Rahul Subrahmanian

Rahul Subrahmanian
Rahul Subrahmanian- 2024 Picture
Background information
Also known as	Rahul S Unni
Born	(1989-11-26) November 26, 1989 (age 35) Chottanikkara, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)	Music composer, Music director, Singer
Instrument(s)	Tabla, Chenda, Mridangam and Piano
Years active	2011- Present
Spouse	Debbie Susan Chembakassery ​ ​ (m. 2024)​

Rahul Subrahmanian (born 26 November 1989) is an Indian music composer and playback singer, recognized for his work in Malayalam cinema. His debut as a playback singer was in the 2011 film Thattathin Marayathu^[1], directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan.

Early life

He attended Mahatma Gandhi Public School and Georgian Academy for his schooling and pursued higher education at BPC College, Piravom. Before starting his music career, he worked as an HR assistant at Schneider Electric in Bangalore^[2]

Personal life

He was born in Chottanikkara, Cochin, Kerala, to Subrahmaniam Unni and Jayasree and has a sister, Ramya Nambeesan,^[3] who is a well-known actress. His father, a former theater artist, was an active member of renowned troupes such as 'Jubilee' and 'Harishree. His father ran 'Srihari Musical Academy' from their home, and he practiced music from Class 1.^[4]

Rahul Subrahmanian is married to Debbie Susan Chembakassery on June 12, 2024.^[5]

Discography

Year	Films	Language	Songs	Background Score	Notes
2011	Thattathin Marayathu	Malayalam	No	No	As playback singer
2013	Philips and the Monkey Pen	Malayalam	Yes	Yes	Awarded BIG FM Debut Music Director Award
2015	Jo and the Boy[6]	Malayalam	Yes	Yes
2016	Aakashavani	Malayalam	No	Yes
2019	Prakashante Metro	Malayalam	Yes	Yes
2019	Sullu	Malayalam	No	Yes
2019	Safe	Malayalam	Yes	Yes
2021	Home	Malayalam	Yes	Yes
2022	Meppadiyan	Malayalam	Yes	Yes
2024	Kunddala Puranam	Malayalam	No	Yes
2024	Kathanaar	Malayalam	Yes	Yes	Upcoming Release
2024	Namukku Kodathiyil Kaanam	Malayalam	Yes	Yes	Upcoming Release
2024	Volunteer	Telugu	Yes	Yes	Upcoming Release
2024	Gaaligudda	Kannada	Yes	Yes	Upcoming Release

Recent projects

Recent projects are the peppy track 'Fly with Me,' which he co-created with musicians Arjun Sasi, Ramya Nambeesan, and Akhil J. Chand. It was produced as a response to the challenging times of the pandemic.^[7]

Awards and recognition

• 2013: Best FM Debut Music Director Award for Philips and the Monkey Pen^[8]

References

1. Correspondent, D. C. (2017-02-05). "Rahul Subrahmanian: Building his own realm". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-08-20. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
2. "ചേച്ചിയെ മനഃപൂർവം മാറ്റി നിർത്തിയതല്ല: മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ". www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
3. "ഇതിലും മികച്ചൊരു ചേച്ചിയെ തനിക്ക് കിട്ടില്ലെന്ന് രാഹുൽ;കരയിപ്പിക്കല്ലേ കുഞ്ഞേയെന്ന് രമ്യ നമ്പീശൻ". Mathrubhumi. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
4. "ചേച്ചിയെ മനഃപൂർവം മാറ്റി നിർത്തിയതല്ല: മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ". www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
5. "രമ്യ നമ്പീശന്റെ സഹോദരനും സംഗീതസംവിധായകനുമായ രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ വിവാഹിതനായി". രമ്യ നമ്പീശന്റെ സഹോദരനും സംഗീതസംവിധായകനുമായ രാഹുൽ സുബ്രഹ്മണ്യൻ വിവാഹിതനായി (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-08-20.
6. "Manju Warier to do the title role in 'Jo and the Boy'". NOWRUNNING. 2015-09-18. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
7. S, Krishna P. (2021-09-06). "Fly with Me: An ode to the perfect road trip". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
8. Service, Express News (2013-11-06). "Honour for Malayalam music industry". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-20.