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
Filmography
all 203
Movies 202
Producer 5
Director 2
TV Shows 1

The Greatest of All Time (2024)

Gangs of Godavari (2024)

Garudan (2024)

Star (2024)

Pon Ondru Kanden (2024)

Conjuring Kannappan (2023)

Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)

Iraivan (2023)

Paramporul (2023)

Bommai (2023)

Modern Love Chennai (2023)

Custody (2023)

Laththi Charge (2022)

Agent Kannayiram (2022)

Coffee With Kadhal (2022)

Love Today (2022)

Pistha (2022)

Naane Varuvean (2022)

Viruman (2022)

Kuruthi Aattam (2022)

The Great Man (2022)

Saani Kaayidham (2022)

Oh My Dog (2022)

Radhe Shyam (2022)

Valimai (2022)

Anbulla Ghilli (2022)

1945 (2022)

Anbarivu (2022)

Plan Panni Pannanum (2021)

Maanaadu (2021)

Dikkiloona (2021)

Kasada Thapara (2021)

Sulthan (2021)

Chakra (2021)

Kalathil Santhippom (2021)

Pebbles (2021)

Master (2021)

Hero (2019)

Puppy (2019)

Aruvam (2019)

Nerkonda Paarvai (2019)

Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (2019)

Kazhugu 2 (2019)

Sindhubaadh (2019)

NGK (2019)

Super Deluxe (2019)

Kanne Kalaimaane (2019)

Peranbu (2019)

Maari 2 (2018)

Genius (2018)

Sandakozhi 2 (2018)

Raja Ranguski (2018)

Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018)

Semma Botha Aagatha (2018)

Tik Tik Tik (2018)

Irumbu Thirai (2018)

Balloon (2017)

Oxygen (2017)

Gowdru Hotel (2017)

Taramani (2017)

Sathriyan (2017)

Kadamban (2017)

Yaakkai (2017)

Dharmadurai (2016)

Idhu Namma Aalu (2016)

Yatchan (2015)

Vai Raja Vai (2015)

Thirudan Police (2014)

Poojai (2014)

Raja Natwarlal (2014)

Anjaan (2014)

Vadacurry (2014)

Ajith (2014)

Biriyani (2013)

Arrambam (2013)

Thanga Meenkal (2013)

Thillu Mullu (2013)

Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan (2013)

Samar (2013)

Dhenikaina Ready (2012)

Billa II (2012)

Kazhugu (2012)

Ullam (2012)

Mr. Nookayya (2012)

SMS (2012)

Vettai (2012)

Rajapattai (2011)

Panjaa (2011)

Mankatha (2011)

Avan Ivan (2011)

Aaranya Kaandam (2011)

Vaanam (2011)

Pathinaaru (2011)

Boss Engira Baskaran (2010)

Naan Mahaan Alla (2010)

Baana Kaathadi (2010)

Thillalangadi (2010)

Paiyaa (2010)

Striker (2010)

Goa (2010)

Bolo Na Tumi Amar (2010)

Yogi (2009)

Gilli (2009)

Vamanan (2009)

Oy! (2009)

Muthirai (2009)

Sarvam (2009)

Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)

Silambattam (2008)

Aegan (2008)

Saroja (2008)

Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)

Vaazhthugal (2008)

Billa (2007)

Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)

Vel (2007)

Machakaaran (2007)

Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)

Satham Podathey (2007)

Thottal Poo Malarum (2007)

Raju Bhai (2007)

Chennai 600028 (2007)

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007)

Paruthiveeran (2007)

Agaram (2007)

Deepavali (2007)

Thaamirabharani (2007)

Vallavan (2006)

Kedi (2006)

Thimiru (2006)

Pudhupettai (2006)

Raam (2006)

Pattiyal (2006)

Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)

Happy (2006)

Sandakozhi (2005)

Daas (2005)

Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)

Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005)

Thotti Jaya (2005)

Raam (2005)

Manmadhan (2004)

Adhu (2004)

7G Rainbow Colony (2004)

Bose (2004)

Aethiree (2004)

Perazhagan (2004)

Kurumbu (2003)

Winner (2003)

Thennavan (2003)

Kadhal Konden (2003)

Five by Four (2003)

Puthiya Geethai (2003)

Punnagai Poove (2003)

Pop Carn (2003)

Bala (2002)

Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002)

April Maadhathil (2002)

Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002)

Junior Senior (2002)

Nandha (2001)

Rishi (2001)

Dheena (2001)

Friends (2001)

Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)

Kalyana Galatta (1998)

Velai (1998)

Aravindhan (1997)

The Greatest Of All Time Vs Original Gangster

Adhirshtasaali

Hanuman Gear

Sweet Heart

Sardar 2

Pudhupettai 2

Maareesan

Nesippaya

Alice

Aghathiyaa

Aayirathil Oruvan 2

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai

Iraivan Miga Periyavan

Idam Porul Yaeval

Kaaki
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1979-08-31 (45 years old)
Birth PlaceChennai, India
ReligionIslam
FatherIlaiyaraaja
SiblingsKarthik Raja, Bhavatharini
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsU1, YSR, Abdul Khaliq, Yuvan, Yuvanshankar
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
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