Ko Sesha

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Ko Sesha
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
OccupationLyricist

Ko Sesha is an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer working on Tamil language films. After making his debut in Kanchana 2 (2015), he received critical acclaim for his work in Oh My Kadavule (2020).[1]

Early life and career[edit]

Sesha was brought up in Chennai and attended Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, KK Nagar and was inspired by the works of lyricist Vaali.[2] As a youth, he contributed regularly as a writer to his school's magazine and also worked on The Hindu's youth publications.[3]

Sesha then made his first film song "Vaaya En Veera" in Leon James's music in the successful Kanchana 2 (2015). Leon had been a junior of Sesha at school, and the pair regularly later collaborated for other films including Kavalai Vendam (2016), Veera (2018), LKG (2019) and Oh My Kadavule (2020). He has also worked on several songs composed by the Vivek-Mervin duo, Vijay Antony, Hiphop Tamizha and S. Thaman.[4]

He made a guest appearance as an actor in the music video "Suzhaluren" directed by Rajath Ravishankar, composed by Leon James.[5]

Notable discography[edit]

As a lyricist[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Film Songs Composer
2015 Kanchana 2 Vaaya En Veera Leon James
Moone Moonu Varthai Vaazhum Naal Karthikeya Murthy
2016 Kavalai Vendam Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum, Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum (Reprise), En Pulse Yethitu Poriye, Nee Tholaindhaayo Leon James
Saithan Saithan Theme Vijay Antony
2017 Yaman Kadavul Ezhuthum Vijay Antony
Veera Verrattama Verratturiye, Oottaanda Leon James
Gulaebaghavali Seramal Ponaal, You're The One Vivek–Mervin
2018 Vedigundu Pasangge Vizhiye Kalangathey Vivek-Mervin
2019 LKG Ethanai Kaalam Thaan Leon James
Kannaadi Kannai Kaatti S. Thaman
Madhura Raja Mogatheeyinai Yetridum Raasa Gopi Sundar
2020 Oh My Kadavule Friendship Anthem, Haiyyo Haiyyo, Kadhaippoma, Ennada Life Idhu, Kadhal Kozhappudhey, Marappadhillai Nenje Leon James
Unarvugal Thodarkadhai Alaya, Minsaaramaai Hari Dafusia
2021 Theeni Undhan Siripinile, Naan Ketten, Uyire Suzhaludhey Rajesh Murugesan
Sivakumarin Sabadham Nesamae - The World of Sivakumar Hiphop Tamizha
2022 Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum Soru Dhaan Mukkiyam, Sodi Seralam, Smartphone Senorita Leon James
Vallan Jillu Jakkamma Santhosh Dhayanidhi
2023 Saba Nayagan Babyma Leon James
2024 Aranmanai 4 Hiphop Tamizha

Independent[edit]

Year Song Composer Notes
2018 Kanne Kanne Leon James 7UP Madras Gig Season - 1
2019 Poraali Penne Keba Jeremiah 7UP Madras Gig Season - 2
Adiyathe Swagatha Krishnan Behindwoods TV
2020 Kanmani Gaurav Dagaonkar Doublemint Freshtake Season - 1
Priyasakhi Jonita Gandhi
Suzhaluren Leon James Also featured as actor
2021 Unakkaaga Naan Irupen Leon James
Unna Nenachida Mohammed Afsal Starring Mahat Raghavendra & Prachi Mishra
Chinna Pack'la Periya Heart'u Gaurav Dagaonkar Doublemint Freshtake Season - 1
2022 Hey Enna Parva Jonita Gandhi
Killadi Rani Leon James
Kana Vibe Leon James, Bjorn Surrao Kana Kaanum Kaalangal
Mayilu Supaveen & Vidusan

As a dialogue writer[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Film Director Notes
2022 Ghani Kiran Korrapati Tamil-dubbed version
2023 Dhamki Vishwak Sen Tamil-dubbed version

Awards and nominations[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lakshmi, V (30 December 2017). "Music Review: Gulaebaghavali". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Young Lyricists have a huge responsibility". 31 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Lyricist Ko Sesha of Vaaya Yen Veera fame on his projects". 16 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Writing a kuthu song is also a spiritual experience: Ko Sesha - Times of India".
  5. ^ "Leon James, Rajath Ravishankar and Ko Sesha come together for a song about crazy, young love - Times of India".