Ko Sesha is an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer working on Tamil language films. After making his debut in Kanchana 2 (2015), he received critical acclaim for his work in Oh My Kadavule (2020).
Early life and career Sesha was brought up in Chennai and did his schooling in Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan. He was a part of the school’s theatre group, writing scripts for, acting in and directing school plays. As a teen, he was inspired by the works of lyricist Vaali. As a youth, he contributed regularly as a writer to The Hindu's youth publications.
Sesha then made his first film song "Vaaya En Veera" in Leon James's music in the successful Kanchana 2 (2015). Leon had been a junior of Sesha at school, and the pair regularly later collaborated for other films including Kavalai Vendam (2016), Veera (2018), LKG (2019) and Oh My Kadavule (2020). He has also worked on several songs composed by the Vivek-Mervin duo, Vijay Antony, Hiphop Tamizha and S. Thaman.
He made a guest appearance as an actor in the music video "Suzhaluren" directed by Rajath Ravishankar, composed by Leon James.
His latest release was in the commercially successful Aranmanai 4 and his upcoming projects include Dragon starring Pradeep Ranganathan.
Notable discography As a lyricist Films Year Film Songs Composer2015 Kanchana 2 Vaaya En Veera Leon James Moone Moonu Varthai Vaazhum Naal Karthikeya Murthy2016 Kavalai Vendam Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum, Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum (Reprise), En Pulse Yethitu Poriye, Nee Tholaindhaayo Leon James Saithan Saithan Theme Vijay Antony2017 Yaman Kadavul Ezhuthum Vijay Antony Veera Verrattama Verratturiye, Oottaanda Leon James Gulaebaghavali Seramal Ponaal, You're The One Vivek–Mervin2018 Vedigundu Pasangge Vizhiye Kalangathey Vivek-Mervin2019 LKG Ethanai Kaalam Thaan Leon James Kannaadi Kannai Kaatti S. Thaman Madhura Raja Mogatheeyinai Yetridum Raasa Gopi Sundar2020 Oh My Kadavule Friendship Anthem, Haiyyo Haiyyo, Kadhaippoma, Ennada Life Idhu, Kadhal Kozhappudhey, Marappadhillai Nenje Leon James Unarvugal Thodarkadhai Alaya, Minsaaramaai Hari Dafusia2021 Theeni Undhan Siripinile, Naan Ketten, Uyire Suzhaludhey Rajesh Murugesan Sivakumarin Sabadham Nesamae - The World of Sivakumar Hiphop Tamizha2022 Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum Soru Dhaan Mukkiyam, Sodi Seralam, Smartphone Senorita Leon James Vallan Jillu Jakkamma Santhosh Dhayanidhi2023 Saba Nayagan Babyma Leon James2024Aranmanai 4Jo Jo, Oyile OyileHiphop Tamizha2025DragonVazhithunaiye (co-written with Vignesh Shivan), Yendi Vittu Pona, Maname Maname, IraivaaLeon James
Independent Year Song Composer Notes2018 Kanne Kanne Leon James 7UP Madras Gig Season - 12019 Poraali Penne Keba Jeremiah 7UP Madras Gig Season - 2 Adiyathe Swagatha Krishnan Behindwoods TV2020 Kanmani Gaurav Dagaonkar Doublemint Freshtake Season - 1 Priyasakhi Jonita Gandhi Suzhaluren Leon James Also featured as actor2021 Unakkaaga Naan Irupen Leon James Unna Nenachida Mohammed Afsal Starring Mahat Raghavendra & Prachi Mishra Chinna Pack'la Periya Heart'u Gaurav Dagaonkar Doublemint Freshtake Season - 12022 Hey Enna Parva Jonita Gandhi Killadi Rani Leon James Kana Vibe Leon James, Bjorn Surrao Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Mayilu Supaveen & Vidusan
As a dialogue writer Films Year Film Director Notes2022 Ghani Kiran Korrapati Tamil-dubbed version2023 DhamkiVishwak Sen Tamil-dubbed version
Awards and nominations
Mirchi Music Awards South: 2020: Listener's Choice of the Year - Tamil for "Kadhaippoma" from Oh My Kadavule: Won 2020: Best Lyricist - Tamil for "Kadhaippoma" from Oh My Kadavule: Nominated Filmfare Awards South: 2020: Best Lyricist - Tamil for "Kadhaippoma" from Oh My Kadavule: Nominated SIIMA Awards: 2020: Best Lyricist - Tamil for "Kadhaippoma" from Oh My Kadavule: Nominated Vikatan Awards: 2020: Best Lyricist for "Kadhaippoma" from Oh My Kadavule: Nominated 2025: Best Lyricist for "Vazhithunaiye" from Dragon: Nominated Edison Awards: 2020: Best Lyricist - Tamil for "Marappadhillai Nenje" from Oh My Kadavule: Nominated
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