[Ch. 05] A Closer Look at the Cinematic Legacy of R.K. Sekhar: A Maestro’s Melodic Contributions

R.K. Sekhar was a celebrated Indian music director and composer whose work can be heard in many films. He had the opportunity to collaborate with numerous talented singers, including Vani Jairam, P Jayachandran, KP Brahmanandan, P Susheela, S Janaki, KJ Yesudas, P Leela, SP Balasubramaniam, LR Eeswari, NA, Sudha Varma, Sadanandan, N Gopalakrishnan, Sobha, P Madhuri, and others.

Sekhar Master’s films are known for their memorable music and songs, which continue to be enjoyed by fans around the world. Below is a list of his filmography:

Ayisha (1964)

1. Aashada Maasam- Vani Jairam
2. Aruvi Palaruvi – P Jayachandran
3. Kamante Kodiyadayalam – KP Brahmanandan
4. Lovely Penne – P Jayachandran,KP Brahmanandan

Pazhassi Raaja (1964)

1. Anjanakunnil – P Susheela
2. Chirakattuveenoru – AM Raja,S Janaki
3. Chottamuthal Chudala Vare – KJ Yesudas
4. Jaya Jaya Bhagavathi Maathangi – KJ Yesudas,P Leela
5. Kannu Randum Thamarapoo – P Susheela
6. Muthe VaVa – P Susheela
7. Panchavadiyil – S Janaki
8. Pathirapoovukal – P Leela
9. Sayippe Aslamalekkum – P Leela,Mehboob
10. Villalikale – KS George,P Leela

Anaadha Shilpangal (1971)

1. Achankovilattile – P Jayachandran,S Janaki
2. Kathatha Karthika – P Susheela
3. Pathividarnnoru – S Janaki
4. Sandhyaragam – KJ Yesudas
5. Theerthayathra Thudangi – KJ Yesudas

Sumangali (1971)

1. Manmizhikaladanju – P Jayachandran
2. Neelakkarimbinte – P Jayachandran,S Janaki
3. Nisageethamay Ozhuki – S Janaki
4. Pulakamunthiri Poovanamo – KJ Yesudas
5. Ushasso Sandhyayo – KJ Yesudas

Yogamullaval (1971)

1. Kattumullapenninoru – LR Eeswari
2. Neelasagara Theeram – SP Balasubramaniam,S Janaki
3. Omanathamarapoothathano – Balamuralikrishna
4. Padarnnu Padarnnu – SP Balasubramaniam,S Janaki

Aaradimanninte Janmi (1972)

1. Aarorumillatha – KJ Yesudas
2. Innale Raviloru – S Janaki
3. Pathinachithalulla Pournami Poovinte – S Janaki
4. Thudakkavum Odukkavum – KJ Yesudas

Kandavarundo (1972)

1. Kanikkonnayalla – NA
2. Priye Ninakku Vendi – P Jayachandran
3. Swagatham Swagatham – KJ Yesudas
4. Udukkukotti Paadum – S Janaki
5. Varnasalayil Varoo – S Janaki

Miss Mary (1972)

1. Akasathinte Chuvattil – KJ Yesudas
2. Gandharvagayaka- P Leela
3. Manivarnanillatha- P Jayachandran,P Susheela
4. Neeyente Velicham- P Susheela
5. Ponnambiliyude- P Jayachandran,P Susheela,S Janaki
   6.. Sangeethame- S Janaki,Ambili

Taxi Car (1972)

1. Kalppanakalthan Kalpakathoppil – Sudha Varma,Sadanandan
2. Praasada Chandrika – P Jayachandran
3. Sankalpavrindavanathil – KJ Yesudas
4. Swapnathil Vannaval – P Madhuri
5. Thaamarappoo Nanichu – KP Brahmanandan

Thottilla (1972)

1. Aakasathottilil – NA
2. Ninnadayil Annanada Kandu – NA
3. Omar Khayyaminte – NA

Chithariya Pookkal (1973)

1. Oh Ammini Ente Jeevan – KJ Yesudas,Sobha

Kapalika (1973)

1. A Smash and a Crash ( A smash and a Crash )-KJ Yesudas,P Susheela
2. Kapilavasthu – N Gopalakrishnan
3. Sarapanjaram Pushpa Sarapanjaram – KJ Yesudas

Thiruvabharanam (1973)

1. Amabalamettile Thamburatti – KJ Yesudas,P Madhuri
2. Ettupaaduvan Mathramaay – KJ Yesudas,P Leela
3. Swarnam Chirikkunnu – KJ Yesudas
4. Thalakku Mukalil – P Jayachandran
5. Thazhvara Charthiya – KJ Yesudas

Nadeenadanmare Avasyamundu (1974)

1. Chanchalamizhi – Gopalakrishnan
2. Chendumalli – P Susheela
3. Pacha Nellikka – P Jayachandran,Jayalakshmi
4. Pahi Jagadambike – KP Brahmanandan,Jayalakshmi
5. Sumukhi Sundari – KJ Yesudas
6. Vrindavanam Ithu – KJ Yesudas

Pattabhishekam(1974)

1. Akasathinu – KJ Yesudas
2. Ganathin Yamunayil – –
3. Pallavilmathram – P Susheela
4. Panchami Sandhyayil – Ponkunnam Ravi
5. Panchapandavar – KP Brahmanandan,Soman
6. Poovodam Thulli – P Jayachandran
7. Premathin Veenayil – P Jayachandran,P Madhuri
8. Tharakeswari – KJ Yesudas,B Vasantha

Kuttichathan (1975)

1. Ippozho Sukhamappozho – KJ Yesudas
2. Kaveri Kaveri – S Janaki
3. Omkali Mahakali – KP Brahmanandan
4. Rangangal Bhavangal – KJ Yesudas,P Susheela

Penpada (1975)

1. Maanam Palunku – KJ Yesudas
2. Nokku Theriyumoda – KP Brahmanandan,Manoharan
3. Thenchola Kili – KJ Yesudas
4. Vellithen Kinnam – P Jayachandran

Priye Ninakku Vendi (1975)

1. Kadakshamuna – KJ Yesudas,B Vasantha
2. Kayarooriya – –
3. Maridameeran Thukil – P Susheela
4. Njan Niranja Madhupathram – Vani Jairam
5. Swapnadanam – KJ Yesudas

Thamarathoni (1975)

1. Aiswaryadevathea – KP Brahmanandan,Kasthoori Sankar
2. Bhasmakkuri Thottu – P Madhuri
3. Butterfly Oh Butterfly – KJ Yesudas
4. Ithu Sisiram – Vani Jairam
5. Onnu Pettu Kunju – Gopalakrishnan,Kasthoori Sankar
6. Thudikunnidathu Kanno – KJ Yesudas

Velicham Akale (1975)

1. Enikku Dahikkunnu – P Susheela
2. Janmabandhangal – KJ Yesudas
3. Sapthami Chandrane – P Jayachandran,P Susheela
4. Varmudiyil – KJ Yesudas

Chottanikkara Amma (1976)

1. Aadiparasakthi – P Jayachandran
2. Adiparasakthi – Jayashree
3. Chottanikkara Bhagavathi – KJ Yesudas
4. Kanakakundala Manditha – KJ Yesudas
5. Manassu Manassinte – KJ Yesudas,P Susheela
6. Panchami Chandrikayil – Jayashree,Vani Jairam,Ambili
7. Pullipasuvinte Kunju – Ambili
8. Rathidevi Ezhunnallunnoo – KP Brahmanandan
9. Saradachandranane – KP Brahmanandan

Yudhabhoomi (1976)

1. Aashada Maasam – Vani Jairam
2. Aruvi Palaruvi – P Jayachandran
3. Kamante Kodiyadayalam – KP Brahmanandan
4. Lovely Penne – P Jayachandran,KP Brahmanandan