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
Sound 202
2020s
- 2026
Paripadi
Original Music Composer
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2025
Sirai
Playback Singer
Kombuseevi
Original Music Composer
Mr. Zoo Keeper
Original Music Composer
Aghathiyaa
Original Music Composer
Nesippaya
Original Music Composer
- 2024
Garudan
Original Music Composer
Star
Original Music Composer
Pon Ondru Kanden
Music
- 2023
Paramporul
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Bommai
Original Music Composer
Modern Love Chennai
Original Music Composer
Custody
Original Music Composer
- 2022
Laththi Charge
Original Music Composer
Agent Kannayiram
Original Music Composer
Coffee With Kadhal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pistha
Playback Singer
Naane Varuvean
Original Music Composer
Viruman
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Kuruthi Aattam
Original Music Composer
Maamanithan
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Saani Kaayidham
Original Music Composer
Oh My Dog
Playback Singer
Valimai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Anbulla Ghilli
Playback Singer
Veerame Vaagai Soodum
Original Music Composer
Anbarivu
Playback Singer
1945
Original Music Composer
- 2021
Dikkiloona
Original Music Composer
Kasada Thapara
Original Music Composer
Sulthan
Original Music Composer
Nenjam Marappathillai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chakra
Original Music Composer
Pebbles
Original Music Composer
- 2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Songs
2010s
- 2019
Puppy
Playback Singer
Nerkonda Paarvai
Original Music Composer
Sindhubaadh
Original Music Composer
Super Deluxe
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kanne Kalaimaane
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Peranbu
Original Music Composer
- 2018
Maari 2
Original Music Composer
Genius
Original Music Composer
Sandakozhi 2
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Raja Ranguski
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Semma Botha Aagatha
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Irumbu Thirai
Original Music Composer
- 2017
Balloon
Original Music Composer
Oxygen
Original Music Composer
Taramani
Original Music Composer
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
Original Music Composer
Sathriyan
Original Music Composer
Yaakkai
Original Music Composer
- 2016
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Original Music Composer
Dharmadurai
Original Music Composer
Idhu Namma Aalu
Playback Singer
- 2015
Trisha Illana Nayanthara
Playback Singer
Yatchan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Vai Raja Vai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2014
Thirudan Police
Original Music Composer
Poojai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Original Music Composer
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan
Music
Raja Natwarlal
Original Music Composer
Anjaan
Original Music Composer
- 2013
Biriyani
Original Music Composer
Thanga Meenkal
Music
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer
Music
Thillu Mullu
Music
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Original Music Composer
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
Original Music Composer
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan
Original Music Composer
Samar
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2012
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Playback Singer
Billa II
Music
Ullam
Original Music Composer
Kazhugu
Original Music Composer
Mr. Nookayya
Music Director
Vettai
Original Music Composer
- 2011
Rajapattai
Music
Panjaa
Original Music Composer
Avan Ivan
Original Music Composer
Aaranya Kaandam
Original Music Composer
Vaanam
Original Music Composer
- 2010
Naan Mahaan Alla
Original Music Composer
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen
Original Music Composer
Baana Kaathadi
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thillalangadi
Original Music Composer
Paiyaa
Original Music Composer
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Striker
Original Music Composer
Goa
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2009
Gilli
Music
Vamanan
Music
Oy!
Original Music Composer
Sarvam
Original Music Composer
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Original Music Composer
- 2008
Silambattam
Original Music Composer
Aegan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Saroja
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Original Music Composer
Vaazhthugal
Original Music Composer
- 2007
Billa
Original Music Composer
Kannamoochi Yenada
Original Music Composer
Vel
Original Music Composer
Kattradhu Thamizh
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Satham Podathey
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thottal Poo Malarum
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Raju Bhai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Chennai 600028
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Original Music Composer
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Original Music Composer
Paruthiveeran
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Deepavali
Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
Thaamirabharani
Original Music Composer
- 2006
Vallavan
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kedi
Original Music Composer
Thimiru
Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Pattiyal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Kalvanin Kadhali
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Happy
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2005
Sandakozhi
Original Music Composer
Daas
Original Music Composer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
Original Music Composer
Raam
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2004
7G Rainbow Colony
Original Music Composer
Adhu
Original Music Composer
Aethiree
Original Music Composer
Perazhagan
Original Music Composer
- 2003
Kurumbu
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Winner
Original Music Composer
Thennavan
Original Music Composer
Kadhal Konden
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Five by Four
Music Director
Puthiya Geethai
Original Music Composer
Punnagai Poove
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2002
Mounam Pesiyadhe
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Bala
Original Music Composer
April Maadhathil
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Junior Senior
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
- 2001
Manadhai Thirudivittai
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Rishi
Original Music Composer
Dheena
Original Music Composer
Friends
Playback Singer
1990s
- 1999
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Poovellam Kettuppar
Original Music Composer
- 1998
Kalyana Galatta
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
No release date
Iraivan Miga Periyavan
Original Music Composer
Pudhupettai 2
Original Music Composer
7G Rainbow Colony 2
Music
Alice
Original Music Composer
Idam Porul Yaeval
Original Music Composer
Kaaki
Original Music Composer
Adhirshtasaali
Music
Non Violence
Original Music Composer
Texla
Original Music Composer
Maayavalai
Original Music Composer
STR50
Original Music Composer
Produced 5
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
Pon Ondru Kanden
Producer
- 2022
Maamanithan
Producer
2010s
- 2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal
Producer
No release date
Alice
Producer
Wrote 4
2010s
- 2018
Maari 2
Lyricist
- 2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Lyricist
2000s
- 2008
Saroja
Lyricist
- 2007
Chennai 600028
Lyricist
Acted in 1
2000s
- 2003
Punnagai Poove
Cameo Appearance