Yuvan Shankar Raja

Yuvan Shankar Raja

Known for: Sound
Biography: 1979-08-31 (44 years old)

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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

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Filmography

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Movies 192

Producer 3

TV Shows 1

Director 1

Composer
Gangs of Godavari

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The Greatest Of All Time

The Greatest Of All Time (2024)

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Conjuring Kannappan

Conjuring Kannappan (2023)

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Playback Singer
Jigarthanda DoubleX

Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)

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Iraivan

Iraivan (2023)

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Composer
Paramporul

Paramporul (2023)

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Bommai

Bommai (2023)

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Modern Love Chennai

Modern Love Chennai (2023)

TV
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Custody

Custody (2023)

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Laththi Charge

Laththi Charge (2022)

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Agent Kannayiram

Agent Kannayiram (2022)

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Love Today

Love Today (2022)

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Coffee With Kadhal

Coffee With Kadhal (2022)

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Playback Singer
Pistha

Pistha (2022)

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Naane Varuvean

Naane Varuvean (2022)

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Viruman

Viruman (2022)

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Kuruthi Aattam

Kuruthi Aattam (2022)

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The Great Man

The Great Man (2022)

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Saani Kaayidham

Saani Kaayidham (2022)

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Oh My Dog

Oh My Dog (2022)

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Radhe Shyam

Radhe Shyam (2022)

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Valimai

Valimai (2022)

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Anbulla Ghilli

Anbulla Ghilli (2022)

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Veerame Vaagai Soodum

Veerame Vaagai Soodum (2022)

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1945

1945 (2022)

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Anbarivu

Anbarivu (2022)

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Plan Panni Pannanum (2021)

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Maanaadu

Maanaadu (2021)

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Dikkiloona

Dikkiloona (2021)

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Kasada Thapara

Kasada Thapara (2021)

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Sulthan

Sulthan (2021)

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Nenjam Marappathillai

Nenjam Marappathillai (2021)

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Chakra

Chakra (2021)

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Kalathil Santhippom

Kalathil Santhippom (2021)

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Pebbles

Pebbles (2021)

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Master

Master (2021)

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Meendum Oru Mariyathai

Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)

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Hero

Hero (2019)

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Puppy

Puppy (2019)

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Aruvam

Aruvam (2019)

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Nerkonda Paarvai

Nerkonda Paarvai (2019)

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Kolaiyuthir Kaalam

Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (2019)

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Kazhugu 2

Kazhugu 2 (2019)

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Sindhubaadh

Sindhubaadh (2019)

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NGK

NGK (2019)

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Super Deluxe

Super Deluxe (2019)

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Kanne Kalaimaane

Kanne Kalaimaane (2019)

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Peranbu

Peranbu (2019)

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Maari 2

Maari 2 (2018)

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Genius

Genius (2018)

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Sandakozhi 2

Sandakozhi 2 (2018)

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Raja Ranguski

Raja Ranguski (2018)

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Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018)

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Semma Botha Aagatha

Semma Botha Aagatha (2018)

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Tik Tik Tik

Tik Tik Tik (2018)

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Irumbu Thirai

Irumbu Thirai (2018)

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Balloon

Balloon (2017)

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Oxygen

Oxygen (2017)

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Taramani

Taramani (2017)

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Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan

Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017)

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Sathriyan

Sathriyan (2017)

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Kadamban

Kadamban (2017)

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Yaakkai

Yaakkai (2017)

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Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016)

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Dharmadurai

Dharmadurai (2016)

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Idhu Namma Aalu

Idhu Namma Aalu (2016)

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Yatchan

Yatchan (2015)

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Massu Engira Maasilamani

Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)

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Vai Raja Vai

Vai Raja Vai (2015)

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Poojai

Poojai (2014)

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Govindudu Andarivaadele

Govindudu Andarivaadele (2014)

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Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014)

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Raja Natwarlal (2014)

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Anjaan

Anjaan (2014)

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Vadacurry

Vadacurry (2014)

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Ajith

Ajith (2014)

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Biriyani

Biriyani (2013)

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Arrambam

Arrambam (2013)

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Thanga Meenkal

Thanga Meenkal (2013)

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Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer

Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer (2013)

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Thillu Mullu (2013)

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Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan

Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan (2013)

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Samar

Samar (2013)

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Billa II

Billa II (2012)

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Kazhugu (2012)

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Ullam

Ullam (2012)

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Shiva Manasulo Shruti (2012)

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Vettai

Vettai (2012)

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Rajapattai

Rajapattai (2011)

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Panjaa

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Mankatha

Mankatha (2011)

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Avan Ivan

Avan Ivan (2011)

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Aaranya Kaandam

Aaranya Kaandam (2011)

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Vaanam

Vaanam (2011)

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Pathinaaru

Pathinaaru (2011)

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Boss Engira Baskaran (2010)

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Naan Mahaan Alla

Naan Mahaan Alla (2010)

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Kaadhal Solla Vandhen

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Baana Kaathadi

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Thillalangadi

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Paiyaa

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Striker

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Goa

Goa (2010)

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Yogi

Yogi (2009)

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Vamanan

Vamanan (2009)

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Oy!

Oy! (2009)

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Muthirai

Muthirai (2009)

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Sarvam

Sarvam (2009)

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Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (2009)

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Siva Manasula Sakthi

Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)

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Silambattam

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Aegan

Aegan (2008)

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Saroja

Saroja (2008)

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Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)

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Vaazhthugal

Vaazhthugal (2008)

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Billa

Billa (2007)

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Vel

Vel (2007)

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Machakaaran

Machakaaran (2007)

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Kannamoochi Yenada

Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)

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Kattradhu Thamizh

Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)

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Satham Podathey

Satham Podathey (2007)

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Thottal Poo Malarum

Thottal Poo Malarum (2007)

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Raju Bhai

Raju Bhai (2007)

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Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)

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Chennai 600028

Chennai 600028 (2007)

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Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007)

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Paruthiveeran

Paruthiveeran (2007)

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Agaram

Agaram (2007)

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Deepavali

Deepavali (2007)

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Thaamirabharani

Thaamirabharani (2007)

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Vallavan

Vallavan (2006)

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Kedi

Kedi (2006)

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Thimiru

Thimiru (2006)

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Pudhupettai

Pudhupettai (2006)

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Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu (2006)

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Raam

Raam (2006)

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Pattiyal

Pattiyal (2006)

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Kalvanin Kadhali

Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)

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Happy

Happy (2006)

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Sandakozhi

Sandakozhi (2005)

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Daas

Daas (2005)

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Kanda Naal Mudhal

Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)

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Oru Kalluriyin Kathai

Oru Kalluriyin Kathai (2005)

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Arinthum Ariyamalum

Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005)

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Thotti Jaya

Thotti Jaya (2005)

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Raam

Raam (2005)

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Manmadhan

Manmadhan (2004)

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7G Rainbow Colony

7G Rainbow Colony (2004)

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Adhu

Adhu (2004)

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Bose

Bose (2004)

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Aethiree

Aethiree (2004)

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Perazhagan

Perazhagan (2004)

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Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004)

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Kurumbu

Kurumbu (2003)

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Winner

Winner (2003)

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Thennavan

Thennavan (2003)

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Kadhal Konden

Kadhal Konden (2003)

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Five by Four

Five by Four (2003)

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Puthiya Geethai

Puthiya Geethai (2003)

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Punnagai Poove

Punnagai Poove (2003)

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Pop Carn

Pop Carn (2003)

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Bala

Bala (2002)

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Mounam Pesiyadhe

Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002)

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April Maadhathil

April Maadhathil (2002)

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Thulluvadho Ilamai

Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002)

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Junior Senior

Junior Senior (2002)

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Manadhai Thirudivittai

Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)

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Nandha

Nandha (2001)

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Rishi

Rishi (2001)

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Dheena

Dheena (2001)

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Friends

Friends (2001)

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Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999)

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Velai (1998)

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Aravindhan

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Vacation

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Alice

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Medhavi

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Aayirathil Oruvan 2

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Kaaki

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Yuvan Shankar RajaYuvan Shankar Raja

Information

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1979-08-31 (44 years old)

Birth Place
Chennai, India

Religion
Islam

Father
Ilaiyaraaja

Siblings
Karthik Raja, Bhavatharini

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
U1, YSR, Abdul Khaliq, Yuvan, Yuvanshankar

Awards
Filmfare Awards South


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