Anirudh Ravichander is an Indian music composer, playback singer and music producer primarily associated with Tamil cinema. He became widely known after “Why This Kolaveri Di” drew enormous online attention and has since developed a signature sound combining electronic production, strong rhythms and melodic hooks. His music has also reached Telugu and Hindi audiences.
Profile
Name: Anirudh Ravichander
Real name: Anirudh Ravichander
Nickname: Anirudh
Profession: Music composer, playback singer, instrumentalist and music producer
Date of birth: 1990-10-16
Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Education: School education in Chennai; trained in piano and music
School/college: Loyola-related school/college studies are mentioned in biographies; music training includes piano studies at Trinity Laban (reported)
Height: Not consistently verified
Weight: Not reliably verified
Eye colour: Dark brown
Hair colour: Black
Marital status: No officially confirmed spouse; recent relationship and wedding reports should be treated as unconfirmed unless the people involved announce otherwise
Spouse name: Not officially confirmed
Family: Father Ravi Raghavendra, an actor, and mother Lakshmi Ravichander; he is related to the Rajinikanth film family through his extended family
Net worth: No verified public figure; reported estimates vary
Hobbies/interests: Music production, piano, singing and live performance
Biography and career
Born in Chennai, Anirudh grew up around creative influences and developed an interest in music at a young age. His major break arrived with the 2012 Tamil film 3, starring Dhanush, for which he composed “Why This Kolaveri Di.” The song became a viral phenomenon and introduced his sound to listeners well beyond Tamil cinema.
Following the breakthrough, Anirudh worked on a steady run of film soundtracks and singles. His compositions for major Tamil films established him as one of the industry’s prominent contemporary composers. He is known for energetic opening tracks, rhythmic arrangements, romantic melodies and soundtracks that connect with social media audiences. Projects such as Jailer and Jawan extended his work across language industries.
As a playback singer and live performer, he has developed a strong connection with younger music fans. His production choices combine electronic elements with Indian rhythms, while his film collaborations place songs at the centre of a movie’s promotional identity.
Unknown facts
- His breakthrough song “Why This Kolaveri Di” was composed for the film 3 in 2012.
- He works as a composer, playback singer and producer.
- His family has longstanding connections with Indian cinema.
- His soundtracks have reached Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film audiences.
- Relationship and marriage stories circulating online should be treated as reports unless confirmed directly.
Editorial note: Height, weight and net-worth estimates are not reliably confirmed. No unconfirmed relationship claim is stated as fact.
