On July 25, 2025, famous Tamil music composer Sam C S shared exciting news. He’s creating music for a South Korean film after the makers loved his score for Saani Kayidham, a Tamil film with Selvaraghavan and Keerthy Suresh. This isn’t his first international gig—he scored music for a Vietnamese film in 2022, connected through stunt choreographer Peter Hein.
Sam C S making music for a Korean movie? That’s so cool!
Picked for Mahavatar Series
Sam is also composing for the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, a seven-film animation series to be released over ten years. Ashwin Kumar, director of the first film, Mahavatar Narsimha, chose Sam after being blown away by his background score for the Tamil film Jada. Ashwin, a musician himself, said, “I listened to Jada’s soundtrack and knew Sam was the only one who could do this. His music is perfect for our big project.”
Scoring for a huge animation series? Sam’s talent is on fire!
Why Sam Was Chosen
Ashwin explained that Mahavatar Narsimha needs a wide range of music, from Australian Digi2 sounds to orchestral and traditional shastric music, plus modern film tunes. Sam’s skills cover all these styles. When they showed him 60-70% of the film, he got the project’s massive scope right away. “Sam’s the guy for this job,” Ashwin said, praising his ability to handle a “world musical spectrum.”
Mixing all those music styles? That sounds like a huge challenge Sam’s nailing!
Sam’s Growing Fame
Sam C S is known for his awesome music in Tamil hits, and now he’s going global. His work on Saani Kayidham caught South Korean filmmakers’ attention, and his Jada score won over the Mahavatar team. An X post from @CinemaExpress said, “Sam C S to score for a South Korean film and Mahavatar series—taking Tamil music global!” His international projects show India’s creative strength, like Huma Qureshi’s Bayaan at TIFF or UPI’s digital lead.
Sam’s music going worldwide? Tamil cinema’s shining bright!
Why This Is a Big Deal
Sam C S scoring for a South Korean film and a major animation series puts him and Tamil music on the world stage. His work blends different music styles, showing his huge talent. This connects to India’s growing global influence, like PM Modi’s trips or the PVC pipes boom. With Mahavatar set to roll out over a decade, Sam’s music could become a global hit. What do you think about Sam C S going international? Tell me!