Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian musician Anirudh Ravichander.
Last updated on April 14, 2025.
Anirudh Ravichander, also known mononymously as Anirudh, is an Indian music composer and singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is the son of Tamil actor Ravi Raghavendra. He has won two Filmfare Awards, nine SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards and five Vijay Awards.
I am so happy about the opportunity I got to direct music for my favourite actor, Rajinikanth.
I've always wanted to make music for films.
Music has no language. That's something I've come to believe in even more ever since 'Kolaveri Di' happened. I don't deliberately make separate Tamil, Hindi, or Telugu tracks.
I am not a very good singer.
I'm shy by nature, not just around girls but guys as well.
It's good to see your songs breaking the barriers of language.
In personal life, I'm quite a shy person and keep things to myself.
Every song becomes an emotional journey for me, and only then will the soul of the song remain honest.
When I'm working, I don't think about other things. I go into a zone.
A musician's true talent is only tested through background music.
I was told that the 'Kolaveri' kind of success happens just once in a lifetime. So, I just cherish it.
As for singers, I'm fond of Mohit Chauhan.
I did sing a track for Dhanush's '3,' but that's because the track required a voice like mine.
I've been a musician since my childhood.
The night we released 'Why This Kolaveri Di?,' I went home and played all the songs I had composed since I was in Class 6. I had a great time playing them and revisiting how much I had grown and evolved over the years as a musician.
'Kolaveri' is one song that people feel connected to. While I am bored of the song, it seems people aren't. I really can't say what worked. But I can definitely say that the song made me what I am today.
#MeToo is a welcome change, and I would encourage women to call out sexual harassment issues in their workplaces.
When 'Bayatikocchi Chooste' Teaser became such a big hit, I was so happy.
I can never recreate the magic that 'Indian' did in the '90s.
Whatever I can do to the best of my abilities is what I am trying to do.
I am basically a chilled out person.
From my childhood, I never wanted to do anything else but create music. From my first piano to setting up my studio, all I ever wanted was to give it all my time.
Songs, for me, are very personal.
The inspiration for 'Ai Dil Mere' happened at 4:30 A.M. on a Sunday.
In the case of '3,' the makers let me be. That worked out really well.
I make it a point to make a new song every day.
I've done eight grades of piano training from Trinity College and also done my sound engineering course.
I love collaborations, as every combination provides a unique opportunity to create something new.
'Indian' is a cult album. It is one of my most favourite Rahman sir albums.
You have to keep proving yourself over and over again.
No, I don't want to act.
If you compose a song from your soul, it will come out well.
I've never flirted with a fan.
'3' is a wonderful film.
I make music from my heart and will continue to do so.