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Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian singer, music director, and songwriter who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He made his composer debut with the movie Aravindan in 1997. As a playback singer, he made his singing debut with the song “Dhoori Dhoori,” from Thendral Sudum movie, composed by his father Ilaiyaraaja. In 2023, he was roped in as the music director for Vijay‘s The Greatest Of All Time movie.
He also appeared in Selvaraghavan’s first independent directorial, the drama-thriller film Kaadhal Kondein in 2003. He worked not only for the Tamil film industry but also for other languages like Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. In 2015, he created his music label, U1 Records, and in 2017, he began his own film production studio, YSR Films, where his first movie was Pyaar Prema Kaadhal.
Biography
Name | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Real Name | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Abdul Haliq |
Nickname | Yuvan |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Music Director |
Date of Birth | 31 August 1979 |
Age (as of 2024) | 45 |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Father | Ilaiyaraaja (Music Maestro) |
Mother | Jeeva |
Brother | Karthik Raja (Music Composer) |
Sister | Bhavatharini |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
Wife | Sujaya Chandran (2005 – 2008) Shilpa Mohan (2011 – 2014) Zafroon Nizar (2015 – Present) |
Children | Ziya |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
School | St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
College | Trinity College, London, UK |
Hobbies | Listening to music, Songwriting, Singing, Driving |
Birth Place | Theni, Tamil Nadu, India |
Hometown | Theni, Tamil Nadu, India |
Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
Interesting Facts
- Gangai Amaran, who is a film director and film composer, and R D Bhaskar, who are his uncles, and Venkat Prabhu, Premgi Amaren, and Parthi Bhaskar are his cousins who are working in the Tamil film industry.
- He started learning music from the Jacob Master, and he attended piano classes at “Musee Musical” in Chennai.
- He was admired by his father’s work and other composers like S D Burman, R D Burman, M S Viswanathan, and Naushad Ali, and the voices of singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, P B Sreenivas, S P Balasubrahmanyam, and P Susheela.
- As he is the son of Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, he started his music career at the age of 16 as a composer for the movie Aravindhan. After a few struggles in his initial period, he got a breakthrough with the soundtrack of the movie Thulluvadho Ilamai in 2001.
- From that movie, he evolved into one of the most sought-after composers in Tamil cinema in the mid-2000s.
- In 2001, he released his three albums, the first being Thulluvadho Ilamai, collaborating with Selvaraghavan and his brother Dhanush, who appeared in the lead role in this movie.
- Then he made his movies April Maadhathil, Kadhal Samrajyam, and Mounam Pesiyadhe, which is the debutant movie of director Ameer in 2002.
- In their 15 years of time in the music industry, he worked on more than 100 films.
- Yuvan Shankar Raja married his longtime girlfriend Sujaya Chandran on 21 March 2005 at the Mayor Sri Ramanathan Chettiyar Hall in Chennai. He met her in 2002 in the cultural program in London. Later, they both fell in love, and they made a secret registered marriage in September 2003 in London.
- His Instagram account has over 2M followers (As of January 2024).
Filmography
As Composer
Year | Tamil | Other languages | Dubbed Releases |
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1997 | Aravindhan | ||
1998 | Velai | ||
1998 | Kalyana Galatta | ||
1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Deal (2007) (Telugu) | |
1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | ||
2000 | Rishi | ||
2000 | Dheena | Dada (2007) (Telugu)Jigarwala (Hindi) | |
2001 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | ||
2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Manasuna Manasai (2005) (Telugu) | |
2001 | Nandha | Aakrosham (2006)Pratheekaram (2009) (Telugu)Bala-Surya (2011) | |
2002 | Seshu (Telugu)(4 out of 8 songs) | ||
2002 | Malli Malli Chudali (Telugu) | ||
2002 | Junior Senior | Hum Hai Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2008) (Hindi)Super (2009) (Malayalam) | |
2002 | Kadhal Samrajyam | ||
2002 | April Maadhathil | Vaallidharu (2004) (Telugu) Mr. Rangeela (Hindi) | |
2002 | Bala | ||
2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Aadanthe Ado Type (2003) (Telugu) | Kanchu (2006) (Telugu)Ghatak Returns (Hindi) |
2002 | Punnagai Poove | ||
2002 | Pop Carn | Popcarn (2007) (Malayalam) | |
2003 | Winner | Winner (Hindi) | |
2003 | Kaadhal Kondein | ||
2003 | Pudhiya Geethai | ||
2003 | Thennavan | Police commissioner (Telugu) | |
2003 | Kurumbu | ||
2003 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Sowrya (2006) (Telugu) | |
2003 | Five by Four(English) | ||
2004 | Ullam | ||
2004 | Aethiree | 25th Film | Bottle Mani (Telugu) |
2004 | Perazhagan | Sundarangadu (Telugu) | |
2004 | 7G Rainbow Colony | 7G Brindhavan Colony (Telugu)Gilli (2009) (Kannada) | |
2004 | Manmadhan | Madana (2006) (Kannada) | Manmadha (Telugu) |
2004 | Bose | Rakshana (2005) (Telugu) | |
2004 | Adhu | ||
2005 | Raam | ||
2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Kalisunte (Telugu) | |
2005 | Daas | ||
2005 | Thotti Jaya (1 song; special thanks) | Jalakanda (Telugu) | |
2005 | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | College Days (2008) (Telugu) | |
2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Naa Allari (Telugu) | |
2005 | Sandakozhi | Jeet Hamari (Hindi)Pandhem Kodi (2006) (Telugu) | |
2005 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Chilipi (Telugu) | |
2005 | Agaram | ||
2005 | Pudhupettai | Dhoolpeta (2006) (Telugu) | |
2006 | Happy (Telugu) | Happy (Malayalam)Dum (2015) (Hindi) | |
2006 | Pattiyal | Gayam (Telugu) | |
2006 | Raam (Telugu) | Jeene Do – Let Us Live (Hindi) | |
2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | Maha Andamga Vunnavani Bhayam (Telugu) | |
2006 | Vallavan | Vallabha (Telugu) | |
2006 | Kedi | Jadoo (Telugu) | |
2006 | Thimiru | Pogaru (2007) (Telugu) Minchu (2008) The Return of Zid (2009) (Hindi) | |
2006 | Paruthiveeran | Malligadu (2012) (Telugu)Meri Awargi (2018) (Hindi) | |
2006 | Thaamirabharani | Bharani (2007) (Telugu) | |
2007 | Deepavali | Paga (2011) (Telugu) Billu Bachan – Ek Diljala (2010) (Hindi) | |
2007 | Chennai 600028 | Kodithe Kottali Raa (Telugu) | |
2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (1 song) | badri(Telugu) | |
2007 | Raju Bhai (Telugu) | ||
2007 | Satham Podathey | 50th Film | Kelkaatha Shabdam (Malayalam) ; |
2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | ||
2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Aarodum Parayaathe (2008) (Malayalam) | |
2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | Dare (2011) (Telugu) | |
2007 | Vel | Deva (Telugu)Main Faisla Karunga (Hindi) | |
2007 | Machakaaran | Dheera (2009) (Telugu) | |
2007 | Billa | Ajith Billa (Telugu) | |
2007 | Vaazhthugal | Prema Nilayam (2012) (Telugu) | |
2008 | Saroja | Saroja (Telugu) | |
2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (Telugu)Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu (2008) (Kannada)(4 out of 7 songs; uncredited) | Phir Aaya Deewana (2013) (Hindi) |
2008 | Aegan | Mallika I Love You (2009) (Telugu)Jaanbaaz Commando (2012) (Hindi) | |
2008 | Silambattam | Maa Vaadu (2009) (Telugu) | |
2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | ||
2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Siva Manasulo Sruthi (Telugu) (2 songs; uncrediited) | Rangam Modalaindhi(Telugu) |
2009 | Sarvam | Sarvam (2010) (Telugu) | |
2009 | Vaamanan | Live (2012) (Telugu) | |
2009 | Muthirai | ||
2009 | Oy! (Telugu) | Kadhal Alai (2013) (Tamil) | |
2009 | Yogi | ||
2009 | Paiyaa (soundtrack) | Ajith (2014) (Kannada) | Awara (2010) (Telugu)Aakhri Baazi (2013) (Hindi) |
2009 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Khiladi (2010) (Telugu) | |
2009 | Bolo Na Tumi Aamar (Bengali) | Hate You (2010) | |
2010 | Goa (soundtrack) | Goa (2011) (Telugu) | |
2010 | Striker (Hindi) (1 song) | ||
2010 | Baana Kaathadi | 75th Film | Kurralloi Kurrallu (2011) (Telugu) |
2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | Modalaindi Ila (2011) | |
2010 | Thillalangadi (5 out of 7 songs) | ||
2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Naa Peru Shiva (2011) (Telugu)Jungbaaz (2016) (Hindi) | |
2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Nene Ambani (Telugu) | |
2010 | Pathinaaru | Jolly Boy (2011) (Kannada) | |
2011 | Pesu | ||
2011 | Kadhal 2 Kalyanam | ||
2011 | Vaanam | Vaanam (Malayalam)Zindagi Ek Sangharsh (Hindi) | |
2011 | Avan Ivan | Vaadu Veedu (Telugu) | |
2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | ||
2011 | Mankatha (soundtrack) | Gambler (Telugu)The King Maker (Hindi) | |
2011 | Panjaa (Telugu) | Jai (2012) (Tamil)Jaandaar (Hindi) | |
2011 | Kazhugu | ||
2011 | Rajapattai | Veedinthe (Telugu)Main Hoon Dada No. 1 (2013) (Hindi) | |
2011 | Vettai | ||
2012 | Mr. Nookayya (Telugu) | Mr. Mobile (Hindi) | |
2012 | Ullam | ||
2012 | Billa II | David Billa (Telugu)Billa 2 (2014) (Hindi) | |
2012 | Dhenikaina Ready (Telugu)(2 out of 5 songs) | Endhinum Ready (Malayalam) Naangellam Appave Appadi (2014) (Tamil)Sabse Badi Hera Pheri 2 (2015) (Hindi) | |
2012 | Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan | Main Shareef Tu Badmash (2013) (Hindi) | |
2012 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Preminchali (2013) (Telugu) | |
2012 | Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal | Itlu Prematho (2013) (Telugu) | |
2012 | Samar | Vetadu Ventadu (Telugu)Gabbar Sher (2016) (Hindi) | |
2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (Telugu) | |
2013 | Thanga Meenkal | ||
2013 | Thillu Mullu | ||
2013 | Biriyani | 100th Film | Biriyani (Telugu)Dum Biriyani (2016) (Hindi) |
2013 | Arrambam | Aata Arambham (Telugu)Player: Ek Khiladi (2015) (Hindi) | |
2014 | Vadacurry (1 song) | Kulfi (Telugu) | |
2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | ||
2014 | Thirudan Police | ||
2014 | Anjaan | Sikander (Telugu)Khatarnak Khiladi 2 (2016) (Hindi) | |
2014 | Raja Natwarlal (Hindi) | ||
2014 | Govindudu Andarivadele (Telugu) | Ram Leela (Tamil), Ekalavya (Malayalam) Yevadu 2 (2016) (Hindi) | |
2014 | Poojai | Pooja (Telugu)Himmatwar (Hindi) | |
2014 | Vai Raja Vai | ||
2014 | Idam Porul Yaeval | ||
2015 | Masss | Rakshasudu (Telugu)Masss (Hindi) | |
2015 | Yatchan | ||
2016 | Dharma Durai | Dharmaraju MBBS(Telugu)Dharma Durai (2019) (Hindi) | |
2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | ||
2016 | Yaakkai | Serial Killer(Telugu) | |
2016 | Taramani | Taramani (Telugu 2019) | |
2017 | Sathriyan | ||
2017 | Kadamban | Kadamban (Hindi)Gajendrudu (2019) (Telugu) | |
2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Khel Kismat Ka (2018) (Hindi) | |
2017 | Gowdru Hotel (Kannada) | ||
2017 | Oxygen (Telugu) | ||
2017 | Semma Botha Aagathey | Dhanam Moolam(Telugu)Kahani Kismat Ki (2019) (Hindi) | |
2017 | Balloon | Balloon (Telugu) | |
2018 | Irumbu Thirai | 125th Film | Abhimanyudu (Telugu)The Return Of Abhimanyu (2019) (Hindi) |
2018 | Raja Ranguski | ||
2018 | Peranbu | Nanna Prema (Telugu) Resurrection (Malayalam) | |
2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (Telugu) | |
2018 | Om (Meendum Oru Mariyathai)(1 song) | ||
2018 | Genius | ||
2018 | Sandakozhi 2 | PandemKodi 2 (Telugu) | |
2018 | Maari 2 | Maari 2 (Telugu)Maari (2019) (Hindi) | |
2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | ||
2019 | Super Deluxe | ||
2019 | NGK | NGK (Telugu) | |
2019 | Sindhubaadh | Sindhubaadh (Telugu) | |
2019 | Kazhugu 2 | ||
2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai | Maha Rakshak (2021) (Hindi) | |
2019 | Hero | Shakthi (Telugu) | |
2021 | Koozhangal | ||
2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | ||
2021 | Chakra | Chakra (Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam)Chakra Ka Rakshak (Hindi) | |
2021 | Nenjam Marappathillai | ||
2021 | Sulthan (Only BGM) | Sulthan (Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) | |
2021 | Kasada Thapara (Kavasam Segment) | ||
2021 | Dikkiloona | ||
2021 | Maanaadu | ||
2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | ||
2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Saamanyudu (Telugu), Obba (Kannada), Veerame Vaagai Soodum (Malayalam) | |
2022 | Valimai (Only Songs) | Valimai (Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) | |
2022 | Maamanithan | ||
2022 | Kuruthi Aattam | ||
2022 | Viruman | ||
2022 | Naane Varuven | ||
2022 | Love Today | ||
2022 | Coffee With Kadhal | ||
2022 | Agent Kannayiram | ||
2022 | Laththi | ||
2023 | Custody | Shot in Tamil and Telugu | |
2023 | Bommai | ||
2023 | Paramporul | ||
2023 | Iraivan | ||
2023 | Conjuring Kannappan |
Upcoming Projects
- 2024 – Maayavalai
- 2024 – Gangs of Godavari
- 2024 – Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
- 2024 – Iraivan Miga Periyavan
- 2024 – Star
- 2024 – The Greatest of All Time
- 2024 – Mr. Zoo Keeper
- 2024 – Hanuman Gear
- TBA – Methavi
Web Series
- 2023 – Modern Love Chennai in Amazon Prime Video
- TBA – Nilamellaam Rattham in ZEE5
Playback Singer
Year | Title | Song | Language | Composer | Ref. |
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1989 | Thendral Sudum | "Dhoori Dhoori" | Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja | |
1990 | Anjali | "Something Something", "Iravu Nilavu", "Motta Maadi", "Vaanam Namakku", "Anjali Anjali" | Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja | |
1996 | Alexander | "Alexander", "Koothadichu" | Tamil | Karthik Raja | |
1998 | Velai | "Achutha Achutha" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | "Cleopatra" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2001 | Friends | "Rukku Rukku" | Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | "All Day Jolly Day" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | "Idhu Kaadhala", "Kann Munney" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | Seshu | "Aakasam Kindundi" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | Junior Senior | "Oh Shalalala Jamaai" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | April Maadhathil | "Poi Solla Manasukku" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | Bala | "Bailamo" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | Malli Malli Chudali | "Ivi Mallela" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | "Chinna Chinnathai", "Ilamai Oorai Sutrum" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2002 | Punnagai Poove | "En Kaadhal" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2003 | Kadhal Kondein | "18 Vayathil", "Thathi Thathi", "Kai Padamalae" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2003 | Kurumbu | "Kingini Mingini" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2003 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | "Baby Baby", "Where Do We Go" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2004 | 7G Rainbow Colony | "Naam Vayathukku" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2004 | Manmadhan | "Kannale", "Pesamalae Mugam" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2005 | Raam | "Boom Boom", "Nizhalinai Nijamum" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | "En Kannodu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2005 | Thotti Jaya | "Intha ooru" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | "Pushing It Hard" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2005 | Kalvanin Kadhali | "Eno Kangal" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2005 | Pudhupettai | Our Story: "Enga Yeriya", It All Comes Down To this!: "Oru Naalil", Gangster's Marriage Party: "Pul Pesum Poo Pesum", "Oru Naalil": Composer's Dream Mix | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2006 | Pattiyal | "Yedhedo Ennangal Vandhu", "Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal", "Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal (Remix)" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | "Kanavae Kalaigirathe", "Elaiyudhir Kaalam", "Kaadhalai Pirippadhu", "Odivaa Kaadhalae", "Orampo Naina" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2006 | Vallavan | "Kadhal Vandhale" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2006 | Paruthiveeran | "Iayyayo" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2006 | Happy | "Ossa Re" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2006 | Raam | "Qurbani" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2007 | Deepavali | "Pogadhey" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Natpukkullae", "Ulle Vaa" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2007 | Raju Bhai | "Evvare Nuvvu (Remix)" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2007 | Satham Podathey | "O Indha Kaadhal" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | "Arabu Naade", "Vittal Suriyanai" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | "Innum Oru Iravu", "Unakkagathane Intha" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | "The Person Is The Looser" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2008 | Saroja | "Cheeky Cheeky" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2008 | Aegan | "Kichu Kichu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | "Kadaloram Oru Ooru" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | "Oru Kal" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Sarvam | "Neethane", "Kaatrukulle" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Oye | "Povadhe Prema" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Yogi | "Yaarodu Yaaro" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Paiyaa | "En Kadhal Solla", "Yedho Ondru", | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Paiyaa | "Nee Yadalo Naaku" (D) | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2009 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | "Introduction", "Poo Mudhal Pen Varai", "Theriyamele" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2010 | Goa | "Yezhezhu Thalaimuraikkum", "Kaadhal Endral" "Goa remix" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2010 | Striker | "Haq Se" | Hindi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2010 | Baana Kaathadi | "Thaakkuthe Kann Thaakkuthe" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2010 | Siddhu +2 | "Poove Poove" | Tamil | Dharan Kumar | |
2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | "Oh Shala" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2010 | Thillalangadi | "Sol Pechu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | "Iragai Pole" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2010 | Pathinaaru | "Yaar Solli Kadhal", "Theme music" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2011 | Pesu | "Vennira Iravuga" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2011 | Kadhal 2 Kalyanam | "Naa Vettu Pora Aadu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2011 | Vaanam | "Evan Di Unna Pethan", "Vaanam" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2011 | Mankatha | "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha", "Nanbane", "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha (Extended Dance Mix)" (Remixed by Premgi Amaren) | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2011 | Panjaa | "Panjaa", "Panjaa (Remix)" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2011 | Kazhugu | "Paathagathi Kannupattu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2011 | Vettai | "Pappappa" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2012 | Mr. Nookayya | "Pista Pista", "Pranam Poye Badha" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2012 | Billa II | "Gangster", "Yedho Mayakkam" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2012 | Denikaina Ready | "Pilla Neevalla" | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2012 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | "Mella Siritthal", "Aararo" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2012 | Moondru Per Moondru Kadal | "Unakkaagave Uyir Vaazhgiren" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2012 | Samar | "Poikkal Kuthirai" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | "Saainthu Saainthu nee", "Pengal endral poiya" | Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2013 | Vellachi | "Poiya Pochey Enkadhal" | Tamil | Bhavatharini | |
2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | "Oru Porambokku", "Sudasuda Thooral" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2013 | Maryan | "Kadal Raasa Naan" | Tamil | A. R. Rahman | |
2013 | Thillu Mullu | "Thillu Mullu Remix" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2013 | Biriyani | "Nahna Na Nah", "Edhirthu Nil", "Nahna Na Nah (New Jack Swing Mix)" (Mixed & Arranged by Yuvan Shankar Raja), "Nahna Na Nah (Extended Dance Mix)" (Mixed & Arranged by Premgi Amaren) | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2014 | Megha | "Mugilo Megamo", "Chellam Konjum" | Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | "Tharaimelae Irunthae Naan" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2014 | Anjaan | "Kaadhal Aasai" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2014 | Poojai | "Uyire Uyire" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2014 | Vai Raja Vai | "Pachchai Vanna", "Pookkamazh", "Naam Vaazhndhidum" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2014 | Idam Porul Eval | "Atthuvaana Kaatukku" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | "Therikkudhu Masss", "Poochandi", "Therikkudhu Masss (Gasa Gasa Mix)" (Remixed by Premgi Amaren) | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | "Mutham Kodutha Maayakaari" | Tamil | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
2015 | Yatchan | "Konjalaai", "Kaaka Ponnu", "Innum Enna" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | "Uyirae Uyirae" | Tamil | Ravi Vijay Anand | |
2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu | "Kanne Un Kadhal" | Tamil | Kuralarasan | |
2016 | Yaakkai | "Neee","Naan Ini Kaatril" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | "Boys are Back", "Sopana Sundari" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2016 | Nenjam Marappathillai | "En Pondatti", "Kannungala en Chellangala", "Malai varum Vennila", "Yendi" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2016 | Taramani | "Pavangalai", "Yaaro Uchikilai", "Unnai unnai" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2017 | Sathriyan | "Paarai Mele" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2017 | AAA | "Thatha Love" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2017 | Kadamban | "Otha Paarvayil" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2017 | Gowdru Hotel | "Ondhe Jeevana", "Kshanvu Kooda" | Kannada | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2017 | Padaiveeran | "Ithuvarai Naan (Male)" | Tamil | Karthik Raja | |
2017 | Semma Botha Aagathey | "Semma Botha Aagathey", "Idhayathai Oru Nodi" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | "Kadhal Dhevathai" | Tamil | Silambarasan | |
2017 | Balloon | "Mazhai Megam" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2018 | Raja Ranguski | "Pattukutty Neethan" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2018 | Tik Tik Tik | "Tik Tik Tik Title Track" | Tamil | composed by D. Imman | |
2018 | Peranbu | "Anbe Anbin" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | "Dope track", "Surprise Me", "Miss You Papa" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2018 | Jarugandi | "Yaaradi Nee" | Tamil | Bobo Shashi | |
2018 | Vanjagar Ulagam | "Thee Yazhlini" | Tamil | Sam C. S. | |
2018 | Sandakozhi 2 | "Kambathu Ponnu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2018 | Maari 2 | "Maari Gethu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2019 | Kanne Kalaimaane | "Endhan Kangalai", "Vaa Vellai Raasathi" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2019 | Madras Gig Season2 | "Rasaathi Nenja" | Tamil | Dharan Kumar | |
2019 | Kazhugu 2 | "Adi Yendi Pulla" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai | "Agalaathey" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2019 | Hero | "Hero Title Track", "Overa Feel Pannuren" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2019 | Puppy | "Anjimanikku" | Tamil | Dharan Kumar | |
2019 | Pistha | "Azhagula Rasathi" | Tamil | Dharan Kumar | |
2019 | Aruvam | "Veesiya Visiri" | Tamil | Thaman S | |
2020 | Anbulla Ghilli | "Lovvu Lovvu' | Tamil | Arrol Corelli | |
2020 | Master | "Andha Kanna Paathaaka" | Tamil | Anirudh Ravichander | |
2020 | Plan Panni Pannanum | "Neengum Bothil" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2020 | Chakra | "Harla Farla" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2021 | Maamanithan | "Ye Rasa" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | "Unnai Paartha Naal" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2021 | Maanaadu | "Meherezylaa" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2021 | Valimai | "Naanga Vera Maari" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2021 | Dikkiloona | "Yedhum Solladhe" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2021 | Kasada Thabara | "Enakenna Aachu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2021 | Radhe Shyam | "Aagoozhile" | Tamil | Justin Prabhakaran | |
2021 | Radhe Shyam | "Ee Raathale" | Telugu | Justin Prabhakaran | |
2021 | Anbarivu | "Arakkiyae" | Tamil | Hiphop Tamizha | |
2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | "Thithikkirathe Kangal" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | "Matthikinche Kalley" (D) | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Oh My Dog | "I'm A Fighter" | Tamil | Nivas K. Prasanna | |
2022 | Captain | "Ninaivugal" | Tamil | D Imman | |
2022 | Viruman | "Madura Veeran", "Aagasam Kannukkulla" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Naane Varuvean | "Veera Soora", "Rendu Raja" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Love Today | "Saachittale", "Ennai Vittu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Love Today | "Pranam Pothunna" (D) | Telugu | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Coffee with Kadhal | "Baby Gurl", "Thiyagi Boys", "Naalaya Pozhudhu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Agent Kannayiram | "Oppari Rap" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2022 | Laththi | "Thotta Load Aage Waiting", "Veerathukkor Niramundu" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2023 | Dada | "Pogathey" | Tamil | Jen Martin | |
2023 | Modern Love Chennai | "Peranbae" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2023 | Bommai | "Mudhal Muththam", "Enadhuyir Enge" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2023 | Adiyae | "Mudhal Kaadhal" | Tamil | Justin Prabhakaran | |
2023 | Paramporul | "Adiyaathi", "Asaivindri" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2023 | Irugapatru | "Piriyathiru" | Tamil | Justin Prabhakaran | |
2023 | Iraivan | "Idhu Pola", "Fear Beat" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2023 | Jigarthanda DoubleX | "Theekuchi" | Tamil | Santhosh Narayanan | |
2023 | Joe | "Ore Kanaa" | Tamil | Siddhu Kumar | |
2023 | Ninaivellam Neeyada | "Idhayame Idhayame" | Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja | |
2023 | Conjuring Kannappan | "Bakkunu Suthureney" | Tamil | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Lyricist
Year | Film | Song |
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2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Natpukkullae" |
2008 | Saroja | "Cheeky Cheeky", "My Life" |
2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | "Introduction" |
2011 | Mankatha | "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha", "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha (Extended Dance Mix)" |
2013 | Biriyani | "Nahna Na Nah" |
2018 | Maari 2 | "Maari Gethu" |
Independent Works and Music Videos
Year | Title | Languages | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
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1999 | The Blast | Tamil | with Kamal Haasan | ||
2011 | Song of Youth | Tamil | Song written by former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and is set to tunes by Yuvan. Remains unreleased. | ||
2011 | I'll Be There For You | Tamil | A promotional music video for the Yuvan – Live in Concert. Lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar | ||
2020 | "Yaa Nabi" | Tamil | *Composed by Rizwan. Arranged by Yuvan | ||
2020 | Arivum Anbum | Tamil | with Ghibran, Kamal Haasan and 9 others | Song in response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in India, in collaboration with Think Music India *Composed and Arranged by Ghibran | |
2021 | "Tala Al Badru Alayna" | Tamil, Arabic | with A R Ameen | ||
2021 | "Top Tucker" | Tamil, Hindi | With (Badshah ft.Rashmika Mandanna, Uchana Amit) | ||
2021 | 'Dont Touch Me' – Anti Rape Anthem | Tamil | with Arivu, Yunohoo | ||
2022 | "Iruthalai Kolli" | Tamil | with Vairamuthu | Single from Naatpadu Theral – Season 2 | |
2022 | "Candy" | Tamil, Hindi | with Dhvani Bhanushali | ||
2022 | "Unna Paathale" | Tamil | 1Min music video | ||
2023 | "Yaar Intha Peigal" | Tamil | Music video that talks about child abuse. *Composed and Arranged by Ilaiyaraaja |
Onscreen appearances
Year | Film | Notes |
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2003 | Punnagai Poove | Special appearance in the song "En Kadhal" |
2008 | Saroja | Special appearance in the song "Cheeky Cheeky" |
2012 | Billa II | Special appearance in the song "Gangster" |
2012 | Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan | Special appearance in the song "Aadhi Baghavan Rap" |
2013 | Thillu Mullu | Special appearance in the song "Thillu Mullu Title Song" |
2017 | Gowdru Hotel (Kannada) | Special appearance in the song "Kshanavu" |
2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Special appearance in the song "Dope Track" |
2018 | Pei Pasi | Special appearance in the song "Pei Pasi" |
2021 | Top Tucker (Video Song) | Special appearance in the song "Top Tucker" by Badshah |
2022 | Maamanithan | Separate feature in the song "Ye Rasa" |
2022 | Candy (Video Song) | Special appearance in the song "Candy" with Dhvani Bhanushali |
2022 | Coffee With Kadhal | Special appearance in the song "Rum Bum Bum" |
2023 | Paramporul | Special appearance in the lyrical video song of "Sippara Rippara" |
2023 | Paramporul | Music video of "Adiyaathi" |
2023 | Joe | Special appearance in the song "Ore Kanaa" |
Producer
Year | Film |
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2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal |
2019 | Muthamida (single) |
TBA | Alice |
2022 | Maa Manithan |
Non-film works
Television
- Perai Solla Vaa
- Panchavarnakili
- Ananda Bhavan
- Ladies Club-Senior Junior.
- Hero Splendor Tamil
- Senior Junior
- Super Singer Junior Season 8
Albums
- 1999 – The Blast
Theatre
- 2014 – Chicago
Awards
Special Honours
- 2018 – Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu
- 2022 – Honorary Doctorate by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Cyprus International Film Festival
- Best Musical Score Feature Film for Raam (2006)
South Indian International Movie Awards
- SIIMA Award for Best Playback Singer – Telugu for Panjaa (2012)
Filmfare Awards South
- Best Music Director – Tamil for 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
- Special Jury Award for Oy! (2009)
- Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil for Paruthiveeran
- Nominated, Best Music Director – Telugu for Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for Paiyaa (2010)
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for Naan Mahaan Alla (2010)
- Nominated, Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil for “Iragai Pole” – Naan Mahaan Alla (2010)
- Nominated, Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil for “Kadal Rasa” – Maryan (2013)
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Best Music Director for Pattiyal (2006)
- Best Music Director for Paiyaa (2010)
- Best Music Director Kalaimamani Award (2018)
Vijay Awards
- Favourite Song of the Year for “En Kadhal Solla” (Paiyaa) (2010)
- Best Background Score for Aaranya Kaandam (2011)
- Best Background Score (2012)
- Best Male Playback Singer for “Kadal Rasa” (Maryan) (2013)
- Nominated, Best Music Director for Paruthiveeran (2007)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Saroja (2008)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Paiyaa (2010)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Kazhugu (2012)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Anjaan (2014)
Other awards
- Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Composer of the Year (2007)
- Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Male Playback Singer of the Year for “Neethane” (Sarvam) (2009)
- Swarna Saravanan Excellence in Music Award (2013)
- Big FM Tamil Entertainment Awards – Most Entertaining Music Director of the Year Award for Paiyaa (2011)
- Big Tamil Melody Award for Most Popular Composer-director
- Big Tamil Melody Award for Best Background Score for Aaranya Kaandam (2011)
- Cinema Rasigargal Sangam Best Music Director Award for Billa (2007)
- CJA Cine Critics’ Best Music Director Award for Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)
- GAMA Tollywood Music Awards
- Nominated Best Music Director – Telugu for Govindudu Andarivadele (2015)
- GV South Indian Cinematographers Association (SICA) Best Music Director Award (2007)
- Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Awards
- Isaiyaruvi Album of the Year – Paruthiveeran (2007)
- Isaiyaruvi Best Folk Song of the Year – “Oororam Puliyamaram” (Paruthiveeran) (2007)
- Miranda Crazy Song of the Year – “Saroja Saamaan Nikalo” (Chennai 600028) (2007)
- Isaiyaruvi Sensational Youth Album – Silambattam (2008)
- Crazy Song of the Year – “Where Is The Party” (Silambattam) (2008)
- Isaiyaruvi Best Remix Song of the Year – “Vechikkava” (Silambattam) (2008)
- Jayam Charitable Trust Film Music Awards
- Best Sensational Musician (2007)
- Best Singer of the Year Special Award for “Arabu Naade” (Thottal Poo Malarum) (shared with Haricharan) (2007)
- Medimix-Dinakaran Best Music Director Award for Manmadhan (2004)
- Mirchi Music Awards South
- Mirchi Music Award for Best Music Composer of the Year for “Oru Kal Oru Kannadi” (Siva Manasula Sakthi) (2009)
- Mirchi Music Award for Best Album of the Year for Paiyaa (2010)
- Mirchi Music Award for Mirchi Listeners’ Choice – Best Song of the Year for “En Kadhal Solla” (Paiyaa) (2010)
- Mirchi Music Award for Mirchi Listeners’ Choice – Best Album of the Year for Paiyaa (2010)
- Spell Bound Best Music Director Award for Vallavan (2006)
- Vijay Music Awards
- Best Singer with the Maximum Hits of 2010
- Popular Duet of the Year – “Idhu Varai” (Goa) (2011)
- Popular Song sung by a Music Director – “En Kadhal Solla” (Paiyaa) (2011)
- Mirchi Listeners Choice of the Year – “Thuli Thuli” (Paiyaa)(2011)
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