K. M. Radha Krishnan | |
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 K. M. Radha Krishnan in Cinivaram | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Wanaparthy, Telangana, India [1] |
| Occupations | Film composer, Music director, Playback singer |
| Years active | 2002-present |
K. M. Radha Krishnan is an Indian music composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. [2] Some of his most notable works are Anand (2004), Godavari (2006), and Chandamama (2007). In 2006, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Music Director. [3] [4] [5]
K. M. Radha Krishnan was born in Wanaparthy and studied there until year three. He then went to Coimbatore and returned after a few years to complete schooling in Gadwal. His father K. V Mohan, who worked for All India Radio since 1973, was Radha Krishnan's inspiration to become a musician. His father used to sing light music and was also a stage actor, performing in over 500 stage shows. [6] Inspired by his father, Radha Krishnan learned Hindustani classical music with the help of Chaganti Lakshmi for a couple of years. He settled in Hyderabad, where he completed diploma at Hyderabad Music College and trained as a music teacher. [7] He learned western classical music from Arnold for a couple of years and Carnatic classical music from Vengamamba. He conducted research on blending Hindustani music. [8]
K. M. Radha Krishnan aspired to become a singer like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam during his youth. He practiced and improvised his father's music. After two years, he started analyzing songs and realized he could be a composer. While seeking opportunities as a music director in the film industry, he composed the background music for Sunil Kumar Reddy's film Silence Please. After a two-year gap, he scored music for a children's film called ‘Hero’. [4]
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2000 | Silence Please | Background score only |
| 2002 | Hero | |
| 2004 | Anand | |
| 2004 | Megham | |
| 2005 | Kanchanamala Cable TV | |
| 2006 | Godavari | Nandi Award for Best Music Director |
| 2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | |
| 2006 | Mayabazar | |
| 2007 | Chandamama | |
| 2008 | Siddu From Sikakulam | |
| 2008 | Bhale Dongalu | |
| 2008 | Baladur | [9] |
| 2009 | Raju Maharaju | Background score only |
| 2011 | Naaku O Loverundi | [10] |
| 2014 | Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki | |
| 2018 | Oorantha Anukuntunnaru | [11] |
| 2018 | Shubhalekha+Lu | |
| 2024 | Konchem Hatke |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2024 | Miss Perfect | Himself | Disney+ Hotstar | Cameo appearance |
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