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P. Venkatesh, the Indian film score composer and music director known for his work in Malayalam cinema, died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 70.
Also credited as Sangeetharajan or Sangeetha Raja, he worked primarily in Malayalam films, with credits in Tamil and Kannada films as well. He was at his peak in the late 1980s and 1990s and was known for his background scores and songs in Malayalam cinema.
S. P. Venkatesh (5 March 1955 – 3 February 2026), also credited as Sangeetharajan or Sangeetha Raja, was an Indian music director and composer who primarily worked in Malayalam films besides Tamil and Kannada films. He was at his prime in the late 1980s and 1990s, being reputed for his background scores and songs in Malayalam cinema.