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G. V. Prakash Kumar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth13 June 1987

Age39 Years

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionMusic Director, Singer, Actor, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusSeparated

SpouseSaindhavi (m. 2013; sep. 2024)

FamilyMother - A. R. Reihana; Father - G. Venkatesh; Sister - G. V. Bhavani

G. V. Prakash Kumar Biography

G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian musician, composer, singer, actor and producer from Chennai. Known for his work across multiple Indian film industries, he

Early life and background
G. V. Prakash Kumar was born on 13 June 1987 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Raised in a musical family, his mother is playback singer and composer A. R. Reihana. He attended Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai. Prakash’s upbringing in the city that has shaped many South Indian film musicians laid the groundwork for a career in music and cinema.

Career
Prakash launched into the film world primarily as a music director and singer. His earliest credited singing appearance came as a child artist on the Tamil song "Chikku Bukku Rayile" from the film Gentleman, composed by A. R. Rahman. He went on to make his debut as a Tamil film music director with Veyil in 2006 and expanded into work in other languages — Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi — composing for films such as Vesavi (Telugu, 2006), Ayyo Pavam (Malayalam, 2009), Punda (Kannada, 2010), Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 (Bollywood, 2012) and Half Ticket (Marathi, 2016).

Over the years Prakash has balanced composing with singing and acting. He sang in Bollywood for the first time with the song "Suraj Hai" from the film Ugly (2014). As an actor he is best known for portraying Kathirvelan (Kathir) in the Tamil film Darling (2015) and has appeared in films including Kuselan (2008), Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015) and Pencil (2016).

Prakash also moved into film production, launching GV Prakash Kumar Productions in 2013. The company’s first release was Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013), which received positive responses from audiences. His work as a composer has earned significant recognition; he received multiple awards for the soundtrack of Aadukalam and continued to collect honors through the 2010s and into the 2020s, including national awards for music direction.

Public profile
Prakash’s public image rests on his multi-faceted contributions to South Indian cinema as a composer, singer, actor and producer. He is known for his vocal work as well as his scores across a broad range of films and languages. His preferences and influences include admiration for actor Ajith Kumar and composer Ilaiyaraaja, and he has cited cricket figures among his sporting favourites.

Personal life
Prakash’s family background is firmly rooted in music: his mother A. R. Reihana is the elder sister of composer A. R. Rahman. He married playback singer Saindhavi on 27 June 2013 in Chennai; the two were later separated. The couple did not have children. Prakash’s listed physical profile includes a height of approximately 5'7" (170 cm) and a weight near 60 kg (132 lbs). He is of Indian nationality and his faith is listed as Hinduism.

Awards and recognition
Throughout his career Prakash has been the recipient of several awards. Highlights include Mirchi Music Awards South and Filmfare Awards South recognitions for his work on Aadukalam, a Mirchi Music Award for a song from Madrasapattinam, and an MTV VMAI Award for a regional music video. More recently he was honoured with Best Music Director – Tamil at the 13th South Indian International Movie Awards for Amaran and received Silver Lotus Awards (Rajat Kamal) for music direction at consecutive National Film Awards ceremonies.

Latest updates
In the mid-2010s Prakash actively expanded his roles in the film industry by producing and acting while continuing to compose. In 2018 he received an honorary doctorate for social service from St. Andrews Theological University International. His award wins in 2025 and 2026 reflect ongoing recognition for his work in film music.

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Recent Work

Amaran

Composer; won Best Music Director - Tamil at the 13th SIIMA (2025) and Silver Lotus Award at the 72nd National Film Awards (2026)

2025
Vaathi

Music Direction; awarded Silver Lotus Award (Rajat Kamal) for Best Music Direction (Songs) at the 71st National Film Awards (2025)

2025
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted as Tamil music director with Veyil (2006)
  2. Sang as a child artist on 'Chikku Bukku Rayile' from Gentleman
  3. Founded GV Prakash Kumar Productions and produced Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013)
  4. Won multiple awards for Aadukalam, including Filmfare and Mirchi Music Awards
  5. Received national recognition with Silver Lotus Awards for Vaathi and Amaran
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When was G. V. Prakash Kumar born?

G. V. Prakash Kumar was born on 13 June 1987.

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G. V. Prakash Kumar is known for music Director, Singer, Actor, Producer.

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G. V. Prakash Kumar's marital status is listed as Separated.

Who is G. V. Prakash Kumar married to?

G. V. Prakash Kumar is publicly listed as married to Saindhavi (m. 2013; sep. 2024).