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Yuvan Shankar Raja

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

NameYuvan Shankar Raja
Real NameYuvan Shankar Raja, Abdul Haliq
NicknameYuvan
ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Music Director
Date of Birth31 August 1979
Age (as of 2024)45
Zodiac signVirgo
FatherIlaiyaraaja (Music Maestro)
MotherJeeva
BrotherKarthik Raja (Music Composer)
SisterBhavatharini
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNA
WifeSujaya Chandran (2005 – 2008)
Shilpa Mohan (2011 – 2014)
Zafroon Nizar (2015 – Present)
ChildrenZiya
ReligionHindu
Educational QualificationGraduate
SchoolSt. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai
CollegeTrinity College, London, UK
HobbiesListening to music, Songwriting, Singing, Driving
Birth PlaceTheni, Tamil Nadu, India
HometownTheni, Tamil Nadu, India
Current CityChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian

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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

YearTamilOther languagesDubbed Releases
1997Aravindhan
1998Velai
1998Kalyana Galatta
1999Poovellam KettupparDeal (2007) (Telugu)
1999Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
2000Rishi
2000DheenaDada (2007) (Telugu)Jigarwala (Hindi)
2001Thulluvadho Ilamai
2001Manadhai ThirudivittaiManasuna Manasai (2005) (Telugu)
2001NandhaAakrosham (2006)Pratheekaram (2009) (Telugu)Bala-Surya (2011)
2002Seshu (Telugu)(4 out of 8 songs)
2002Malli Malli Chudali (Telugu)
2002Junior SeniorHum Hai Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2008) (Hindi)Super (2009) (Malayalam)
2002Kadhal Samrajyam
2002April MaadhathilVaallidharu (2004) (Telugu) Mr. Rangeela (Hindi)
2002Bala
2002Mounam PesiyadheAadanthe Ado Type (2003) (Telugu)Kanchu (2006) (Telugu)Ghatak Returns (Hindi)
2002Punnagai Poove
2002Pop CarnPopcarn (2007) (Malayalam)
2003WinnerWinner (Hindi)
2003Kaadhal Kondein
2003Pudhiya Geethai
2003ThennavanPolice commissioner (Telugu)
2003Kurumbu
2003Pudhukottaiyilirundhu SaravananSowrya (2006) (Telugu)
2003Five by Four(English)
2004Ullam
2004Aethiree25th FilmBottle Mani (Telugu)
2004PerazhaganSundarangadu (Telugu)
20047G Rainbow Colony7G Brindhavan Colony (Telugu)Gilli (2009) (Kannada)
2004ManmadhanMadana (2006) (Kannada)Manmadha (Telugu)
2004BoseRakshana (2005) (Telugu)
2004Adhu
2005Raam
2005Arinthum AriyamalumKalisunte (Telugu)
2005Daas
2005Thotti Jaya (1 song; special thanks)Jalakanda (Telugu)
2005Oru Kalluriyin KathaiCollege Days (2008) (Telugu)
2005Kanda Naal MudhalNaa Allari (Telugu)
2005SandakozhiJeet Hamari (Hindi)Pandhem Kodi (2006) (Telugu)
2005Kalvanin KadhaliChilipi (Telugu)
2005Agaram
2005PudhupettaiDhoolpeta (2006) (Telugu)
2006Happy (Telugu)Happy (Malayalam)Dum (2015) (Hindi)
2006PattiyalGayam (Telugu)
2006Raam (Telugu)Jeene Do – Let Us Live (Hindi)
2006Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai IrukkirathuMaha Andamga Vunnavani Bhayam (Telugu)
2006VallavanVallabha (Telugu)
2006KediJadoo (Telugu)
2006ThimiruPogaru (2007) (Telugu) Minchu (2008) The Return of Zid (2009) (Hindi)
2006ParuthiveeranMalligadu (2012) (Telugu)Meri Awargi (2018) (Hindi)
2006ThaamirabharaniBharani (2007) (Telugu)
2007DeepavaliPaga (2011) (Telugu) Billu Bachan – Ek Diljala (2010) (Hindi)
2007Chennai 600028Kodithe Kottali Raa (Telugu)
2007Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (1 song)badri(Telugu)
2007Raju Bhai (Telugu)
2007Satham Podathey50th FilmKelkaatha Shabdam (Malayalam) ;
2007Thottal Poo Malarum
2007Kannamoochi YenadaAarodum Parayaathe (2008) (Malayalam)
2007Kattradhu ThamizhDare (2011) (Telugu)
2007VelDeva (Telugu)Main Faisla Karunga (Hindi)
2007MachakaaranDheera (2009) (Telugu)
2007BillaAjith Billa (Telugu)
2007VaazhthugalPrema Nilayam (2012) (Telugu)
2008SarojaSaroja (Telugu)
2008Yaaradi 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)
2008AeganMallika I Love You (2009) (Telugu)Jaanbaaz Commando (2012) (Hindi)
2008SilambattamMaa Vaadu (2009) (Telugu)
2009Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
2009Siva Manasula SakthiSiva Manasulo Sruthi (Telugu) (2 songs; uncrediited)Rangam Modalaindhi(Telugu)
2009SarvamSarvam (2010) (Telugu)
2009VaamananLive (2012) (Telugu)
2009Muthirai
2009Oy! (Telugu)Kadhal Alai (2013) (Tamil)
2009Yogi
2009Paiyaa (soundtrack)Ajith (2014) (Kannada)Awara (2010) (Telugu)Aakhri Baazi (2013) (Hindi)
2009Theeradha Vilaiyattu PillaiKhiladi (2010) (Telugu)
2009Bolo Na Tumi Aamar (Bengali)Hate You (2010)
2010Goa (soundtrack)Goa (2011) (Telugu)
2010Striker (Hindi) (1 song)
2010Baana Kaathadi75th FilmKurralloi Kurrallu (2011) (Telugu)
2010Kaadhal Solla VandhenModalaindi Ila (2011)
2010Thillalangadi (5 out of 7 songs)
2010Naan Mahaan AllaNaa Peru Shiva (2011) (Telugu)Jungbaaz (2016) (Hindi)
2010Boss Engira BhaskaranNene Ambani (Telugu)
2010PathinaaruJolly Boy (2011) (Kannada)
2011Pesu
2011Kadhal 2 Kalyanam
2011VaanamVaanam (Malayalam)Zindagi Ek Sangharsh (Hindi)
2011Avan IvanVaadu Veedu (Telugu)
2011Aaranya Kaandam
2011Mankatha (soundtrack)Gambler (Telugu)The King Maker (Hindi)
2011Panjaa (Telugu)Jai (2012) (Tamil)Jaandaar (Hindi)
2011Kazhugu
2011RajapattaiVeedinthe (Telugu)Main Hoon Dada No. 1 (2013) (Hindi)
2011Vettai
2012Mr. Nookayya (Telugu)Mr. Mobile (Hindi)
2012Ullam
2012Billa IIDavid Billa (Telugu)Billa 2 (2014) (Hindi)
2012Dhenikaina Ready (Telugu)(2 out of 5 songs)Endhinum Ready (Malayalam) Naangellam Appave Appadi (2014) (Tamil)Sabse Badi Hera Pheri 2 (2015) (Hindi)
2012Ameerin Aadhi BaghavanMain Shareef Tu Badmash (2013) (Hindi)
2012Aadhalal Kadhal SeiveerPreminchali (2013) (Telugu)
2012Moondru Per Moondru KaadhalItlu Prematho (2013) (Telugu)
2012SamarVetadu Ventadu (Telugu)Gabbar Sher (2016) (Hindi)
2013Kedi Billa Killadi RangaKedi Billa Killadi Ranga (Telugu)
2013Thanga Meenkal
2013Thillu Mullu
2013Biriyani100th FilmBiriyani (Telugu)Dum Biriyani (2016) (Hindi)
2013ArrambamAata Arambham (Telugu)Player: Ek Khiladi (2015) (Hindi)
2014Vadacurry (1 song)Kulfi (Telugu)
2014Vanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014Thirudan Police
2014AnjaanSikander (Telugu)Khatarnak Khiladi 2 (2016) (Hindi)
2014Raja Natwarlal (Hindi)
2014Govindudu Andarivadele (Telugu)Ram Leela (Tamil), Ekalavya (Malayalam) Yevadu 2 (2016) (Hindi)
2014PoojaiPooja (Telugu)Himmatwar (Hindi)
2014Vai Raja Vai
2014Idam Porul Yaeval
2015MasssRakshasudu (Telugu)Masss (Hindi)
2015Yatchan
2016Dharma DuraiDharmaraju MBBS(Telugu)Dharma Durai (2019) (Hindi)
2016Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
2016YaakkaiSerial Killer(Telugu)
2016TaramaniTaramani (Telugu 2019)
2017Sathriyan
2017KadambanKadamban (Hindi)Gajendrudu (2019) (Telugu)
2017Anbanavan Asaradhavan AdangadhavanKhel Kismat Ka (2018) (Hindi)
2017Gowdru Hotel (Kannada)
2017Oxygen (Telugu)
2017Semma Botha AagatheyDhanam Moolam(Telugu)Kahani Kismat Ki (2019) (Hindi)
2017BalloonBalloon (Telugu)
2018Irumbu Thirai125th FilmAbhimanyudu (Telugu)The Return Of Abhimanyu (2019) (Hindi)
2018Raja Ranguski
2018PeranbuNanna Prema (Telugu) Resurrection (Malayalam)
2018Pyaar Prema KaadhalPyaar Prema Kaadhal (Telugu)
2018Om (Meendum Oru Mariyathai)(1 song)
2018Genius
2018Sandakozhi 2PandemKodi 2 (Telugu)
2018Maari 2Maari 2 (Telugu)Maari (2019) (Hindi)
2019Kanne Kalaimaane
2019Super Deluxe
2019NGKNGK (Telugu)
2019SindhubaadhSindhubaadh (Telugu)
2019Kazhugu 2
2019Nerkonda PaarvaiMaha Rakshak (2021) (Hindi)
2019HeroShakthi (Telugu)
2021Koozhangal
2021Kalathil Santhippom
2021ChakraChakra (Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam)Chakra Ka Rakshak (Hindi)
2021Nenjam Marappathillai
2021Sulthan (Only BGM)Sulthan (Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam)
2021Kasada Thapara (Kavasam Segment)
2021Dikkiloona
2021Maanaadu
2021Plan Panni Pannanum
2022Veeramae Vaagai SoodumSaamanyudu (Telugu), Obba (Kannada), Veerame Vaagai Soodum (Malayalam)
2022Valimai (Only Songs)Valimai (Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam)
2022Maamanithan
2022Kuruthi Aattam
2022Viruman
2022Naane Varuven
2022Love Today
2022Coffee With Kadhal
2022Agent Kannayiram
2022Laththi
2023CustodyShot in Tamil and Telugu
2023Bommai
2023Paramporul
2023Iraivan
2023Conjuring Kannappan

Upcoming Projects

Web Series

  • 2023 – Modern Love Chennai in Amazon Prime Video
  • TBA – Nilamellaam Rattham in ZEE5

Playback Singer

YearTitleSongLanguageComposerRef.
1989Thendral Sudum"Dhoori Dhoori"TamilIlaiyaraaja
1990Anjali"Something Something", "Iravu Nilavu", "Motta Maadi", "Vaanam Namakku", "Anjali Anjali"TamilIlaiyaraaja
1996Alexander"Alexander", "Koothadichu"TamilKarthik Raja
1998Velai"Achutha Achutha"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
1999Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga"Cleopatra"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2001Friends"Rukku Rukku"TamilIlaiyaraaja
2001Manadhai Thirudivittai"All Day Jolly Day"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2002Thulluvadho Ilamai"Idhu Kaadhala", "Kann Munney"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2002Seshu"Aakasam Kindundi"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2002Junior Senior"Oh Shalalala Jamaai"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2002April Maadhathil"Poi Solla Manasukku"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2002Bala"Bailamo"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2002Malli Malli Chudali"Ivi Mallela"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2002Mounam Pesiyadhe"Chinna Chinnathai", "Ilamai Oorai Sutrum"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2002Punnagai Poove"En Kaadhal"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2003Kadhal Kondein"18 Vayathil", "Thathi Thathi", "Kai Padamalae"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2003Kurumbu"Kingini Mingini"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2003Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan"Baby Baby", "Where Do We Go"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
20047G Rainbow Colony"Naam Vayathukku"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2004Manmadhan"Kannale", "Pesamalae Mugam"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2005Raam"Boom Boom", "Nizhalinai Nijamum"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2005Arinthum Ariyamalum"En Kannodu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2005Thotti Jaya"Intha ooru"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2005Kanda Naal Mudhal"Pushing It Hard"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2005Kalvanin Kadhali"Eno Kangal"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2005PudhupettaiOur Story: "Enga Yeriya", It All Comes Down To this!: "Oru Naalil", Gangster's Marriage Party: "Pul Pesum Poo Pesum", "Oru Naalil": Composer's Dream MixTamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2006Pattiyal"Yedhedo Ennangal Vandhu", "Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal", "Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal (Remix)"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2006Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu"Kanavae Kalaigirathe", "Elaiyudhir Kaalam", "Kaadhalai Pirippadhu", "Odivaa Kaadhalae", "Orampo Naina"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2006Vallavan"Kadhal Vandhale"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2006Paruthiveeran"Iayyayo"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2006Happy"Ossa Re"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2006Raam"Qurbani"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2007Deepavali"Pogadhey"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2007Chennai 600028"Natpukkullae", "Ulle Vaa"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2007Raju Bhai"Evvare Nuvvu (Remix)"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2007Satham Podathey"O Indha Kaadhal"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2007Thottal Poo Malarum"Arabu Naade", "Vittal Suriyanai"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2007Kattradhu Thamizh"Innum Oru Iravu", "Unakkagathane Intha"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2008Yaaradi Nee Mohini"The Person Is The Looser"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2008Saroja"Cheeky Cheeky"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2008Aegan"Kichu Kichu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum"Kadaloram Oru Ooru"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Siva Manasula Sakthi"Oru Kal"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Sarvam"Neethane", "Kaatrukulle"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Oye"Povadhe Prema"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Yogi"Yaarodu Yaaro"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Paiyaa"En Kadhal Solla", "Yedho Ondru",TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Paiyaa"Nee Yadalo Naaku" (D)TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2009Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai"Introduction", "Poo Mudhal Pen Varai", "Theriyamele"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2010Goa"Yezhezhu Thalaimuraikkum", "Kaadhal Endral" "Goa remix"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2010Striker"Haq Se"HindiYuvan Shankar Raja
2010Baana Kaathadi"Thaakkuthe Kann Thaakkuthe"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2010Siddhu +2"Poove Poove"TamilDharan Kumar
2010Kaadhal Solla Vandhen"Oh Shala"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2010Thillalangadi"Sol Pechu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2010Naan Mahaan Alla"Iragai Pole"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2010Pathinaaru"Yaar Solli Kadhal", "Theme music"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2011Pesu"Vennira Iravuga"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2011Kadhal 2 Kalyanam"Naa Vettu Pora Aadu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2011Vaanam"Evan Di Unna Pethan", "Vaanam"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2011Mankatha"Vilaiyaadu Mankatha", "Nanbane", "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha (Extended Dance Mix)" (Remixed by Premgi Amaren)TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2011Panjaa"Panjaa", "Panjaa (Remix)"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2011Kazhugu"Paathagathi Kannupattu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2011Vettai"Pappappa"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2012Mr. Nookayya"Pista Pista", "Pranam Poye Badha"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2012Billa II"Gangster", "Yedho Mayakkam"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2012Denikaina Ready"Pilla Neevalla"TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2012Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer"Mella Siritthal", "Aararo"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2012Moondru Per Moondru Kadal"Unakkaagave Uyir Vaazhgiren"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2012Samar"Poikkal Kuthirai"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2012Neethaane En Ponvasantham"Saainthu Saainthu nee", "Pengal endral poiya"TamilIlaiyaraaja
2013Vellachi"Poiya Pochey Enkadhal"TamilBhavatharini
2013Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga"Oru Porambokku", "Sudasuda Thooral"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2013Maryan"Kadal Raasa Naan"TamilA. R. Rahman
2013Thillu Mullu"Thillu Mullu Remix"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2013Biriyani"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)TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2014Megha"Mugilo Megamo", "Chellam Konjum"TamilIlaiyaraaja
2014Vanavarayan Vallavarayan"Tharaimelae Irunthae Naan"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2014Anjaan"Kaadhal Aasai"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2014Poojai"Uyire Uyire"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2014Vai Raja Vai"Pachchai Vanna", "Pookkamazh", "Naam Vaazhndhidum"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2014Idam Porul Eval"Atthuvaana Kaatukku"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2015Massu Engira Masilamani"Therikkudhu Masss", "Poochandi", "Therikkudhu Masss (Gasa Gasa Mix)" (Remixed by Premgi Amaren)TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2015Trisha Illana Nayanthara"Mutham Kodutha Maayakaari"TamilG. V. Prakash Kumar
2015Yatchan"Konjalaai", "Kaaka Ponnu", "Innum Enna"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2016Ennama Katha Vudranunga"Uyirae Uyirae"TamilRavi Vijay Anand
2016Idhu Namma Aalu"Kanne Un Kadhal"TamilKuralarasan
2016Yaakkai"Neee","Naan Ini Kaatril"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2016Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings"Boys are Back", "Sopana Sundari"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2016Nenjam Marappathillai"En Pondatti", "Kannungala en Chellangala", "Malai varum Vennila", "Yendi"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2016Taramani"Pavangalai", "Yaaro Uchikilai", "Unnai unnai"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2017Sathriyan"Paarai Mele"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2017AAA"Thatha Love"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2017Kadamban"Otha Paarvayil"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2017Gowdru Hotel"Ondhe Jeevana", "Kshanvu Kooda"KannadaYuvan Shankar Raja
2017Padaiveeran"Ithuvarai Naan (Male)"TamilKarthik Raja
2017Semma Botha Aagathey"Semma Botha Aagathey", "Idhayathai Oru Nodi"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2017Sakka Podu Podu Raja"Kadhal Dhevathai"TamilSilambarasan
2017Balloon"Mazhai Megam"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2018Raja Ranguski"Pattukutty Neethan"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2018Tik Tik Tik"Tik Tik Tik Title Track"Tamilcomposed by D. Imman
2018Peranbu"Anbe Anbin"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2018Pyaar Prema Kaadhal"Dope track", "Surprise Me", "Miss You Papa"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2018Jarugandi"Yaaradi Nee"TamilBobo Shashi
2018Vanjagar Ulagam"Thee Yazhlini"TamilSam C. S.
2018Sandakozhi 2"Kambathu Ponnu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2018Maari 2"Maari Gethu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2019Kanne Kalaimaane"Endhan Kangalai", "Vaa Vellai Raasathi"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2019Madras Gig Season2"Rasaathi Nenja"TamilDharan Kumar
2019Kazhugu 2"Adi Yendi Pulla"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2019Nerkonda Paarvai"Agalaathey"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2019Hero"Hero Title Track", "Overa Feel Pannuren"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2019Puppy"Anjimanikku"TamilDharan Kumar
2019Pistha"Azhagula Rasathi"TamilDharan Kumar
2019Aruvam"Veesiya Visiri"TamilThaman S
2020Anbulla Ghilli"Lovvu Lovvu'TamilArrol Corelli
2020Master"Andha Kanna Paathaaka"TamilAnirudh Ravichander
2020Plan Panni Pannanum"Neengum Bothil"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2020Chakra"Harla Farla"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2021Maamanithan"Ye Rasa"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2021Kalathil Santhippom"Unnai Paartha Naal"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2021Maanaadu"Meherezylaa"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2021Valimai"Naanga Vera Maari"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2021Dikkiloona"Yedhum Solladhe"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2021Kasada Thabara"Enakenna Aachu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2021Radhe Shyam"Aagoozhile"TamilJustin Prabhakaran
2021Radhe Shyam"Ee Raathale"TeluguJustin Prabhakaran
2021Anbarivu"Arakkiyae"TamilHiphop Tamizha
2022Veeramae Vaagai Soodum"Thithikkirathe Kangal"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Veeramae Vaagai Soodum"Matthikinche Kalley" (D)TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Oh My Dog"I'm A Fighter"TamilNivas K. Prasanna
2022Captain"Ninaivugal"TamilD Imman
2022Viruman"Madura Veeran", "Aagasam Kannukkulla"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Naane Varuvean"Veera Soora", "Rendu Raja"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Love Today"Saachittale", "Ennai Vittu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Love Today"Pranam Pothunna" (D)TeluguYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Coffee with Kadhal"Baby Gurl", "Thiyagi Boys", "Naalaya Pozhudhu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Agent Kannayiram"Oppari Rap"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2022Laththi"Thotta Load Aage Waiting", "Veerathukkor Niramundu"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2023Dada"Pogathey"TamilJen Martin
2023Modern Love Chennai"Peranbae"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2023Bommai"Mudhal Muththam", "Enadhuyir Enge"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2023Adiyae"Mudhal Kaadhal"TamilJustin Prabhakaran
2023Paramporul"Adiyaathi", "Asaivindri"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2023Irugapatru"Piriyathiru"TamilJustin Prabhakaran
2023Iraivan"Idhu Pola", "Fear Beat"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja
2023Jigarthanda DoubleX"Theekuchi"TamilSanthosh Narayanan
2023Joe"Ore Kanaa"TamilSiddhu Kumar
2023Ninaivellam Neeyada"Idhayame Idhayame"TamilIlaiyaraaja
2023Conjuring Kannappan"Bakkunu Suthureney"TamilYuvan Shankar Raja

Lyricist

YearFilmSong
2007Chennai 600028"Natpukkullae"
2008Saroja"Cheeky Cheeky", "My Life"
2010Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai"Introduction"
2011Mankatha"Vilaiyaadu Mankatha", "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha (Extended Dance Mix)"
2013Biriyani"Nahna Na Nah"
2018Maari 2"Maari Gethu"

Independent Works and Music Videos

YearTitleLanguagesArtistNotesRef.
1999The BlastTamilwith Kamal Haasan
2011Song of YouthTamilSong written by former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and is set to tunes by Yuvan.
Remains unreleased.
2011I'll Be There For YouTamilA promotional music video for the Yuvan – Live in Concert.
Lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar
2020"Yaa Nabi"Tamil*Composed by Rizwan.
Arranged by Yuvan
2020Arivum AnbumTamilwith Ghibran, Kamal Haasan and 9 othersSong 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, Arabicwith A R Ameen
2021"Top Tucker"Tamil, HindiWith (Badshah ft.Rashmika Mandanna, Uchana Amit)
2021'Dont Touch Me' – Anti Rape AnthemTamilwith Arivu, Yunohoo
2022"Iruthalai Kolli"Tamilwith VairamuthuSingle from Naatpadu Theral – Season 2
2022"Candy"Tamil, Hindiwith Dhvani Bhanushali
2022"Unna Paathale"Tamil1Min music video
2023"Yaar Intha Peigal"TamilMusic video that talks about child abuse.
*Composed and Arranged by Ilaiyaraaja

Onscreen appearances

YearFilmNotes
2003Punnagai PooveSpecial appearance in the song "En Kadhal"
2008SarojaSpecial appearance in the song "Cheeky Cheeky"
2012Billa IISpecial appearance in the song "Gangster"
2012Ameerin Aadhi BaghavanSpecial appearance in the song "Aadhi Baghavan Rap"
2013Thillu MulluSpecial appearance in the song "Thillu Mullu Title Song"
2017Gowdru Hotel (Kannada)Special appearance in the song "Kshanavu"
2018Pyaar Prema KaadhalSpecial appearance in the song "Dope Track"
2018Pei PasiSpecial appearance in the song "Pei Pasi"
2021Top Tucker (Video Song)Special appearance in the song "Top Tucker" by Badshah
2022MaamanithanSeparate feature in the song "Ye Rasa"
2022Candy (Video Song)Special appearance in the song "Candy" with Dhvani Bhanushali
2022Coffee With KadhalSpecial appearance in the song "Rum Bum Bum"
2023ParamporulSpecial appearance in the lyrical video song of "Sippara Rippara"
2023ParamporulMusic video of "Adiyaathi"
2023JoeSpecial appearance in the song "Ore Kanaa"

Producer

YearFilm
2018Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
2019Muthamida (single)
TBAAlice
2022Maa 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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