# Mukesh Mohamed

Mukesh Mohamed (earlier called Mukesh) is an Indian playback singer. As a singer, he sings melody, folk and gana songs. He has sung more than 500 film songs in various Indian languages. He has also recorded a number of devotional albums. He has performed in numerous live concerts across the world, and has regular appearance in Ilaiyaraaja’s musical orchestras. Mukesh Mohamed has sung some songs including "Vaa Saamy" in Annatthe.

## Early life

Mukesh Mohamed was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His parents are from Seythunganallur village, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. He was actively participating in singing competitions during his school days. His teacher had foreseen his future in music, and advised him to enter into film industry. Mukesh Mohamed was determined to make a career in film industry as it was his passion since his childhood. His father, N.P. Abdul Kadar, who was also a musician, trained Mukesh Mohamed to sing some of the toughest classical songs sung by the legendary playback singers including K. B. Sundarambal, T. R. Mahalingam, T. M. Soundararajan and Sirkazhi Govindarajan, and encouraged him to learn music properly. Mukesh Mohamed, then, started learning music from Dinakaran, a music composer, who changed his name to Mukesh.

## Singing career

Mukesh Mohamed started his singing career in Dinakaran's musical orchestra. In the beginning, he used to sing a number of popular Tamil devotional songs. For more than 15 years he was singing in light music orchestras.Simultaneously, he was participating in different musical competitions organized by leading TV Channels. In 2002, he was adjudged as the best singer of the year for "Raja Geetham", a musical competition conducted by Raj TV, and received the award in the presence of legendary musicians including M. S. Viswanathan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and A. R. Rahman. This reward gave him an entry to film industry. Mukesh Mohamed's debut in playback singing was for the song "Thee Kuriviyai" in the 2004 Tamil film Kangalal Kaidhu Sei. A. R. Rahman composed the music. He has sung a number of songs for many popular music directors including Ilaiyaraaja, Srikanth Deva, Bharadwaj, Devi Sri Prasad, D. Imman, Harris Jayaraj, Sirpy, Karthik Raja, Kannan and Yuvan Shankar Raja. Some of Mukesh Mohamed's hit songs include "Enn Theivathaikku" (Sivakasi), "Love Letter" (Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya), “Azhage Azhage” (Oru Kal Oru Kannadi) and Kacheri Kacheri (Kacheri Arambam).
He is popularly known for his singing of “Ullathil nalla ullam”, an emotionally loaded hit song from the 1964 Tamil movie Karnan in live orchestras across the world.

## Discography

The discography of Mukesh Mohamed includes
* All songs are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Songs | Music Director | Co-singers |
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Thee Kuriviyai | A. R. Rahman | Johnson, Harini |
| 2005 | Selvam | Ennai Sathiyama | Deva | |
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Madhura Karichi | Srikanth Deva | Srileka |
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Enn Theivathaikku | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2005 | Aaru | Soda Bottle | Devi Sri Prasad | Shankar Mahadevan |
| 2005 | Aaru | Freeya Vudu | Devi Sri Prasad | Jassie Gift, Vadivelu, M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Grace Karunas |
| 2005 | Bambara Kannaley | En Kadhalum Kadha | Srikanth Deva | Reshmi |
| 2005 | Bambara Kannaley | Mana Magale | Srikanth Deva | Sriram Parthasarathy, Roshini |
| 2006 | Kodambakkam | Oh! Pappa Oh! Pappa | Sirpy | Jassie Gift |
| 2006 | Vattaram | Ovvoru Pillaiyum | Bharadwaj | |
| 2006 | Thiruttu Payale | Thiruttu Payale | Bharadwaj | |
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | Urikka Urikka | Bharadwaj | Ceylon Manohar |
| 2006 | Thagapansamy | Aararo Aariraro | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2006 | Thagapansamy | Semparuthi | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2006 | Thagapansamy | Porantha Manula | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2007 | Vettai Aarampam | Pattai Katikitu | EM. Ramamoorthi | Reshmiravi |
| 2007 | Kanna | Sembaruthi | Ranjit Barot | Manikka Vinayagam, Vinaya |
| 2007 | Muni | Varranda Muni | Bharadwaj | |
| 2008 | Dharmapuri | Karuthamachan | Srikanth Deva | Reshmi |
| 2008 | Pazhani | Thaayai Polathaan | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2008 | CID Eesha (Kannada) | Don't Worry Don't Worry | Vijaya Bharathi | |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Where Is The Party | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Priyadharshini |
| 2008 | Vannathupoochi | Eai Vangadaa | Rehan | |
| 2009 | Vanam Partha Seemayile | Thaayi Oru Boomidaa | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2009 | Kannukulle | Paattu Ketka | Ilaiyaraaja | Velmurugan, Bhavatharini |
| 2009 | Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyan | Kalaikalama | Kanmani Raja | Sri Vardhini |
| 2009 | Adada Enna Azhagu | Deepavali | Jeevan Thomas | Saindhavi , Kalyani, Anuradha Sriram, Harish Raghavendra |
| 2009 | Adada Enna Azhagu | Theeratha | Jeevan Thomas | Suchitra |
| 2009 | Maasilamani | Odi Odi Vilayadu | D. Imman | Emcee Jesz, SuVi |
| 2009 | Naai Kutty | Adichi Potta | Vijayabharathi | |
| 2009 | Eesa | Aagayam Idi Muzhanga | Haran | Periya Karuppu Thevar |
| 2010 | Thamizh Padam | Pacha Manja | Kannan | |
| 2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Dharan | Benny Dayal |
| 2010 | Oru Koodai Mutham | Kokko Kokko | Shanthan | Srimathumitha |
| 2010 | Munnavar | Purushan Veetil | Nandhaji | |
| 2010 | Kutty | Nee Kadhalikkum Ponnu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
| 2010 | Kutty | Kannu Rendum | Devi Sri Prasad | Priya Himesh |
| 2010 | Munnavar | Adi Nenjil Siraku Mulaikha | Nandhaji | Roshini |
| 2010 | Oru Koodai Mutham | Majakka Majakka | Shanthan | Sathyan, Narayanan |
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Kacheri Kacheri | D. Imman | Madhushree |
| 2010 | Aasal | Tottodaing | Bharadwaj | Janani |
| 2010 | Sura | Vettri Kodi Yeathu | Mani Sharma | Ranjith |
| 2010 | Kanimozhi | Yaaro Ival Ival | Satish Chakravarthy | Bela Shende, Parthiv Gohil |
| 2010 | Love Journey (Telugu dubbed) | Evaro Ee Cheli | Satish Chakravarthy | Niveditha |
| 2010 | Vamsam | Marudhaani Poovapole | Taj Noor | Surmukhi Raman |
| 2010 | Pa. Ra. Palanisamy | Singarimava Singakutty | Dhina | Chinnaponnu |
| 2010 | Aaravadhu Vanam | Yarodu Yaridam | R.Haribabu | |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | Maanja Maanja | Mani Sharma | Priya Subramani |
| 2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Oyyale | Devi Sri Prasad | Suchitra |
| 2010 | Irandu Mugam | Yanai Katti | Bharadwaj | Ananthu |
| 2011 | Pazhagiyathey Pirivatharkka | Ulagam Muzhuvadhum | Pakeya | Deepika Theyagarajan |
| 2011 | Aivar | Aaja Kujha | Kavi Periya Thambi | |
| 2011 | Oosaravelli (Telugu) | Dandiya India | Devi Sri Prasad | Suchitra |
| 2011 | Thambikottai | Vaa Pulla | D. Imman | Velmurugan, M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Senthildass Velayutham |
| 2011 | Nandu Baaski | Thodaiye Kaattatha | Jeyam Senthil | Priyadharshini |
| 2011 | Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu | Osiyillae Sarakku | Chakri | |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Aaru Padai | Mani Sharma | Vijay Yesudas |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Onnu Rendu | Mani Sharma | Saindhavi |
| 2011 | Kullanari Koottam | Adugira Maatai | V. Selvaganesh | Krishnna Iyer |
| 2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Ennanra Nee Ennanra | Kavi Periya Thambi | Krishna Beuraa, Roshini |
| 2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Vanakkam | Kavi Periya Thambi | Sriram, Janani |
| 2011 | Singam Puli | Naadilla | Mani Sharma | |
| 2011 | Uyarthiru 420 | Natchathira Hotelu | Mani Sharma | |
| 2011 | Venghai | Pudikale Pudikudhu | Devi Sri Prasad | Suchitra |
| 2011 | Arumbu Meesai Kurumbu Paarvai | Aadaatha Aattam | Mohammed Riswan | Hema |
| 2011 | Eththan | Kadanai Kodutha Nanba | Taj Noor | |
| 2011 | Thirumangalam Perundhu Nilayam | Pongathiruvizhaa | Hitesh | |
| 2011 | Nandhi | Mayanginen Mayanginen | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Priyadharshini |
| 2011 | Nandhi | Tanjore Thavil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Ananthu, M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Bharadwaj, Karpagam, Surmukhi Raman |
| 2011 | Nandhi | Vedhagosham | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Ananthu, M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Bharadwaj, Karpagam, Surmukhi Raman |
| 2011 | Kathal Alla Adhaiyumthaandi | Ethirparthirundhen | Agni Raj | |
| 2011 | Kathal Alla Adhaiyumthaandi | Saittadikkum | Agni Raj | Raghupathy, Agni |
| 2011 | Raa Raa | Aambalaina Dhillu | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2011 | Konjam Veyil Konjam Mazhai | Thennamara Thoppukkulle | Bharani | Srimathumitha |
| 2011 | Chaplin Samanthi | Kavala Oor Kavala | Kannan | Suchitra |
| 2011 | Mallukattu | Colour Colourai | Taj Noor | |
| 2011 | Madhikettan Saalai | Madhayana Nanthanda | Srikanth Deva | Suchitra |
| 2011 | Sagakkal | Aaru Padayappaa | Thayarathnam | Haricharan |
| 2011 | Sagakkal | Vilaiyaattaa | Thayarathnam | Ranjith |
| 2011 | Sankarankovil | Puli Varuthu | Rajini | Priyadharshini |
| 2011 | Pathinettan Kudi Ellai Aarambam | Margazhi Maasam | L.D.Saravana Ganesh | Priya |
| 2011 | Payapulla | Karisakkattu Boomiyile | Kabileshwer | |
| 2011 | Rendavathu Padam | Aappu Birthday | Kannan | Velmurugan, Rahul Nambiar |
| 2011 | Ramanathapuram | Aandi Ooru | SPL. Selvadasan, S. Ebenezer | |
| 2011 | Gurusamy | Naanga Banthatta | Vasanthamani | |
| 2012 | Ivanum Panakkaran | Vettukkili Kothuthadi | Srikanth Deva | Suchitra |
| 2012 | Vilayada Vaa | Vanthenda Vettriku Veerana | Srimurali | |
| 2012 | Theni Mavattam | Yekka Yekka | Kingsley Vincent | Ranjith |
| 2012 | Madhuvum Mythiliyum | Sanda Sanda Sanda | Srikanth Deva | Suchitra |
| 2012 | Nanban | Heartiley Battery | Harris Jayaraj | Hemachandra |
| 2012 | Sembattai | Dagara Dagara | Sree Raghav | Chinnaponnu |
| 2012 | Udumban | Oram Kizhinjalum | Ramji S Balan | |
| 2012 | Udumban | Nallarukkum Pollarukkum | Ramji S Balan | |
| 2012 | Kadhal Pisase | Evan Evan Yaar Evan | Sabesh–Murali | |
| 2012 | Aravaan | Oore Oore Ennapetha | Karthik | Periya Karuppu Thevar, Rita, Priya, Krishnaraj |
| 2012 | Marina | Vanakkam Chennai | Girishh G. | Shilpa Natarajan, Ramshanker |
| 2012 | Koyambedu Perundhu Nilayam | Vittuputada | Ramesh Raja | Amirtha Varsha |
| 2012 | Pudhumugangal Thevai | Adicha Ghilli | Twinz Tunes | Senthildass Velayutham, Priya Himesh |
| 2012 | Mayanginen Thayanginen | Aadi Varum Thera Adungada | Kannan | Chinnaponnu |
| 2012 | Pachai Engira Kaathu | Naan Unnaiparthen | R.Haribabu | Banumathi |
| 2012 | Vellai Kaagitham | Licence Illamae | Sathish Varshan | |
| 2012 | Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu | Adi Aathi | Shiva | Anitha |
| 2012 | Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu | Kadalikira (Naa Rajamundri) | Shiva | Anitha |
| 2012 | Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu | Laddu Thinga Variya | Shiva | Anuradha Sriram & Malathy |
| 2012 | Nellai Santhippu | Kalavaani Kalavaani | Yugendran | Anuradha Sriram |
| 2012 | Unnathamanavan | Thiruvizhanna Koottam | Srikanth Deva | Srikanth Deva |
| 2012 | Veyilodu Vilayadu | Lungi Lungarre | Karthik Raja | Anitha |
| 2012 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Azhage Azhage | Harris Jayaraj | Srimathumitha |
| 2012 | OKOK (Telugu dubbed) | Areree Areree | Harris Jayaraj | Srimathumitha |
| 2012 | Pachai Engira Kaathu | Meesai Illa Sura Puli | R.Haribabu | Srimathumitha |
| 2012 | Racha | Neyveli Inga | Mani Sharma | Kalpana Raghavendar |
| 2012 | Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Azhagu Saroja | Kavi Periya Thambi | |
| 2013 | Iru Killadigal | Silu Siluvendru | Denmark Shan | Ramya NSK |
| 2013 | Iru Killadigal | Kathal Saaral | Denmark Shan | Ramya NSK |
| 2013 | Iru Killadigal | Kuliradikuthu | Denmark Shan | Ramya NSK |
| 2013 | Iru Killadigal | Pen Enna | Denmark Shan | Ramya NSK |
| 2013 | Yaasagan | Urangi Kidakkum | Satish Chakravarthy | Asha |
| 2013 | Muyal | Nee Muyandraal Vinnum | JV | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Vaa Machi | K | Velmurugan, M. L. R. Karthikeyan |
| 2013 | Thirumathi Thamizh | Va Va Vennilave | S. A. Rajkumar | Swetha Mohan |
| 2013 | Kolagalam | Yelae Yelae Payalae | Bharani | Anuradha Sriram |
| 2013 | Karuppampatti | Adaleru Kaalaiyelam | Kannan | |
| 2013 | Karuppampatti | Karupampatti Karupampatti | Kannan | Suchitra, Naveen Madhav |
| 2013 | Angusam | Thanjavooru Singari | Srikanth Deva | Suchitra |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Onnam Class | Devi Sri Prasad | Priyadharshini |
| 2013 | Nadodi Paravai | Nilavapola | V. Kishore Kumar | Padmalatha |
| 2013 | Nadodi Paravai | Vizhi Moodi | V. Kishore Kumar | |
| 2013 | Yaaruda Mahesh | Yemathitta | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2013 | Ennai Piriyathey | Poomi Kaalkizha | A L S Velen | |
| 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Love Letter | S. Thaman | |
| 2013 | Kantha | Pathu Lorry | Shakthi R. Selva | Malathy |
| 2013 | Masani | Aatha Ingey | N Fazil | |
| 2014 | Hogenakkal | Quattarukku Matter Venum | Saran Prakash | Chinnaponnu |
| 2014 | Tenaliraman | Rampapa Rampapa | D. Imman | |
| 2014 | Manam Nilluna Nikkadhadi | Entry Nallarukku | R G Allen | |
| 2014 | Pagadai Pagadai | Pakatai | A. C. John Peter, Ramji | |
| 2014 | Pagadai Pagadai | Thookkividu Collor | A. C. John Peter, Ramji | |
| 2014 | Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Takkaru Takkaru | Siddharth Vipin | |
| 2014 | Brahmaputra | Kera Kera | Sunil Xavier | Priyadharshini |
| 2014 | Vallinam | Maaman Machaan | S. Thaman | S. Thaman, Silambarasan |
| 2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Vidudaa Ponungalae Venam | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2014 | Molivathu Yadhenil | Acham Embathedhu | Nithyan Karthick | |
| 2014 | Gnana Kirukkan | Sadha Sadha Shiva | Taj Noor | |
| 2014 | Sandiyar | Konna Usura | Yathish Mahadev | |
| 2014 | Vu | Aahaa Idhu Cinema | Abijith Ramaswami | |
| 2014 | Balu Thambi Manasile | Chikku Bukku | Devendran | Reshmi |
| 2014 | Azhagiya Pandipuram | Orekkannale | Bharadwaj | Priyadarshini |
| 2014 | Velmurugan Borewells | Velmurugan Borewells Raasiyana | Srikanth Deva | M.C.Rude, M.C.Vicky |
| 2014 | Aranmanai | Unnaye Enniye | Bharadwaj | Ananthu, M. L. R. Karthikeyan |
| 2014 | Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum | Thaaru Maara | Kannan | |
| 2014 | Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya | Seerivarum | Aruldev | Velmurugan |
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Sollividu Sollividu | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2015 | Settaikkaranga | Otha Ruba | Kavi Kannan | |
| 2015 | Bhooloham | Maasana Kollaiyila | Srikanth Deva | |
| 2015 | Thilagar | Oorellam Vettu Satham | Kannan | Chinnaponnu , Anitha |
| 2015 | Beedi | Malai Azhaga | Ganesh Raghavendra | |
| 2015 | Dummy Tappasu | Adiayae Flowerae | Deva | |
| 2015 | Vandha Mala | Cyberaagalam | Sam D Raj | Nincy |
| 2015 | Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | Marina Beachula | Varshan | Diwakar |
| 2015 | Eli | Kollai Alagu Ada Kotti | Vidyasagar | Manjari |
| 2015 | Patra | Super Figure | Sri Krishna | Nivas |
| 2015 | Jippaa Jimikki | Paraparannu Irukkudhaiya | Ranib | Surmukhi Raman |
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Pa Paba Pa | Karthikeya Murthy | S. P. Charan |
| 2015 | Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante (Telugu) | Pa Paba Pa | Karthikeya Murthy | S. P. Charan |
| 2015 | Kadhal Payanam | Vaanam Enna Boomi Enna | R.K. Sundar | |
| 2016 | Arjunan Kadhali | Ennamo Senchale | Srikanth Deva | Rita |
| 2016 | Manathil Oru Margazhi | Vaalibamthan | Anuraj | |
| 2016 | Valeba Raja | Thada Thada Thada Thada | Radhan | Blaaze, Radhan |
| 2016 | Ammani | Life E Machaan Machaan | K | |
| 2016 | Selvanthan | Dhammathundu | Devi Sri Prasad | Priya Himesh |
| 2016 | Uyire Uyire | Once Upon A Time | Anup Rubens | Anup Rubens |
| 2016 | Anjala | Ayyankuli | Gopi Sundar | Tamil, Thala Muthu |
| 2016 | Sandikuthirai | Achacho Aasai | Vaarasree | Priya Himesh |
| 2016 | Sandikuthirai | Adikkura Ootha | Vaarasree | Priya Himesh |
| 2016 | Sokkali Mainar (D) | Kallu Koncham Ullappona | Anup Rubens | Priya Himesh |
| 2016 | Athithi | "Shutter Moodum Neerathile" (Tamil Beats) | Bharadwaj | M. L. R. Karthikeyan |
| 2016 | Athithi | "Shutter Moodum Neerathile" (Club Mix) | Bharadwaj | M. L. R. Karthikeyan |
| 2016 | Manal Kayiru 2 | Roller Coster | Dharan Kumar | M. M. Manasi, Dr.Narayanan, S. Kousihan |
| 2016 | Narathan | Thada Thada Thada Thada | Mani Sharma | Gana Selvam, Priyadharshini |
| 2016 | Kandaen Kadhal Kondaen | Karichaanukku Kadhalikka | Naga | Sunandan |
| 2016 | Paisa | Chikku Bukku | JV | Hema Ambika |
| 2017 | Taramani | Paavangalai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Senthildass Velayutham, Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2017 | Yeidhavan | Sakkara Barabara | Paartav Barggo | |
| 2017 | Aarambame Attakasam | Uttalakkadi | JK Doss | |
| 2017 | Katha Nayagan | Tappu Tippu | Sean Roldan | |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Mannenna Vepenna | Santhosh Dhayanidhi | Dholak Gana Jagan |
| 2017 | Palli Paruvathile | Mamarathu Kilai Maela | Vijay Narayanan | Padmalatha |
| 2017 | Kadamban | Uchimalai Azhagu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Tasakku Tasakku | Sam C. S. | M. L. R. Karthikeyan, Guna |
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Vechi Seiraan | A. R. Reihana | A. R. Reihana, Deepika Thyagarajan |
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Aangu Vaangu | Sam C. S. | Sam C. S., M. L. R. Karthikeyan |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | Raajadhi Raja | Sam C. S. | Ranjith Govind |
| 2018 | Ondikatta | Chandira Sooriyan | Bharani | Malathy, Shalini |
| 2018 | Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa | Buva Buva | Sreekanth | |
| 2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | Pattasu Vedingada | Sam C. S. | Anthony Daasan, Velmurugan |
| 2018 | Maragathakkaadu | Kaatin Veedae | Jey Prakash | Vinaitha, Nanjil Rajendran |
| 2018 | Padaiveeran | Kombadhi Kombanada | Karthik Raja | |
| 2018 | Kasu Mela Kasu | Kasu Kasu | M. S. Pandian | Gayathri |
| 2018 | Dhoni Kabadi Kuzhu | Thadaigalai Udaithidu | Roshan Joseph | |
| 2019 | Gorilla | So Mitta | Sam C. S. | Guna |
| 2021 | Vellai Yaanai | Thandhom Thana | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2021 | Raajavamsam | Mapila Vandha | Sam C. S. | Sam C. S., Sindu Sampath |
| 2021 | Aranmanai 3 | Lojakku Mojakku | C. Sathya | |
| 2021 | Annatthe | Vaa Saamy | D. Imman | Nochipatti Thirumoorthy, Keezhakkarai Samsudheen |
| 2022 | The Legend | Mosalo Mosalu | Harris Jayaraj | Armaan Malik |
| 2023 | Kuiko | Adi Penne | Anthony Daasan | |