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Sean Roldan

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Sean Roldan
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Background information
Birth nameRaghavendra Raja Rao
Born (1987-12-27) 27 December 1987 (age 36)
Madras (now Chennai),
Tamil Nadu, India
GenresFilm score, Independent music, Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Film composer, Music director, Independent musician, Song writer, Singer
Years active2014–present
Sean Roldan
Parent(s)Padma (mother)
Srimushnam V. Raja Rao (father)
RelativesSandilyan (maternal grandfather)

Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian composer, musician, and lyricist who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He has worked on Carnatic music, independent music, and film scores for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).[1]

Early life

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Roldan was born as Raghavendra Raja Rao to the mridangam player Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and Padma, the daughter of novelist Sandilyan. He is married to Lalitha Sudha, a playback singer who works in the Indian film industry, primarily for films composed by him.[2] He was drawn into film music by A.R. Rahman's debut album Roja.

Career

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Film score and soundtracks

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Rao began a career in music composing and working on Carnatic tracks before venturing into independent Tamil music with his band Sean Roldan & Friends.[3] Roldan was recommended by film producer C. V. Kumar to Varun Manian, the producer of the bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram, who was looking for a composer after the director's original choice, Anirudh Ravichander, had opted out.[4] He subsequently signed the film and chose to continue to credit himself as Sean Roldan for a career in the Tamil film industry. He produced eight tracks for the film, singing two, while including one inspired by the single track "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam"[5] composed for his band.[6] That same year, he composed music for the films Sathuranga Vettai, Mundasupatti, and Aadama Jaichomada. All soundtracks were well-received. 2015 saw him composing the songs for 144.

In 2016, Roldan composed music for the political satire film Joker. The songs were well-received. 2017 saw him composing music for Pa Paandi, the directorial debut of actor Dhanush. Three more films were released that year featuring Roldan's music: Neruppu Da, Katha Nayagan, and Velaiilla Pattadhari 2, the last of which he collaborated with Dhanush, though this time as a lead actor. Roldan's only film composed in 2018 was Kathiruppor Pattiyal. He composed two films in 2019: Mehandi Circus and Raatchasi.

In 2020, Roldan composed one song from Dharala Prabhu, and in 2021, he composed one song from Kasada Thapara. 2021 also saw him composing the legal drama Jai Bhim in his first collaboration with Suriya.

In 2022, Roldan released a music video called Parai.[7] The video is about a Parai artist and his daughter who are subject to torment by casteists. He also co-wrote the song's lyrics.

In 2023, Roldan composed the music for the movies August 16 1947, Good Night, and Lucky Man.

Playback singing

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Roldan has mainly sang songs for his own films but has frequently worked with composers Pradeep Kumar and Santhosh Narayanan. He has also worked with the likes of Anirudh Ravichander, D. Imman, and Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Musical style

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Roldan's music draws heavy inspiration from Tamil composer Ilaiyaraaja. His greater aim is to represent Indian music internationally.[8]

Discography

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As composer

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Year Tamil Other languages Notes
2014 Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam)
Mundasupatti
Sathuranga Vettai
Aadama Jaichomada
2015 144
2016 Joker
2017 Pa Paandi
Katha Nayagan
Neruppu Da
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 VIP 2 (Telugu),
VIP 2 - Lalkar (Hindi - dubbed)
2018 Kaathiruppor Pattiyal
2019 Mehandi Circus
Raatchasi
2020 Dharala Prabhu Composed one song "Kadhal Theevey"
2021 Kasada Thapara Composed one song "Nee Podhum Kanna"
Jai Bhim
2022 Parai YouTube album Think Music India
2023 August 16 1947
Good Night
Modern Love Chennai Web series Episode 1: "Lalagunda Bommaigal"[9]
Lucky Man
2024 Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Lover
Raghu Thatha
Lubber Pandhu
Parari †
Bottle Radha † Bottle Radha (Malayalam) [10]
TBA Mannangatti Since 1960
  • The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
  • The year next to the titles of the films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
  • • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.

As singer

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Year Film Song Music Co-artist(s)
2013 Onbadhule Guru "Theera Theera" K Anand Aravindakshan, K, Premgi Amaren
2014 Cuckoo "Manasula Soora Kaathey" Santhosh Narayanan Divya Ramani
"Potta Pulla"
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum "Shut Up! Vaaya Moodu! Pesadhe!" Sean Roldan Balaji Mohan
"Kadhal Ara Onnu Vizundhuchu" Shakthisree Gopalan
Mundasupatti "Ambala Singam" Haricharan
"Rasa Magarasa (Solo Version)"
"Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version)" Rita, Anthony Daasan
Maine Pyar Kiya (Telugu) "Ee Prema Manakoddhu" Pradeep Kumar
Sathuranga Vettai "Yemarum Jename" Sean Roldan Pradeep Kumar
"Verichodi Ponathada"
Jigarthanda "Hoo Haa" Santhosh Narayanan
Aadama Jaichomada "Nalla Kettuka Paadam" Sean Roldan A. V. Ramanan
"Odura Nari"
2015 Naanum Rowdy Dhaan "Kannana Kanne" Anirudh Ravichander
144 "Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada" Sean Roldan Sathyaprakash, Shenbagaraj
"Poove Pooviname" Chinmayi
2016 Irudhi Suttru "Vaa Machaney" Santhosh Narayanan
Jil Jung Juk "Red Road-U" Vishal Chandrasekhar Santhosh Narayanan, Vishal Chandrashekhar
Oru Naal Koothu "Adiyae Azhagae" Justin Prabhakaran
Joker "Chellamma" Sean Roldan K. Perumal, M. Lalitha Sudha
"Halla Bol" Kalyani Nair
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings "Idhu Kadhaiya" Yuvan Shankar Raja Kharesma Ravichandran
2017 Rum "Kadavule Vidai" Anirudh Ravichander Pragathi Guruprasad
Pa Paandi "Paarthen" (The Youth of Power Paandi) Sean Roldan Shweta Mohan
"Veesum Kaathodadhaan" (Power Paandi: The Nomad) Anthony Daasan
"Venpani Malarae" (The Romance of Power Paandi - Male Version)
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen "Yembuttu Irukuthu Aasa" D. Imman Kalyani Nair
Thondan "Poi Varavaa" Justin Prabhakaran
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 "Iraivanai Thandha Iraiviye" (Angel of Raghuvaran) Sean Roldan M. M. Manasi
Katha Nayagan "Kathanayagan The Hero"
Neruppu Da "Aalangiliyae" Shweta Mohan
"Enga Pona"
2018 Kaathiruppor Pattiyal "Call Mela Call Pootu"
Kolamavu Kokila "Edhuvaraiyo" Anirudh Ravichander Gautham Vasudev Menon
Ratsasan "Kanamma Kanvizhi" Ghibran
Seemaraja "Onnavitta Yaarum Yenakilla (Version 1)" D. Imman Shreya Ghoshal
2019 LKG "Ethanai Kaalam Dhaan" (Remix) Leon James
Monster Ennai Theadi Justin Prabhakaran Pop Shalini
Mehandi Circus "Vellatu Kannazhagi" Sean Roldan
Raatchasi "Kondatam" Bamba Bakya
"Sigarame" Nithyashree
A1 "Aatha Valikkudu" Santhosh Narayanan
2020 Ponmagal Vandhal "Pookalin Porvai" Govind Vasantha Keerthana Vaidyanathan
Andhaghaaram "Izhupari Aattam" Pradeep Kumar
2021 Uppena (Telugu) "Sandram Lone Neerantha" Devi Sri Prasad
Choo Mandhirakaali "Dracula Chellakkutti" Satish Raghunathan M. M. Manasi
Kasada Thapara "Nee Podhum Kanna" Sean Roldan
Jai Bhim "Indha Polladha"
2022 Kuthiraivaal "Parandhu Pogindren" Pradeep Kumar Priyanka NK
My Dear Bootham "Thangamey" (Version I) D. Imman
2023 August 16 1947 "Seenikaari" Sean Roldan Sathyaprakash Dharmar
"Kottikara Payalae" Meenakshi Ilayaraja
Good Night "Naan Gaali" Kalyani Nair
"Naan Gaali Reprise"
Modern Love Chennai "Jingrudha Dhanga" (Lalagunda Bommaigal)
"Uravu" (Lalagunda Bommaigal) Padmapriya Raghavan
Lucky Man "Naanthan Raja"
2024 Lover "Thensudare" Shaktishree Gopalam
"Ezhutha Kadhaiyo" Mega Agarwal
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy "Abarako" Santhanam
Captain Miller "Un Oliyile" G. V. Prakash Kumar
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu "Maayoney" D. Imman Jonita Gandhi
Aalan "Yen Anaindhai" Manoj Krishna

As lyricist

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Year Film Song Music Notes
2014 Jigarthanda "Hoo Haa" Santhosh Narayanan
Aadama Jaichomada "Odura Nari" Sean Roldan
2015 144 "Poove Pooviname"
2016 Joker "Halla Bol" Co-lyricist with Yugabharathi
2017 Katha Nayagan "Kathanayagan the Hero"
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 "Dooram Nillu"
2019 Raatchasi "Sigarame"
A1 "Aatha Valikkudu" Santhosh Narayanan

Television

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Year Name of Television Show Role Network
2023-2024 Super Singer Season 10 Judge Star Vijay
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References

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  1. ^ "- Tamil News". Archived from the original on 2 December 2015.
  2. ^ "All you want to know about #LalithaSudha". Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Sean Roldan & Friends - wemdb.in". Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  4. ^ "C.V. Kumar introduces Sean Roldan". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  5. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Mayakura Poovasam by Sean Roldan & Friends Music Mojo - Kappa TV". YouTube.
  6. ^ "I was destined to be a part of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum: Sean Roldan". The Times of India. 13 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Sean Roldan releases music video of new song 'Parai'". The Times of India. 4 March 2022. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  8. ^ Narayanan, Lavanya (26 October 2018). "The best of all worlds, with Sean Roldan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  9. ^ Hymavati, Ravali (8 May 2023). "Modern Love Chennai: This Thiagarajan Kumararaja's Web Series Will Premier On Amazon Prime From This Date". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha' to release on THIS date". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
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