An Ode to a Multifaceted Genius
As a fan, I’ve always been awestruck by Mysskin. His name alone evokes a cinematic world unlike any other—dark alleys lit with emotional truths, characters teetering on the edge of morality, and stories stitched together with raw realism. But while the world lauds him as a master storyteller, there’s one gift of his that remains wildly underrated: his voice.
Yes, Mysskin the singer is a rare gem—unpolished, untrained, but powerfully honest. And it’s time we talk about it.
From Chithiram Pesuthadi to Psycho: The Director With a Distinct Voice
Mysskin didn’t enter cinema through conventional doors. A voracious reader, inspired by Dostoevsky’s Prince Myshkin, he began his journey from a bookstore job to becoming an assistant to director Kathir. Then came his breakout directorial debut, Chithiram Pesuthadi (2006), and the gripping Anjathe (2008)—both redefining Tamil cinema’s emotional language.
Each of his films—Nandalala, Yuddham Sei, Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum, Pisaasu, and Thupparivaalan—carries his signature: minimal dialogue, powerful silences, haunting close-ups, and soul-stirring music.
The Voice We Didn’t Expect: Mysskin the Singer
He doesn’t sing like a playback professional. And that’s what makes it magical. Mysskin sings like he feels. Every note carries vulnerability, a kind of trembling sincerity that grabs your heart unexpectedly.
Notable Songs He Has Sung:
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“Kannadhasan Karaikudi” (Anjathe): A hauntingly poetic song that blends emotion and grit.
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“Agnikunjondru” (Pisaasu): The depth in his raw voice added a surreal texture to this already emotionally intense track.
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“Thalattu” (Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum): His lullaby-like rendition is filled with so much pain and empathy—it feels like a whisper from one soul to another.
His voice is not refined by technical standards, but in every syllable, there’s truth. And sometimes, truth is more powerful than perfection.
The Soulmate in Music: Arrol Corelli
One cannot talk about Mysskin’s musical journey without mentioning Arrol Corelli—a young violinist turned composer whom Mysskin introduced in Pisaasu. Corelli’s background scores are so intimate and eerie that they almost speak, filling the spaces between Mysskin’s silences.
Together, they created some of the most underrated soundscapes in Tamil cinema.
Why the World Overlooks His Singing
It’s simple—people see Mysskin as a cerebral director. They don’t expect him to be vulnerable, or artistic beyond the camera. So when he sings, they hear it as an eccentricity rather than expression.
But to me? That voice is just another color in his emotional palette.
Mysskin Deserves a Mic Too
I dream of a day when there’s an unplugged album by Mysskin—a raw, stripped-down collection of songs that’s just his voice, his lyrics, and silence. No polish. No pitch correction. Just emotion.
He doesn’t need studio perfection. His music is for the bruised, the broken, the seekers of truth.
As His Fan, This Is My Callout
To every Mysskin fan out there: go back and listen. Not just to his films, but to his voice. Dig into the audio layers of his songs. You’ll discover a man who doesn’t just tell stories—he sings them.
Let’s stop keeping this gem a secret.
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