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The song “Nenjukulla Nee” of their debut movie ”[[Vadacurry]]” (2014) became an instant hit and topped the charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://milliblog.com/2014/04/10/vadacurry-music-review-tamil-vivek-mervin-yuvan-shankar-raja/|title=Vadacurry (Music review), Tamil – Vivek – Mervin & Yuvan Shankar Raja – Milliblog!}}</ref> In their second project ”[[Pugazh (film)|Pugazh]]” (2016), the duo roped in Hindi singer [[Arijit Singh]] for his first Tamil song “Neeye”, which became a chartbuster.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vivek-Mervin-bag-a-biggie-next/articleshow/50851449.cms|title=Vivek-Mervin bag a biggie next|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://milliblog.com/2015/07/03/pugazh-music-review-tamil-vivek-mervin/|title=Pugazh (Music review), Tamil – Vivek-Mervin – Milliblog!}}</ref> Their own releases such as ”[[Orasaadha]]” and ”Gaandu Kannamma” became chartbusters and garnered attention.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ten Tamil romantic songs in 2018 that will make you fall in love!|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/dec/28/these-ten-tamil-romantic-songs-in-2018-will-make-you-feel-so-single-1917689.html|access-date=2021-03-17|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=17 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190917041206/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/dec/28/these-ten-tamil-romantic-songs-in-2018-will-make-you-feel-so-single-1917689.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/060220/a-funny-take-on-love.html|title=A funny take on love! | A funny take on love!|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=6 February 2020|website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref> |
The song “Nenjukulla Nee” of their debut movie ”[[Vadacurry]]” (2014) became an instant hit and topped the charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://milliblog.com/2014/04/10/vadacurry-music-review-tamil-vivek-mervin-yuvan-shankar-raja/|title=Vadacurry (Music review), Tamil – Vivek – Mervin & Yuvan Shankar Raja – Milliblog!}}</ref> In their second project ”[[Pugazh (film)|Pugazh]]” (2016), the duo roped in Hindi singer [[Arijit Singh]] for his first Tamil song “Neeye”, which became a chartbuster.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Vivek-Mervin-bag-a-biggie-next/articleshow/50851449.cms|title=Vivek-Mervin bag a biggie next|work=The Times of India|access-date=27 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://milliblog.com/2015/07/03/pugazh-music-review-tamil-vivek-mervin/|title=Pugazh (Music review), Tamil – Vivek-Mervin – Milliblog!}}</ref> Their own releases such as ”[[Orasaadha]]” and ”Gaandu Kannamma” became chartbusters and garnered attention.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ten Tamil romantic songs in 2018 that will make you fall in love!|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/dec/28/these-ten-tamil-romantic-songs-in-2018-will-make-you-feel-so-single-1917689.html|access-date=2021-03-17|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=17 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190917041206/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/dec/28/these-ten-tamil-romantic-songs-in-2018-will-make-you-feel-so-single-1917689.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/060220/a-funny-take-on-love.html|title=A funny take on love! | A funny take on love!|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=6 February 2020|website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref> |
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Indian music composer duo
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Vivek–Mervin |
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 Mervin Solomon (L) and Vivek Siva (R) |
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| Origin | Chennai, India |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Composers, music director, music producer, singers, arrangers |
| Instrument(s) | DAW, Keyboard, Piano and Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Sony Music, Think Music, Divo and Vivek Mervin Music |
| Members | Vivek Siva Mervin Solomon |
Vivek–Mervin is an Indian music composer duo consisting of Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon. They are known for their work in Tamil language films. They worked together on Vadacurry (2014), Dora (2017), Pattas (2020), Sulthan (2021) Sanga Thamizhan (2020) and Gulaebaghavali (2018).[1]
Career
The song “Nenjukulla Nee” of their debut movie Vadacurry (2014) became an instant hit and topped the charts.[2] In their second project Pugazh (2016), the duo roped in Hindi singer Arijit Singh for his first Tamil song “Neeye”, which became a chartbuster.[3][4] Their own releases such as Orasaadha and Gaandu Kannamma became chartbusters and garnered attention.[5][6] Gulaebaghavali became a notable soundtrack for the duo and was well received by both critics and audience.[7][8]
Discography
Films
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Independent works
| Year | Title | Label | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Notes |
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| 2018 | Orasaadha | Sony Music | Ku Karthik | Vivek Siva, Mervin Solomon | 7UP Madras GIG Single Release |
| 2020 | Gaandu Kannamma | Sony Music Single Release | |||
| Angry Kannamma[a] | Sai Kiran | ||||
| 2021 | Pakkam Neeyum Illai | Ku Karthik | |||
| 2023 | Addictive | A Vivek Mervin Original | Nixen, Bala | ||
| Thala Doi Takkaru Doi | Nixen, Vivek-Mervin | Anthem by Star Sports 1 Tamil for Team CSK | |||
| Na Na Na Na | Vishnu Edavan | ||||
| 2024 | Azhagiya Puyale | VM Originals | Krithika Nelson | Harsha Vardhan | |
| Sollu | Ponraj | Vivek Siva, Nithyashree Venkataramanan | |||
| Pogirai | Prakash Francis | Adithya RK | |||
| Yaadhumaagi Nindraaye | Maathevan | M.S Krsna, Nithyashree Venkataramanan | |||
| Ven Sango | Krithika Nelson | Sivaangi Krishnakumar | |||
| 2024 | Aana Oona | VYRL South | Adesh Krishna |
Awards and recognition
- Big MUSIC Awards for Best Song in their Debut Album – “Nenjukulle Nee”
- Cinefest Malaysian Film Awards for Best International Music Director – Vedigundu Pasangge – A Malaysian Tamil Film[11]
- Ananda Vikadan Award for Top Youngsters of the Year-2019 for excellence in Music
- Cinefest Awards Malaysia for Best Composers
- Kannadasan Film Awards for Best Composers
- 5 songs In Spotify Top Tamil Songs of 2020
- Most streamed Tamil Independent Song across all music platforms – “Orasaadha”
Other works and releases
- The duo composed the jingles for NAC JEWELLERS starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
- The title Jingles for Club Fm Malayalam.
- The duo performed at KWC Star Expo Centre In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia as part of Vivek Mervin Live In Malaysia.[12]
- The duo have performed at the Crown Music Festival in Zurich, Switzerland in October 2022.[13]
Notes
References
- ^ “Vivek-Mervin to compose for PrabhuDheva’s next — Times of India”. The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ “Vadacurry (Music review), Tamil – Vivek – Mervin & Yuvan Shankar Raja – Milliblog!”.
- ^ “Vivek-Mervin bag a biggie next”. The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ “Pugazh (Music review), Tamil – Vivek-Mervin – Milliblog!”.
- ^ “Ten Tamil romantic songs in 2018 that will make you fall in love!”. The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 September 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (6 February 2020). “A funny take on love! | A funny take on love!”. www.deccanchronicle.com.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-review-gulaebaghavali/articleshow/62305399.cms
- ^ https://milliblog.com/2018/01/02/gulaebaghavali-music-review-tamil-vivek-mervin/
- ^ M, Narayani (27 August 2025). “Gandhi Kannadi Trailer: Bala and Balaji Sakthivel’s lives cross path for an important lesson”. Cinema Express. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (25 November 2024). “Composer duo Vivek-Mervin to make their Telugu debut with RAPO22”. Cinema Express.
- ^ “Vivek-Mervin Music Director & Singer CFMA 2019 that set a new benchmark and standard for awards show in the Malaysian Tamil industry is coming to your home this Sunday, 24th May 2020 at 1.00pm on Astro Vaanavil (CH 201) & Astro GO. With glamorous and bedazzled attendees of artists and industry celebrities, witness the grand event from the comfort of your home and glimpse upon the fine 24 carat gold plated medallion that each award winners walked away with. For those who missed catching the live event, watch all the excitement that happened at CFMA 2019 that was a talk of town. Don’t miss it. CINEFEST MALAYSIA AWARDS 2019, PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY DMY Creation. TEAM CINEFEST – LN Infinity – SB Leon Nelson – Joshua Alex – Resh Ratnam – Resh Scribbles – Emma Houston – Alpha Squad – Flashspot Studio – Blend Vanity #astrovaanavil #vaanavil #astro #astrogo #dmy #dmycreation #cfma #cfma2019 #cinefest #cinefestmalaysia #cfm #cinefestawards #cfa #cinefestcentrekualalumpur #cckl #Lninfinity #deskeleven #reshscribbles #alphasquadagency #flashspotstudio #award #awardshow #unity #recognition #malaysia #malaysian #malaysiaentertainment | Cinefest”.
- ^ “18K views · 119 reactions | VIVEK MERVIN LIVE IN MALAYSIA 🎉🇲🇾 From ORASAADHA TO GULEBA -LIVE 🥁 DEC 1st,KWC STAREXPO CENTRE TICKETS: https://myticket.asia/#event=17698823 #vivekmervinliveinkl #vivekmervinmusic #guleba #orasaadha | Vivek-Mervin” – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ “Crown Festival / Tamil Festival Switzerland / The Crown Entertainment / Vivek & Mervin Live in Swiss”. 8 August 2022 – via YouTube.
