Quick Info
| Profession | Music Director, Composer, Singer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Anirudh Ravichander
21/02/2026
Anirudh Ravichander was among the artists highlighted in the 2025 JioSaavn India Superhits Awards for topping streaming charts across Tamil and Telugu categories. The recognition reflected his continued dominance as one of South India's most streamed composers and playback singers.
11/10/2025
Anirudh Ravichander received the Kalaimamani award from the Tamil Nadu government for his contribution to the Tamil film industry. The honor was presented alongside other recipients at a state ceremony recognizing excellence in the arts.
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Bio/Wiki
| Anirudh Ravichander is an acclaimed Indian music composer and singer who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. He is the nephew of legendary actor Rajinikanth and the son of actor Ravi Raghavendra and dancer Lakshmi. Known for his debut song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' from the film '3', he has become one of the most sought-after composers in South India, winning multiple awards including Filmfare, SIIMA, and Vijay Awards. | |
| Anirudh Ravichander is an Indian composer and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema, and also in Telugu and Hindi films. He is the son of actor Ravi Raghavendra and dancer Lakshmi, and the nephew of actor Rajinikanth. | |
| He made his debut with the song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' for the film '3', which became a major viral hit. He has won two Filmfare Awards South, ten SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards, and five Vijay Awards. | |
| Anirudh Ravichander is an acclaimed Indian music composer and singer who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. He is the nephew of actor Rajinikanth and the son of actor Ravi Raghavendra and dancer Lakshmi. | |
| He works primarily in Tamil cinema and also in Telugu and Hindi films. He made his debut with the song Why This Kolaveri Di from the film 3, which became a major viral hit. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | B.Com., Course in Sound Engineering |
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| School | Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, K.K.Nagar, Chennai |
| College | Loyola College, Chennai; Soundtech Media Institute of Audio Technology, Chennai; Trinity College, London |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Hobbies | Singing |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Ravi Raghavendra (Actor) |
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| Mother | Lakshmi (Dancer) |
| Siblings | Vaishnavi |
| Maternal Grandfather | S. V. Ramanan |
Career
| Debut | Singing/Music Directorial Debut: 3 (Tamil, 2011) |
|---|---|
| Years Active | 2011 – Present |
| Notable Works | 3 (2012), Kaththi (2014), Master (2021), Vikram (2022), Jailer (2023), Jawan (2023), Vidaamuyarchi (2025) |
Favourites
| Actress | Sushmita Sen |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Piano |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anirudhofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/AnirudhRavichanderOfficial/ | |
| https://x.com/anirudhofficial | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@anirudhofficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anirudh's father is Tamil actor Ravi Raghavendra. | |
| 2. He is the nephew of the renowned actor Rajinikanth. | |
| 3. Anirudh started composing music at a young age of 10. | |
| 4. His debut as a music composer was in the Tamil film 3 when he was 21. | |
| 5. He draws inspiration from the music of A. R. Rahman. | |
| 6. During school, Anirudh was part of a Carnatic fusion band called Zinx on the reality show Ooh La La La. | |
| 7. Anirudh received classical piano training from Trinity College of Music in London. | |
| 8. In college, he was a member of a funk rock band named Circuit. | |
| 9. His song "Why This Kolaveri Di" was a massive hit in 2011. | |
| 10. YouTube recognized the song by awarding it with gold and silver medals. | |
| 11. In 2013, Anirudh won the Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year for his work in the movie 3. | |
| 12. Although offered a lead role in a Tamil comedy film, he declined, focusing solely on music for now. | |
| 13. Anirudh follows a vegetarian diet. | |
| 14. In July 2023, he reportedly charged Rs. 10 crores to compose music for a film, exceeding AR Rahman's fee. | |
| 15. On 20 February 2024, he won the Best Music Director award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards. | |
| 16. At the Zee Cine Awards on 10 March 2024, Anirudh won Best Music Director and Best Background Music awards for 'Jawan'. | |
| 17. He has won two Filmfare Awards South, ten SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards and five Vijay Awards. | |
| 18. Anirudh composed the music for the 2025 film 'Vidaamuyarchi', starring Ajith Kumar, which became a major commercial success. | |
| 19. He is the nephew of Rajinikanth. |