Yuvan Shankar Raja
Sound
Born: August 31, 1979 (age 47) · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Highest Rated
Biography
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
Known for
Super Deluxe
2019
Master
2021
Star
2024
Mankatha
2011
Billa
2007
Jigarthanda DoubleX
2023
Love Today
2022
Maanaadu
2021
Anjaan
2014
Irumbu Thirai
2018
Arrambam
2013
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
Photos (2)
Movies (1)
Upcoming (17)
Sigma
Playback Singer · Film
Bang Bang
Original Music Composer · Film
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
Original Music Composer · Film
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
Playback Singer · Film
7G Rainbow Colony 2
Music · Film
Idam Porul Yaeval
Original Music Composer · Film
Texla
Original Music Composer · Film
Non Violence
Original Music Composer · Film
Paripadi
Original Music Composer · Film
Pudhupettai 2
Original Music Composer · Film
Maayavalai
Original Music Composer · Film
Iraivan Miga Periyavan
Original Music Composer · Film
Kaaki
Original Music Composer · Film
Adhirshtasaali
Music · Film
STR50
Original Music Composer · Film
Alice
Original Music Composer · Film
Alice
Producer · Film
Writing (4)
Producing (4)
Other Crew (235)
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
Original Music Composer
Modern Love Chennai
Original Music Composer
Master
Playback Singer
Irumbu Thirai
Original Music Composer
Super Deluxe
Original Music Composer
Super Deluxe
Playback Singer
Dragon
Playback Singer
Hero
Original Music Composer
Hero
Playback Singer
Vai Raja Vai
Original Music Composer
Vai Raja Vai
Playback Singer
Radhe Shyam
Playback Singer
Love Today
Original Music Composer
Sirai
Playback Singer
Maanaadu
Playback Singer
Maanaadu
Original Music Composer
Parasakthi
Playback Singer
Tourist Family
Playback Singer
The Greatest of All Time
Original Music Composer
Mankatha
Original Music Composer
Maari 2
Original Music Composer
Anjaan
Original Music Composer
Sulthan
Original Music Composer
Aruvam
Playback Singer
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Playback Singer
Paiyaa
Original Music Composer
Parachute
Music
Billa
Original Music Composer
Silambattam
Original Music Composer
Happy
Original Music Composer
Happy
Playback Singer
Star
Original Music Composer
Agent Kannayiram
Original Music Composer
Yatchan
Original Music Composer
Yatchan
Playback Singer
Valimai
Original Music Composer
Valimai
Playback Singer
Idhu Namma Aalu
Playback Singer
Maareesan
Original Music Composer
Thottal Poo Malarum
Playback Singer
Thottal Poo Malarum
Original Music Composer
Pebbles
Original Music Composer
Sandakozhi
Original Music Composer
Saroja
Original Music Composer
Saroja
Playback Singer
Massu Engira Maasilamani
Original Music Composer
Aegan
Original Music Composer
Aegan
Playback Singer
Thillalangadi
Original Music Composer
Aghathiyaa
Original Music Composer
Biriyani
Original Music Composer
Samar
Playback Singer
Samar
Original Music Composer
Thimiru
Original Music Composer
Plan Panni Pannanum
Original Music Composer
Plan Panni Pannanum
Playback Singer
Iraivan
Original Music Composer
Friends
Playback Singer
Vaanam
Original Music Composer
NGK
Original Music Composer
1945
Original Music Composer
Sandakozhi 2
Original Music Composer
Sandakozhi 2
Playback Singer
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Original Music Composer
Kombuseevi
Original Music Composer
Naan Mahaan Alla
Original Music Composer
Arrambam
Music
Anbarivu
Playback Singer
Trisha Illana Nayanthara
Playback Singer
Chennai 600028
Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028
Playback Singer
Striker
Original Music Composer
Nerkonda Paarvai
Original Music Composer
Kazhugu 2
Original Music Composer
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
Original Music Composer
Aaranya Kaandam
Original Music Composer
Custody
Original Music Composer
Veerame Vaagai Soodum
Original Music Composer
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Original Music Composer
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Playback Singer
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
Original Music Composer
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
Playback Singer
Balloon
Original Music Composer
Thaamirabharani
Original Music Composer
Thanga Meenkal
Music
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Original Music Composer
Thotti Jaya
Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer
Pudhupettai
Original Music Composer
Perazhagan
Original Music Composer
Peranbu
Original Music Composer
Panjaa
Original Music Composer
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Original Music Composer
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Playback Singer
Raju Bhai
Original Music Composer
Raju Bhai
Playback Singer
Naane Varuvean
Original Music Composer
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Original Music Composer
Paruthiveeran
Original Music Composer
Paruthiveeran
Playback Singer
Bose
Original Music Composer
Billa II
Music
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Playback Singer
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Original Music Composer
Vaazhthugal
Original Music Composer
Oy!
Original Music Composer
Aethiree
Original Music Composer
Maamanithan
Playback Singer
Maamanithan
Original Music Composer
Yaakkai
Original Music Composer
7G Rainbow Colony
Original Music Composer
April Maadhathil
Original Music Composer
April Maadhathil
Playback Singer
Anbulla Ghilli
Playback Singer
Poojai
Original Music Composer
Poojai
Playback Singer
Rishi
Original Music Composer
Tik Tik Tik
Playback Singer
Goa
Original Music Composer
Rajapattai
Music
Kattradhu Thamizh
Original Music Composer
Kattradhu Thamizh
Playback Singer
Parandhu Po
Original Music Composer
Oxygen
Original Music Composer
Thirudan Police
Original Music Composer
Punnagai Poove
Original Music Composer
Punnagai Poove
Playback Singer
Laththi Charge
Original Music Composer
Kanne Kalaimaane
Original Music Composer
Kanne Kalaimaane
Playback Singer
Dharmadurai
Original Music Composer
Kadhal Konden
Original Music Composer
Kadhal Konden
Playback Singer
Kalathil Santhippom
Original Music Composer
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan
Original Music Composer
Avan Ivan
Original Music Composer
Coffee With Kadhal
Original Music Composer
Coffee With Kadhal
Playback Singer
Chakra
Original Music Composer
Genius
Original Music Composer
Gangs of Godavari
Original Music Composer
Sweetheart!
Original Music Composer
Dheena
Original Music Composer
Nenjam Marappathillai
Original Music Composer
Nenjam Marappathillai
Playback Singer
Saani Kaayidham
Original Music Composer
Pattiyal
Playback Singer
Pattiyal
Original Music Composer
Raja Natwarlal
Original Music Composer
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Original Music Composer
Viruman
Playback Singer
Viruman
Original Music Composer
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Original Music Composer
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Playback Singer
Conjuring Kannappan
Music
Poovellam Kettuppar
Original Music Composer
Nesippaya
Original Music Composer
Puppy
Playback Singer
Vettai
Original Music Composer
Garudan
Original Music Composer
Muthirai
Music
Daas
Original Music Composer
Kurumbu
Original Music Composer
Kurumbu
Playback Singer
Vel
Original Music Composer
Puthiya Geethai
Original Music Composer
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Original Music Composer
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Playback Singer
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Original Music Composer
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
Original Music Composer
Sindhubaadh
Original Music Composer
Kannamoochi Yenada
Original Music Composer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Original Music Composer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Playback Singer
Kasada Thapara
Original Music Composer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Original Music Composer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Playback Singer
Thennavan
Original Music Composer
Kadamban
Original Music Composer
Semma Botha Aagatha
Original Music Composer
Semma Botha Aagatha
Playback Singer
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Original Music Composer
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer
Music
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
Original Music Composer
Raja Ranguski
Original Music Composer
Raja Ranguski
Playback Singer
Nandha
Original Music Composer
Mr. Nookayya
Music Director
Thillu Mullu
Music
Pon Ondru Kanden
Music
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Playback Singer
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Original Music Composer
Baana Kaathadi
Original Music Composer
Baana Kaathadi
Playback Singer
Boss Engira Baskaran
Original Music Composer
Dikkiloona
Original Music Composer
Raam
Original Music Composer
Raam
Playback Singer
Deepavali
Playback Singer
Deepavali
Original Music Composer
Winner
Original Music Composer
Taramani
Original Music Composer
Oh My Dog
Playback Singer
Satham Podathey
Original Music Composer
Satham Podathey
Playback Singer
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Original Music Composer
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Playback Singer
Sarvam
Original Music Composer
Kedi
Original Music Composer
Sathriyan
Original Music Composer
Kalvanin Kadhali
Original Music Composer
Kalvanin Kadhali
Playback Singer
Vallavan
Original Music Composer
Vallavan
Playback Singer
Junior Senior
Original Music Composer
Junior Senior
Playback Singer
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
Music
Paramporul
Original Music Composer
Paramporul
Playback Singer
Pistha
Playback Singer
Kuruthi Aattam
Original Music Composer
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
Original Music Composer
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
Playback Singer
Vamanan
Music
Kazhugu
Music
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
Original Music Composer
Bala
Original Music Composer
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen
Original Music Composer
Bommai
Original Music Composer
Ullam
Original Music Composer
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Songs
Gilli
Music
Five by Four
Music Director
Mr. Zoo Keeper
Original Music Composer
Adhu
Original Music Composer