Senthildass Velayutham Explained

Birth Name: Senthildass
Birth Date:1977 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Neduvasal, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Instrument:Voice
Occupation:Playback singer, lyricist
Years Active:1990 – current

Senthildass Velayutham (earlier called Senthildass), an Indian playback singer,[1] [2] predominantly works in Tamil film industry. He has also been singing playback in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi movies. In the beginning, Senthildass used to record his own songs and published them on social media.[3] Senthildass has performed more than 5000 live concerts in India and abroad.[4] He was one of the key persons in the protest against the use of agriculture lands for hydrocarbon extraction project in the delta region of Tamil Nadu.[5]

Early life

Senthildass Velayutham was born in Neduvasal village in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. He was a self-taught musician during his school days in Neduvasal village. While studying in college in Pudukkottai, he used to sing in light music band.[6] He later moved to Chennai for searching job, and got a chance to sing in light music orchestra. During the musical program, the other musicians encouraged him to learn music properly for a better performance. He then joined Tamil Music College, Chennai. He completed a three-year diploma in music, and also got a master's degree in music from the same college. By seeing his academic performance, Tamil Music College offered him the position of a lecturer. After working for a year, he realized that his dream to sing in movies is going away.[7]

Career

With an ambition to become a playback singer, Senthildass Velayutham recorded his vocals and played to different music directors. It was music composer Srikanth Deva who gave him the first chance to sing the song “Usilampatti Sandhaiyila” in a 2008 Tamil movie Thenavattu, which was a popular folk song.[8] Since then he has sung the songs composed by all leading music directors in the film industry including Ilaiyaraaja, Deva, Harris Jayaraj, D. Imman, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sundar C Babu, Karthik Raja, Dhina, Mani Sharma, Santhosh Narayanan, Sam C. S., Vijay Antony, Isaac Thomas Kottukapally and Sabesh–Murali. His song “Andipatti Kanava Kathu” in the 2016 Tamil hit movie Dharmadurai, sung with Surmukhi Raman, made him a popular singer.[9] [10]

Senthildass Velayutham wrote the song "Enna Vittu Pona" for the film Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum with Krish composing the music.

Discography

The discography of Senthildass Velayutham includes:[11] [12]

YearFilmLanguageSongsMusic DirectorCo-singers
2006AacharyaTamilKannai Katti
2006AacharyaTamilUyirin Uirey
2006TamilYedho Onnu Priyadharshini
2006KumaranTamilGo Go Azhago
2007Madurai VeeranTamilUyirum Uyirum Surmukhi Raman
2007Madurai VeeranTamilNyokka Makka Priyadharshini, Srikanth Deva
2007Puli VarudhuTamilKadhalikka Solludi Manikka Vinayagam, Swarnalatha, Karunas
2007Naalaiya Pozhuthum UnnoduTamilPoovenbatha Srimathumitha
2007AalwarTamilPallaandu P. Unnikrishnan
2007AalwarTamilMayile Mayile Srikanth Deva, Roshini, Suruthipriya, Arjun Thamas, Sujavitha
2008TamilChinna Chinna mukkuthiSurmukhi Raman
2008Sila NerangalilTamilEmbavai Embavai Reshmi
2008ThottaTamilSaami Aaduda Surmukhi Raman, Asith
2008KodaikanalTamilChinna China Kathai Krishnaraj, S. Sathya
2008PandiTamilAadi Adangum Ulagathila Grace Karunas
2008PandiTamilOorai Suthum
2008ThenavattuTamilUsilampatti Sandhaiyila Shankar Mahadevan, Mahalakshmi Iyer
2008Arjunan KadhaliTamilMaana Madhura Sangeetha
2008ThiruvannamalaiTamilKaadai Magi, Renuka
2008Aayudham SeivomTamilKandom Kandom Murugesh
2009NaadodigalTamilYakka Yakka Sundar C. Babu Chandran, Srilekha
2009Vedigundu MurugesanTamilManjapattu DhinaMalathy
2009VaidehiTamilKadhal Poo Ajubai
2009Vanam Partha Seemayile TamilYai Yai Raaakkamma Jaya Sreekumar, Renuka
2009Enga Raasi Nalla RaasiTamilEntha Varusam Renuka
2010VirudhagiriTamilMannavane Mandhirane
2010GoripalayamTamilAapakari Aapakari Murali, Shyam, Mimicry Senthil
2011Avargalum IvargalumTamilPara Para Karthik, Surmukhi Raman, Renuka
2011KandaenTamilYavarakum Thalaivan Chinmayi
2011Azhagarsamiyin KuthiraiTamilAdiye IvaleThanjai Selvi, Snehan, Lenin Bharathi, Hemambika, Murugan, Iyyappan, Master Regan, Anita
2011Madhikettan Saalai TamilNaadu Summa Kidanthalum Karthik, Velmurugan
2011Vellore MaavattamTamilAdikuthu Adikuthu Manikka Vinayagam, Navven Madhav, Maanasa, Malgudi Subha
2011MarkandeyanTamilPaasam Indri
2011VediTamilBombay Ponnu Mamta Sharma, M. L. R. Karthikeyan
2011VarnamTamilDangaa Dungaa
2011Mudhal IdamTamilMudhal Idam Feji, Ranaina Reddy, Sam P. Keerthan, Vasudevan
2011ThambikottaiTamilVaa Pulla Velmurugan, Mukesh, M. L. R. Karthikeyan
2012Muthal Thagaval ArikkaiTamilUn Athanum NaanthaneRavi RaagavSurmukhi Raman
2012VachathiTamilUyirahasi Jack Srivathsan
2012Pudhumugangal ThevaiTamil Adicha Ghilli Twinz TunesMukesh Mohamed, Priya Himesh
2013BiriyaniTeluguAdugule Na Ningi Sathyan, Saketh Naidu, Rakendu Mouli
2013All in All Azhagu RajaTamilAll in All Suchith Suresan, Sam P.Keerthan, Belly Raj
2013Arya SuryaTamilmamaGangai Amaran, Belliraj, Mahathi, Hemambika, Surmukhi Raman
2014Thirudan PoliceTamilEnnodu Vaa Sathyan, Priyadharshini
2014Kadhal Solla AasaiTamilRamaiya Osthavaiya Velmurugan, MK Balaji, Krishnamurthy
2015SagapthamTamilVaada Vaada Ramya NSK
2015Surya vs SuryaTeluguSayantham Aaruki Satya Mahaveer
2015Vasuvum Saravananum Onna PadichavangaTamilLucka Maattikkichi Dholak Gana Jagan, Palaniammal
2015RudhramadeviTelugu Rajathi Raja Sri Ganapathi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
2015TamilVennilaa PoloruRanibV V Prasanna, Surmukhi Raman
2016Chennai 600028 IITamilHouse Party
2016Dharma DuraiTamilAndipatti Surmukhi Raman
2016NarathanTamilMy Name Is Chandhrika Suchitra, Narendhran
2016AagamTamilMuttalae Anthony Daasan
2016AttiTamilAyodhi Kuppam
2016AttiTamilYedhedho Pidikkuthe
2016AttiTamilGilli Bambaram Gana Vinoth
2016Vaarayo Vennilave TamilUyir Ennum Rita, Madhushree
2016KabaliTeluguOkade Okkokokade Ananthu, Vasudevan, Roshan Jamrock
2017TaramaniTamilPaavangalai Mukesh Mohamed, Yuvan Shankar Raja
2018Idam Porul YaevalTamilEerakkaathae Anitha
2018Jeyikkira Kuthira TamilKaadhal embadhu K. R. Kawin Siva Priya Subramani
2018Sandakozhi 2TeluguSichubuddi PillagadaSrivardhini
2018ThodraaTamilIru ParavaiR.N. Uthamaraja and Navin Shander
2018GeniusTamilVelaiyadu MaganeYuvan Shankar RajaSurmukhi Raman, Sam, Pawan,Priya Himesh, Sri Varthini
2018Poya Velaya PathukittuTamilAayiram JenmamSri Sai SasiSurmukhi Raman
2019Nerkonda PaarvaiTamilThee Mugam Dhaan Sathyan, Sarath Santhosh
2019KaappaanTeluguSeruku Senthil Ganesh, Ramani Ammal
2019AyogyaTamilYaaro Yaaro Sowmya Ramani
2021Raame Aandalum Raavane AandalumTamilKodangi
2021Raame Aandalum Raavane AandalumTamilEnna Vittu Pona

Participation in Neduvasal protest

Senthildass Velayutham was the public face[13] of a people's movement at Neduvasal, a village in the delta region with rich groundwater and fertile soil, against the proposed hydrocarbon extraction process in delta region in Tamil Nadu.[14] In 2017, Neduvasal, located about 60 km from Thanjavur, became the centre of global attention, after farmers and residents of more than 60 villages staged widespread protests against a proposed multi-crore hydrocarbon extracting project citing environmental concerns, and the effects it could have on their agricultural lands.[15] [16] Conceived in 2009, this hydrocarbon project covers 667 square km area in Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Thiruvarur, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Karaikal districts. Senthildass was one the committee members who made several representations to the state and central governments to withdraw the hydrocarbon extraction project.[17] The protest was called off after three weeks, following an assurance from the governments to suspend the project.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Illayaraja, son Yuvan to share stage, perform together . 8 December 2014 . The Hindustan Times . 30 January 2022.
  2. Web site: VSOP single released today . The Times of India . 30 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Senthil Dass . Nettv4u . 30 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Southern composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and father Illayaraja to perform at a concert on Pongal . 8 December 2014 . News 18 . 30 January 2022.
  5. Web site: All You Need to Know About the Neduvasal Protests Against Hydrocarbon Extraction . The WIRE . 30 January 2022.
  6. Web site: In Conversation with Senthildass Velayutham . Lokvani (Youtube) . 30 January 2022.
  7. Web site: In Conversation With Senthildass Velayutham . Lokvani . 30 January 2022.
  8. Web site: பல குரலில் பாடி அசத்தும் பாடகர் செந்தில் தாஸ் Interview . Voice on Tamil (Youtube) . 30 January 2022.
  9. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: FIRST LISTEN REPORT OF YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA'S DHARMAUDURAI ALBUM . 2 August 2016 . Behindwoods . 30 January 2022.
  10. Web site: Vanakkam Tamizha with Playback Singers Senthil Dass & Surmukhi Raman . Sun TV (Youtube) . 30 January 2022.
  11. Web site: Senthil Dass Songs . Thirai tamil paadal . 30 January 2022.
  12. Web site: Senthil Dass Songs . Gaana . 30 January 2022.
  13. Web site: As oil spills into Kaveri delta, anger spills into the election discussions . 26 March 2019 . CNBCTV18 . 30 January 2022.
  14. News: One hydrocarbon project, many fault lines . The Hindu . 5 March 2017 . 30 January 2022. Ganesan . S. .
  15. Web site: Villagers assured hydrocarbon project will not come up in Pudukkottai district . The Hindu Business Line . 30 January 2022.
  16. Web site: Protests-Protest against hydrocarbon project temporarily suspended . 10 March 2017 . The Live Mint . 30 January 2022.
  17. Web site: TN will not clear Neduvasal project, says CM . The Hindu Business Line . 30 January 2022.

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