Dharma Vish (born Dharmendra Vishakantaiah), is an Indian music composer, music producer, and songwriter, who works primarily in Hindi and Kannada cinema. Beginning his career as a music programmer in the late 1990s, he worked as a score programmer for Bollywood films such as M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017). As a solo composer, he is known for his work on films like Raagdesh (2017), Sinnga (2019), and Yala Kunni (2024).
Career Dharma Vish began his musical career working as a music programmer and arranger in the South Indian and Bollywood film industries. In the late 1990s, he worked on the programming teams for films such as Upendra (1999) and Okkadu (2003).
He later transitioned into music production, specializing in background scores. Between 2012 and 2018, he served as the Music Producer for the background scores of several commercially successful Bollywood films, largely in collaboration with composers and directors like Neeraj Pandey and Tigmanshu Dhulia. His credits during this period include M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Drishyam, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and Rustom.
In addition to background scores, Dharma Vish has composed songs and original scores for Kannada and Hindi films. He composed the score for the critically acclaimed film Raagdesh (2017) and the ZEE5 release Yaara (2020). In the Kannada industry, he composed the music for films such as Sinnga, for which he received a Radio Mirchi Music Award nomination, and Rathavara.
His recent projects include the musical composition for Yala Kunni (2024) and Forest (2025).
Philanthropy Beyond his musical career, Dharma Vish is actively involved in community welfare initiatives for the entertainment industry. He serves as the General Secretary of the Karnataka Film Musicians' Association (KFMA).
During the COVID-19 pandemic in India, he led relief measures to support artists whose livelihoods were affected by the lockdown. Leading a volunteer group within the association, he facilitated the distribution of food and health kits to musicians and coordinated with the Government of Karnataka to ensure members received financial aid through the Seva Sindhu portal. He also mobilized funds through collaborations with audio labels and industry leaders to provide direct monetary support to distressed artists.
Filmography As composer Year Film Score Songs Language Notes 2013 Aane Pataaki Kannada2015 Rathaavara Sapnon Ki Rani Hindi 2016 Just Aakasmika Kannada Luv U Alia 2017 Raagdesh Hindi 2018 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 Aapla Manus Aiyaary Tharakaasura 22 Yards Premiered at the San Francisco Film Festival Midnight Delhi Premiered at the Singapore Film Festival Looty 2019 Brahmachari Kannada Sinnga Nominated for Music Composer of the year - Radio Mirchi Milan Talkies Hindi Jhoota Kahin Ka 2020 Kya Masti Kya Dhoom Yaara Released on ZEE5 Paika Bidroha P Se Pyaar F Se Faraar 2021 Arjun Gowda Kannada 2022 Shambho Shiva Shankara Red Collar Hindi Unreleased film 2023 Bengaluru Boys Kannada Raja Marthanda 2024 5D Yala Kunni Mr. Natwarlal 2025 Forest
As music producer/programmer
A (1998) Mangalyam Tantunanena (1998) Upendra (1999) Idu Entha Premavayya (1999) Indradhanush (2000) Thuntata (2002) Okkadu (2003) (Telugu) Neetho Vastha (2003) (Telugu) Monalisa (2004) Rain Rain Come Again (2004) (Malayalam) Finger Print (2005) (Malayalam) Ramji Londonwaley (2005) Ghajini (2005) (Tamil) Thotti Jaya (2005) (Tamil) Private Moments (2005) (English) Balram vs. Tharadas (2006) (Malayalam) Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) (Tamil) Perarasu (2006) (Tamil) Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006) (Telugu) Backwaters (2006) (English) Sainikudu (2006) (Telugu) Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007) (Tamil) Munna (2007) (Telugu) Manhattan Biryani (2007) (English) Natasha (2007) (English) Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007) Don (2007) (Telugu) Unnale Unnale (2007) (Tamil) Bheemaa (2008) (Tamil) Dhaam Dhoom (2008) (Tamil) Abhiyum Naanum (2008) (Tamil) Alibhabha (2008) (Tamil) Ayan (2009) (Tamil) Peraanmai (2009) (Tamil) Aadhavan (2009) (Tamil) Paappi Appachaa (2010) (Malayalam) Chikku Bukku (2010) (Tamil) Ilaignan (2011) (Tamil) Kaavalan (2011) (Tamil) Payanam (2011) (Tamil, Telugu) Engeyum Kadhal (2011) (Tamil) 7 Aum Arivu (2011) (Tamil) Maattrraan (2012) (Tamil) Sidlingu (2012) Thuppakki (2012) (Tamil) Googly (2013) Goli Soda (2014) (Tamil) Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014) Humshakals (2014) Love in Mandya (2014) Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) Bhaag Johnny (2015) Drishyam (2015) All Is Well (2015) Roy (2015) Baby (2015) Dolly Ki Doli (2015) Promise Dad (2015) (English) M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) Madaari (2016) Ambarsariya (2016) (Punjabi) Neer Dose (2016) Kaptaan (2016) (Punjabi) Commando 2 (2017) Naam Shabana (2017) Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) Force 2 (2017) Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021) Janhit Mein Jaari (2022)
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