Yuvan Shankar Raja
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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Films (220)
Paripadi
2026 · Original Music Composer
Sigma
2026 · Playback Singer
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
2026 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
2026 · Original Music Composer
Parasakthi
2026 · Playback Singer
Sirai
2025 · Playback Singer
Kombuseevi
2025 · Original Music Composer
Mr. Zoo Keeper
2025 · Original Music Composer
Maareesan
2025 · Original Music Composer
Parandhu Po
2025 · Original Music Composer
Tourist Family
2025 · Playback Singer
Sweetheart!
2025 · Producer, Original Music Composer
Aghathiyaa
2025 · Original Music Composer
Dragon
2025 · Playback Singer
Nesippaya
2025 · Original Music Composer
The Greatest of All Time
2024 · Original Music Composer
Garudan
2024 · Original Music Composer
Gangs of Godavari
2024 · Original Music Composer
Star
2024 · Original Music Composer
Pon Ondru Kanden
2024 · Music, Producer
Ninaivellam Neeyada
2024 · Playback Singer
Conjuring Kannappan
2023 · Music
Jigarthanda DoubleX
2023 · Playback Singer
Iraivan
2023 · Original Music Composer
Paramporul
2023 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Bommai
2023 · Original Music Composer
Custody
2023 · Original Music Composer
Laththi Charge
2022 · Original Music Composer
Agent Kannayiram
2022 · Original Music Composer
Coffee With Kadhal
2022 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Love Today
2022 · Original Music Composer
Pistha
2022 · Playback Singer
Naane Varuvean
2022 · Original Music Composer
Viruman
2022 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kuruthi Aattam
2022 · Original Music Composer
Maamanithan
2022 · Playback Singer, Producer, Original Music Composer
Saani Kaayidham
2022 · Original Music Composer
Oh My Dog
2022 · Playback Singer
Radhe Shyam
2022 · Playback Singer
Valimai
2022 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Anbulla Ghilli
2022 · Playback Singer
Veerame Vaagai Soodum
2022 · Original Music Composer
Anbarivu
2022 · Playback Singer
1945
2022 · Original Music Composer
Plan Panni Pannanum
2021 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Maanaadu
2021 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Dikkiloona
2021 · Original Music Composer
Kasada Thapara
2021 · Original Music Composer
Sulthan
2021 · Original Music Composer
Nenjam Marappathillai
2021 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chakra
2021 · Original Music Composer
Kalathil Santhippom
2021 · Original Music Composer
Pebbles
2021 · Original Music Composer
MASTER
2021 · Playback Singer
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
2020 · Songs
Hero
2019 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Puppy
2019 · Playback Singer
Aruvam
2019 · Playback Singer
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
2019 · Original Music Composer
Nerkonda Paarvai
2019 · Original Music Composer
Kazhugu 2
2019 · Original Music Composer
Sindhubaadh
2019 · Original Music Composer
NGK
2019 · Original Music Composer
Super Deluxe
2019 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kanne Kalaimaane
2019 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Peranbu
2019 · Original Music Composer
Maari 2
2018 · Lyricist, Original Music Composer
Genius
2018 · Original Music Composer
Sandakozhi 2
2018 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Raja Ranguski
2018 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
2018 · Producer, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Semma Botha Aagatha
2018 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Tik Tik Tik
2018 · Playback Singer
Irumbu Thirai
2018 · Original Music Composer
Balloon
2017 · Original Music Composer
Oxygen
2017 · Original Music Composer
Taramani
2017 · Original Music Composer
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
2017 · Original Music Composer
Sathriyan
2017 · Original Music Composer
Kadamban
2017 · Original Music Composer
Yaakkai
2017 · Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
2016 · Original Music Composer
Dharmadurai
2016 · Original Music Composer
Idhu Namma Aalu
2016 · Playback Singer
Trisha Illana Nayanthara
2015 · Playback Singer
Yatchan
2015 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Massu Engira Masilamani
2015 · Original Music Composer
Vai Raja Vai
2015 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thirudan Police
2014 · Original Music Composer
Poojai
2014 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Govindudu Andarivaadele
2014 · Original Music Composer
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
2014 · Music
Raja Natwarlal
2014 · Original Music Composer
Anjaan - L'indomptable
2014 · Original Music Composer
Ajith
2014 · Original Music Composer
Biriyani
2013 · Original Music Composer
Arrambam
2013 · Music
Thanga Meenkal
2013 · Music
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer
2013 · Music
Thillu Mullu
2013 · Music
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
2013 · Original Music Composer
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
2013 · Original Music Composer
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan
2013 · Original Music Composer
Samar
2013 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
2012 · Playback Singer
Billa II
2012 · Music
Ullam
2012 · Original Music Composer
Kazhugu
2012 · Original Music Composer
Mr. Nookayya
2012 · Music Director
Vettai
2012 · Original Music Composer
Rajapattai
2011 · Music
Panjaa
2011 · Original Music Composer
Mankatha
2011 · Original Music Composer
Avan Ivan
2011 · Original Music Composer
Aaranya Kaandam
2011 · Original Music Composer
Vaanam
2011 · Original Music Composer
Pathinaaru
2011 · Music
Boss Engira Baskaran
2010 · Original Music Composer
Naan Mahaan Alla
2010 · Original Music Composer
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen
2010 · Original Music Composer
Baana Kaathadi
2010 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Thillalangadi
2010 · Original Music Composer
Paiyaa
2010 · Original Music Composer
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
2010 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer, Lyricist
Striker
2010 · Original Music Composer
Goa
2010 · Original Music Composer
Yogi
2009 · Original Music Composer
Gilli
2009 · Music
Vamanan
2009 · Music
Oy!
2009 · Original Music Composer
Muthirai
2009 · Music
Sarvam
2009 · Original Music Composer
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
2009 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Siva Manasula Sakthi
2009 · Original Music Composer
Silambattam
2008 · Original Music Composer
Aegan
2008 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Saroja
2008 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer, Lyricist
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · Original Music Composer
Vaazhthugal
2008 · Original Music Composer
Billa
2007 · Original Music Composer
Machakaaran
2007 · Original Music Composer
Kannamoochi Yenada
2007 · Original Music Composer
Vel
2007 · Original Music Composer
Kattradhu Thamizh
2007 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Satham Podathey
2007 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Thottal Poo Malarum
2007 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Raju Bhai
2007 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chennai 600028
2007 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer, Lyricist
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007 · Original Music Composer
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007 · Original Music Composer
Paruthiveeran
2007 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Agaram
2007 · Original Music Composer
Deepavali
2007 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thaamirabharani
2007 · Original Music Composer
Vallavan
2006 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kedi
2006 · Original Music Composer
Thimiru
2006 · Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai
2006 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
2006 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pattiyal
2006 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kalvanin Kadhali
2006 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Happy
2006 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Sandakozhi
2005 · Original Music Composer
Daas
2005 · Original Music Composer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
2005 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
2005 · Original Music Composer
Arinthum Ariyamalum
2005 · Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Thotti Jaya
2005 · Original Music Composer
Raam
2005 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
7G Rainbow Colony
2004 · Original Music Composer
Adhu
2004 · Original Music Composer
Bose
2004 · Original Music Composer
Aethiree
2004 · Original Music Composer
Perazhagan
2004 · Original Music Composer
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
2004 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kurumbu
2003 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Winner
2003 · Original Music Composer
Thennavan
2003 · Original Music Composer
Kadhal Konden
2003 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Five by Four
2003 · Music Director
Puthiya Geethai
2003 · Original Music Composer
Punnagai Poove
2003 · Cameo Appearance, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pop Carn
2003 · Original Music Composer
Bala
2002 · Original Music Composer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
2002 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
April Maadhathil
2002 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thulluvadho Ilamai
2002 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Junior Senior
2002 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Seshu
2002 · Original Music Composer
Manadhai Thirudivittai
2001 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Nandha
2001 · Original Music Composer
Rishi
2001 · Original Music Composer
Dheena
2001 · Original Music Composer
Friends
2001 · Playback Singer
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
1999 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999 · Original Music Composer
Kalyana Galatta
1998 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Velai
1998 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Aravindhan
1997 · Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thendral Sudum
1989 · Playback Singer
Iraivan Miga Periyavan
· Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai 2
· Original Music Composer
7G Rainbow Colony 2
· Music
Alice
· Original Music Composer, Producer
Idam Porul Yaeval
· Original Music Composer
Kaaki
· Original Music Composer
Adhirshtasaali
· Music
Bang Bang
· Original Music Composer
Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan
· Original Music Composer
Untitled Gowtham Karthik Film
· Original Music Composer
Non Violence
· Original Music Composer
Untitled Bose Venkat Project
· Original Music Composer
Texla
· Original Music Composer
Maayavalai
· Original Music Composer
City Of Gold
· Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028 III
· Original Music Composer
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam 2
· Original Music Composer
Raja's Playlist
· Original Music Composer
Romeo Pictures 11
· Original Music Composer
STR50
· Original Music Composer
