Yuvan Shankar Raja
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1979-08-31 (45 years old)
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Yuvan Shankar Raja
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
Acting
(2003)
Punnagai Poove
as Cameo Appearance
Crew
Iraivan Miga Periyavan
Original Music Composer
Maareesan
Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai 2
Original Music Composer
Alice
Original Music Composer, Producer
Idam Porul Yaeval
Original Music Composer
Kaaki
Original Music Composer
Hanuman Gear
Music
The Greatest Of All Time Vs Original Gangster
Music Director
Untitled Silambarasan /Desingh Periyasamy Movie
Music Director
(2025)
Aghathiyaa
Original Music Composer
(2025)
Sweetheart!
Producer, Original Music Composer
(2025)
Nesippaya
Original Music Composer
(2025)
7G Rainbow Colony 2
Music
(2025)
Adhirshtasaali
Music
(2025)
Parandhu Po
Music Score Producer
(2024)
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
Original Music Composer
(2024)
Garudan
Original Music Composer
(2024)
Star
Original Music Composer
(2024)
Gangs of Godavari
Original Music Composer
(2024)
The Greatest of All Time
Original Music Composer
(2024)
Pon Ondru Kanden
Music, Producer
(2023)
Paramporul
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2023)
Custody
Original Music Composer
(2023)
Iraivan
Original Music Composer
(2023)
Conjuring Kannappan
Music
(2023)
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Playback Singer
(2023)
Bommai
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Laththi Charge
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Veerame Vaagai Soodum
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Maamanithan
Playback Singer, Producer, Original Music Composer
(2022)
Oh My Dog
Playback Singer
(2022)
Viruman
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
(2022)
Coffee With Kadhal
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Kuruthi Aattam
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Valimai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2022)
Radhe Shyam
Playback Singer
(2022)
Love Today
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Pistha
Playback Singer
(2022)
Anbarivu
Playback Singer
(2022)
Agent Kannayiram
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Anbulla Ghilli
Playback Singer
(2022)
Naane Varuvean
Original Music Composer
(2022)
1945
Original Music Composer
(2022)
Saani Kaayidham
Original Music Composer
(2021)
Sulthan
Original Music Composer
(2021)
Maanaadu
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
(2021)
Dikkiloona
Original Music Composer
(2021)
Plan Panni Pannanum
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2021)
Nenjam Marappathillai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2021)
Kasada Thapara
Original Music Composer
(2021)
Kalathil Santhippom
Original Music Composer
(2021)
Pebbles
Original Music Composer
(2021)
Master
Playback Singer
(2021)
Chakra
Original Music Composer
(2019)
Super Deluxe
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2019)
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
Original Music Composer
(2019)
Kanne Kalaimaane
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2019)
Kazhugu 2
Original Music Composer
(2019)
Sindhubaadh
Original Music Composer
(2019)
Peranbu
Original Music Composer
(2019)
Nerkonda Paarvai
Original Music Composer
(2019)
NGK
Original Music Composer
(2019)
Hero
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2019)
Aruvam
Playback Singer
(2019)
Puppy
Playback Singer
(2018)
Tik Tik Tik
Playback Singer
(2018)
Maari 2
Lyricist, Original Music Composer
(2018)
Irumbu Thirai
Original Music Composer
(2018)
Sandakozhi 2
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2018)
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
Producer, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2018)
Semma Botha Aagatha
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2018)
Raja Ranguski
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2018)
Genius
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Taramani
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Yaakkai
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Balloon
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Kadamban
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Sathriyan
Original Music Composer
(2017)
Oxygen
Original Music Composer
(2016)
Idhu Namma Aalu
Playback Singer
(2016)
Dharmadurai
Original Music Composer
(2016)
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Original Music Composer
(2015)
Vai Raja Vai
Original Music Composer
(2015)
Yatchan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2015)
Massu Engira Maasilamani
Original Music Composer
(2014)
(2014)
Ajith
Original Music Composer
(2014)
Anjaan
Original Music Composer
(2014)
Poojai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2014)
Thirudan Police
Original Music Composer
(2013)
(2013)
Thillu Mullu
Music
(2013)
Arrambam
Music
(2013)
Thanga Meenkal
Music
(2013)
Biriyani
Original Music Composer
(2013)
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan
Original Music Composer
(2013)
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
Original Music Composer
(2013)
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Original Music Composer
(2013)
Samar
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2012)
Mr. Nookayya
Music Director
(2012)
Kazhugu
Music
(2012)
Billa II
Music
(2012)
Vettai
Original Music Composer
(2012)
Ullam
Original Music Composer
(2011)
Vaanam
Original Music Composer
(2011)
Pathinaaru
Music
(2011)
Rajapattai
Music
(2011)
Aaranya Kaandam
Original Music Composer
(2011)
Mankatha
Original Music Composer
(2011)
Panjaa
Original Music Composer
(2011)
Avan Ivan
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Boss Engira Baskaran
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Goa
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Paiyaa
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Thillalangadi
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Striker
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Naan Mahaan Alla
Original Music Composer
(2010)
Baana Kaathadi
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2010)
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Original Music Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer
(2009)
Oy!
Original Music Composer
(2009)
Sarvam
Music
(2009)
Vamanan
Music
(2009)
Muthirai
Music
(2009)
Yogi
Original Music Composer
(2009)
Gilli
Music
(2009)
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2009)
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Original Music Composer
(2008)
Saroja
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer, Lyricist
(2008)
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Original Music Composer
(2008)
Vaazhthugal
Original Music Composer
(2008)
Aegan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2008)
Silambattam
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Chennai 600028
Original Music Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer
(2007)
Kattradhu Thamizh
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2007)
Machakaaran
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Kannamoochi Yenada
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Deepavali
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
(2007)
Vel
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Thottal Poo Malarum
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2007)
Paruthiveeran
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2007)
Satham Podathey
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2007)
Raju Bhai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2007)
Thaamirabharani
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Agaram
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Billa
Original Music Composer
(2007)
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Original Music Composer
(2006)
Pattiyal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2006)
Kalvanin Kadhali
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2006)
Happy
Original Music Composer
(2006)
Kedi
Original Music Composer
(2006)
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2006)
Vallavan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2006)
Thimiru
Original Music Composer
(2006)
Pudhupettai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2005)
Raam
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2005)
Sandakozhi
Original Music Composer
(2005)
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2005)
Daas
Original Music Composer
(2005)
Thotti Jaya
Original Music Composer
(2005)
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
Original Music Composer
(2005)
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2004)
7G Rainbow Colony
Original Music Composer
(2004)
Bose
Original Music Composer
(2004)
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2004)
Perazhagan
Original Music Composer
(2004)
Aethiree
Original Music Composer
(2004)
Adhu
Original Music Composer
(2003)
Punnagai Poove
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2003)
Pop Carn
Original Music Composer
(2003)
Puthiya Geethai
Original Music Composer
(2003)
Kadhal Konden
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2003)
Thennavan
Original Music Composer
(2003)
Winner
Original Music Composer
(2003)
Kurumbu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2003)
Five by Four
Music Director
(2002)
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2002)
Junior Senior
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2002)
April Maadhathil
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2002)
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2002)
Bala
Original Music Composer
(2001)
Dheena
Original Music Composer
(2001)
Rishi
Original Music Composer
(2001)
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(2001)
Nandha
Original Music Composer
(2001)
Friends
Playback Singer
(1999)
Poovellam Kettuppar
Original Music Composer
(1999)
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(1998)
Velai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(1998)
Kalyana Galatta
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
(1997)
Aravindhan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer