Alleppey Ranganath is an Indian music director,who has composed music for several Hindi and Malayalam films.. He gave several hits and also received a lot of award nominations. He has given some wonderful music to the Malayalam film Industry and his contributions are greatly appreciated across the state. He is a very creative individual and his style is very different from the other music composers.Some of his songs have bee listed below.

1. Kaatil Kodum Kaatil

This song has a soothing music and subtle tune.The song has the voice of  KJ Yeshudas  and K S Chitra that will attract masses. The whole country was in rage of the song when the movie released.. This song went on to become super hit.

This song is from the movie ‘Aarante Muula Kochumulla’.

2. Uthradakkiyile

This is an absolute timeless and exceptional song sung by K J Yeshudas .This song has great work from Allepey Ranganath. This song was an all time blockbuster where in the beautiful voice of  Yeshudas gained a permanent stature among the Malayalam music lovers.He never imitated any of the singers and developed an individual style.

This song is from the movie  ‘Madakka Yatra’.

3. Kadal Varna Meghame

KJ Yeshudas

Once you listen to the song you can understand that Yesudas is very comfortable with classical songs as he is well trained in it. With the songs of this movie Allepey Ranganath secured a place in all the A class movies. He gave some superior quality songs in this movie and created a place in the hearts of the people.

This song is from the movie ‘Prinicipal Oliviyil’.

4.Puthan Manavaati

This song is a melody.It will take you away from this earth and keep you in the clouds. When Jency and Sindhu sing this song one feels like floating in the air.
This song was very well composed and its arrangements and the voices are also very good. The peak phase of Allepey Ranganath started with this movie.Some fast and trendy songs are the recipe to success of the songs of this movie.

This song is from the movie ‘Pappan Priyapetta Pappan’.

5.Saarike

This is a soft song. K J Yeshudas has used High pitch and low pitch and has also added a lot of intensity to the emotional content of the song. By this song Allepey Ranganath shows his class and quality that he can give the best music and hit the deck straight away.The song is melodious and soulful.

This song is from the movie ‘Dhanurvedam’

6. Akkuthikkuthanavarambe

This is the best track of the movie and has been sung by Lathika and KJ Yeshudas.It is simply an amazing song and one who knows music a little bit knows that this is an amazing effort by the brilliant musician.This is one of his most special work.

This song is from the movie ‘Ambadi Thannilorunni’.

7. Gagulthamalakalae

This classical song sung by K J Yeshudas was  a all time super hit. Allepey Ranganath went on to prove that he can create music in a way that not just the classical music lovers but simple listeners are also drawn to his style. This is one his best songs till date

This song is from the movie ‘Jesus’

8. Brahma Sangeethame

This song has minimum orchestration but the voice of Balagopalan Thampi soared to new levels of longing.This song soothes the most strained nerves with its mesmerizing  effect.This is a classic track by Allepey Ranganath.

This song is from the movie ‘Kannezhithi Pottu Thottu’.

9. Kattathu Thengola

It an energetic song sung by KG Markose.The beats and the tempo of this songs were a revelation and were used in a lot more movies in the coming days.

This song is from the movie ‘Mamalakalkkappurathu’.

The beats and the temp of the songs used in this movie were a revelation and were used in a lot more movies in the coming days.

10. Vannamoru

This is an unforgettable song which has been sung by K S Chitra and K J Yeshudas. Its full of melody and is like wine that you can feel way down to the stomach. The song brings out every essence of the fun loving and impatient lover. The songs were composed with much heart and tenderness by Allepy Ranganath

This song is from the movie ‘Mattoru Mukam’.

Alphons Joseph is one of the noted music directors in the Malayalam film Induatry. He has had professional training in Carnatic music. He took up music as a profession after he received the ‘Kala Pratibha Award’ by the Calicut University. He was awarded the film critics Award – 2004 for the song ‘Kera Nirakal’ from the album ‘Jalolsavam’.

1. Nee Enthuparanjalum

There is something about the song that makes it so beautiful. The meaning of the song and the way  Sujatha has sung is is just perfect. She has a magical voice which is always a pleasure to hear.Spectacular work by Alphons Joseph.

This song is from the movie ‘Vellithira’.

2. Kannerinte ( Vaave Vaavavo)

This is one of the all time favorites of all Malyalees. This is a sweetest song ever made by Alpohons Joseph . The music is simply out of the world. The way the song has been rendered by G Venugopal is so perfect that one can’t ask for a better performance.

This song is from the movie ‘ Jalolsavam’.

3. Kasmere Sandhye

This song is sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Ganga. Its a nice romantic song and their voices just touch your heart. The tune and the melody of the song is superb and Shankar Mahadevan sings it with a lot of ease.

This song is from the movie ‘Manju Pooloru’.

4. Veenayakumao

Sreenivas and Sujatha are awesome in this soulful singing. This is a romantic song and they have done complete justice to it. Their heavenly voices take you to a whole new world.

This song is from the movie ‘Iruvattam Manavatti’.

5.Aluva

This is s soft song and the soundtrack of this song is exceptional.It sounds great just as a standalone track. Sithara has lent her magical voice for this beautiful song. The nativity in the music, the beauty of the melodies have extreme relevance to the situation in the movie. Great work by Alphons Joseph.

This song is from the movie ‘Athishayan’.

6. Oh January

Alphons Joseph hit the bulls eye with this track. Sayonara Philip Adds charm and beauty to the already colorful composition. This song is an amalgamation of of all forms of music layered in our own Indian music.

This song is from the movie ‘Big B – The Body Guard’

7. Aathmavin Kaavil

This is melodious song. Job and K S Chitra provide grandeur and a sophisticated sound to the beautiful compositions  of Alphons Joseph. He has managed to bring out an unique touch to the song without loosing the flavor.

This song is from the movie ‘Black Cat’.

8. Janmatheeram

This is a slow song Alphons Joseph never gets tired of experimentaion and innovation in the sound of his songs and Janmatheeram is one of the examples. This soul stirring melody has been sung by Vineeth Srinivasan.

This song is from the movie ‘Panchamara Thanalil’

9.Arabic song

It is a lovely Arabic song with some beautiful lyrics. The sound track sounded very conventional in the audio but later sounded very unconventional along with the movie.  The soundtrack and background score  by Nincy Vincent is sprinkled with variety of Guitar riffs and pieces sounding the energy and rhythm of the youth.

This song is from the movie ‘Ayudham’

10. Neeyanomal

This is a melodious song.It is really difficult to achieve a musically convincing song with such little music but Karthik manages to do so. The music brings in a lot of freshness to the song and one can understand that Alphons has put his heart and soul to this song.

This song is from the movie ‘Athisayan’.

 
Deepak Dev is best known for his composition in the Malayalam films like ‘Chronic Bachelor’ and ‘Udayananu Tharan’.  His original name was Deepak Devraj and he grew up in Dubai. He has learnt Indian Carnatic music since his childhood.  He has a very style among the Malayalam composers. His sound designs are of a very high quality  and always with a international class and magical touch of perfection. Some of his compositions have been listed below.

1.Silayil Ninnum

This is a foot tapping number and took the Malayalam industry by storm. It is often played in college festivals as the fast track maintains the mood of the whole song.Fahad and Sujatha also need to be given the credit for their brilliant performance.

This song is from the movie ‘Chronic Bachelor’.

2. Ninne Thedi

This song emphasizes the need of melodious number with the combination of sad as well as good mood in one single song. This song was a instant hit and hats off to
Vidhu Pratap, Ganga and Deepak Dev sang this wonderful track.

This song is from the movie ‘Symphony’.

3. Penne en Penne

This is a very touching song and the fact that Afsal and Shalini singh have sung this song gives it that extra punch. It has a very haunting track and seems to be following you everywhere.

This song is from the movie ‘Udayananu Tharam’,

4. Minnedi Minnedi

This song has a mystic charm. K S Chitra  is perfect in all the notes. On the whole a superb creation by Deepak Dev.

This song is from the movie ‘Naran’.

5. Inizum Mizhikal

This song gives you a nice feeling of peace and serenity. It shows the wonderful emotions that love can create in your heart. Sujatha’s voice has an unbelievable magical charm which makes this song even more admirable.

This song is from the movie ‘Ben Johnson’

6.Kilukkam Killikilukkam

This is a really soft and romantic number. It starts off on a soft note in Vineeth Srinivsan and  Dixit’s voice and builds up a faster pace and then slows down again.

This song is from the movie ‘Kilukkam Kilikilukkam’

7. Sundari

This is a light and melodious song. The song has been sung by Udit Narayan and Sweta .Deepak Dev is a magician who knows all the notes and uses them efficiently so that the listener is completely involved in his music.

This song is from the movie ‘Lion’.

8. Kokkokko

This is one of the all time favorites of all Malyalees. This is a sweetest song ever made by Deepak Dev . The music is simply out of the world. The way the song has been rendered by Vinneth srinivasan, Rimi Tomy and Jyathish  is so perfect that one can’t ask for a better performance.

This song is from the movie ‘The Speed Track’.

9. Puthuvasnatham

This track is slow and is plain melody.The feeling of jot that you get when you listen to Vineeth Srinivasan’s voice is inexplicable.  The music of this song is evergreen and and every time you listen to the songs you will realize that they are a class of a highest peak.

This song is from the movie ‘Rashtram’.

10. Veruthe Oru Moham

This song in the movie is rich in music and lyrics. The song has been sung by Sujatha. The best thing is the use of instruments in a manner to make the music extra ordinary and catchy. He is also particular about the voices he selects for his songs.

This song is from the movie ‘Yes Your Honor’.

Kannur Rajan was a noted film composer.from Kerala, India. His contributions in the Malayalam film industry are considered to be nostalgic. He rendered hist first music composition in  1974 through the film Mister Sundary.  He died in 2000 in his home town  in Kannur.

1. Raagavathi Anuraagavathi

This song inspires you to fall in love.In most of the song the traditional melody runs through and different musical undertones make it a pleasure to listen to. This song has been sung by MG Sreekumar and Swarnalatha.

This song is from the movie ‘ Aayiram Chirakulla Moham’.

2. Enthinnene Villichu

This song is full of melody and as been sung in the magical voice of K J Yeshudas. The music by Kannur Rajan makes you feel calm and on can listen to this song again and again without getting bored.

This song is from the movie ‘ Abhinanadanam’.

3. Neeyoru Vasantham

This song is a melody.It will take you away from this earth and keep you in the clouds. When K J Yeshudas sings this song one feels like floating in the air.
This song was very well composed and its arrangements and the voices are also very good. The peak phase of Kannur Rajan started with this movie.Some fast and trendy songs are the recipe to success of the songs of this movie.

This song is from the movie ‘ Beena’.

4. Aadiyil Naadangal

One needs to listen to this song to realize what a good music can do to oneself. Absolutely wonderful and extraordinary singing  by K J Yeshudas creates lasting impression on the audience. Great piece of music.

This song is from the movie ‘Bheekara Raatri’.

5. Kanamni Penmaniye

Sujatha has proved once again that she can handle any song with ease.Its a soft song and Sujatha’s voice is in sync with the mood and the tempo of the film.Its an entertaining song and jells well with the situation of the movie.

This song is from the movie ‘Karyam Nissaram’.

6. Aadiparasakthi

One can easily fall in love after listening to this romantic composition. It expresses the beauty of expressing the hidden emotions of love in a very candid manner.  Lyrics and composition are truly ecstatic and fills one heart with joyous rhythm. Yashoda has rendered her voice to this song.

This song is from the movie ‘Mister Sundari’.

7. Madanan Aruliya Chashakam

This song is very entertaining and G Venugopal and P Suheela sang it with their own unique touch and thus proving their versatility in playback singing. Lyrics are very catchy and compel one to recite the song.

This song is from the movie ‘Raagaveena’.

8. Thanka Theril

The background music of this song is really inspiring. This song captures the mindset of the audience and makes them listen to it with en rapt attention. It is a class act of playback singing by K J Yeshudas and K S Chitra and truly remarkable in its appeal.

This song is from the movie Vadhu Doctaran
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9.Veena Padumeenamayi

This is a unique song and no one can imagine listening to this one without K S Chitra’s voice. Her diction is perfect  and the expression are impossible for any other singer to imitate. This song is enough to prove her skills in singing unconventional numbers like this.

This song is from the movie ‘Vardhkya Puranam’.

10. Aadaya Chumbanathil

This is a romantic song. S Janaki and K J Yeshudas have given this song their emotive best. They have sung this in their characteristic style,with varying stress on different words and emoting when necessary

This song is from the movie ‘Swantham Sarika’.

Ouseppachan is a Kerala State Film Award winning Indian Music director who sets music for Malayalam films. He is one of the most sought after musicians in the Malayalam film industry. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director in 1987 for his compositions in the film ‘Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam’.

1.Chayam Poya

The movie has some great songs like ‘. The lyrics and the music of the songs are like the softness of the rose petal and its fragrance , inseparable and complementing each other. New breed of music directors need to learn a thing or two from these songs. KS Chitra

This song is from the movie ‘Achaaryan’

2. Thaarum Thalirum

This song is just perfect. Lathika is accompanied by K J Yeshudas in this song. The song is rich in poetry and carries the music of soft instruments throughout the song.Its melody at its best here.

This song is from the movie ‘Chilambu’.

3.  Thaaalma Maranna

This song is rich in melody and pathos.The song starts off with a very soothing sound. Lathika does full justice to this song and inflects it with her own subtle touches which heightens the mood. One can listen to this song numerous times and never get enough of it.This song is strongly recommended on tiring day when one is looking to unwind.

This song is from the movie ‘Pranamam’.

4.  Theenorum Malar pootha poovadil

What a song!!!K J Yeshudas and S Janaki should be equal credit along with Ousepachan  for this beauty.They give it all they have and mesmerize us with their dulcet voice.This is a very sweet melody by Ousepachan and he has used very few instruments throughout the song.

This song is from the movie ‘Veendum’.

5.  Ponnusasinte

K J Yeshudas does the honours for this song.It is a slow paced number seeped in melody. Great music makes you feel the song and not just listen to it.

This song is from the movie ‘January Oru Orma’.

6. Oru Padam Thedi

A winner from KS Chitra. Slow romantic songs seem to be her forte and she proves it yet again. She has a elegant voice to complement a very good composition by Ousepachan. The unique selling point of this song lies in its melody.

This song is from the movie ‘Kadhakkku Pinnil’.

7. Mannatte Thattante

All the songs sung by KS Chitra make for great listening and this is also one of them. She lifts up the song a notch or two by her rendition. She reaches for high notes with ease. Ousepachan also makes effective use of instruments to build up the crescendo.

This song is from the movie ‘Ponnu’.

8.Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam

This is a song for children but people of all ages just love it. The playful attitude is captured in just the right way by K J Yeshudas. This song is still sung in a lot of situations when one has to tell stories to children. Great voice to go along the composition.This was one of all time super hits of Yeshudas and Ousepachan.

This song is from the movie ‘Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam’.

9. Oru Poo Viriyunna

This song has a deep feeling to it.  K S Chitra’s voice makes one want to sing along with her. Her voice is deep and musical to deal with!!!! The wordings gel very well with the lyrics and with the light music in the background.

This song is from the movie ‘Vicharana’.

10. Urakkam Kankalil
Those who are accustomed to the music of Ousepachan can say right away that ‘Urakkam Kankalil’ is composed by him. The song brings out the deep messages of the heart. M G Sreekumar seems to be on a mission to show his versatility in this song. Thanks to great vocals by K J Yeshudas and lovely composition by Ousepachan this song stormed the charts for a long time.

This song is from the movie ‘Mahayanam’.

Rajagopal Kulasekhar Shekar was a Tamil Indian music composer, who worked for Malayalam cinema. He composed music for 22 films and he was the music conductor for more than 100 films. His debut song Chotta muthal chudala vare was a big hit in Kerala. This was composed from the film Pazhassi Raja.

1. Chottanikkara Amma

The lyrics of most all the songs are amazing.  It has a simple tune decorated by amazing lyrics. The instruments used in the songs bear the testimony that he as a true composer ahead of times.

2. Swimming Pool

The song are semi classical masterpiece. The style of K K Shekar is clearly distinguished.  The playful vocals by the singers  makes the song even more wonderful.

3.Kuttichathan

Some of the best songs in terms of orchestration and composition.This movie has some excellent tracks.

4.Velicham Akale

It is a nice example of a combination of good lyrics, great music and ofcourse great sining.

5.Priyae Ninnaku Vendi

The songs are marvellous and do not stick to just one raaga , They have as many as seven raagas. and the result is amazing The songs have a simple and effective tune with thought provoking lyrics. This one is an evergreen and one cannot get bored of these tracks even after hearing them a number of times.

6.Pen Pada

This is a truly awesome melody. This has a soulful tune rendered by K K Shekar. He has handles the music with utmost ease. He creates magic in these songs .

7. Thamarathoni

This movie has some incredibly controlled yet path breaking voices and music .The tune is marvelous and elevates the tracks to a new level. Some very energetic tracks , the music is truly awesome.

8.Kapalika

The music of this movie lingers in your mind for a very long time.This movie has some noteworthy compositions from R K Shekar.No words can express the beauty and form of music that R K Shekar has given for this movie.

9.Miss Mary

The songs of this movie was able to strike a balance between class and mass. R K Shekar has composed music for so many films and has managed to come up with a new variety in this movie as well. There are tunes of certain songs that you can just whistle and enjoy.

10 Taxi Car

The song are this movie are simply melodious.One cannot stop admiring the ease with which the music demonstarted the emotion and the expressions of the song.RK Shekar knows how to extract the best from his singers.

Ravi Shankar Sharma is an Indian music director,who has composed music for several Hindi and Malayalam films. After a successful career in Hindi cinema  he took a break and came back as  Bombay Ravi.. He gave several hits and also received a lot of Filmafare nominations.

1. Sumangalee Bhava

The movie has some powerful tracks that will attract masses. Th whole country was in rage of the songs and the movie. All the songs went on to become super hit.

2. Vaishali

This has some absolute timeless and exceptional songs by Ravi. From the start of his career he has been called the melody king. His work was much appreciated by the industry.

3. Parinayam

With the songs of this movie Ravi secured a place in all the A class movies. He gave some superior quality songs in this movie and created a place in the hearts of the people.

4.Payookham

The songs of the movie are well composed ad its arrangements and the voices are also very good. The peak phase of Ravi started with this movie.Some fast and trendy songs are the recipe to success of the songs of this movie.
5. Ghazal

By theses songs Ravi shows his class and quality that he can give the best music and hit the deck straight away.The songs are melodious and soulful.
6.Sukhrutam

This is again his best tracks and is a memorable film. This one of his most special work. These are some simply amazing songs and one who knows music a little bit knows that this is a simply amazes effort by the brilliant musician.

7.Sargam

The classical songs in the movie were a all time super hit. Ravi went on to prove that he can create music in a way the not just the classical music lovers but simple listeners are also drawn to his style. The best songs till date

8.Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

The songs of the music had minimum orchestration but the voices soared to new levels of longing – a classic track by Ravi. The songs of the movie soothes the most strained nerves with their mesmerizing  effect.

9.Padheyam

The beats and the temp of the songs used in this movie were a rervelation and werre used in a lot more movies in the coming days.

10.Five Start Hospital

This movie  contains some unforgettable songs. The song’s are like wine that you can feel way down to the stomach. The songs brought out every essence of the fun loving and impatient lover. The songs were composed with much heart and tenderness by Ravi.

Vidyasagar is an Indian music director and a music composer in Tamil and Malayalam film Industry. His compositions include ‘Nee Katu’, Orey Manam’  as well as classical numbers. He has lately been composing fast number for movies Starring Malayalam starts. After an impressive start in the Tamil industry he was discovered by the Malayalam film industry. Even today, some of the music scores by Vidyasagar are sung by music troupes. But the total success of the film counts ultimately because the music director is identified with him. some of his best movies are listed below.

1. Azhakiya Ravanan
The songs in this movie are for all moods.When one hears the name of Vidyasagar the melody of music starts in your ears.He is a genius in creating magic and has done the same thing in this movie.

2. Indraprastham
This movie has some light and melodious songs. Vidyasagar is a magician who knows all the notes and uses them efficiently so that the listener is completely involved in his music.

3.Illavankodu Desam
The songs in the movie are rich in music and lyrics. The best thing is the use of instruments in a manner to make the music extra ordinary and catchy. He is also particular about the voices he selects for his songs.

4. Krishnagudiyile Orul Pranayagatha
The best thing of the music of this film is the versatility of giving emotions and situations a deep impact.

5.Pranayavarnangal
The music of this movie is soothing for any ear.This is one of the best work of Vidyasagar Most of the songs gel with the movie and lift the spirits every time you hear them.

6.Varnapakittu
Some of the songs in the movie inspire you to fall in love.In most of the movie the traditional melody runs through the songs and different musical undertones make it a pleasure to listen to.

7.Chandraudikkuna Dhikkil
This movie has some real heart touching songs for broken hearts. A lot of song in the movie have a contemporary touch and appeals to a lonely mood like a duck to a water.

8.Ustaad
Everyone must have listened to the songs of this movie once in a lifetime. Some of the songs in the movie are like real gems rooted in Indian classical. They are seeped in melody and the extraordinary instrumentation adds to brilliant song.

9.Ethiru Pudhirum
This movie has songs with a vintage Vidyasagar with a period flavor.He adds unique instrumentation and Indian classical to some of the song with a vengeance.
10.Summer In Bethlehem
This movie has some excellent songs by Vidyasagar. For a master who has given many hits before, these songs were just another feather in his cap. He has mixed modern music with classical music in many songs and the result has been unforgettable.His use of ethnic instruments in simply out of the world.

Samuel Joseph ( popularly known as Shyam ) is famous music composer from Kerala, India. He has scored music for more than 300 films including. Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. He won the Kerala State award for the best music composer for the  1983 and 1984.

1. Nirakkottu

The music of this movie was so good that it is still live in the hearts of many people.It was exceptional .

2. Angadi

The lyrics, tune and the music of the movie is too good. Shyam proved that nothing can stop him from composing the best at any time.

3.Pattanapravesham

The song of this movie are addictive and once you listen , you will keep on listening again and again. The music is melodious ad knits well with the movie as well.

4.Kanamarayathu

The hall mark of Shyam again reflects in all the songs- true melody. He again proves that he can give the best songs with the combination of simple music and sweet lyrics.His music is simply out of the world.

5.Daisy

The feeling of joy you get when you listen to the songs of this movie are inexplicable. The tracks in the movie are  are slow and are plain melody. The music is evergreen and and every time you listen to the songs you will realize that they are a class of a highest peak.

6.Manu Uncle

The songs have some excellent composition and best of work when we look at the music.One of the charming factor which favors all the song is the selection of right voices that give the required treatment to the song while singing.

7. Nadodikkattu

This was a superhit movie with some great songs. There is a lot of hard work done in the music of the songs in between the orchestration.

8.Oru Nokku Kaanan

Great songs. Some uncommon but tremendous melody in the songs get you moving your foot and takes you to dreams. The songs are a masterpiece. It is undoubtedly one of the best works of Shyam.

9. Love Story

The music is melodious with good orchestration and the songs are well executed. The song have excellent tunes with some very good notes  and churning chorus. Shyam executes some marvellous music through out the songs.

10.Oru CBI Dairy Kurruppu

The music of this movie is melodious and is a must buy for any music lover. The superb music surely does grab ones attention very easily.Its damn infallible and the tracks are just perfect.