Best Music Director – Tamil – Aadukalam
• 2015: Best Male Debut – South – Darling

Mirchi Music Awards South

• 2010: Best Song of the Year – Pookal Pookum Tharunam – Madrasapattinam
• 2011: Best Music Director of the Year – Aadukalam
• 2011: Best Album of the Year – Aadukalam
• 2011: Mirchi Listeners Choice Best Album – Aadukalam

MTV Awards

• 2012: MTV VMAI Award for Best Regional Music Video – "Uyirin Uyire" from Thaandavam

South Indian International Movie Awards

• 2011: Best Music Director – Aadukalam
• 2015: Best Debut Actor – Darling
• 2021: Best Music Director – Soorarai Pottru

Vijay Awards

• 2011: Best Music Director – Aadukalam

Vijay Music Awards

• 2011: Best Song Sung by a Music Director – "Yathe Yathe" from Aadukalam
• 2011: Best Folk Song of the Year – "Otha Sollaala" from Aadukalam
• 2011: Popular Album of the Year –