Rahul Nambiar

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Rahul Nambiar
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Rahul Nambiar singing at a concert in US
Background information
Born Kannur, Kerala, India
Genres Film score, theatre, world music, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, Composer, Performer
Years active2006–present

Rahul Nambiar is an Indian playback singer and live performer. He won the Swapthaswarangal show in 2001 and began singing live. He sang more than 2000 songs in movies, and later ventured into playback singing, performing for many leading South Indian film composers in various languages.

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Career

Rahul hails from Kannur, Kerala and was brought up in Delhi and Chennai. [1] After completing his MBA and M.Com, Rahul started working for two years in a bank, which he felt was too "monotonous", [2] before performing at live shows with Sunitha Sarathy. [3] In 2001, he won the Sun TV Sapthaswarangal contest, beating 3000 contestants, following which he decided to pursue a singing career. [1] Rahul was introduced as a playback singer by Vijay Antony in the Tamil film Dishyum . [1]

In 2009, Rahul joined hands with his longtime friend and bass player Aalap Raju to form a band named RAHLAAP. [2] The duo released a self-titled album in Hindi language based on "Music beyond genres", [2] on which they had worked for four years. [1] He is considered a versatile singer, having sung in various genres such as Western, Carnatic, light music and hip-hop. [1] [4] Rahul has performed more than 400 live shows around India and abroad, [1] and over 350 songs for films, most prominent ones being Mani Sharma's "Vasantha Mullai" ( Pokkiri ), [3] Yuvan Shankar Raja's "Adada Mazhada" ( Paiyaa ) which fetched him his first Filmfare nomination for the Best Male Playback Singer Award. [5] In 2012, he won his first Filmfare award in the Best Male Playback Singer Award category for Thaman's "Guruvaram" song ( Dookudu ). He has also lent his voice for several ad jingles. [1]

Rahul Nambiar since 2019 is also part of a trio called MAKKA with his musician friends Aalap Raju and Ranjith Govind, where they perform some rocking cine and non-film songs. Their performance is an extension of their years of friendship. MAKKA has released quite a few cover songs on their YouTube channel & their own compositions like Valentine Oru Vaalu & MAKKA SONG.

Discography

YearSongFilmLanguageNotes
2006"Bhoomikku Velicham" Dishyum Tamil
2006"City of Sins" Thalainagaram Tamil
2006"Chattuputtu" Nenjil Jil Jil Tamil
2007"Om Ennum" Sabari Tamil
2007"Maro Maro" Chirutha Telugu
2007"Vasantha Mullai" Pokkiri Tamil
2007"Valentine" Madhumasam Telugu
2007"Entha Kudirayil" Satham Podathey Tamil
2007"Mayakudirayil"Kelkatha Shabdham (dubbed version) Malayalam
2007"Pitta Pitta" Vijetha (dubbed version) Telugu
2007"Para Para Pattampoochi" Kattradhu Thamizh Tamil
2007"Yo Baby" Malaikottai Tamil
2007"Yo Baby"Bhayya (dubbed version) Telugu
2007"Kabadadharani",
"Valla Valla"
Athidhi Telugu
2007"Naanthana" Ninaithale Tamil
2008"Priyatama & Dhannaley Thalley"
"Maati Maatiki"
Ullasamga Utsahamga Telugu
2008"Manakanna Podichey" Parugu Telugu
2008"Aa Ee Oo" Okka Magadu Telugu
2008"I Go Crazy" Kantri Telugu
2008"Chethavenna Mudha" Dongala Bandi Telugu
2008"Yuvatha Yuvatha" Yuvatha Telugu
2008"Dosthu Bada Dosthu" Saroja Tamil
2008 Saroja (Dubbed version) Telugu
2008"Kaalai" Kaalai Tamil
2008"Andalaney" Pourudu Telugu
2008"Nee Jimmada" Ontari Telugu
2008"Adigadigo" Lakshmi Putrudu Telugu
2008"Chidesi Chinna Pedda" Avakai Biryani Telugu
2008"Ee Ravil" Mulla Malayalam
2008"Sooriyanai" Vellithirai Tamil
2009"Narinja Pandu" Bumper Offer Telugu
2009"A Aa E Ee" A Aa E Ee Tamil
2009"College Student" Aadatha Aattamellam Tamil
2009"Thulukanam" Balam Tamil
2009"Mrogindi" Ghatikudu (Dubbed version) Telugu
2009"July Madathil" Muthirai Tamil
2009"Puththam Pudidai" Saa Boo Three Tamil
2009"Ilavayasu Pasangalathaan" Mathiya Chennai Tamil
2009"Thellavaarithey" Mitrudu Telugu
2009"Sunday Sunday" Chickpete Sachagalu Kannada
2009"Kalyana Kaaviyam" Meipporul Tamil
2009"Ela Entha Sepu" Sasirekha Pranayam Telugu
2009"Memory Lossu" Kick Telugu
2009"Bhaba Re" Vayuputra Kannada
2009"Kattikitta Rasa"
"Poothadhu Poovu"
Jagan Mohini Tamil
2009"Chesukunte & Poochenu" Jagan Mohini (Dubbed version) Telugu
2009"Thappu Ledu" Bheebatsam ; (Dubbed version) Telugu
2009"Bhayyam" Rechipo Telugu
2009"Malli Malli" Evaraina Epudaina Telugu
2009"Adi Usha Sandhya", "Ambum Kombum" Pazhasi Raja Malayalam
2009"Adi Mudal", "Agilam Ellam"Pazhasi Raja (Dubbed version) Tamil
2009"Nuvvu Ready"Samardhudu Telugu
2009"Anjali" Anjaneyulu Telugu
2009"Katru Pudidai" Kanden Kadhalai Tamil
2009"Nuvena Nenu" Malli Malli Telugu
2009"Swapnangal" Bhagyadevatha Malayalam
2010"Oopirage Badhantey" Brindavanam Telugu
2010"Adada Mazha Da" Paiyya Tamil Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil
2010"Arerey Vaana" Aawara Telugu
2010"Happy" Bale Pandiya Tamil
2010"Come On" Super Kannada
2010"Nangai" Engeyum Kadhal Tamil
2010"Orellella Nanna" Porki Kannada
2010"Yeppadithaan" Maanja Velu Tamil
2010"Chikku Bukku" Chikku Bukku Tamil
2010"Nee Ondrum" Moscowin Kaveri Tamil
2010"Ninnalanni" Inkosari Telugu
2010"Kuppathu Rajakal" Kaathadi Tamil
2010"Ninney Yeri" Yuganiki Okkadu Telugu
2010"Pachai Kili" Ayyanar Tamil
2010"Bhaiyyam" Kiccha Huccha Kannada
2010"Pranama Pranama" Darling Telugu
2010"Venmukilin" Mummy & Me Malayalam Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam
2010"Yeduraiyeh" Happy Happy Ga Telugu
2011"Poove Poove" Singam Puli Tamil
2011"Mudhal Mozhi" Sabash Sariyana Potti Tamil
2011"Casanova" Kandaen Tamil
2011"Oka Tholakari Vela" Naa Peru Shiva Telugu
2011"Guruvaram" Dookudu Telugu Won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu
Won SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu)
2011"Neduvaali" Osthe Tamil
2011"Yennaidhuvo" Mouna Guru Tamil
2011"Idhayam Pesudey"Pesu Tamil
2011"Kracko Jacko" Uyarthiru 420 Tamil
2011"Amruthamayi Abhayamai" Snehaveedu Malayalam
2011"Silaka" Mirapakay Telugu
2011"Nangai" Engeyum Kadhal Tamil
2012"Hosanna" Bodyguard Telugu
2012"Cinderella" Endukante Premanta Telugu
2012"Doodi Pinjalaanti" Tuneega Tuneega Telugu
2012"Aamchi Mumbai" Businessman Telugu
2012"Pilla Chao" Telugu
2012"Kalavu" Aravaan Tamil
2012"Paddadey Peggura" Shakuni Telugu
2012"Yaaradi Mohini" Thaandavam Tamil
2012"Yemiti"Shiva Thaandavam (Dubbed version) Telugu
2012"Aapu Birthday" Rendavathu Padam Tamil
2012"College Padam" Naan Rajavaga Pogiren Tamil
2012"Aasaiye Alaipoley", "Birthday" Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Tamil
2012"Inka Cheppale" Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Telugu
2012"Laila O Laila" Naayak Telugu
2013"Nuvvala Nenela" Priyathama Neevachata Kusalama Telugu
2013"Sairo Sairo" Baadshah Telugu
2013"Yaarukkum Sollama" All in All Azhagu Raja Tamil
2013"Nadhi Vellam" Thangameengal Tamil
2014"Boochade Boochade" Race Gurram Telugu
2014"Aaja Saroja" Aagadu Telugu
2014"Choopinchandey" Heart Attack Telugu
2015"O Jaane Jaana" James Bond Telugu
2015"Janda Pi Kapiraju",
"Temple Song"
Kick 2 Telugu
2016"Mannin Makane" Oyee Tamil
2016"Bala Tripuramani" Brahmotsavam Telugu
2016"O Manasa" Shourya Telugu
2016"Endha Pakkam" Dharma Durai Tamil
2016"nammave bujji thalle" Jaguar Telugu
2016" Azhake" Vanothan Album Tamil
2017" My Love is Back" Mahanubhavudu Telugu
2017" Saarah Saarah" Gowdru Hotel Kannada
2017"Dagalti Dagalti" Ivan Thanthiran Tamil
2017"Ninna Haage" Shivalinga Tamil
2018Sunoona Sunaina Tholi Prema Telugu
2018Bar Song Ghajinikanth Tamil
2019"Naalai Namathada" Bow Bow Tamil
2019"Thadai Illai Odu" Raatchasi Tamil
2020"OMG Daddy" Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Telugu
2020"OMG Daddy" Angu Vaikunthapurathu (Dubbed version) Malayalam
2021"Mass Biryani" Krack Telugu
2021"Mama Mama" Kanabadutaledu Telugu
2021"Odu Odu Aade" Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1 (Dubbed version) Malayalam
2022"OMG Daddy" Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (Dubbed version) Hindi
2023"Ranjthame" Varisu (Dubbed version)Hindi
2023"Thee Thalapathy"Varisu (Dubbed version)Hindi
2023"Ranjithame" Varisu (dubbed version)Hindi
2023"Padi Padi Parugidi" Ala Ila Ela Telugu

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