This list outlines the names of notable film music directors of ethnic Tamil origin. The names are ordered by the musicians' first or stage name. * Adhi Narayana Rao * Arun Vicknesh.M.S * A. M. Rajah * Aleyxp Alex * Anandh Sharavan * A. R. Rahman * A. R. Reihana * Achu Rajamani * Anirudh Ravichander * Mervin Solomon * Aruldev * Bharadwaj * Ben Surenderan * Chandrabose (composer) * Colonial Cousins * C. R. Subburaman * D. Imman * Deva * Devan Ekambaram * Devi Sri Prasad * Dhina * Dharan * F. S. Faizal * Ganapathy Subramaniam Shanmugham * Girinandh * G. Devarajan * G. Ramanathan * G. V. Prakash Kumar * Gangai Amaren * M Ghibran * R Govardhan * Harris Jayaraj * Hiphop Tamizha * Ilayaraaja * Jack Vathsan * James Vasanthan