# Ko Sesha

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 | Composer |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Vaaya En Veera | Leon James |
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Vaazhum Naal | Karthikeya Murthy |
| 2016 | Kavalai Vendam | Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum, Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum (Reprise), En Pulse Yethitu Poriye, Nee Tholaindhaayo | Leon James |
| 2016 | Saithan | Saithan Theme | Vijay Antony |
| 2017 | Yaman | Kadavul Ezhuthum | Vijay Antony |
| 2017 | Veera | Verrattama Verratturiye, Oottaanda | Leon James |
| 2017 | Gulaebaghavali | Seramal Ponaal, You're The One | Vivek–Mervin |
| 2018 | Vedigundu Pasangge | Vizhiye Kalangathey | Vivek-Mervin |
| 2019 | LKG | Ethanai Kaalam Thaan | Leon James |
| 2019 | Kannaadi | Kannai Kaatti | S. Thaman |
| 2019 | Madhura Raja | Mogatheeyinai Yetridum Raasa | Gopi Sundar |
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Friendship Anthem, Haiyyo Haiyyo, Kadhaippoma, Ennada Life Idhu, Kadhal Kozhappudhey, Marappadhillai Nenje | Leon James |
| 2020 | Unarvugal Thodarkadhai | Alaya, Minsaaramaai | Hari Dafusia |
| 2021 | Theeni | Undhan Siripinile, Naan Ketten, Uyire Suzhaludhey | Rajesh Murugesan |
| 2021 | Sivakumarin Sabadham | Nesamae - The World of Sivakumar | Hiphop Tamizha |
| 2022 | Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | Soru Dhaan Mukkiyam, Sodi Seralam, Smartphone Senorita | Leon James |
| Vallan | Jillu Jakkamma | Santhosh Dhayanidhi |
| 2023 | Saba Nayagan | Babyma | Leon James |
| 2024 | Aranmanai 4 | Jo Jo, Oyile Oyile | Hiphop Tamizha |
| 2025 | Dragon | Vazhithunaiye, Yendi Vittu Pona, Maname Maname, Iraivaa | Leon James |

#### Independent

| Year | Song | Composer | Notes |
| 2018 | Kanne Kanne | Leon James | 7UP Madras Gig Season - 1 |
| 2019 | Poraali Penne | Keba Jeremiah | 7UP Madras Gig Season - 2 |
| 2019 | Adiyathe | Swagatha Krishnan | Behindwoods TV |
| 2020 | Kanmani | Gaurav Dagaonkar | Doublemint Freshtake Season - 1 |
| 2020 | Priyasakhi | Jonita Gandhi | |
| 2020 | Suzhaluren | Leon James | Also featured as actor |
| 2021 | Unakkaaga Naan Irupen | Leon James | |
| 2021 | Unna Nenachida | Mohammed Afsal | Starring Mahat Raghavendra & Prachi Mishra |
| 2021 | Chinna Pack'la Periya Heart'u | Gaurav Dagaonkar | Doublemint Freshtake Season - 1 |
| 2022 | Hey Enna Parva | Jonita Gandhi | |
| 2022 | Killadi Rani | Leon James | |
| 2022 | Kana Vibe | Leon James, Bjorn Surrao | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal |
| 2022 | Mayilu | Supaveen & Vidusan | |

### As a dialogue writer
#### Films

| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
| 2022 | Ghani | Kiran Korrapati | Tamil-dubbed version |
| 2023 | Dhamki | Vishwak 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
* Edison Awards:
** 2020: Best Lyricist - Tamil for "Marappadhillai Nenje" from Oh My Kadavule: Nominated