Yuvan Shankar Raja
male
Born on August 31, 1979 (46 years old)
From Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for Sound
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
Cast Credits
Crew Credits
- 2025
Maareesan
as
Original Music Composer
2025
Aghathiyaa
as
Original Music Composer
2025
Sweetheart!
as
Producer
2025
Nesippaya
as
Original Music Composer
2025
Sweetheart!
as
Original Music Composer
2025
Parandhu Po
as
Original Music Composer
2025
Mr. Zoo Keeper
as
Original Music Composer
2025
Kombuseevi
as
Original Music Composer
2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
Laththi Charge
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Veerame Vaagai Soodum
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Maamanithan
as
Playback Singer
2022
Oh My Dog
as
Playback Singer
2022
Viruman
as
Playback Singer
2022
Coffee With Kadhal
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Viruman
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Kuruthi Aattam
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Valimai
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Radhe Shyam
as
Playback Singer
2022
Valimai
as
Playback Singer
2022
Love Today
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Pistha
as
Playback Singer
2022
Anbarivu
as
Playback Singer
2022
Agent Kannayiram
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Anbulla Ghilli
as
Playback Singer
2022
Maamanithan
as
Producer
2022
Naane Varuvean
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Maamanithan
as
Original Music Composer
2022
1945
as
Original Music Composer
2022
Saani Kaayidham
as
Original Music Composer
2022
- 2021
Sulthan
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Maanaadu
as
Playback Singer
2021
Dikkiloona
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Plan Panni Pannanum
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Plan Panni Pannanum
as
Playback Singer
2021
Nenjam Marappathillai
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Kasada Thapara
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Kalathil Santhippom
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Nenjam Marappathillai
as
Playback Singer
2021
Pebbles
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Master
as
Playback Singer
2021
Chakra
as
Original Music Composer
2021
Maanaadu
as
Original Music Composer
2021
- 2019
Super Deluxe
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Kanne Kalaimaane
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Kazhugu 2
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Sindhubaadh
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Peranbu
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Kanne Kalaimaane
as
Playback Singer
2019
Nerkonda Paarvai
as
Original Music Composer
2019
NGK
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Super Deluxe
as
Playback Singer
2019
Hero
as
Original Music Composer
2019
Aruvam
as
Playback Singer
2019
Puppy
as
Playback Singer
2019
Hero
as
Playback Singer
2019
- 2018
Tik Tik Tik
as
Playback Singer
2018
Maari 2
as
Lyricist
2018
Irumbu Thirai
as
Original Music Composer
2018
Maari 2
as
Original Music Composer
2018
Sandakozhi 2
as
Original Music Composer
2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
as
Producer
2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
as
Original Music Composer
2018
Semma Botha Aagatha
as
Original Music Composer
2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
as
Playback Singer
2018
Raja Ranguski
as
Original Music Composer
2018
Raja Ranguski
as
Playback Singer
2018
Genius
as
Original Music Composer
2018
Semma Botha Aagatha
as
Playback Singer
2018
Sandakozhi 2
as
Playback Singer
2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer
as
Music
2013
Thillu Mullu
as
Music
2013
Arrambam
as
Music
2013
Thanga Meenkal
as
Music
2013
Biriyani
as
Original Music Composer
2013
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan
as
Original Music Composer
2013
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
as
Original Music Composer
2013
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
as
Original Music Composer
2013
Samar
as
Playback Singer
2013
Samar
as
Original Music Composer
2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Boss Engira Baskaran
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Goa
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Paiyaa
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Thillalangadi
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Striker
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Naan Mahaan Alla
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Baana Kaathadi
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Baana Kaathadi
as
Playback Singer
2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
as
Original Music Composer
2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
as
Playback Singer
2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
as
Lyricist
2010
- 2009
Oy!
as
Original Music Composer
2009
Vamanan
as
Music
2009
Muthirai
as
Music
2009
- no image
Yogi
as
Original Music Composer
2009
Gilli
as
Music
2009
- no image
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
as
Playback Singer
2009
Siva Manasula Sakthi
as
Original Music Composer
2009
- no image
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
as
Original Music Composer
2009
Sarvam
as
Original Music Composer
2009
- 2008
- 2007
Chennai 600028
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Kattradhu Thamizh
as
Original Music Composer
2007
- no image
Machakaaran
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Kannamoochi Yenada
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Deepavali
as
Playback Singer
2007
Vel
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Deepavali
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Thottal Poo Malarum
as
Playback Singer
2007
Thottal Poo Malarum
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Paruthiveeran
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Satham Podathey
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Kattradhu Thamizh
as
Playback Singer
2007
Satham Podathey
as
Playback Singer
2007
Raju Bhai
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Raju Bhai
as
Playback Singer
2007
Thaamirabharani
as
Original Music Composer
2007
- no image
Agaram
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Paruthiveeran
as
Playback Singer
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Chennai 600028
as
Lyricist
2007
Chennai 600028
as
Playback Singer
2007
Billa
as
Original Music Composer
2007
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
as
Original Music Composer
2007
- 2006
Pattiyal
as
Playback Singer
2006
Pattiyal
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Kalvanin Kadhali
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Happy
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Kedi
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
as
Playback Singer
2006
Vallavan
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Vallavan
as
Playback Singer
2006
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Thimiru
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Kalvanin Kadhali
as
Playback Singer
2006
Pudhupettai
as
Playback Singer
2006
Pudhupettai
as
Original Music Composer
2006
Happy
as
Playback Singer
2006
- 2005
Raam
as
Original Music Composer
2005
Sandakozhi
as
Original Music Composer
2005
Arinthum Ariyamalum
as
Playback Singer
2005
Arinthum Ariyamalum
as
Original Music Composer
2005
Kanda Naal Mudhal
as
Original Music Composer
2005
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
as
Original Music Composer
2005
Kanda Naal Mudhal
as
Playback Singer
2005
Raam
as
Playback Singer
2005
Daas
as
Original Music Composer
2005
Thotti Jaya
as
Original Music Composer
2005
- 2004
7G Rainbow Colony
as
Original Music Composer
2004
Bose
as
Original Music Composer
2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
as
Original Music Composer
2004
Perazhagan
as
Original Music Composer
2004
Aethiree
as
Original Music Composer
2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
as
Playback Singer
2004
Adhu
as
Original Music Composer
2004
- 2003
Puthiya Geethai
as
Original Music Composer
2003
- no image
Pop Carn
as
Original Music Composer
2003
Punnagai Poove
as
Original Music Composer
2003
Kadhal Konden
as
Original Music Composer
2003
Winner
as
Original Music Composer
2003
Kurumbu
as
Original Music Composer
2003
Thennavan
as
Original Music Composer
2003
Five by Four
as
Music Director
2003
Punnagai Poove
as
Playback Singer
2003
Kadhal Konden
as
Playback Singer
2003
Kurumbu
as
Playback Singer
2003
- 2002
Thulluvadho Ilamai
as
Original Music Composer
2002
Junior Senior
as
Original Music Composer
2002
Mounam Pesiyadhe
as
Original Music Composer
2002
Bala
as
Original Music Composer
2002
April Maadhathil
as
Original Music Composer
2002
Thulluvadho Ilamai
as
Playback Singer
2002
Junior Senior
as
Playback Singer
2002
April Maadhathil
as
Playback Singer
2002
Mounam Pesiyadhe
as
Playback Singer
2002
- 2001
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 2026
