From the serene landscapes of Kerala to the dazzling stages of Dubai and London, Anil’s remarkable journey as a sound engineer, guitarist, and music composer is an inspiring story of passion, perseverance, and global success.
Anil’s journey began in 2010 at Lal Media Arts, Kochi, where he entered the South Indian film industry as a recording engineer. His deep-rooted passion for sound and music composition soon set him apart in the competitive industry.
In 2011, Anil made a life-changing move to Dubai, UAE, to chase his dreams in the international sound engineering arena. What started as a bold step soon became a turning point in his career. Through relentless dedication and hard work, he became an integral part of some of the UAE’s most prestigious events, including Expo 2020, COP28, UAE National Day Union Parade (Al Wathba) – an event honored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – as well as RedFestDXB, International Rugby 7s, Formula 1, Neon Splash, and Colour Fest.
After several years of working with top audio companies, Anil transitioned into freelancing, continuing to contribute to large-scale international productions across major UAE venues.
In 2023, Anil expanded his professional horizon to the United Kingdom, collaborating with renowned companies and participating in global events such as the London ExCeL Formula E. He also worked as a Stage System Technician for major international artists including Craig David and Ella Henderson, and played a vital role in the Summer Ball Festival at Wembley Stadium, featuring global superstars such as Anne-Marie, Calvin Harris, Jonas Brothers, Ellie Goulding, Joel Corry, Tom Grennan, Zara Larsson, Jax Jones, and RAYE.
Anil’s versatility extends beyond live sound engineering. He has also contributed to audio mixing for legendary Indian artists like Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Neha Kakkar, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Afsal, Immanuel Henry, Stephen Devassy, and Francis Violin, among others.
Fulfilling another lifelong dream, Anil continues to express his musical passion as a lead and bass guitarist in various South Indian and Western contemporary bands. Recently, he and his musician friends launched a South Indian fusion band in the UK named “Thekkend”, blending tradition with modern global sounds.
From a village boy in Kerala to an accomplished sound engineer performing across continents, Anil’s journey is a testament to determination, creativity, and the power of following one’s dreams.
As he prepares to take part in the Mananchira Fest on October 25, 2025, we wish Anil continued success in his musical and professional endeavors – an inspiring example of how talent from India continues to resonate on the world stage.
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