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Yuvan Shankar Raja

Yuvan Shankar Raja

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August 31, 1979Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian singer-songwriter, film score and soundtrack composer, and occasional lyricist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films. Yuvan Shankar Raja comes from musically affluent Tamil family, Yuvan Shankar Raja is the third and youngest child of musician and film composer Ilaiyaraaja and his wife Jeeva. He is the younger brother of music director Karthik Raja and playback singer-cum-music director Bhavatharini. His father as well as his siblings have sung many songs under his direction. After initial struggle, he made his big break with the Thulluvadho Ilamai soundtrack (2001), and evolved as one of Tamil cinema's most sought-after composers by the mid-2000s. Considered a versatile composer, he often strives for different and innovative music and has explored and used elements of various genres in his compositions that range from folk and R&B to techno and heavy metal. He is particularly known for his use of western music elements and often credited with having introduced Hip hop to the Tamil film and music industry and having started the "era of remixes" in Tamil Nadu. Being popular among the younger generation,he is frequently referred to as the "Rockstar",and the "Youth Icon of Tamil Film Music". In addition, Yuvan Shankar Raja is recognized for his background score in films (re-recording) that have fetched him accolades among critics

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Known for

Super Deluxemovie

Super Deluxe

2019

Mastermovie

Master

2021

Starmovie

Star

2024

Mankathamovie

Mankatha

2011

Billamovie

Billa

2007

Jigarthanda DoubleXmovie

Jigarthanda DoubleX

2023

Love Todaymovie

Love Today

2022

Maanaadumovie

Maanaadu

2021

Anjaanmovie

Anjaan

2014

Irumbu Thiraimovie

Irumbu Thirai

2018

Sound213

7G Rainbow Colony 2movie

7G Rainbow Colony 2

2026

Music

Parasakthimovie

Parasakthi

2026

Playback Singer

Siraimovie

Sirai

2025

Playback Singer

Kombuseevimovie

Kombuseevi

2025

Original Music Composer

Mr. Zoo Keepermovie

Mr. Zoo Keeper

2025

Original Music Composer

Maareesanmovie

Maareesan

2025

Original Music Composer

Parandhu Pomovie

Parandhu Po

2025

Original Music Composer

Sweetheart!movie

Sweetheart!

2025

Original Music Composer

Aghathiyaamovie

Aghathiyaa

2025

Original Music Composer

Nesippayamovie

Nesippaya

2025

Original Music Composer

Parachutetv

Parachute

2024

Music

The Greatest of All Timemovie

The Greatest of All Time

2024

Original Music Composer

Garudanmovie

Garudan

2024

Original Music Composer

Gangs of Godavarimovie

Gangs of Godavari

2024

Original Music Composer

Starmovie

Star

2024

Original Music Composer

Pon Ondru Kandenmovie

Pon Ondru Kanden

2024

Music

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malaimovie

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai

2024

Original Music Composer

Conjuring Kannappanmovie

Conjuring Kannappan

2023

Music

Jigarthanda DoubleXmovie

Jigarthanda DoubleX

2023

Playback Singer

Iraivanmovie

Iraivan

2023

Original Music Composer

Paramporulmovie

Paramporul

2023

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Bommaimovie

Bommai

2023

Original Music Composer

Modern Love Chennaitv

Modern Love Chennai

2023

Original Music Composer

Custodymovie

Custody

2023

Original Music Composer

Laththi Chargemovie

Laththi Charge

2022

Original Music Composer

Agent Kannayirammovie

Agent Kannayiram

2022

Original Music Composer

Coffee With Kadhalmovie

Coffee With Kadhal

2022

Original Music Composer

Love Todaymovie

Love Today

2022

Original Music Composer

Pisthamovie

Pistha

2022

Playback Singer

Naane Varuveanmovie

Naane Varuvean

2022

Original Music Composer

Virumanmovie

Viruman

2022

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Kuruthi Aattammovie

Kuruthi Aattam

2022

Original Music Composer

Maamanithanmovie

Maamanithan

2022

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Saani Kaayidhammovie

Saani Kaayidham

2022

Original Music Composer

Oh My Dogmovie

Oh My Dog

2022

Playback Singer

Radhe Shyammovie

Radhe Shyam

2022

Playback Singer

Valimaimovie

Valimai

2022

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Anbulla Ghillimovie

Anbulla Ghilli

2022

Playback Singer

Veerame Vaagai Soodummovie

Veerame Vaagai Soodum

2022

Original Music Composer

Anbarivumovie

Anbarivu

2022

Playback Singer

1945movie

1945

2022

Original Music Composer

Plan Panni Pannanummovie

Plan Panni Pannanum

2021

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Maanaadumovie

Maanaadu

2021

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Dikkiloonamovie

Dikkiloona

2021

Original Music Composer

Kasada Thaparamovie

Kasada Thapara

2021

Original Music Composer

Sulthanmovie

Sulthan

2021

Original Music Composer

Nenjam Marappathillaimovie

Nenjam Marappathillai

2021

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Chakramovie

Chakra

2021

Original Music Composer

Kalathil Santhippommovie

Kalathil Santhippom

2021

Original Music Composer

Pebblesmovie

Pebbles

2021

Original Music Composer

Mastermovie

Master

2021

Playback Singer

Meendum Oru Mariyathaimovie

Meendum Oru Mariyathai

2020

Songs

Heromovie

Hero

2019

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Puppymovie

Puppy

2019

Playback Singer

Aruvammovie

Aruvam

2019

Playback Singer

Kolaiyuthir Kaalammovie

Kolaiyuthir Kaalam

2019

Original Music Composer

Nerkonda Paarvaimovie

Nerkonda Paarvai

2019

Original Music Composer

Kazhugu 2movie

Kazhugu 2

2019

Original Music Composer

Sindhubaadhmovie

Sindhubaadh

2019

Original Music Composer

NGKmovie

NGK

2019

Original Music Composer

Super Deluxemovie

Super Deluxe

2019

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Kanne Kalaimaanemovie

Kanne Kalaimaane

2019

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Peranbumovie

Peranbu

2019

Original Music Composer

Maari 2movie

Maari 2

2018

Original Music Composer

Geniusmovie

Genius

2018

Original Music Composer

Sandakozhi 2movie

Sandakozhi 2

2018

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Raja Ranguskimovie

Raja Ranguski

2018

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Pyaar Prema Kaadhalmovie

Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

2018

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Semma Botha Aagathamovie

Semma Botha Aagatha

2018

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Tik Tik Tikmovie

Tik Tik Tik

2018

Playback Singer

Irumbu Thiraimovie

Irumbu Thirai

2018

Original Music Composer

Balloonmovie

Balloon

2017

Original Music Composer

Oxygenmovie

Oxygen

2017

Original Music Composer

Taramanimovie

Taramani

2017

Original Music Composer

Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavanmovie

Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan

2017

Original Music Composer

Sathriyanmovie

Sathriyan

2017

Original Music Composer

Kadambanmovie

Kadamban

2017

Original Music Composer

Yaakkaimovie

Yaakkai

2017

Original Music Composer

Chennai 600028 II: Second Inningsmovie

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings

2016

Original Music Composer

Dharmaduraimovie

Dharmadurai

2016

Original Music Composer

Idhu Namma Aalumovie

Idhu Namma Aalu

2016

Playback Singer

Trisha Illana Nayantharamovie

Trisha Illana Nayanthara

2015

Playback Singer

Yatchanmovie

Yatchan

2015

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Massu Engira Maasilamanimovie

Massu Engira Maasilamani

2015

Original Music Composer

Vai Raja Vaimovie

Vai Raja Vai

2015

Original Music Composer

Thirudan Policemovie

Thirudan Police

2014

Original Music Composer

Poojaimovie

Poojai

2014

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Govindudu Andarivaadelemovie

Govindudu Andarivaadele

2014

Original Music Composer

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayanmovie

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan

2014

Music

Raja Natwarlalmovie

Raja Natwarlal

2014

Original Music Composer

Anjaanmovie

Anjaan

2014

Original Music Composer

Ajith
movie

Ajith

2014

Original Music Composer

Biriyanimovie

Biriyani

2013

Original Music Composer

Arrambammovie

Arrambam

2013

Music

Thanga Meenkalmovie

Thanga Meenkal

2013

Music

Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveermovie

Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer

2013

Music

Thillu Mullumovie

Thillu Mullu

2013

Music

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhalmovie

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal

2013

Original Music Composer

Kedi Billa Killadi Rangamovie

Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga

2013

Original Music Composer

Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavanmovie

Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan

2013

Original Music Composer

Samarmovie

Samar

2013

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Neethaane En Ponvasanthammovie

Neethaane En Ponvasantham

2012

Playback Singer

Billa IImovie

Billa II

2012

Music

Kazhugumovie

Kazhugu

2012

Music

Ullammovie

Ullam

2012

Original Music Composer

Mr. Nookayyamovie

Mr. Nookayya

2012

Music Director

Vettaimovie

Vettai

2012

Original Music Composer

Rajapattaimovie

Rajapattai

2011

Music

Panjaamovie

Panjaa

2011

Original Music Composer

Mankathamovie

Mankatha

2011

Original Music Composer

Avan Ivanmovie

Avan Ivan

2011

Original Music Composer

Aaranya Kaandammovie

Aaranya Kaandam

2011

Original Music Composer

Vaanammovie

Vaanam

2011

Original Music Composer

Pathinaaru
movie

Pathinaaru

2011

Music

Boss Engira Baskaranmovie

Boss Engira Baskaran

2010

Original Music Composer

Naan Mahaan Allamovie

Naan Mahaan Alla

2010

Original Music Composer

Kaadhal Solla Vandhenmovie

Kaadhal Solla Vandhen

2010

Original Music Composer

Baana Kaathadimovie

Baana Kaathadi

2010

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Thillalangadimovie

Thillalangadi

2010

Original Music Composer

Paiyaamovie

Paiyaa

2010

Original Music Composer

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillaimovie

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai

2010

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Strikermovie

Striker

2010

Original Music Composer

Goamovie

Goa

2010

Original Music Composer

Yogi
movie

Yogi

2009

Original Music Composer

Gillimovie

Gilli

2009

Music

Vamananmovie

Vamanan

2009

Music

Oy!movie

Oy!

2009

Original Music Composer

Muthiraimovie

Muthirai

2009

Music

Sarvammovie

Sarvam

2009

Original Music Composer

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
movie

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum

2009

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Siva Manasula Sakthimovie

Siva Manasula Sakthi

2009

Original Music Composer

Silambattammovie

Silambattam

2008

Original Music Composer

Aeganmovie

Aegan

2008

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Sarojamovie

Saroja

2008

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Yaaradi Nee Mohinimovie

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

2008

Original Music Composer

Vaazhthugalmovie

Vaazhthugal

2008

Original Music Composer

Billamovie

Billa

2007

Original Music Composer

Machakaaran
movie

Machakaaran

2007

Original Music Composer

Kannamoochi Yenadamovie

Kannamoochi Yenada

2007

Original Music Composer

Velmovie

Vel

2007

Original Music Composer

Kattradhu Thamizhmovie

Kattradhu Thamizh

2007

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Satham Podatheymovie

Satham Podathey

2007

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Thottal Poo Malarummovie

Thottal Poo Malarum

2007

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Raju Bhaimovie

Raju Bhai

2007

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Chennai 600028movie

Chennai 600028

2007

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundarammovie

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

2007

Original Music Composer

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verulemovie

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

2007

Original Music Composer

Paruthiveeranmovie

Paruthiveeran

2007

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Agaram
movie

Agaram

2007

Original Music Composer

Deepavalimovie

Deepavali

2007

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Thaamirabharanimovie

Thaamirabharani

2007

Original Music Composer

Vallavanmovie

Vallavan

2006

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Kedimovie

Kedi

2006

Original Music Composer

Thimirumovie

Thimiru

2006

Original Music Composer

Pudhupettaimovie

Pudhupettai

2006

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathumovie

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu

2006

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Pattiyalmovie

Pattiyal

2006

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Kalvanin Kadhalimovie

Kalvanin Kadhali

2006

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Happymovie

Happy

2006

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Sandakozhimovie

Sandakozhi

2005

Original Music Composer

Daasmovie

Daas

2005

Original Music Composer

Kanda Naal Mudhalmovie

Kanda Naal Mudhal

2005

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Oru Kalluriyin Kathaimovie

Oru Kalluriyin Kathai

2005

Original Music Composer

Arinthum Ariyamalummovie

Arinthum Ariyamalum

2005

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Thotti Jayamovie

Thotti Jaya

2005

Original Music Composer

Raammovie

Raam

2005

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

7G Rainbow Colonymovie

7G Rainbow Colony

2004

Original Music Composer

Adhumovie

Adhu

2004

Original Music Composer

Bosemovie

Bose

2004

Original Music Composer

Aethireemovie

Aethiree

2004

Original Music Composer

Perazhaganmovie

Perazhagan

2004

Original Music Composer

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravananmovie

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

2004

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Kurumbumovie

Kurumbu

2003

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Winnermovie

Winner

2003

Original Music Composer

Thennavanmovie

Thennavan

2003

Original Music Composer

Kadhal Kondenmovie

Kadhal Konden

2003

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Five by Fourmovie

Five by Four

2003

Music Director

Puthiya Geethaimovie

Puthiya Geethai

2003

Original Music Composer

Punnagai Poovemovie

Punnagai Poove

2003

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Pop Carn
movie

Pop Carn

2003

Original Music Composer

Mounam Pesiyadhemovie

Mounam Pesiyadhe

2002

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Balamovie

Bala

2002

Original Music Composer

April Maadhathilmovie

April Maadhathil

2002

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Thulluvadho Ilamaimovie

Thulluvadho Ilamai

2002

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Junior Seniormovie

Junior Senior

2002

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Manadhai Thirudivittaimovie

Manadhai Thirudivittai

2001

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Nandhamovie

Nandha

2001

Original Music Composer

Rishimovie

Rishi

2001

Original Music Composer

Dheenamovie

Dheena

2001

Original Music Composer

Friendsmovie

Friends

2001

Playback Singer

Unakkaga Ellam Unakkagamovie

Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

1999

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Poovellam Kettupparmovie

Poovellam Kettuppar

1999

Original Music Composer

Kalyana Galatta
movie

Kalyana Galatta

1998

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Velai
movie

Velai

1998

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Aravindhan
movie

Aravindhan

1997

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Iraivan Miga Periyavanmovie

Iraivan Miga Periyavan

Original Music Composer

Pudhupettai 2movie

Pudhupettai 2

Original Music Composer

Alicemovie

Alice

Original Music Composer

Idam Porul Yaevalmovie

Idam Porul Yaeval

Original Music Composer

Kaakimovie

Kaaki

Original Music Composer

Adhirshtasaalimovie

Adhirshtasaali

Music

STR50movie

STR50

Music Director

Bang Bangmovie

Bang Bang

Original Music Composer

Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
movie

Pyaar Prema Kalyanam

Original Music Composer

Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan
movie

Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan

Original Music Composer

Untitled Gowtham Karthik Film
movie

Untitled Gowtham Karthik Film

Original Music Composer

Non Violencemovie

Non Violence

Original Music Composer

Untitled Bose Venkat Project
movie

Untitled Bose Venkat Project

Original Music Composer

Texlamovie

Texla

Original Music Composer

Paripadimovie

Paripadi

Original Music Composer

Maayavalaimovie

Maayavalai

Original Music Composer

Vikram Prabhu 26
movie

Vikram Prabhu 26

Original Music Composer

Chennai 600028 III
movie

Chennai 600028 III

Original Music Composer

Production5

Sweetheart!movie

Sweetheart!

2025

Producer

Pon Ondru Kandenmovie

Pon Ondru Kanden

2024

Producer

Maamanithanmovie

Maamanithan

2022

Producer

Pyaar Prema Kaadhalmovie

Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

2018

Producer

Alicemovie

Alice

Producer

Writing4

Maari 2movie

Maari 2

2018

Lyricist

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillaimovie

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai

2010

Lyricist

Sarojamovie

Saroja

2008

Lyricist

Chennai 600028movie

Chennai 600028

2007

Lyricist

Acting1

Punnagai Poovemovie

Punnagai Poove

2003

Cameo Appearance