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G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films. His first film was S Pictures' Veyyil (2006).

He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director S. Shankar's Tamil film Gentleman, composed by his maternal uncle, A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects. He had also worked with Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in Anniyan and Unnale Unnale. G.V. Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Veyil, directed by Vasantha Balan and produced by director S. Shankar. His music in the film Madrasapattinam, directed by A. L. Vijay was appreciated mainly for his song "Pookal Pookum Tharunam".

Kumar is also a social activist and participates in protests to create awareness on hydrocarbon issues and farmer concerns in India.

2011: Best Music Director – Tamil – Aadukalam[20]

2012: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Thandavam

2011: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Deiva Thirumagal

2011: Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil – "Yathe Yathe" from Aadukalam

2010: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Aayirathil Oruvan

2010: Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil – Madrasapattinam

Mirchi Music Awards South

2010: Best Song of the Year – Pookal Pookum Tharunam – Madrasapattinam

2011: Best Music Director of the Year – Aadukalam

2011: Best Album of the Year – Aadukalam

2011: Mirchi Listeners Choice Best Album – Aadukalam

MTV Awards

2013: MTV VMAI Award for Best Regional Music Video – "Uyirin Uyire" from Thaandavam[21]

South Indian International Movie Awards

2012: Best Music Director – Aadukalam

2013: Nominated, Best Male Playback Singer – Neerparavai

Vijay Awards

2011: Best Music Director – Aadukalam

2010: Nominated, Best Music Director – Madrasapattinam

Vijay Music Awards

2011: Best Song Sung by a Music Director – "Yathe Yathe" from Aadukalam

2011: Best Folk Song of the Year – "Otha Sollaala" from Aadukalam

2011: Popular Album of the Year – Aadukalam

2011: Popular Duet of the Year – "Pirai Thedum" from Mayakkam Enna (shared with Saindhavi)

Other awards

2011: BigFm Award for Best Duet of the Year – "Ayyayo"

2011: BigFm Award for Best Music director and Lyricist combination of the Year – "Aariro"

2011: Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Music Director – Madrasapattinam

2011: Vikatan Award for Best Music Director – Aadukalam

2012: Film Fans Association Award for Best Music Director – Aadukalam

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