Padma Sri Dr T K Murthy, he has accompanied in more than 15,000 concerts so far. He has accompanied eminent artists over five generations, including Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar, Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, Chembai Vaidhyanatha Bagavathar, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, M. S. Subbulakshmi, Madurai Somasundaram, D. K. Jayaraman, M. Balamuralikrishna, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, Lalgudi Jayaraman, T. V. Sankaranarayanan, Mandolin U. Srinivas and others. Although Murthy is a staunch follower of the Thanjavur style of mridangam, he was highly influenced by the artistry of the legendary Palani Subramaniam Pillai of the Pudukottai school of mridangam playing. This blend of the Thanjavur and Pudukottai schools has become the hallmark of T.K.Murthy’s special style. His style also incorporates highly calculative patterns delivered with striking clarity and suddenness
Murthy has received honors and awards including the following:
- Laya Ratnakara from Sivananda Saraswati, Rishikesh,
- Kalaimamani from the T.N. Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram,
- Mridanga Bhoopathy from Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar,
- Mridanga Bhooshanam from Sri Sankaracharya of Kanchipuram,
- Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1987,
- Palghat Mani Iyer Award by Percussive Arts Centre, Bangalore,
- Tala Vilas Award by Sur Singar Samsad, Bombay,
- Kerala Sangeet Nataka Academy Fellowship,
- Sangeetha Kalanidhi of The Music Academy.