U K Murali

The budding seed of music in this super talented musician was sown by his parents, Unnikrishnan and Radha at a very young age. They emboldened him at every stage of his career journey. U. K. Murali is one of the leading names in the World of Cine Light Music, skilled in performing in all South Indian languages like Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and also in Hindi and Western. During his college time, along with music, he was fascinated with Cricket and joined the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, as a second division league player. Then came the time for Murali to choose paths, between music and cricket and undoubtedly he chose his highly cherished passion, music. He packed his bags and set out to become a musician, and eventually became the leading player in the arena of light music. In one of his interviews, he stated, “It has been rewarding and has taken me across the globe.

To hear people applauding at the end of a show is one of the most satisfying things ever.” Along with his brother U.K. Manoj, he gave wings to his dreams to fly among the clouds and “Udhaya Raagam,” a light music orchestra was introduced in 1985. Udhaya Raagam consists of some highly acknowledged and versatile musicians. U.K. Murali received the best Orchestra Award for three consecutive years. His troupe consists of some extremely talented physically challenged individuals. The Orchestra got the honor of performing in the “Ratchakan” in Mr. Praveen Kanth’s movie, “ Jodi Click to look into! >> Read More... ” featuring Prasanth and Simran Music was composed by AR Rahman. On seeing the orchestra’s performance Mr. Chitra Lakshmanan, the famous director approached them, and offered a chance in the movie “Chinna Raja” starring Roja and Karthik.

Murali has shared the stage with leading film stars, producers, political personalities and music directors like Nadigar Thilagam, M.S. Viswanathan, Dr. Sivaji Ganesan The Honorable Mr. Ganesan was the second son in hi >> Read More... , Thenisai Thendral Deva, GK Vaasan, Kalaimamani Gangai Amaren, Shankar Ganesh Shankar Ganesh is an on-screen Indian Actor who wo >> Read More... , GK Moopanar, Thirunavukarasu, Minister MK Stalin, Mani Shankar Iyer, Karathe Thiyagarajan, Mullaivendan and Dance Master Raguram. Not only singing, this tremendously talented person, U.K. Murali, has also acted as a Hero in a Mega Serial “Idhu Oru Kadhayin Kadhai” directed by K. Baghyaraj, which was telecasted on Podhigai TV. Murali’s biggest achievement is his nonstop performance for eighteen hours in twenty-five different voices at Kamarajar Arangam, Chennai. And now he intends to sing for twenty hours non-stop with leading playback singers at the same place.

After the grand success of his orchestra, Murali made a move towards composing music in Tamil cinema. In the film “ Win Click to look into! >> Read More... ,” three music directors Deva, A. R. Reihana and Shankar Ganesh have sung a song together,for the first time for another composer, U.K. Murali. Murali has composed songs for the2017 movie, “Ayyanar Veethi.” Murali and Manoj wish to start a school in their father’s name as a way of dedicating their success and achievements. They also run a dance school for emerging new talents. Murali bagged many awards like Ishwaryam Award, Ajantha Best Orchestra Award, Ajantha Awards, Kaviarasar Kannadasan Award, Lions Club International Citation, MGR Cultural Academy Award, Priyam Awards, Karishma 95 Award, and Tamil Nadu Cinema Kalaimandram.