Sam C. S. is an Indian music composer, producer, lyricist and singer who predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He debuted in Tamil with the horror film Orr Eravuu before working on the scientific thriller Ambuli.
His most notable scores include Kaithi, Puriyatha Puthir, Vikram Vedha (and its 2022 remake), Odiyan, Adanga Maru, NOTA, RDX, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Mahavatar Narsimha.
Early life Sam was born into in a Tamil family in Munnar, Kerala, India. He attended St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School in Royappan Patti, Theni, Tamil Nadu. He later earned a degree in MCA and MBA from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He worked for a software company after his graduation. He currently lives in Cumbum, Theni.
Career Sam assisted other music composers on scores for movies. His talent was soon discovered by movie houses, which led to an opportunity to compose music for musical thriller Mellisai, later renamed Puriyatha Puthir.
During this time, he composed jingles, which led him to meet the director duo Pushkar-Gayathri, who offered him the opportunity to score Vikram Vedha. The film's album and original soundtracks went on to become chart toppers.
Sam got his next opportunity in 2018 when director V. A. Shrikumar Menon offered him Mohanlal-starrer Odiyan to score.
Discography
As a composer Films Year Title Score Songs Language Notes 2010 Orr Eravuu Tamil Two songs 2012 Ambuli Two songs 2014 Aaaah Uncredited 2016 Kadalai 2017 Vikram Vedha Puriyatha Puthir Soundtrack released under the name Mellisai 2018 6 Athiyayam One song; promotional Keni Diya Tamil, Telugu Tamil soundtrack released under the name KaruIravukku Aayiram Kangal Tamil Mr. Chandramouli Kadikara Manithargal Lakshmi Vanjagar Ulagam NOTA Odiyan Malayalam Adanga Maru Tamil 2019 Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum K-13 100 25th Film Ayogya Devi 2 Tamil / Telugu Gorilla Tamil Kaithi Arjun Suravaram Telugu Jada Tamil 2021 Sám Hối: The Living Sandbag Vietnamese Mosagallu Telugu Kasada Thapara Tamil Streaming release; Composed one song, "Vidhi Ezhuthiya" Enemy Sabhaapathy Raajavamsam Chithirai Sevvanam 2022 Carbon Saani Kaayidham Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Tamil / Hindi / English Ramarao on Duty Telugu Yenni Thuniga Tamil Vikram Vedha Hindi Two songs: "Bande", "Yaara" Repeat Shoe Tamil 2023 Michael Telugu Run Baby Run Tamil Bakasuran Thugs Pakalum Paathiravum Agilan Kondraal Paavam Ghosty 50th Film Rudhran Thiruvin Kural Thandatti Nene Naa Telugu RDX Malayalam Tamil Kudimagan Tamil Red Sandal Wood The Road Raid Bandra Malayalam Vela Phoenix Parking Tamil 2024 Siren Guardian 75th Film Idi Minnal Kadhal Demonte Colony 2 Kondal Malayalam Thekku Vadakku Black TamilKA TeluguPani Malayalam Co-composed with Santhosh NarayananPushpa 2: The Rule TeluguAdditional background score2025 Ennu Swantham Punyalan Malayalam Madraskaaran Tamil Vanangaan Get-Set Baby Malayalam Dilruba Telugu Jack Ace Tamil2 songs "Poka Rap" and "Paarvai Thani"Phoenix Trending Mahavatar Narsimha Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, TeluguBlackmail TamilPadaiyaanda Maaveeraa Banduan Malay Along With Litia Ramachandran and Remake of KaithiRetta Thala Tamil 2026 Baby Girl Malayalam Kaalidas 2 Tamil Karakkam Malayalam Habeebi Tamil Double Occupancy Varavu Malayalam Immortal Tamil Sardar 2 100th Film The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest Hindi Tamil Telugu 2027 Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu rowspan=3 Tamil TamilTelugu Bilingual film
Web series Year Work Language Network Notes2022Suzhal: The Vortex TamilAmazon Prime VideoFive Six Seven EightZEE52023The Night ManagerHindiDisney+ HotstarLabelTamil2026ExamAmazon Prime Video
As a singer + Year Film Songs2010 Orr Eravuu"Ucchi Malayil""Kaadhala"2012Ambuli"Ambuli Theme"2016Kadalai"Kannukulla Vanthu""Aathankarai" 2017Vikram Vedha"Karuppu Vellai""Yethu Nyayam""Oru Katha Sollatta" 2018Iravukku Aayiram Kangal"Yea Pa Yeppappa""Nights of Neverland" "Winds of the Darkest Hour"Mr. Chandramouli"Kallooliye""Kandapadi""Yedhedho Aanene""Mr. Chandramouli Theme"Kadikara Manithargal"Theera Oru""Yeanoo"Lakshmi"Iraiva Iraiva"NOTA"Yaar Kalikku"Adanga Maru"Aangu Vaangu" 2019K-13"Oru Saayangalam"100"Nanba"Devi 2"Love, Love Me"Abhinetri 2"Love, Love Me"Kaithi"The Hot Biriyani""Eternal Love of Father""Neel Iravil""Night is Dark"Arjun Suravaram "Bang Bang"2021Rajavamsam"Mane Unna""Mapilla Vandha"2022Repeat Shoe"Theeyaai Ododi"Bakasuran"Siva Sivayam""Kaathama"Ghosty"Bramman"2023Run Baby Run"Run Baby Run - Theme"Thugs"Amman Song"Agilan"Dhrogam"Parking"Yevan Nallavan"2024KA"Ka Mass Jathara"Black"Majili Majili"
As a lyricist Year Film Songs 2017Puriyatha Puthir "Mazhaikkulle"Vikram Vedha"Pogatha Yennavittu"2018Iravukku Aayiram Kangal"Uyir Uruvaatha""Yea Pa Yeppappa""Yaen Penne Neeyum"Mr. Chandramouli"Kallooliye""Theeraadho Vali"NOTA"Yaar Kalikku" 2019100"Nanba"Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum"Kannamma""Yendi Raasathi""Yeno Penne"Gorilla"Yaaradiyo""Chimp Song" 2023Bakasuran"Kaathama"Parking"Chella Kalliye""Yevan Nallavan" 2024Black "En Chella Kedi"
Awards Provoke Awards 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Upcoming Music Director)
Hello FM Awards 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Music Director)
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2017: Vikram Vedha (Promising Music Director)
Vijay Awards 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score) IIFA Awards
2023 : Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score)
Filmfare Awards South
2024 : RDX: Robert Dony Xavier Best Music Director ()
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