Vivek–Mervin

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), Gulaebaghavali (2018), Pattas (2020), Sangathamizhan (2020), and Sulthan (2021).^[1]

Vivek–Mervin
Mervin Solomon (L) and Vivek Siva (R)
Background information
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

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

Key

†	Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Year	Title	Notes
2012	Ambuli	One song; Mervin only
2014	Vadacurry
2016	Pugazh
2017	Dora
2018	Gulaebaghavali
	Mohini	Only songs
	Vedigundu Pasangge	Malaysian Tamil movie
2019	Thumbaa	One song
	Sanga Thamizhan
2020	Pattas
	Dharala Prabhu	One song
2021	Sulthan
2022	Enna Solla Pogirai
2024	Singapore Saloon
	Hitler
2025	Jinn - The Pet
	Gandhi Kannadi	[9]
	Andhra King Taluka †	Telugu debut[10]
	Nila Varum Velai †

Independent works

Year	Title	Label	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Notes
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

1. Dubbed in Telugu language.