T. Uday Kumar
Udayakumar T is a sound designer and audiographer who has worked in more than 300 films, primarily in Tamil cinema.
Udayakumar. T | |
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| Born | 24 June 1976 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Sound engineer |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
Early life
Udayakumar. T is an alumnus of MGR Govt. Film & Television Institute, Taramani, Chennai. After graduation (in 1998) he went on to assist audiographer Deepan Chatterjee at Director Priyadarshan's 4 Frames Sound Company before venturing out independently. He now works in Knack Studios,Chennai. He made his debut as independent sound designer/engineer with Daas in 2005.
Career
Udayakumar has worked with both veterans and new generation directors including P.Vasu, R.Sunderrajan, Sundar.C, Hari, Pa.Ranjith, Siruthai Siva, Vetrimaran, M. Sasikumar, Bala, Samuthirakani, M. Rajesh, Ponram etc. His notable works includes Asuran, K 13, Kabali, Visaranai,[1] Peranmai, Vivegam, Chennai 600028 II, Madras, Demonte Colony etc. . His sound mix for Asuran,[2] played an important role in the commercial success of the film and was lauded for his work. Apart from sound designing and mixing, recently he made his foray into another domain, by doing script doctoring for the Tamil Film K 13.
Partial filmography
- Daas
- Peranmai
- Madras
- Demonte Colony
- Aranmanai
- Maan Karathe
- Vella Ila Pattathari
- Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
- Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
- Vallinam
- Bramman
- Nimirndhu Nil
- Thalaivan
- Yennamo Yetho
- Un Samayal Araiyil
- Enna Satham Indha Neram
- Poojai
- Thirudan Police
- Naiigal Jaakirathai
- Meaghamann
- Aambala
- Vai Raja Vai
- Vaalu
- Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
- Naanum Rowdy Dhan
- Uppu Karuvadu
- Thangamagan
- Sathuran
- Puli
- Rajini Murugan
- Aarathu Sinam
- Sethupathi
- Vetrivel
- Ko2
- Marudhu
- Appa
- Dharma Durai
- Wagha
- Rekka
- Maveeran Kittu
- Pazhaya Vannarapettai
- Veera Sivaji
- Kabali
- Vedalam
- Chennai 600028 II
- Eeti
- Singam 3
- Kuttram 23
- Yaakkai
- Dora
- Pa Pandi
- 7 Naatkal
- Brindhavanam
- Nenjil Thunivirundhal
- Kodiveeran
- Ulkuthu
- Sketch
- Thaanaa Serundha Koottam
- Bhaagamathie
- Madura Veeran
- Kalakalappu 2
- Veera
- Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu
- Tik Tik Tik
- Semma Botha Aagathey
- Ghajinikanth
- 60 Vayadu Maaniram
- Annanukku Jai
- Saamy Square
- Jarugandi
- Kaatrin Mozhi'
- Adanga Maru'
- Silukkuvarupatti Singam
- Miruthan
- Vivegam
- Visaranai
- Viswasam
- Agnyaathavaasi
- Goodachari
- Merku Thodarchi Malai
- Vada Chennai
- Vantha Rajavthaan Varuven
- Kanne kalaimaane
- LKG
- Thadam
- July Kaatril
- Kanchana 3
- Devarattam
- 100
- Mr.Local
- Neeya 2
- Seven
- Nenjamundu Neramaiyundu Odu Raja
- Suttu Pidika Utharavu
- Thumbaa
- Sindhubaadh
- Dharmaprabhu
- Ratchasi
- Gorilla
- Kazhugu 2
- Kennedy Club
- Viswasam
- K 13
- Aadai
- Saaho
- Aruvam
- Asuran
- Adutha Saattai
- Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale
- Pattas
- Taana
- Naadodigal 2
- Seeru
- Naan Sirithal
- Irandaam Kuththu
- Idam Porul Yaeval
Awards and recognition
Many movies are made on the editing Table but movies do get developed at the mixing stage too like including filling logical loopholes thanks to Uday's expertise on commercial sensibilities. He is a recipient of Tamil Nadu State Award for Peranmai.[3] Also won the IIFA Award for Chennai 28 (Part 2 ) and Behindwoods Award for Madras and Demonte Colony.