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, Pushpa 2: The Rule, and Mahavatar Narsimha.

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

Web series

As a singer

As a lyricist

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