Ariyal A.P is a well-known Indian music composer held in high regard by many of India's musical legends ,recognized for his contributions to the South Indian music industry. Born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, he began composing music at a young age and quickly gained attention for his work across devotional, independent, and contemporary music formats. He achieved early recognition with the devotional album Sree Sivasankaranadam, which featured the song "Devadi Devan En," sung by Indian playback singer Madhu Balakrishnan, marking an important milestone in his career. Ariyal has composed music in multiple languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and English, and his works have been released on major digital streaming platforms, where they have reached a wide and diverse audience. Known for blending melodic sensitivity with modern arrangements, he has collaborated with established playback singers and continues to expand his presence in the industry. Beyond his work as a composer, Ariyal is the founder of The Groove Garden Records and Raaga Guru, initiatives focused on music production and providing free music education to talented students from underprivileged backgrounds.
