Anirudh Ravichander Tamil Hits
Anirudh Ravichander made his debut on 3, still a teenager, and "Why This Kolaveri Di" went viral before viral was even the word people used for that kind of thing. Since then he's become arguably the most dominant force in Tamil film music, equally at home producing a stadium-ready mass anthem or a stripped-down acoustic number. Two hundred tracks in, and he's still setting the pace for everyone else.
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Who Is Anirudh Ravichander?
Born on 16 October 1990 in Chennai, Anirudh Ravichander is the son of actor Ravi Raghavendra. He studied music at Loyola College and scored background music for Aishwarya R. Dhanush's short films before she hired him for her directorial debut, "3," starring Dhanush. The film's song "Why This Kolaveri Di" leaked online in late 2011 and became a global viral sensation, racking up over 400 million YouTube views and turning a first-time composer into a household name almost overnight.
He's since scored more than 30 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, working repeatedly with Dhanush ("Maari," "Thanga Magan," "Thiruchitrambalam"), Vijay ("Kaththi," "Master"), and directors like A.R. Murugadoss and Lokesh Kanagaraj. His Tamil soundtracks for "Vikram," "Jailer," and "Leo" carried Kollywood's biggest mass-hero films of the 2020s, and he's picked up two Filmfare Awards, five Vijay Awards, and nine SIIMA Awards along the way.
Notable Tamil Work
- 3 (2012) — debut score, featuring the viral hit "Why This Kolaveri Di"
- Vikram (2022) and Jailer (2023) — soundtrack and score for two of Kollywood's biggest hits
- Leo (2023) — full soundtrack for Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) — his fifth collaboration with Dhanush
- VidaaMuyarchi (2025) — most recent Tamil score
Why This Playlist
- 200 handpicked Anirudh Ravichander tracks, from his 2012 debut to his latest release
- Covers his biggest Tamil soundtracks, mass anthems, and acoustic numbers
- High quality Spotify playlist that works on mobile and desktop
- Regularly updated by PlaylistVerse as new releases land
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Anirudh Ravichander's debut song?
"Why This Kolaveri Di," from his 2012 debut film "3," went viral globally and remains his most-recognized song even today.
What are Anirudh's biggest Tamil films?
"Vikram," "Jailer," and "Leo" — three of Kollywood's highest-grossing films of the 2020s — all carry his soundtracks.
Does Anirudh only compose for Tamil films?
No — while Tamil cinema is his primary base, he's also scored Telugu films like "Jersey" and "Devara: Part 1," and the Hindi film "Jawan."
