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M. Jayachandran

M. Jayachandran

Composer, also actor

M. Jayachandran is a film score composer, singer and musician in the Malayalam film industry. He has won Kerala State Film Awards for best music director in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2013. He also won the state award for best male singer in 2005. He is also the chief judge in the television shows Amrita TV Superstar 2, Amrita TV Superstar Global and Idea Star Singer. M Jayachandran, born in the year 1971 to Mr. Madhusoodhanan Nair and Mrs. Sukumari, spent most of the early years of his childhood in Cochin. It was his father who introduced him to the world of music, and his brother Prakash Chandran became his ardent supporter, philosopher and guide. It was the dream of his family to make him a renowned musician. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from College of Engineering, Trivandrum. M. Jayachandran got married to Priya on 12th November, 1995. They have two sons, Nandagopal and Karthik Gopal. M. Jayachandran started getting trained in classical music at the tender age of five. He was trained by prominent musicians of all times, Mullamodu Baagavathar Shri Attingal Hariharaiyyar, Neyyattinkara M K Mohanachandran and Perumbaavoor G Raveendranadh. He was also associated with late M.B.Sreenivasan and Devarajan Master, the legends of music. Even as a student he used to mesmerize his audience by his hold on music. He bagged numerous awards for the very same reason, and had been the winner of Carnatic music competition in the Kerala University Youth Festival consecutively from 1987 to 1990. He made his debut in Malayalam film industry as a Singer in the movie Vasudha(1992) directed by V.V. Babu. He continued serving the industry as Devarajan master's assistant and excelled under his guidance. The movie Chantha (1995), directed by Sunil was a major milestone in M. Jayachandran's career. That was his debut as an independent music director. And the rest is history. Jayachandran was part of many international Carnatic concerts, and has a huge fan following from many major cities across the Globe. He conducted an orchestra of 3000 classical musicians including M S Gopalakrishnan, Umayalpuram Shivaraman, Ravikiran, Kadri Gopalnath, M Chandrasekharan, T N Shashagopalan, T V Gopalakishnan and others as part of Anandolthsavam by Sri Sri Ravishankar that was held in Bangalore in 2005. Jayachandran has guided many aspiring musicians by being the judge for many popular music reality shows like Superstar and Superstar Global in Amrita and Star Singer in Asianet.

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Works as
Composer, also actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 123 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 3% in 30 days

What are M. Jayachandran's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 16th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
38%
Bonds
24%
Self
21%
Power
12%
Survival
5%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 6 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Dread
3
Warm
3
Hopeful
4
Bittersweet
3
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch M. Jayachandran's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for M. Jayachandran's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

123 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.

  • Chiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Composer

  • Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Composer

  • Otta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Composer

  • Ayisha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Composer

  • Pathonpatham Noottandu(2022)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Meri Awas Suno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Composer

  • Star(2021)

    Composer · Songs

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Sufiyum Sujatayum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Composer

  • Mamangam: History of the Brave(2019)

    Composer · Songs

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Composer

  • Thakkol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Composer

  • Thelivu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Composer

  • Aniyankunjum Thannalayathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Composer

  • Pattabhiraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Composer · Playback Singer

  • Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Composer

  • Marconi Mathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Composer

  • Odiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Music Director

  • Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Composer

  • Koode (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Composer

  • Panchavarnathatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Songs

  • Keni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Composer

  • Aami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Songs

  • Hey Jude(2018)

    Songs

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Crossroad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Music Director

  • Pullikaran Stara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Songs

  • Lakshyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Composer

  • Kamboji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Composer

  • Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Composer

  • Marupadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Music Director

  • Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettennam Pinnale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Music Director

  • Kaattum Mazhayum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Composer

  • Rockstar(2015)

    as Guru

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ennu Ninte Moideen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Songs

  • Nirnayakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Composer

  • Cousins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Composer

  • Mizhi Thurakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Composer

  • The Dolphins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Composer

  • @Andheri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Composer

  • Kadhaveedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Pattam Pole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Kunjananthante Kada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Kalimannu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Money Back Policy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer · Playback Singer

  • Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • 72 Model (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Players (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Celluloid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • Romans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Composer

  • My Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Composer

  • Chattakaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Composer

  • Trivandrum Lodge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Composer

  • No. 66 Madhura Bus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Composer

  • Mallu Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Composer

  • Killadi Raman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Composer

  • Swapna Sanchari(2011)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Pranayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Composer

  • Rathinirvedam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Composer

  • Manikyakallu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Composer · as Cameo

  • Lucky Jokers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Composer

  • Living Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Music Director

  • Khaddama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Composer

  • Sahasram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Four Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Sadgamaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Shikkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Janakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • April Fool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Kadaksham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Pramani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Happy Husbands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Composer

  • Chemistry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Utharaswayamvaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Kerala Cafe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Robin Hood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Vairam: Fight for Justice(2009)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Ivar Vivahitharayal...? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Kancheepurathe Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Banaras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • IG: Inspector General (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Songs

  • Nammal Thammil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Red Chillies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Makante Achan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Songs

  • Orkkuka Vallappozhum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Composer

  • Parthan Kanda Paralokam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Composer

  • Madambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Composer

  • Novel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Composer

  • Katha Parayumbol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Composer

  • Nivedhyam(2007)

    Composer · Songs · as Himself

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Ravanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Composer

  • Kanaka Simhasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Composer

  • Bada Dosth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Composer

  • Chakkara Muthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Composer

  • Mahasamudram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Composer

  • Madhuchandralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Composer

  • Nottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Composer

  • Bus Conductor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Composer

  • Sarkar Dada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Composer

  • Boyy Friennd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Composer

  • Junior Senior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Composer

  • Athbhutha Dweepu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Composer

  • Lokanathan I.A.S(2005)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Krithyam(2005)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Immini Nalloraal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Composer

  • Amrutham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Composer

  • Akale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Composer

  • Perumazhakkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Composer

  • Mampazhakkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Composer

  • Kadhavaseshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Composer

  • Sathyam(2004)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Natturajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Composer

  • Mayilattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Composer

  • Vellinakshatram(2004)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Balettan(2003)

    Composer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Savithriyude Aranjanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Composer

  • Valkannadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Songs

  • Kanmashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Composer

  • Naranathu Thamburan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Composer

  • Nagaravadhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Composer

  • Priyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Composer

  • Rajaputhran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Composer

  • Chantha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Composer

Career shape

A full career of 123 titles from 1995 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Mamangam: History of the Brave (2019)

$837K worldwide

Highest rated

Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022)

Midcredits 71st

Most popular right now

Swapna Sanchari (2011)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting2 of 123: 1 only acting, 1 with another roleMusic106 of 123: 103 only music, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score25thOther crew18 of 123: 16 only other crew, 2 with another role

123 titles, 3 with more than one role — music and other crew overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1990s2 · crew2000s50 · crew2010s63 · 2 acting · 62 crew2020s8 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do M. Jayachandran's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 13; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 26th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 13 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Loved with Detractors2
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · composer

Star (2021)

98th percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · composer

Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022)

Midcredits 71st · 76% liked

Reviewers score the sound and music 53/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 66, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as a composer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does M. Jayachandran work with?

People who share at least 2 of M. Jayachandran's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Prithviraj Sukumaran shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers and editors