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Suresh Sistla (born 16 July 1981) is a film score and soundtrack composer from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. He has predominantly scored music for the South Indian film industry. Son of noted film composer Ilaiyaraaja, he began his musical career in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan. After initial struggle, he made his big break with the Thulluvadho Ilamai soundtrack (2001), and evolved as one of Tamil cinema's most sought-after composers by the mid-2000s.

Early life
Music was probably in his blood and rhythm was in his beat. As a child he had always been captivated and 6 years I think. My dad was avid music listener which helped me to listen to Various genres from The Beatles to Kunnaikudi Vaidyanathan Violin, Beethoven Mozart to Illayaraja music , Carnatic, Hindustani etc. I did not learn music. At the age of 12 I was presented with a very small keyboard Casio SA1 probably the kid’s model one and I started playing around with it. I always used to try Indian movie songs on keyboard and slowly mastered playing by ear. I developed interest towards learning guitar when I was in my college (+2) and tried to play the lead by myself. I play percussions over keyboard and bass as well.