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Film Credits


  • Kaleidoscope (Tamil Short Film) | 2024

    Composed the original score for a 30-minute independent Tamil psychological thriller short film.

  • The Whistleblower (Indus Labs / 48 Hour Film Project) | 2023

    Composed an end-credits score for a workplace mockumentary created as part of the 48-Hour Film Project.

  • Piriyumvarai (Tamil Short Film) | 2012

    Provided an acoustic, piano-driven dramatic score for an independent melodrama short film.

Film Rescores


  • Grizzly Business (Original Film by Kyle Nelson) | 2025

    Composed a hybrid electronic-orchestral action cue driven by rhythm and momentum.

  • Take Care (Original Film by Sune Sorensen) | 2025

    Re-scored a poignant dramatic narrative utilizing warm, uplifting orchestral themes mixed with clean acoustic layers.

  • Closing Time (IFMC Showcase) | 2025

    Composed a suspenseful horror cue built around tense string writing and an atmosphere of unease.

  • Bear Hugs (Original Film by Nick McLean) | 2021

    Composed an intimate, character-driven piano and chamber string palette for an offbeat narrative setting.

Scoring Competitions


  • The Walk Home (Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Contest) | 2026

    Composed, produced, and prepared an original score for the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Contest.

  • The Composer's Journey (#BerlinComposersJourney) | 2025

    Composed a short trailer-style piece featuring dynamic orchestral shifts and driving percussion.

  • Another Universe (Discovery Competition) | 2020

    Built an atmospheric, sci-fi synth-orchestral hybrid miniature focusing on texture and spatial depth.

  • The Dance of Jungle (8Dio Christmas Contest) | 2018

    Arranged an energetic, percussive fantasy-orchestral piece exploring thematic motifs under tight deadline constraints.

Theater Production Credits


  • Soorasamharam (Tamil) | 2023

    Production: Indus Creations

    Role: Music Editor / Playback Operator

    Assembled, edited, synchronized, mixed, and mastered background music for a live Tamil theatre production, supporting 4 total performances.

  • Googly (Tamil) | 2024

    Production: Indus Creations

    Role: Music Mentor / Playback Operator

    Directed another composer, assembled, edited, synchronized, mixed, and mastered background music for a live Tamil theatre production, performing 4 shows.

Original Music Releases


  • Independent Instrumental Singles | Independent Releases (Minnisai)

    Role: Producer / Composer

    Ongoing independent releases exploring contemporary electronic rhythm beds, modern pop-rock textures, and instrumental arrangements.

Musicianship & Performance Experience


  • Geetanjali | 2024

    Role: Vocalist

    Performed as both lead and harmony vocalist alongside a 60-piece live orchestra.

  • Andrum Indrum | 2024

    Role: Vocalist

    Opened the concert as a featured vocalist for a Seattle-area Tamil music event alongside the Seattle's Disha band.

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