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Yuvan Shankar Raja
Composer, Actor, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn August 31, 1979 (46 years)
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
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
Yuvan Shankar Raja Filmography
| 2024 | Parachute (TV Series) |
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| 2023 | |
| 2014 | |
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| 2009 |
| 2013 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer · as (special Appearance) |
| 2013 | Thillu Mullu · as Appearance In A Song |
| 2013 | Aadhi Bhagavan · as Appearance In A Song |
| 2012 | Billa II · as (segment: Gangster) |
| 2008 | Saroja · as Club Singer |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove · as Cameo Appearance |
| 2026 | Aayirathil Oruvan 2 · as Composer |
| 2025 | Maareesan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2025 | Paranthu Po · as Original Music Composer |
| 2025 | Mr. Zoo Keeper · as Original Music Composer |
| 2025 | Sweetheart! · as Original Music Composer |
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa · as Original Music Composer |
| 2025 | Nesippaya · as Original Music Composer |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time · as Original Music Composer |
| 2024 | Gangs of Godavari · as Original Music Composer |
| 2024 | Garudan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2024 | Star · as Original Music Composer |
| 2024 | Seven Seas Seven Hills · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Jigarthanda Double X · as Playback Singer |
| 2023 | Iraivan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Paramporul · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Bommai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Custody · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai (TV Series) · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Laththi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Agent Kannayiram · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Coffee with Kadhal · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Love Today · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Pistha · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Naane Varuvean · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Viruman · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Kuruthi Aattam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Maamanithan · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Saani Kaayidham · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Oh My Dog · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Valimai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Anbulla Ghilli · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | Veerame Vaagai Soodum · as Original Music Composer |
| 2022 | Anbarivu · as Playback Singer |
| 2022 | 1945 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Maanaadu · as Playback Singer |
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Dikkiloona · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Sulthan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Nenjam Marappathillai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Chakra · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Kalathil Sandhippom · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Pebbles · as Original Music Composer |
| 2021 | Master · as Playback Singer |
| 2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai · as Co-Composer |
| 2019 | Hero · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Puppy · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Aruvam · as Playback Singer |
| 2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Kazhugu 2 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Sindhubaadh · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Kolaiyuthir Kaalam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | NGK · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Super Deluxe · as Original Music Composer |
| 2019 | Kanne Kalaimane · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Resurrection · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Maari 2 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Maari 2 · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Sandakozhi 2 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Genius · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Raja Ranguski · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Semma Botha Aagatha · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2018 | Tik Tik Tik · as Playback Singer |
| 2017 | Balloon · as Original Music Composer |
| 2017 | Gowdru Hotel · as Composer |
| 2017 | Oxygen · as Original Music Composer |
| 2017 | Taramani · as Original Music Composer |
| 2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2017 | Sathriyan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2017 | Kadamban · as Original Music Composer |
| 2017 | Yaakkai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings · as Original Music Composer |
| 2016 | Dharma Durai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu · as Playback Singer |
| 2015 | Yatchan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani · as Original Music Composer |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2014 | Thirudan Police · as Original Music Composer |
| 2014 | Poojai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2014 | Govindudu Andari Vaadele · as Composer |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal · as Composer |
| 2014 | Anjaan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2014 | Vadacurry · as Composer |
| 2014 | Ajith · as Original Music Composer |
| 2013 | Biriyani · as Original Music Composer |
| 2013 | Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal · as Original Music Composer |
| 2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga · as Original Music Composer |
| 2013 | Aadhi Bhagavan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2013 | Samar · as Playback Singer |
| 2012 | Dhenikaina Ready · as Composer |
| 2012 | Ullam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya · as Music Director |
| 2012 | SMS - Siva Manasulo Sruthi · as Composer |
| 2012 | Vettai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2012 | Ullam · as Composer |
| 2011 | Panjaa · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Mankatha · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Avan Ivan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2011 | Jolly Boy · as Composer |
| 2011 | Vaanam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Aaranya Kaandam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Baskaran · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vanthaen · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Paiyaa · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai · as Lyricist |
| 2010 | Striker · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Goa · as Original Music Composer |
| 2010 | Bolo Na Tumi Amar · as Composer |
| 2009 | Yogi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2009 | Oy! · as Original Music Composer |
| 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum · as Playback Singer |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Silambattam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Aegan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Saroja · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Saroja · as Lyricist |
| 2008 | Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu · as Composer |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini · as Original Music Composer |
| 2008 | Vaazhthugal · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Billa · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Vel · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 · as Lyricist |
| 2007 | Raju Bhai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Agaram · as Original Music Composer |
| 2007 | Deepavali · as Playback Singer |
| 2007 | Thaamirabarani · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Vallavan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Kedi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Thimiru · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Pudhu Pettai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Azhagai Irukirai... Bayamai Irukiradhu · as Playback Singer |
| 2006 | Raam · as Composer |
| 2006 | Pattiyal · as Playback Singer |
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali · as Original Music Composer |
| 2006 | Happy · as Original Music Composer |
| 2005 | Sandakozhi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2005 | Daas · as Original Music Composer |
| 2005 | Arindhum Ariyamalum · as Playback Singer |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya · as Original Music Composer |
| 2005 | Raam · as Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Manmadhan · as Composer |
| 2004 | 7/G Rainbow Colony · as Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Bose · as Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Aethiree · as Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Perazhagan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2004 | Puthukkottaielerenthu Saravanan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Kurumbu · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Winner · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Aadanthe Ado Type · as Composer |
| 2003 | Thennavan · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Kaadhal Konden · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Pudhiya Geethai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove · as Original Music Composer |
| 2003 | Popcarn · as Original Music Composer |
| 2002 | Junior Senior · as Original Music Composer |
| 2002 | Bala · as Original Music Composer |
| 2002 | April Maadhaathil · as Original Music Composer |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2002 | Seshu · as Composer |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe · as Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Nandha · as Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai · as Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Rishi · as Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Dheena · as Original Music Composer |
| 2001 | Friends · as Playback Singer |
| 1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga · as Original Music Composer |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar · as Original Music Composer |
| 1997 | Aravindhan · as Original Music Composer |