M. L. R. Karthikeyan
Musical Artist
1982 –
Who is M. L. R. Karthikeyan?
MLR Karthikeyan is an Indian play back singer. He has lent his voice in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films.
Karthikeyan studied at Sir M. Venkatasubba Rao school in Theagaraya Nagar, Chennai. During his schooling he was inspired by Devi Sri Prasad to sing in inter-school cultural competitions. He was later the main singer in the school band which took part in many competitions. He started professionally as a stage singer at the age of 14.
Karthikeyan earned his B.Sc degree in Mathematics and Masters of Computer Application from the University of Madras.
DSP introduced him in the film Aaru, in which he sang in both Tamil and Telugu. Later, he joined music director Deva and sang solos in Tamil films such as Vyabaari. He also met D. Imman, for whom he got the first hit song Vaada Vaada Paiyya from the film Katcheri Arambam. In his compositions, Karthikeyan has sung additional songs in the films Vaada – Agni Kunjondru Kanden, Oorambo, Marudhamalai – marudhamalai marudhamalai.
He joined Bharadwaj for the song Engey engey with the Ajith Kumar film Aasal. MLRK performed Satta chada chada for the Tamil film Aanmai thaverel.
He performed Kannitheevu ponna in the film Yuddham Sei, directed by Mysskin. This song became a hit fast-beat number.
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- Born
- Nov 30, 1982
Chennai - Also known as
- MLR Karthikeyan
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- University of Madras
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on July 23, 2013
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