Krithika Nelson is an Indian singer, songwriter, lyricist, Assistant Director and dubbing artist primarily known for her work in Tamil films.

Early life

Krithika Nelson is the daughter of writer Suresh D (of the duo Subha). In college, Krithika participated and became the runner-up in the Sun TV reality singing competition ''Sapthaswarangal''. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Electronic Media from the MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai.

Career

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'' and '' Chekka Chivantha Vanam,'' and Trisha in '' Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2''. In an interview, she mentioned finding "dubbing to be an extension of singing." Krithika joined

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for the ''Ponniyin Selvan'' film series, where she was the script supervisor and also handled music and lyrics. She penned the lyrics for the song ‘Sol,’ which was featured in the PS-I album. She was later roped in as the lyricist for the '' Nitham Oru Vaanam'' soundtrack, of which she sang two numbers. Her most recent work was as a lyricist and Creative Head for Coke Studio Tamil.

Discography

Lyricist

Singer

Composer

Filmography

As a voice artist

As assistant director

Awards

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nelson, Krithika Tamil musicians Indian women playback singers Women musicians from Tamil Nadu 21st-century Indian songwriters Indian women songwriters Indian lyricists Tamil-language lyricists Indian voice actresses Musicians from Chennai Living people Tamil playback singers Year of birth missing (living people)