Biography
R. Gnanathesikan (born 2 June 1943), known as Ilaiyaraaja, is an Indian film composer, conductor-arranger, singer and lyricist who works in the Indian film industry, predominantly in Tamil cinema in addition to Telugu cinema. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha since July 2022. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian music composers, he is often credited for introducing Western musical sensibilities in the South Indian film musical mainstream. Reputed to be one of the world's most prolific composers, he has composed more than 7,000 songs, provided film scores for more than 1,400 movies and performed in more than 20,000 concerts. Ilaiyaraaja is nicknamed "Isaignani" (musical genius) and is often referred to as "Maestro", by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London, amongst others.He is known for integrating Indian folk music and traditional Indian instrumentation with western classical music techniques. In 1986, he was the first Indian composer to record film songs through computer for Tamil films for Vikram. He was one of the earliest Indian film composers to use Western classical music harmonies and string arrangements in Tamil film music, and the first South Asian to compose a full symphony. He also composed Thiruvasagam in Symphony (2006), the first Indian oratorio.
Ilaiyaraaja is a recipient of five National Film Awards—three for Best Music Direction and two for Best Background Score. In 2012, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to practising artists, for his creative and experimental works in the music field. In 2010, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India and the Padma Vibhushan in 2018, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India.
In a 2013 poll conducted by CNN-IBN celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema, Ilaiyaraaja was voted as the all-time greatest film-music director of India. In 2014, American world cinema portal "Taste of Cinema" placed him at the 9th position in its list of 25 greatest film composers in the history of cinema amongst Ennio Morricone, John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith and Ilaiyaraaja was the only Indian in the list.According to Achille Forler, board member of the Indian Performing Right Society, the kind of stellar body of work that Ilaiyaraaja has created in the last 40 years should have placed him among the world's top 10 richest composers, somewhere between Andrew Lloyd Webber ($1.2 billion) and Mick Jagger (over $300 million).
On July 6, 2022, he has been nominated to Rajya Sabha as Nominated member by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Filmography
All 728
Movies 727
Self 1
Writter 1
TV Shows 1

Custody (2023)

Tamilarasan (2022)

Tadka (2022)

Maayon (2022)

Maamanithan (2022)

Akka Kuruvi (2022)

Clap (2022)

Raaja Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai (2022)

Son of India (2022)

Kadaisi Vivasayi (2022)

Marutha (2022)

Madurai Manikkuravar (2021)

Gamanam (2021)

Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2021)

Psycho (2020)

A Truthful Mother (2019)

Happi (2019)

Hero (2019)

Maari 2 (2018)

60 Vayadhu Maaniram (2018)

Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018)

Naachiyaar (2018)

Kalathur Gramam (2017)

Kathalo Rajakumari (2017)

Clint (2017)

Enga Amma Rani (2017)

Muthuramalingam (2017)

Sometimes (2016)

Daffedar (2016)

Idolle Ramayana (2016)

Love and Love Only (2016)

Kuttrame Thandanai (2016)

Amma Kanakku (2016)

Appa (2016)

Oyee (2016)

Ki & Ka (2016)

Oru Melliya Kodu (2016)

Tharai Thappattai (2016)

Abbayitho Ammayi (2016)

Rudhramadevi (2015)

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015)

Yevade Subramanyam (2015)

Mythri (2015)

Shamitabh (2015)

Touring Talkies (2015)

Megha (2014)

Drishya (2014)

Un Samayal Arayil (2014)

Oru Oorla (2014)

Thalaimuraigal (2013)

Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013)

Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013)

Gundello Godari (2013)

Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012)

Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu (2012)

Mayilu (2012)

Puthiya Theerangal (2012)

Dhoni (2012)

Welcome Back Gandhi (2012)

Paalai (2011)

Hello Jai Hind! (2011)

Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)

Snehaveedu (2011)

Azhagar Samiyin Kuthirai (2011)

Ponnar Shankar (2011)

Ayyan (2011)

Nandalala (2010)

Suryakanthi (2010)

Kadha Thudarunnu... (2010)

Om Shanti (2010)

Paa (2009)

Mathiya Chennai (2009)

Jaganmohini (2009)

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)

Bhagyada Balegara (2009)

Chal Chalein (2009)

Kadhal Kadhai (2009)

Vaalmiki (2009)

Bhagyadevatha (2009)

Naan Kadavul (2009)

Silambattam (2008)

Mallepuvvu (2008)

Dhanam (2008)

Mumbai Cutting (2008)

Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008)

Aa Dinagalu (2007)

Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)

Inimey Nangathan (2007)

Sooryan (2007)

Cheeni Kum (2007)

Maya Kannadi (2007)

Vinodayathra (2007)

Kuttrapathirikai (2007)

Paruthiveeran (2007)

Anumanaspadam (2007)

Shiva (2006)

Madhu (2006)

Pachakuthira (2006)

Rasathanthram (2006)

Pattiyal (2006)

Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005)

Kasthuri Maan (2005)

Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)

Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (2005)

Mumbai Xpress (2005)

Achuvinte Amma (2005)

Vishwa Thulasi (2004)

Kudaikul Mazhai (2004)

Shiva Shankar (2004)

Kamaraj (2004)

Virumaandi (2004)

Swaathi Mutthu (2003)

Manassinakkare (2003)

Pithamagan (2003)

Julie Ganapathi (2003)

Ninu choodakka Nenundalenu (2002)

Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002)

Ramanaa (2002)

Nizhalkuthu (2002)

Ivan (2002)

Devan (2002)

Azhagi (2002)

Nandha (2001)

Aandan Adimai (2001)

Kasi (2001)

Lajja (2001)

Kutty (2001)

En Iniya Pon Nilavae (2001)

Usire (2001)

Friends (2001)

Pandavas: The Five Warriors (2000)

Bharathi (2000)

Kakkai Siraginilae (2000)

Hey Ram (2000)

Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)

Thirunelveli (2000)

Kaadhal Rojave (2000)

Kannukkul Nilavu (2000)

Sethu (1999)

Time (1999)

Mugam (1999)

Friends (1999)

Anthapuram (1999)

The Godman (1999)

Kummi Paattu (1999)

Rajasthan (1999)

Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (1999)

Chinnadurai (1999)

Housefull (1999)

Thodarum (1999)

Prathyartha (1999)

Kadhal Kavithai (1998)

Kumbakonam Gopalu (1998)

Desiya Geetham (1998)

Poonthottam (1998)

Dharma (1998)

Manjeeradhwani (1998)

Kallukondoru Pennu (1998)

Anuragakottaram (1998)

Anthahpuram (1998)

Veera Thalattu (1998)

Kangalin Vaarthighal (1998)

Kizhakkum Merkkum (1998)

Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997)

Kadavul (1997)

Guru (1997)

Raman Abdullah (1997)

Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi (1997)

Chinnabbaayi (1997)

Devathai (1997)

Kaliyoonjal (1997)

Ullasam (1997)

Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)

Nammoora Mandara Hoove (1997)

Poomani (1996)

Poovarasan (1996)

Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)

Katta Panchayathu (1996)

Kaalapani (1996)

Irattai Roja (1996)

Agni Sakshi (1996)

Karuvelam Pookkal (1996)

Shiva sainya (1996)

Man of the Match (1996)

Makkal Aatchi (1995)

Chandralekha (1995)

Kolangal (1995)

Periya Kudumbam (1995)

Raasaiyya (1995)

Mayabazar (1995)

Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995)

Avatharam (1995)

Mogamul (1995)

Chinna Vathiyar (1995)

Nandhavana Theru (1995)

Ellame En Rasathan (1995)

Aanazhagan (1995)

Muthu Kaalai (1995)

Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995)

Sathi Leelavathi (1995)

Naattu Pura Paattu (1995)

Vanaja Girija (1994)

Periya Marudhu (1994)

Sethupathi IPS (1994)

Enchantment (1994)

Senthamizh Selvan (1994)

Thozhar Pandian (1994)

Sadhu (1994)

Vietnam Colony (1994)

Priyanka (1994)

Seeman (1994)

Honest Raj (1994)

Adharmam (1994)

Sakthivel (1994)

Veera (1994)

Rasa Magan (1994)

Magalir Mattum (1994)

Rajakumaran (1994)

Mahanadhi (1994)

Amaidhi Padai (1994)

Puthupatti Ponnuthaye (1994)

Thendral Varum Theru (1994)

Enga Muthalali (1993)

Chinna Jameen (1993)

Kilipetchu Ketkava (1993)

Tholi Muddhu (1993)

I Love India (1993)

Dhuruva Natchathiram (1993)

Valli (1993)

Udan Pirappu (1993)

Ponnumani (1993)

Aathma (1993)

Sakkarai Devan (1993)

Kathirukka Neramillai (1993)

Uzhaippali (1993)

Chinna Kannamma (1993)

Jackpot (1993)

Ulle Veliye (1993)

Aranmanai Kili (1993)

Kalaignan (1993)

Maharasan (1993)

Manikuyil (1993)

Yejaman (1993)

Ezhai Jaathi (1993)

Kovil Kaalai (1993)

Maamiyar Veedu (1993)

Walter Vetrivel (1993)

Chinna Mapillai (1993)

Marupadiyum (1993)

Rampur Ka Raja (1993)

Ashwamedham (1992)

Meera (1992)

Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (1992)

Villu Pattukaran (1992)

Onna Irukku Kathukanom (1992)

Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992)

Thirumathi Palanisamy (1992)

Thevar Magan (1992)

Pandiyan (1992)

Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)

Aa Okkati Adakku (1992)

Pangali (1992)

Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992)

Deiva Vaakku (1992)

Chakravyuham (1992)

Endrum Anbudan (1992)

Asadhyulu (1992)

Kalikaalam (1992)

Chinarayudu (1992)

Nadodi Paattukkaran (1992)

Chinnavar (1992)

Nadodi Thendral (1992)

Chembaruthi (1992)

Bharathan (1992)

Singaravelan (1992)

Innisai Mazhai (1992)

Thanga Manasukkaran (1992)

Naangal (1992)

Kaaval Geetham (1992)

Dharma Kshetram (1992)

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)

Chinna Rayudu (1992)

Paandi Durai (1992)

Chinna Gounder (1992)

Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992)

Mannan (1992)

Chanti (1992)

Rasukutti (1992)

Detective Narada (1992)

Agni Paarvai (1992)

Thayamma (1991)

Thalattu Ketkuthamma (1991)

Brahma (1991)

Pillai Paasam (1991)

Thalapathi (1991)

Gunaa (1991)

Idhayam (1991)

Surya IPS (1991)

Aditya 369 (1991)

Anaswaram (1991)

Coolie No. 1 (1991)

Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)

Manitha Jaathi (1991)

Chaitanya (1991)

Gopura Vasalile (1991)

Captain Prabhakaran (1991)

En Rasavin Manasile (1991)

Chinna Thambi (1991)

Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991)

Thanga Thamaraigal (1991)

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991)

Uruvam (1991)

Vetri Padigal (1991)

Nirnayam (1991)

Irumbu Pookkal (1991)

April 1st Vidudala (1991)

Dharma Durai (1991)

Kumbakarai Thangaiah (1991)

Eeramana Rojave (1991)

Sami Potta Mudichu (1991)

Stuartpuram Police Station (1991)

Edhir Katru (1990)

Shiva (1990)

Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)

Nadigan (1990)

Vellaiya Thevan (1990)

Chathriyan (1990)

Mallu Vetti Minor (1990)

Bobbili Raja (1990)

Enkitta Mothathe (1990)

Thalattu Padava (1990)

Matti Manushulu (1990)

My Dear Marthandan (1990)

Velai Kidaichuruchu (1990)

Keladi Kanmani (1990)

Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar (1990)

Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu (1990)

Anjali (1990)

Kizhakku Vasal (1990)

Sirayil Sila Raagangal (1990)

Nila Pennae (1990)

Samrajyam (1990)

Mounam Sammadham (1990)

Athisaya Piravi (1990)

Periya Veettu Panakkaran (1990)

Pagalil Pournami (1990)

Maruthu Pandi (1990)

Pondatti Thevai (1990)

Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)

Kondaveeti Donga (1990)

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

Arangetra Velai (1990)

Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)

En Uyir Thozhan (1990)

Kavithai Paadum Alaigal (1990)

Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran (1990)

Pulan Visaranai (1990)

Panakkaran (1990)

Anbu Chinnam (1990)

Kokila (1990)

Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)

Thiruppu Munai (1989)

Dharmam Vellum (1989)

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Mappillai (1989)

Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai (1989)

Anbu Kattalai (1989)

Vetri Vizha (1989)

Thangamana Raasa (1989)

Siva (1989)

Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)

Ashoka Chakravarthy (1989)

Kaadhal Oyvathillai (1989)

Ponmana Selvan (1989)

Chinnappadass (1989)

Raaja Raajathan (1989)

Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu (1989)

Paandi Naattu Thangam (1989)

Karagattakaran (1989)

Rudranetra (1989)

Adharvam (1989)

Geethanjali (1989)

Mahaadev (1989)

Ninaivu Chinnam (1989)

Siva (1989)

Enga Ooru Maappilai (1989)

Apoorva Sagotharargal (1989)

Season (1989)

Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (1989)

Pongivarum Kaveri (1989)

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1989)

Rajathi Raja (1989)

Varusham Padhinaaru (1989)

En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan (1989)

Enna Petha Raasa (1989)

Charithram (1989)

Prema (1989)

Paasa Mazhai (1989)

Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)

Chithram (1988)

Rakthabishekam (1988)

Veedu (1988)

Abhinandana (1988)

Varasudochadu (1988)

Bloodstone (1988)

Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)

Moonnam Pakkam (1988)

Enga Ooru Kaavakkaaran (1988)

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)

Marana Mrudangam (1988)

Soora Samhaaram (1988)

Poruthadhu Podhum (1988)

Swarnakamalam (1988)

Dhayam Onnu (1988)

En Jeevan Paaduthu (1988)

Poonthotta Kavalkaran (1988)

Chinababu (1988)

Paasa Paravaigal (1988)

Therkathi Kallan (1988)

En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)

Agni Natchathiram (1988)

Guru Sishyan (1988)

Aakhari Poratam (1988)

Raasave Unnai Nambi (1988)

Rudraveena (1988)

Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu (1988)

Ithu Engal Neethi (1988)

Sathya (1988)

Ennai Vittu Pogaathe (1988)

Irandil Ondru (1988)

Maharshi (1988)

Ore Oru Gramathiley (1987)

Anand (1987)

Nayakan (1987)

Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)

Theertha Karayinile (1987)

Krishnan Vandhaan (1987)

Jallikkattu (1987)

Ninaikka Therintha Maname (1987)

Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham (1987)

Per Sollum Pillai (1987)

Gramatthu Minnal (1987)

Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)

Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)

Paadu Nilave (1987)

Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1987)

Idhu Oru Thodarkathai (1987)

Aalappirandhavan (1987)

Aradhana (1987)

Velaikkaran (1987)

Puyal Paadum Pattu (1987)

Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)

Sankeertana (1987)

Kalyana Kacheri (1987)

Kaadhal Parisu (1987)

Poovizhi Vasalile (1987)

Siraipparavai (1987)

Iniya Uravu Poothathu (1987)

Manaivi Ready (1987)

Kamagni (1987)

Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troope (1987)

Ladies Tailor (1986)

Palaivana Rojakkal (1986)

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986)

Maaveeran (1986)

Thazhuvatha Kaigal (1986)

Aruvadai Naal (1986)

Punnagai Mannan (1986)

Vidinja Kalyanam (1986)

Rakshasudu (1986)

Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986)

Kodai Mazhai (1986)

Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu (1986)

Mouna Raagam (1986)

Manithanin Marupakkam (1986)

Enakku Naaney Needhibathi (1986)

Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986)

Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)

Vikram (1986)

Muthal Vasantham (1986)

Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kaathu (1986)

Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai (1986)

Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)

Amman Kovil Kizhakale (1986)

Natpu (1986)

Dharma Pathni (1986)

Swati Muthyam (1986)

December Pookal (1986)

Mr. Bharath (1986)

Kirathakudu (1986)

Saadhanai (1986)

Sri Durga Parameshwari (1986)

Paru Paru Pattanam Paru (1986)

Manchi Manasulu (1986)

Isai Paadum Thendral (1986)

Aalaapana (1986)

Aan Paavam (1985)

Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)

Padikkadavan (1985)

Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)

Nalla Thambi (1985)

Kettimelam (1985)

Puthiya Theerppu (1985)

Puthiya Theerpu (1985)

Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985)

Raja Rishi (1985)

Yathra (1985)

Idhaya Kovil (1985)

Sri Raghavendrar (1985)

Eetti (1985)

Kunguma Chimil (1985)

Mudhal Mariyathai (1985)

Uyarndha Ullam (1985)

Amutha Gaanam (1985)

Poove Poochudava (1985)

Jwala (1985)

Geethanjali (1985)

Naane Raja Naane Manthiri (1985)

Pagal Nilavu (1985)

Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)

Darja Donga (1985)

Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985)

Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)

Anbin Mugavari (1985)

Anveshana (1985)

Pillai Nila (1985)

Udhaya Geetham (1985)

Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)

Kaakki Sattai (1985)

Padikkatha Pannayar (1985)

Chinna Veedu (1985)

Selvi (1985)

Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985)

Kanni Raasi (1985)

Alai Osai (1985)

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)

Khooni (1985)

Ajeya (1985)

Annai Bhoomi 3D (1985)

Accident (1985)

Onnanu Nammal (1984)

January 1 (1984)

Enakkul Oruvan (1984)

Vaidehi Kathirunthal (1984)

Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984)

Oh Maane Maane (1984)

Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)

24 Mani Neram (1984)

Dhaavani Kanavugal (1984)

My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)

Ezhudhaadha Sattangal (1984)

Challenge (1984)

Naalai Unadhu Naal (1984)

Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)

Pudhumai Penn (1984)

Neengal Kettavai (1984)

Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)

Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)

Nalla Naal (1984)

Anbae Odi Vaa (1984)

Nagara Mahime (1984)

Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)

Vellai Pura Ondru (1984)

Ambigai Neril Vanthaal (1984)

Vaazhkai (1984)

Sitara (1984)

Naan Paadum Paadal (1984)

Nooravathu Naal (1984)

Poovilangu (1984)

Unaru (1984)

Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)

Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984)

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)

Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)

Magudi (1984)

Unnai Thedi Varuven (1984)

Thanga Magan (1983)

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)

Manthri Gari Viyyankudu (1983)

Vellai Roja (1983)

Manaivi Solle Manthiram (1983)

Soorakottai Singakutti (1983)

Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)

Oomakkuyil (1983)

Mann Vasanai (1983)

Munthanai Mudichu (1983)

Aayiram Nilavae Vaa (1983)

Sadma (1983)

Adutha Varisu (1983)

Aa Raathri (1983)

Pinnilavu (1983)

Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983)

Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan (1983)

Sagara Sangamam (1983)

Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (1983)

Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983)

Abhilasha (1983)

Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum (1983)

Jothi (1983)

Urangatha Ninaivugal (1983)

Vasanthame Varuga (1983)

Paayum Puli (1983)

Uruvangal Maralam (1983)

Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983)

Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)

Anney Anney (1983)

Antha Sila Naatkal (1983)

Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983)

Vaa Indha Pakkam (1983)

Aagaaya Gangai (1982)

Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)

Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)

Rani Theni (1982)

Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)

Kozhi Koovuthu (1982)

Azhagiya Kanne (1982)

Thyagi (1982)

Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982)

Ezham Rathri (1982)

Kanney Raadha (1982)

Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)

Sagalakala Vallavan (1982)

Lottery Ticket (1982)

Moondru Mugam (1982)

Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)

Puthu Kavithai (1982)

Thai Mookambhikai (1982)

Kelviyum Naaney Badhilum Naaney (1982)

Theerpu (1982)

Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)

Sangili (1982)

Thooral Ninnu Pochu (1982)

Nireekshana (1982)

Auto Raja (1982)

Thanikattu Raja (1982)

Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982)

Moondram Pirai (1982)

Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)

Archanai Pookal (1982)

Hitler Umanath (1982)

Olangal (1982)

Anandha Ragam (1982)

Metti (1982)

Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)

Tik Tik Tik (1981)

Netrikan (1981)

Sankarlal (1981)

Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)

Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)

Garjanai (1981)

Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981)

Panneer Pushpangal (1981)

Kadal Meengal (1981)

Vidiyum varai kaathiru (1981)

Kalthoon (1981)

Nandu (1981)

Raja Paarvai (1981)

Indru Poi Naalai Vaa (1981)

Bala Nagamma (1981)

Kazhugu (1981)

Ram Lakshman (1981)

Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)

Meendum Kokila (1981)

Nee Nanna Gellalare (1981)

Geetha (1981)

Murattu Kaalai (1980)

Nenjathai Killathe (1980)

The Mist (1980)

Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)

Nizhalgal (1980)

Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)

Gramathu Athiyayam (1980)

Naan Potta Saval (1980)

Johnny (1980)

Guru (1980)

Kaali (1980)

Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)

Poottaatha Poottukkal (1980)

Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)

Kallukul Eeram (1980)

Rishi Moolam (1980)

Vetrikku Oruvan (1979)

Agalvilaku (1979)

Pattaakathi Bairavan (1979)

Annai Oru Alayam (1979)

Udhiri Pookkal (1979)

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)

Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)

Kalyanaraman (1979)

Dharma Yuddam (1979)

Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)

Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)

Kavari Maan (1979)

Rosapoo Ravikkaikari (1979)

Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979)

Urvasi Niney Naa Priyasi (1979)

Priya (1978)

Aval Appadithan (1978)

Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)

Mullum Malarum (1978)

Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978)

Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)

Sattam En Kaiyil (1978)

Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)

Bairavi (1978)

Vyaamoham (1978)

Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)

Thyagam (1978)

Gaayathri (1977)

16 Vayathinile (1977)

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)

Kavikkuyil (1977)

Deepam (1977)

Sainthadamma Sainthadu (1977)

Bhadrakali (1976)

Annakili (1976)

Marudhanayagam

Sabaash Naidu

Viduthalai: Part II

Viduthalai: Part I

Thupparivaalan II

Manjal Nila

Kalyana Kalam

Music School

Jagajaala Killadi

Raja Paarvai

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Known forSound
GenderMale
Birthday1943-06-02 (79 years old)
Place of birthPannaipuram, India
ReligionHinduism
ChildrenBhavatharini, Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja
SiblingsGangai Amaran, Varadharajan
CitizenshipsIndia
Also known asGnanadesikan, ഇളയരാജ, ఇళయరాజా, இளையராஜா, इळैयराजा, ಇಳಯರಾಜಾ, इलैयाराजा, ઇલીયારાજા, ایلاییاراجا, Ilayaraja, Ilaiyaraja
AwardsSangeet Natak Akademi Award, Filmfare Awards South, National Film Award for Best Music Direction, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Nandi Awards
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