Sabesh–Murali
Indian music director duo
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Sabesh–Murali was an Indian music director duo, who have jointly composed for many Tamil films in Chennai, India. Sabesh and Murali are siblings who began their careers working under their brother, the music director Deva, as assistant composers.[1] They composed famous albums such as Pokkisham and Milaga. The duo are also, rarely, playback singers. They composed for the Tamil films Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi and Goripalayam.[2][3]
Sabesh–Murali | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Music directors, playback singers |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
They also notably composed the theme that appears during the title card of Rajinikanth's Annaamalai (1992) amongst other films.[4] Sabesh died on 23 October 2025 at the age of 68. [5]
Personal life
Sabesh–Murali are the younger brothers of popular music composer Deva. Sabesh's son Karthik Sabesh is an actor while Murali's son Bobo Shashi is a composer.[6] Their nephews are actor Jai and composer Srikanth Deva. Srikanth's wife Febi Mani is a playback singer.
Television
| Year | Name of Television Show | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Super Singer Season 10 | Guest | Star Vijay |
Discography
Songs
- Samuthiram (2001)
- Naina (2002)
- Aayiram Poi Solli (2002)
- Ball (2002)
- Paarai (2003)
- Ayodhya (2005)
- Gurudeva (2005)
- Adaikalam (2005)
- Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005)
- Perusu (2005)
- Suyetchai MLA (2006)
- Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (2006)
- Pachchak Kuthira (2006)
- Niram (2007)
- Mirugam (2007)
- Mudhal Kanave (2007)
- Koodal Nagar (2007)
- Ammuvagiya Naan (2007)
- Azhagu Nilayam (2008)
- Ashoka (2008)
- Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008)
- Pokkisham (2009)
- Vaigai (2009)
- Alaiyodu Vilayadu (2009)
- Engal Aasan (2009)
- Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009)
- Milaga (2010)
- Goripalayam (2010)
- Mittai (2011)
- Maithanam (2011)
- Pechiyakka Marumagan (2012)
- Sandhithathum Sindhithathum (2013)
- Kallapetti (2013)
- Sankarapuram (2014)
- Paranjothy (2015)
- Kavaathu (2017)
Background score only
- Jodi (1999)
- Star (2001)
- Paarijatham (2006)
- Thalaimagan (2006)
- Arasangam (2008)
- Autograph (2004)
- Pattalam (2009)
- Adhe Neram Adhe Idam (2009)
- Sindhu Samaveli (2010)
- Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam (2010)
- Kattradhu Kalavu (2010)
- Ambasamuthiram Ambani (2010)
- Vithagan (2011)
- Kadhal Pisase (2012)
- Annakodi (2013)
- Mathapoo (2013)
- Sivappu (2015)
- Kangaroo (2015)
- Yentha Nerathilum (2017)
- Kodiveeran (2017)
- Thirumanam (2019)
- Meendum Oru Mariyadhai (2020)
Singer
Sabesh also worked as singer rendering some songs.
- "Kothal Savadi Lady" - Kannedhirey Thondrinal
- "Udhayam Theatre la" - Anantha Poongatre
- "Otta Odasal" - Goripalayam
- "Ore Oru Thopula" - Devathaiyai Kanden
- "Kandhan Irukkum" - Kaadhale Nimmadhi
- "Aai Mailapuru" - Aai
- "Kaathadikuthu" - Ninaivirukkum Varai
Death
Sabesh died on 23 October 2025.[7]
