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.
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.
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.
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.
Independent Instrumental Singles | Independent Releases (Minnisai)
Role: Producer / Composer
Ongoing independent releases exploring contemporary electronic rhythm beds, modern pop-rock textures, and instrumental arrangements.
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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