# Sooraj Santhosh

Sooraj Santhosh (born September 19, 1987) is an Indian singer, songwriter, and composer. He straddles the worlds of independent music and playback singing, moving smoothly between the two. Santhosh is the recipient of a Kerala State Film Award (2016), 2 Mirchi Music Awards, and a Kerala State Film Critics Award (2021). He has sung around 300 songs in 8 languages.
Santhosh released his independent solo EP, The Gypsy Sun, in 2020. It's a multi-genre, multi-lingual album that consists of 5 songs.
Santhosh was the lead singer and has composed and performed with Masala Coffee until 2019, when he decided to dedicate more time to his own creative endeavors. Now he performs with his own band, Sooraj Santhosh Live.

## Career

In 2016, he was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Playback Singer for the song "Thaniye", composed by Vishnu Vijay for the film Guppy.
Santhosh's first international project was with Ganesh B Kumar and the European Chamber Choir. He performed the Shanmukha Kavacham in Germany along with the Choir.

### Independent Music

In 2019, Santhosh started work on his solo independent EP, The Gypsy Sun, which had five songs in it. It's a multi-lingual album with tracks in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil. He collaborated with musicians from across genres for this, like the hiphop artist Insanoid, music producer Varkey, and the renowned singer Sayanora.

### Masala Coffee

Santhosh was the former lead vocalist of Masala Coffee, which made its debut on Kappa TV's Music Mojo. The band composed the soundtrack for the Tamil movie, Uriyadi, co-produced by Nalan Kumarasamy. They composed the title track and featured in a promo video for the Malayalam movie, Hello Namasthe. Masala Coffee performed at the RAAG 'N' ROCK Indie Music Festival at Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai, on September 11, 2015, releasing their first music video titled 'Aalayaal Tharam Venam', in 2016. In November 2019, Masala Coffee announced that they were cordially parting ways with Santhosh, so the latter could pursue a promising solo music career. He made his independent band latter which came to know as Sooraj Santhosh Live
His first song "Inka Etho" composed by G.V Prakash for the Telugu Darling won him the Mirchi Music Awards South conducted by Radio Mirchi for the Best Upcoming Singer in Telugu (2010). "A Special program on the Mirchi Music Awards hosted to felicitate all the singers and musicians of South India"
Santhosh made his entry into the Tamil film industry by singing "Uyirin Suvaril" and "Vegam vegam" in the movie Sridhar (2012), which the music was composed by Rahul Raj. He got his break with a duet song "Yamma Yamma" in All in All Azhagu Raja (2013) with Shreya Ghoshal, music composed by S. Thaman. "Othakadai othakadai" and "Yaelley Yaelley" from the film Pandiya Naadu (2013) composed by D. Imman are other Tamil songs.
He has been nominated in the category of Best Upcoming Vocalist (Male) in Malayalam (2013) by Music Mirchi Awards, for his rendition of the song 'Iniyum Nin Mounam' for the movie KQ.
He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Thaniye Mizhikal" from the film Guppy.

#### The Gypsy Sun

Santhosh is working on his debut solo album, which is a multilingual album consists of 6 songs, Recently he released one among them. "Thani Malayalam" which has wooed the audience with its unique theme and offbeat composition. The song's genesis is rooted in Santhosh's love for language. The Music Video features eminent personalities from Malayalam literature, culture, art and cinema like M T Vasudevan Nair, Sara Joseph, Benyamin, Nedumudi Venu, Peeshapilly Rajeevan, Artist Bhattathiri, Methil Devika, Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, Ramachandra Pulavar.

## Discography
### Malayalam

| Year | Film | Song |
| 2013 | Second Show | "Ee Ramayanakootil" |
| 2013 | Lokpal | "Arjunante" |
| 2013 | Lokpal | "Mayam Mayam" |
| 2013 | Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala | "Nin Neelamizhi" |
| 2013 | Ladies and Gentleman | "Palaniram padarume" |
| 2013 | KQ | "Iniyum Nin Mounam" |
| 2015 | Mallanum Mathevanum | "Azhakey Allimalarey" |
| 2015 | Kunjiramayanam | "Salsa" |
| 2015 | Madhura Naranga | "Oru Naal" |
| 2015 | Madhura Naranga | "Melle Vannu Konjiyo" |
| 2016 | Hello Namasthe | "Ulakil Karanamila" |
| 2016 | Guppy | "Thaniye" |
| 2017 | Team 5 | "Azhcha" |
| 2017 | Ramante Edanthottam | "Kavitha Ezhuthunnu" |
| 2017 | Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela | "Enthaavo" |
| 2017 | Himalayathile Kashmalan | "Akkidi" |
| 2017 | Solo | "Aalayaal Thara Venam" |
| 2018 | Queen | "Vennilave" |
| 2018 | Naam | "Adichu Polichu" |
| 2018 | Naam | "Tank Takara" |
| 2018 | Naam | "Get Out House" |
| 2018 | Kaly | "Kinnam Katta Kallan" |
| 2019 | June | "Adyam Thammil" |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | "Uyiril Thodum" |
| 2019 | Ambili | "Aaraadhike" |
| 2019 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | "Pularan Neram" |
| 2019 | Underworld | "Paravakal" |
| 2019 | Subharathri | "Aalameenithinaadiyonu" |
| 2019 | Valiyaperunnal | "Labbaikkallah" |
| 2019 | Dear Comrade | "Mazhamegham" |
| 2020 | Anveshanam | "Ilam Poove" |
| 2020 | Gauthamante Radham | "Theythaka Tharam" |
| 2020 | Kappela | "Kannil Vidarum" |
| 2021 | Roy | "Arikin Arikil" |
| 2021 | Malik | "Theerame" |
| 2021 | Madhuram | "Gaaname" |
| 2023 | Tholvi F.C. | "Pathiye" |
| 2024 | Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys | "Makane" |
| 2024 | Rifle Club | "Gandharva Ganam" |

### Tamil

| Year | Film | Song |
| 2012 | Sridhar | Uyirin Suvaril Naane |
| 2012 | Sridhar | Vegam vegam |
| 2012 | Chandramouli | Kala Kala kala Kala |
| 2012 | Chandramouli | Dharmam Vazha |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu | Yaeley Yaeley Maruthu |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu | Othakadai Othakadai Machaan |
| 2013 | All in all Azhagu Raja | Yamma Yamma |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam | Yennada Yennada |
| 2013 | Kadhal Solla Aasai | Madai Thiranthathu |
| 2014 | Bramman | Vaanathile Nilavu |
| 2014 | Sooraiyadal | Adiye Sarithaana |
| 2014 | Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi | Naan Indru Naan Thaane |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Kaadhal Aasai |
| 2015 | Soan Papdi | Enga Kaattula Mazhai |
| 2015 | Mozhivathu Yadhenil | Vilai Illathadhu |
| 2015 | Ore Oru Raja Mokka Raaja | Malare Mooche Eduthu |
| 2015 | Thoppi | Paava patta naanga |
| 2015 | Achcharam | Perazhaghai Thirudida |
| 2015 | Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Mappilla Mappilla |
| 2015 | Nanbargal Narpani Mandram | Sirichaenae Chinna Ponudha |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Motta Paiyan |
| 2015 | Vaa Deal | Vaa Deal |
| 2015 | Kida Poosari Magudi | Chinna Paya Vayasu |
| 2015 | Ithiraiyil Varum Sambavangal Anaihtum Karpanaiyae | Somariyum Neethan |
| 2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Vasuvum Saravananum |
| 2015 | Puli | Mannavanae Mannavanae |
| 2015 | Pattanathu Raja | Edho Ondru Thonudhadi |
| 2015 | Selvandhan | Rama Rama |
| 2015 | Mooch | Marachan Bommai |
| 2015 | Jippaa Jimikki (2015) | Ayyo Ayyo |
| 2015 | Kuttram Nadanthathu Enna | Nee Konjumbothey |
| 2015 | Meymarandhaen Paaraayo | En Kaadhale |
| 2015 | Meymarandhaen Paaraayo | Appuram Enoa |
| 2016 | Vidayutham | Allipoo |
| 2016 | Uriyadi | Agni Kunjondru Kandaen |
| 2016 | Uriyadi | Kantha |
| 2016 | Munnodi | Akkam Pakkam |
| 2017 | Tubelight | Kaathirunden |
| 2018 | Santhoshathil Kalavaram | Kaatru Vaanga Nalla Kaatru |
| 2018 | Maniyaar Kudumbam | Adi Pappali Palame |
| 2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | Endhan Kangalai |
| 2019 | Naadodigal 2 | Adhuva Adhuva |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Kanave Nee Naan |

### Telugu

| Year | Film | Song |
| 2008 | Villagelo Vinayakudu | Muddugaare |
| 2010 | Darling | Inka Edho |
| 2012 | Marina | Snehitudokadunte |
| 2012 | Crazy (Dubbed version) | Alagodhey Alagodhey |
| 2012 | Crazy (Dubbed version) | Theme Music |
| 2013 | ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (Dubbed version) | I am a fool |
| 2013 | ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (Dubbed version) | Chirunavvula Thotaku Swagatam |
| 2013 | Tadakha | Viyyalavaru |
| 2013 | Palnadu | Kalley Kalley Palike |
| 2013 | Satya 2 | Bhashma dhaari |
| 2013 | Satya 2 | Samaram Daarilo Velithey |
| 2013 | Adhee Lekka | Emaina edhemaina |
| 2013 | 1-Nenokkadine | O Sayonara Sayonara |
| 2014 | Legend | Thanjavuru |
| 2014 | Ra Ra Krishnayya | Come on baby |
| 2014 | Alludu Sreenu | Labbar Bomma |
| 2014 | Rabhasa | Dam Damare |
| 2014 | Paathshala | Friendship Day Anthem Song |
| 2014 | Power | Nuvvu Nenu Janta |
| 2014 | Aagadu | Bhelpuri |
| 2014 | Ala Ela | Yedutakaladu |
| 2014 | Ala Ela | Yenduke |
| 2015 | Tiger | Hey Tiger |
| 2015 | Maha Maharaju | Evaremi Antunna |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | One & Two & Three |
| 2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | Chal Chalo Chalo |
| 2015 | Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Oho Sundari |
| 2015 | Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Raamaaya Raamabhadraaya |
| 2015 | Rakshasudu (2015) | Masss (Remix) |
| 2015 | Ganga | Gundabbaayi |
| 2015 | Ak Rao Pk Rao | Nuvu Vachetappudu |
| 2015 | Rahadhari | Na Manasu |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Rama Rama |
| 2015 | Jaya Suriya | Urike Chilaka |
| 2015 | Prema Leela | Jatha Kadathaavo |
| 2015 | Prema Leela | Jvaliyinchele |
| 2015 | Nenu Sailaja | Masti Masti |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Love Me Again |
| 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Ee Babu Gariki |
| 2016 | Maari (Maas) (Dubbed version) | Donu Donu Donu |
| 2016 | Supreme | Anjaneyudu Neevadu |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Andhamaina Seetakoka Chiluka |
| 2018 | Soda Goli Soda | Teeranney |
| 2018 | Sanjeevani | Jaano |
| 2019 | Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi | Maarey Kalaley |
| 2019 | Brochevarevarura | Vaale Chinukule |
| 2019 | Nandini Nursing Home | Nanney Nanney |
| | Music Shop Murthy | "Chinni Chinni" |

### Kannada

| Year | Film | Song |
| 2014 | Hara | Hare Rama |
| 2015 | Titlu Beka | Hrudya Maaro |
| 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Ale Moodadhe |
| 2016 | Srinivasa Kalyana | Bettadmele Srinivasu |
| 2017 | Ondu Motteya Kathe | Keli Nodri |
| 2019 | Mundina Nildana | Manase Maya |
| 2019 | Dear Comrade (Dubbed version) | Kareyuveya |

## Awards

* 2016: Best Male Playback Singer – 'Thaniye Mizhikal', Guppy
* 2017: SIIMA, Best Playback Singer (Malayalam)- 'Thaniye Mizhikal', Guppy