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Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian musician who has worked on Carnatic music, independent music, and film scores for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).[1]

Sean Roldan
Birth name	Raghavendra Raja Rao
Born	27 December 1987 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Genres	Film score, Independent music, Carnatic music
Occupation(s)	Film composer, Music director, Independent musician, Song writer, Singer
Years active	2014–present

Early life

Roldan was born as Raghavendra Raja Rao to the renowned mridangam player Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and Padma, the daughter of novelist Sandilyan. He is married to Lalitha Sudha, a playback singer who works in the Indian film industry, primarily for films composed by him.[2] He was drawn into film music by A.R. Rahman's debut album Roja.

Career

Rao began a career in music composing and working on Carnatic tracks before venturing into independent Tamil music with his band Sean Roldan & Friends.[3] Roldan was recommended by film producer C. V. Kumar to Varun Manian, the producer of the bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram, who was looking for a composer after the director's original choice, Anirudh Ravichander, had opted out.[4] He subsequently signed the film and chose to continue to credit himself as Sean Roldan for a career in the Tamil film industry. He produced eight tracks for the film, singing two, while including one inspired by the single track "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam"[5] composed for his band.[6] That same year, he composed music for the films Sathuranga Vettai, Mundasupatti, and Aadama Jaichomada. All soundtracks were well-received. 2015 saw him composing the songs for 144.

In 2016, Roldan composed music for the political satire film Joker. The songs were well-received. 2017 saw him composing music for Pa Paandi, the directorial debut of actor Dhanush. Three more films were released that year featuring Roldan's music: Neruppu Da, Katha Nayagan, and Velaiilla Pattadhari 2, the last of which he collaborated with Dhanush, though this time as a lead actor. Roldan's only film composed in 2018 was Kathiruppor Pattiyal. He composed two films in 2019: Mehandi Circus and Raatchasi.

In 2020, Roldan composed one song from Dharala Prabhu, and in 2021, he composed one song from Kasada Thapara. 2021 also saw him composing the legal drama Jai Bhim in his first collaboration with Suriya. The film, based on a true incident, became the first Indian movie to emerge as the highest user-rated film on IMDb.

Musical style

Roldan's music draws heavy inspiration from Tamil composer Ilaiyaraaja. His greater aim is to represent Indian music internationally.[7]

Discography

As composer

Year	Tamil	Other languages	Notes
2014	Vaayai Moodi Pesavum	Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam)
	Sathuranga Vettai
	Mundasupatti
	Aadama Jaichomada
2015	144
2016	Joker
2017	Pa Paandi
	Neruppu Da
	Katha Nayagan
	Velaiilla Pattadhari 2	VIP 2 (Telugu), VIP 2 - Lalkar (Hindi - dubbed)
2018	Kaathiruppor Pattiyal
2019	Mehandi Circus
	Raatchasi
2020	Dharala Prabhu		1 song "Kadhal Theevey" Guest Composer
2021	Kasada Thapara		composed one song "Nee Podhum Kanna"
	Jai Bhim
2022	Parai		youtube album Think Music India

• The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
• The year next to the titles of the films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
• • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.

As singer

Year	Film	Song	Music
2014	Vaayai Moodi Pesavum	1. Shut Up! 2. Kadhal Ara Onnu	Sean Roldan
	Sathuranga Vettai	1. Yemarum Jename 2. Verichodi Ponathada	Sean Roldan
	Jigarthanda	Hoo Haa	Santhosh Narayanan
	Cuckoo	1. Manasula Soora Kaathey 2. Potta Pulla	Santhosh Narayanan
	Mundasupatti	1. Ambala Singam 2. Rasa Magarasa 3. Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version)	Sean Roldan
	Maine Pyar Kiya (Telugu)	"Ee Prema Manakoddhu"	Pradeep Kumar
	Aadama Jaichomada	1. Nalla Kettuka Paadam 2. Odura Nari	Sean Roldan
2015	Naanum Rowdy Dhaan	Kannana Kanne	Anirudh Ravichander
	144	1. Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada 2. Poove Pooviname	Sean Roldan
2016	Irudhi Suttru	Vaa Machaney	Santhosh Narayanan
	Jil Jung Juk	Red Road-U	Vishal Chandrashekhar
	Oru Naal Koothu	Adiyae Azhagae	Justin Prabhakaran
	Joker	1. Chellamma 2. Halla Bol	Sean Roldan
	Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings	Idhu Kadhaiya	Yuvan Shankar Raja
	Thondan	Poi Varavaa	Justin Prabhakaran
	Rum	Kadavule Vidai	Anirudh Ravichander
2017	Pa Paandi	1.Paarthen 2.Veesum Kaathodadhaan 3.Venpani Malarae	Sean Roldan
	Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen	Yembuttu Irukuthu Aasa	D. Imman
	Katha Nayagan	1.Kathanayagan The Hero 2.Tappu Tippu 3.Sunday Na Bottle Edu 4.Rise of a Hero (Theme)	Sean Roldan
	Neruppu Da	1.Enga pona 2.Alangiliye	Sean Roldan
2018	Kolamavu Kokila	Edhuvarayo	Anirudh Ravichander
	Ratsasan	Kanamma Kanvizhi	Ghibran
	Seemaraja	Onnavitta Yaarum Yenakilla (Version 1)	D. Imman
2019	LKG	Ettanai Kaalam	Leon James
	Mehandi Circus	Vellatu Kannazhagi	Sean Roldan
	Monster	Ennai Theadi	Justin Prabhakaran
2020	Ponmagal Vandhal	"Pookalin Porvai"	Govind Vasantha
2021	Uppena	Sandram lona neeramtaa	Devi Sri Prasad
2021	Choo Mandhirakaali	"Dracula Chellakkutti"	Satish Raghunathan
2021	Kasada Thapara	"Nee Podhum Kanna"	Sean Roldan
2021	Jai Bhim	"Indha Polladha"	Sean Roldan
2022	Kuthiraivaal	"Parandhu Pogindren"	Pradeep Kumar

External links

• Sean Roldan at IMDb

References

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