# Sam C. S.

Sam C. S. is an Indian music composer, producer, lyricist and singer who predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He debuted in Tamil with the horror film Orr Eravuu before working on the scientific thriller Ambuli.
His most notable scores include Kaithi, Puriyatha Puthir, Vikram Vedha (and its 2022 remake), Odiyan, Adanga Maru, NOTA, RDX and Pushpa 2: The Rule

## Early life

Sam was born into in a Tamil family in Munnar, Kerala, India. He attended St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School in Royappan Patti, Theni, Tamil Nadu. He later earned a degree in MCA and MBA from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He worked for a software company after his graduation. He currently lives in Cumbum, Theni.

## Career

Sam assisted other music composers on scores for movies. His talent was soon discovered by movie houses, which led to an opportunity to compose music for musical thriller Mellisai, later renamed Puriyatha Puthir.
During this time, he composed jingles, which led him to meet the director duo Pushkar-Gayathri, who offered him the opportunity to score Vikram Vedha. The film's album and original soundtracks went on to become chart toppers.
Sam got his next opportunity in 2018 when director V. A. Shrikumar Menon offered him Mohanlal-starrer Odiyan to score.

## Discography
### As a composer
#### Films

| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
| 2010 | Orr Eravuu | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Ambuli | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Aaaah | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Kadalai | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Puriyatha Puthir | Tamil | Soundtrack released under the name Mellisai |
| 2018 | 6 Athiyayam | Tamil | One song; promotional |
| 2018 | Keni | Tamil | Background score only |
| 2018 | Diya | Tamil | Tamil soundtrack released under the name Karu |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Vanjagar Ulagam | Tamil | |
| 2018 | NOTA | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Odiyan | Malayalam | Background score only |
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | Tamil | |
| 2019 | K-13 | Tamil | |
| 2019 | 100 | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Ayogya | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Devi 2 | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Gorilla | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Kaithi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Arjun Suravaram | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Jada | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Sám Hối: The Living Sandbag | Vietnamese | |
| 2021 | Mosagallu | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | Tamil | Composed one song, "Vidhi Ezhuthiya" |
| 2021 | Enemy | Tamil | Background score only |
| 2021 | Sabhaapathy | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Raajavamsam | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Chithirai Sevvanam | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Carbon | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Saani Kaayidham | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Ramarao on Duty | Telugu | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Yenni Thuniga | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Vikram Vedha | Hindi | Two songs: "Bande", "Yaara"; Also background score |
| 2022 | Repeat Shoe | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Michael | Telugu | Telugu film |
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Bakasuran | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Thugs | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Pakalum Paathiravum | Tamil | Background score only |
| 2023 | Agilan | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Kondraal Paavam | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Ghosty | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Tamil | Background score only |
| 2023 | Thiruvin Kural | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Thandatti | Tamil | Background score only |
| 2023 | Nene Naa | Telugu | |
| 2023 | RDX | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Tamil Kudimagan | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Red Sandalwood | Tamil | |
| 2023 | The Road | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Raid | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Bandra | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Vela | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Phoenix | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Parking | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Siren | Tamil | Background score only |
| 2024 | Guardian | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Idi Minnal Kadhal | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Demonte Colony 2 | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Kondal | Malayalam | |
| 2024 | Thekku Vadakku | Malayalam | |
| 2024 | Black | Tamil | |
| 2024 | KA | Telugu | |
| 2024 | Pani | Malayalam | |
| 2024 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | Telugu | Additional background score |
| 2025 | Ennu Swantham Punyalan | Malayalam | |
| 2025 | Madraskaaran | Tamil | |
| 2025 | Vanangaan | Tamil | Background score only |
| 2025 | Get-Set Baby | Malayalam | |
| 2025 | Dilruba | Telugu | |
| TBA | Saloon † | Tamil | |
| TBA | Retta Thala † | Tamil | |

#### Web series

| Year | Work | Network |
| 2022 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2022 | Five Six Seven Eight | ZEE5 |
| 2023 | The Night Manager | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2023 | Label | Disney+ Hotstar |

### As a singer

| Year | Film | Songs |
| 2010 | Orr Eravuu | "Ucchi Malayil" |
| 2010 | Orr Eravuu | "Kaadhala" |
| 2012 | Ambuli | "Ambuli Theme" |
| 2016 | Kadalai | "Kannukulla Vanthu" |
| 2016 | Kadalai | "Aathankarai" |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | "Karuppu Vellai" |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | "Yethu Nyayam" |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | "Oru Katha Sollatta" |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Yea Pa Yeppappa" |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Nights of Neverland" |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Winds of the Darkest Hour" |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | "Kallooliye" |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | "Kandapadi" |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | "Yedhedho Aanene" |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | "Mr. Chandramouli Theme" |
| 2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | "Theera Oru" |
| 2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | "Yeanoo" |
| 2018 | Lakshmi | "Iraiva Iraiva" |
| 2018 | NOTA | "Yaar Kalikku" |
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | "Aangu Vaangu" |
| 2019 |
| 2019 | K-13 | "Oru Saayangalam" |
| 2019 | 100 | "Nanba" |
| 2019 | Devi 2 | "Love, Love Me" |
| 2019 | Abhinetri 2 | "Love, Love Me" |
| 2019 | Kaithi | "The Hot Biriyani" |
| 2019 | Kaithi | "Eternal Love of Father" |
| 2019 | Kaithi | "Neel Iravil" |
| 2019 | Kaithi | "Night is Dark" |
| 2019 | Arjun Suravaram | "Bang Bang" |
| 2021 | Rajavamsam | "Mane Unna" |
| 2021 | Rajavamsam | "Mapilla Vandha" |
| 2022 | Repeat Shoe | "Theeyaai Ododi" |
| 2022 | Bakasuran | "Siva Sivayam" |
| 2022 | Bakasuran | "Kaathama" |
| 2022 | Ghosty | "Bramman" |
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | "Run Baby Run - Theme" |
| 2023 | Thugs | "Amman Song" |
| 2023 | Agilan | "Dhrogam" |
| 2023 | Parking | "Yevan Nallavan" |
| 2024 | KA | "Ka Mass Jathara" |
| 2024 | Black | "Majili Majili" |

### As a lyricist

| Year | Film | Songs |
| 2017 | Puriyatha Puthir | "Mazhaikkulle" |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | "Pogatha Yennavittu" |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | "Uyir Uruvaatha" |
| 2018 | "Yea Pa Yeppappa" |
| 2018 | "Yaen Penne Neeyum" |
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | "Kallooliye" |
| 2018 | "Theeraadho Vali" |
| 2018 | NOTA | "Yaar Kalikku" |
| 2019 | 100 | "Nanba" |
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | "Kannamma" |
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | "Yendi Raasathi" |
| 2019 | Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | "Yeno Penne" |
| 2019 | Gorilla | "Yaaradiyo" |
| 2019 | Gorilla | "Chimp Song" |
| 2023 | Bakasuran | "Kaathama" |
| 2023 | Parking | "Chella Kalliye" |
| 2023 | Parking | "Yevan Nallavan" |
| 2024 | Black | "En Chella Kedi" |

## Awards

Provoke Awards
* 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Upcoming Music Director)
Hello FM Awards
* 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Music Director)
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
* 2017: Vikram Vedha (Promising Music Director)
Vijay Awards
* 2017: Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score)
IIFA Awards
* 2023 : Vikram Vedha (Best Background Score)
Filmfare Awards South
* 2024 : RDX: Robert Dony Xavier Best Music Director (Malayalam)