Sound
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi cinema · 217 credits
Born
31 August 1979 (age 47)
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as U1 · YSR · Abdul Khaliq · Yuvan · Yuvanshankar
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
Filmography
Iraivan Miga Periyavan
Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai 2
Original Music Composer
Alice
Original Music Composer, Producer
Idam Porul Yaeval
Original Music Composer
Kaaki
Original Music Composer
Bang Bang
Original Music Composer
ஜாலியா இருந்த ஒருத்தன்
Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan
Original Music Composer
Untitled Gowtham Karthik Film
Untitled Gowtham Karthik Film
Original Music Composer
Non Violence
Original Music Composer
Untitled Bose Venkat Project
Untitled Bose Venkat Project
Original Music Composer
Texla
Original Music Composer
Maayavalai
Original Music Composer
City Of Gold
City Of Gold
Original Music Composer
சென்னை 600028 III
Chennai 600028 III
Original Music Composer
வருத்தபடாத வாலிபர் சங்கம் 2
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam 2
Original Music Composer
Raja's Playlist
Raja's Playlist
Original Music Composer
Romeo Pictures 11
Romeo Pictures 11
Original Music Composer
STR50
Original Music Composer
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
Original Music Composer
Parasakthi
Playback Singer
Paripadi
Original Music Composer
Sigma
Playback Singer
Maareesan
Original Music Composer
Aghathiyaa
Original Music Composer
Sweetheart!
Producer, Original Music Composer
Nesippaya
Original Music Composer
Parandhu Po
Original Music Composer
Mr. Zoo Keeper
Original Music Composer
Kombuseevi
Original Music Composer
Sirai
Playback Singer
Tourist Family
Playback Singer
Dragon
Playback Singer
Garudan
Original Music Composer
Star
Original Music Composer
Gangs of Godavari
Original Music Composer
The Greatest of All Time
Original Music Composer
Pon Ondru Kanden
Music, Producer
Paramporul
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Custody
Original Music Composer
Iraivan
Original Music Composer
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Playback Singer
Bommai
Original Music Composer
Laththi Charge
Original Music Composer
Veerame Vaagai Soodum
Original Music Composer
Maamanithan
Playback Singer, Producer, Original Music Composer
Oh My Dog
Playback Singer
Viruman
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Coffee With Kadhal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kuruthi Aattam
Original Music Composer
Valimai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Radhe Shyam
Playback Singer
Love Today
Original Music Composer
Pistha
Playback Singer
Anbarivu
Playback Singer
Agent Kannayiram
Original Music Composer
Anbulla Ghilli
Playback Singer
Naane Varuvean
Original Music Composer
1945
Original Music Composer
Saani Kaayidham
Original Music Composer
Sulthan
Original Music Composer
Maanaadu
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Dikkiloona
Original Music Composer
Plan Panni Pannanum
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Nenjam Marappathillai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kasada Thapara
Original Music Composer
Kalathil Santhippom
Original Music Composer
Pebbles
Original Music Composer
Master
Playback Singer
Chakra
Original Music Composer
Super Deluxe
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam
Original Music Composer
Kanne Kalaimaane
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kazhugu 2
Original Music Composer
Sindhubaadh
Original Music Composer
Peranbu
Original Music Composer
Nerkonda Paarvai
Original Music Composer
NGK
Original Music Composer
Hero
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Aruvam
Playback Singer
Puppy
Playback Singer
Tik Tik Tik
Playback Singer
Maari 2
Lyricist, Original Music Composer
Irumbu Thirai
Original Music Composer
Sandakozhi 2
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
Producer, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Semma Botha Aagatha
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Raja Ranguski
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Genius
Original Music Composer
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
Original Music Composer
Taramani
Original Music Composer
Yaakkai
Original Music Composer
Balloon
Original Music Composer
Kadamban
Original Music Composer
Sathriyan
Original Music Composer
Oxygen
Original Music Composer
Idhu Namma Aalu
Playback Singer
Dharmadurai
Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Original Music Composer
Vai Raja Vai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Yatchan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Masss Engira Masilamani
Original Music Composer
Trisha Illana Nayanthara
Playback Singer
Anjaan
Original Music Composer
Poojai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thirudan Police
Original Music Composer
Raja Natwarlal
Original Music Composer
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Original Music Composer
Biriyani
Original Music Composer
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan
Original Music Composer
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
Original Music Composer
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Original Music Composer
Samar
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Vettai
Original Music Composer
Ullam
Original Music Composer
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Playback Singer
Kazhugu
Original Music Composer
Vaanam
Original Music Composer
Aaranya Kaandam
Original Music Composer
Mankatha
Original Music Composer
Panjaa
Original Music Composer
Avan Ivan
Original Music Composer
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen
Original Music Composer
Boss Engira Baskaran
Original Music Composer
Goa
Original Music Composer
Paiyaa
Original Music Composer
Thillalangadi
Original Music Composer
Striker
Original Music Composer
Naan Mahaan Alla
Original Music Composer
Baana Kaathadi
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer, Lyricist
Oy!
Original Music Composer
யோகி
2009
Yogi
Original Music Composer
குங்குமபூவும் கொஞ்சும்புறாவும்
2009
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Original Music Composer
Sarvam
Original Music Composer
Saroja
Original Music Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Original Music Composer
Vaazhthugal
Original Music Composer
Aegan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Silambattam
Original Music Composer
Chennai 600028
Original Music Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer
Kattradhu Thamizh
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
மச்சக்காரன்
2007
Machakaaran
Original Music Composer
Kannamoochi Yenada
Original Music Composer
Deepavali
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Vel
Original Music Composer
Thottal Poo Malarum
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Paruthiveeran
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Satham Podathey
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Raju Bhai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thaamirabharani
Original Music Composer
Agaram
2007
Agaram
Original Music Composer
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Original Music Composer
Billa
Original Music Composer
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Original Music Composer
Pattiyal
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kalvanin Kadhali
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Happy
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kedi
Original Music Composer
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Vallavan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thimiru
Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Raam
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Sandakozhi
Original Music Composer
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
Original Music Composer
Daas
Original Music Composer
Thotti Jaya
Original Music Composer
7G Rainbow Colony
Original Music Composer
Bose
Original Music Composer
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Perazhagan
Original Music Composer
Aethiree
Original Music Composer
Adhu
Original Music Composer
Punnagai Poove
as Cameo Appearance, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Puthiya Geethai
Original Music Composer
பாப் கார்ன்
2003
Pop Carn
Original Music Composer
Kadhal Konden
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Winner
Original Music Composer
Kurumbu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thennavan
Original Music Composer
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Junior Senior
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Bala
Original Music Composer
April Maadhathil
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
శేషు
2002
Seshu
Original Music Composer
Dheena
Original Music Composer
Rishi
Original Music Composer
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Nandha
Original Music Composer
Friends
Playback Singer
Poovellam Kettuppar
Original Music Composer
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
வேலை
1998
Velai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
கல்யாண கலாட்டா
1998
Kalyana Galatta
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
அரவிந்தன்
1997
Aravindhan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
தென்றல் சுடும்
1989
Thendral Sudum
Playback Singer