The eventual success of the film catapulted him into the mainstream, with Sibi Malayil offering him the first contract for soundtrack composition for the Malayalam film Flash, starring Mohanlal. Sundar got his first break as a film score composer with Notebook, after the director Rosshan Andrews happened to notice his programming for the film Udayananu Tharam. He has also done keyboard programming for the Bollywood music director duo Vishal Shekhar, including for popular songs like "Ek Main Aur Ek Tu Hai" ( Bluffmaster!), "Aankhon mein teri" ( Om Shanti Om), and music for Taxi No. His ever-growing repertoire consists of almost 5,000 jingles, a number of them advertising the work of filmmaker and feature film cinematographer Rajiv Menon. In the world of the catchy jingle music of advertising, it took him seven years to create a niche for himself.
Sridhar Kariat, son of the legendary Malayalam filmmaker Ramu Kariat, showed him the ropes of how to stand out in the fast lane of advertising. In those difficult days, his uncle Devan, an actor-politician in Malayalam films, helped him get a roof over his head.
His first exposure to professional music came in the form of composing jingles for TV commercials. In the years that he spent in Chennai, he struggled to find a foothold in the music industry. In an association that spanned more than a decade, Sundar assisted him with several works. While on the team, Sundar worked his way up, playing tabla and keyboard, and began getting noticed for his composing skills as well. Ouseppachan, a longtime friend of Sundar's father, took him as an assistant and became a mentor to the youngster. His father, Suresh, helped him get into the Malayalam composer Ouseppachan's music troupe. Keen to make a career in music, he left for Chennai, where he took up classes at the Government Music College, but discontinued the course, feeling disillusioned.
Eventually, when he got dropped out of school after failing his SSLC exams, his parents were supportive enough to let him pursue his dreams. During school days, Sundar was keener on playing the tabla and keyboard than studies. His early interest in music started from working in his father's recording studio business and listening to the radio with his mother. īorn to Suresh Babu and Livi, Sundar spent a large part of his childhood in Kochi. In 2017, his work in the film Pulimurugan was included in the contender list for the 90th Academy Awards nominations for Best Original Song and Best Original Score categories, but none were nominated. In 2016, he formed a live performance music band called " Band Big G" in Dubai. Sundar started his own recording label, Gopi Sundar Music Company in 2014 with an idea to promote aspiring musicians and to make low-budget productions possible. He has won several accolades for his soundtrack albums and film scores, including a National Film Award, a Kerala State Film Award, and two Filmfare Awards South. As a keyboard programmer, he has collaborated with many music directors including the composer duo Vishal–Shekhar. He started his career composing music for television commercials, as has nearly 5,000 jingles to his credit. (born ) is an Indian music director, programmer, playback singer, songwriter, actor and performer who works prominently in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil film industries. Lyrics of the portion where he sung only.Gopi Sundar C. He is also a member of Gopi Sundar's band 'Big G'. He was also nominated for Best Lyricist in Malayalam at 1st IIFA Utsavam for the same work. In 2015, he wrote and sung the song Ennile Ellinaal (Mukkathe Penne) with Gopi Sundar for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen which was a big hit. Has also sung for Salala Mobiles 2nd official Teaser. His debut song was for Salalah Mobiles in 2014. Started his career as a background singer in Malarvadi Arts Club which was a super hit in 2010.
Pursued Film Making and Sound Engineering Degree from SAE chennai. Mansoor was born in Vallakkadavu, Thiruvananthapuram.