Sean Roldan
Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian musician who 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]
Sean Roldan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Raghavendra Raja Rao |
| Born | 27 December 1987 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Film score, Independent music, Carnatic music |
| Occupation(s) | Film composer, Music director, Independent musician, Song writer, Singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
Roldan was born as Raghavendra Raja Rao to the renowned 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
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. The film, based on a true incident, became the first Indian movie to emerge as the highest user-rated film on IMDb.
Musical style
Roldan's music draws heavy inspiration from Tamil composer Ilaiyaraaja. His greater aim is to represent Indian music internationally.[7]
Discography
As composer
| Year | Tamil | Other languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam) | |
| Sathuranga Vettai | |||
| Mundasupatti | |||
| Aadama Jaichomada | |||
| 2015 | 144 | ||
| 2016 | Joker | ||
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | ||
| Neruppu Da | |||
| Katha Nayagan | |||
| Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | VIP 2 (Telugu), VIP 2 - Lalkar (Hindi - dubbed) | ||
| 2018 | Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | ||
| 2019 | Mehandi Circus | ||
| Raatchasi | |||
| 2020 | Dharala Prabhu | 1 song "Kadhal Theevey" Guest Composer | |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | composed one song "Nee Podhum Kanna" | |
| Jai Bhim | |||
| 2022 | Parai | youtube album Think Music India | |
| 2023 | August 16 1947 | ||
| Modern Love Chennai | Web series Episode 1: "Lalagunda Bommaigal"[8] |
- 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
| Year | Film | Song | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | 1. Shut Up! 2. Kadhal Ara Onnu | Sean Roldan |
| Sathuranga Vettai | 1. Yemarum Jename 2. Verichodi Ponathada | Sean Roldan | |
| Jigarthanda | Hoo Haa | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| Cuckoo | 1. Manasula Soora Kaathey 2. Potta Pulla | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| Mundasupatti | 1. Ambala Singam 2. Rasa Magarasa 3. Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version) | Sean Roldan | |
| Maine Pyar Kiya (Telugu) | "Ee Prema Manakoddhu" | Pradeep Kumar | |
| Aadama Jaichomada | 1. Nalla Kettuka Paadam 2. Odura Nari | Sean Roldan | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Kannana Kanne | Anirudh Ravichander |
| 144 | 1. Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada 2. Poove Pooviname | Sean Roldan | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Vaa Machaney | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Jil Jung Juk | Red Road-U | Vishal Chandrashekhar | |
| Oru Naal Koothu | Adiyae Azhagae | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| Joker | 1. Chellamma 2. Halla Bol | Sean Roldan | |
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Idhu Kadhaiya | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Thondan | Poi Varavaa | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| Rum | Kadavule Vidai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | 1.Paarthen 2.Veesum Kaathodadhaan 3.Venpani Malarae | Sean Roldan |
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Yembuttu Irukuthu Aasa | D. Imman | |
| Katha Nayagan | 1.Kathanayagan The Hero 2.Tappu Tippu 3.Sunday Na Bottle Edu 4.Rise of a Hero (Theme) | Sean Roldan | |
| Neruppu Da | 1.Enga pona 2.Alangiliye | Sean Roldan | |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Edhuvarayo | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Ratsasan | Kanamma Kanvizhi | Ghibran | |
| Seemaraja | Onnavitta Yaarum Yenakilla (Version 1) | D. Imman | |
| 2019 | LKG | Ettanai Kaalam | Leon James |
| Mehandi Circus | Vellatu Kannazhagi | Sean Roldan | |
| Monster | Ennai Theadi | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | "Pookalin Porvai" | Govind Vasantha |
| 2021 | Uppena | Sandram lona neeramtaa | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2021 | Choo Mandhirakaali | "Dracula Chellakkutti" | Satish Raghunathan |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | "Nee Podhum Kanna" | Sean Roldan |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | "Indha Polladha" | Sean Roldan |
| 2022 | Kuthiraivaal | "Parandhu Pogindren" | Pradeep Kumar |
External links
- Sean Roldan at IMDb
References
- "- Tamil News". Archived from the original on 2 December 2015.
- "All you want to know about #LalithaSudha".
- "Sean Roldan & Friends - wemdb.in". Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- "C.V. Kumar introduces Sean Roldan". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Mayakura Poovasam by Sean Roldan & Friends Music Mojo - Kappa TV". YouTube.
- "I was destined to be a part of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum: Sean Roldan - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 January 2017.
- Narayanan, Lavanya (26 October 2018). "The best of all worlds, with Sean Roldan". The Hindu.
- 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. Retrieved 17 May 2023.