Biography
Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer who works in the South Indian cinema predominantly in Tamil since mid 1970s. Widely regarded as one of the the greatest Indian music composers of all time, Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, singer, and songwriter. He has composed more than 6500 songs and provided film scores for more than 1000 films, also being acclaimed for his exceptional background scores.
Singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra and S. Janaki have sung more of his songs than any other singers. He integrated folk—in Tamil—and introduced western musical sensibilities into the South Indian musical mainstream. Ilaiyaraja is also known for creating music by fusing symphonic orchestration with traditional Indian instrumentation, often performed by Budapest Symphony Orchestra. In 1993 he organised a full symphony performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London and thus became the First Indian to compose a full symphony, with Ravi Shankar being the only other Indian to do so. He is also the first Asian to compose a full symphony performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has won five Indian National Film Awards (the highest film honor in India); three for Best Music Direction and two for Best Background Score. In 2010 he has received Padma Bhushan, awarded by the Government of India.
In the 2000s, he composed a variety of non-film music, including religious and devotional songs, an oratorio, and world music. He is usually referred to by the title Isaignani (English: Musical Genius), or as The Maestro. Ilaiyaraja is a gold medalist in classical guitar from Trinity College of Music, London. In 2003, according to an international poll conducted by BBC, more than half-a million people from 165 countries voted his composition Rakkamma Kaiya Thattu from the 1991 film Thalapathi as the fourth in the world's top 10 most popular songs of all time. He was also nominated in the Best Indian album Music Awards category at US based Just Plain Folks Music Organization, which is the largest grassroots music organization in the world, and stood third for his "Music Journey: Live in Italy". In 2012 he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his creative and experimental works in music field. In 2014 he has been chosen for his outstanding contribution to the Indian film music and was awarded the SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence award. In 2015, he was also honoured with the Centenary Award for lifetime achievement at the 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Panaji, Goa. On December 31, 2015, he was nominated by the Kerala Government for Nishagandi Puraskaram, the top award conferred by the Kerala Government's Tourism Ministry, for his artistic excellence and contributions to the Indian film industry.
Popular world cinema portal Taste of Cinema placed Ilaiyaraja at the 9th position in its list of 25 greatest film composers in the cinema history thus becoming the only Indian to feature in that list. In a poll conducted by CNN-IBN celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema in 2013, Ilaiyaraaja was voted as the greatest music composer of India with a maximum of 49%.
Filmography
All 750
Movies 749
TV Shows 1
Self 1
Writter 1

Margazhi Thingal (2023)

Are You Ok Baby? (2023)

Modern Love Chennai (2023)

Custody (2023)

Music School (2023)

Tamilarasan (2023)

Viduthalai: Part I (2023)

Rangamarthanda (2023)

Tadka (2022)

Maayon (2022)

The Great Man (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)

Happi (2019)

A Truthful Mother (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)

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)

Jaganmohini (2009)

Bhagyada Balegara (2009)

Chal Chalein (2009)

Azhagar Malai (2009)

Kadhal Kadhai (2009)

Vaalmiki (2009)

Bhagyadevatha (2009)

Naan Kadavul (2009)

SMS (2008)

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)

Shadow Kill (2002)

Ivan (2002)

Devan (2002)

Azhagi (2002)

Nandha (2001)

Kasi (2001)

Aandan Adimai (2001)

Lajja (2001)

Kutty (2001)

En Iniya Pon Nilavae (2001)

Usire (2001)

Friends (2001)

Pandavas: The Five Warriors (2000)

Bharathi (2000)

Vasantham (2000)

Kakkai Siraginilae (2000)

Hey Ram (2000)

Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)

Thirunelveli (2000)

Kannukkul Nilavu (2000)

Kaadhal Rojave (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)

Thambi Durai (1997)

Poomani (1996)

Poovarasan (1996)

Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)

Katta Panchayathu (1996)

Kaalapani (1996)

Irattai Roja (1996)

Agni Sakshi (1996)

Karuvelam Pookkal (1996)

Man of the Match (1996)

Shiva sainya (1996)

Makkal Aatchi (1995)

Chandralekha (1995)

Kolangal (1995)

Periya Kudumbam (1995)

Raasaiyya (1995)

Mayabazar (1995)

Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995)

Avatharam (1995)

Mogamul (1995)

Nandhavana Theru (1995)

Chinna Vathiyar (1995)

Ellame En Rasathan (1995)

Aanazhagan (1995)

Raja enga Raja (1995)

Muthu Kaalai (1995)

Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995)

Sathi Leelavathi (1995)

Kattumarakaran (1995)

Naattu Pura Paattu (1995)

Vanaja Girija (1994)

Periya Marudhu (1994)

Sethupathi I.P.S (1994)

Enchantment (1994)

Senthamizh Selvan (1994)

Thozhar Pandian (1994)

Sadhu (1994)

Vietnam Colony (1994)

Priyanka (1994)

Seeman (1994)

Sakthivel (1994)

Honest Raj (1994)

Adharmam (1994)

Veera (1994)

Rasa Magan (1994)

Magalir Mattum (1994)

Rajakumaran (1994)

Mahanadhi (1994)

Veetla Visheshanga (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)

Marupadiyum (1993)

Chinna Mapillai (1993)

Walter Vetrivel (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)

Pandiyan (1992)

Thevar Magan (1992)

Senthamizh Paattu (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)

Dharma Kshetram (1992)

Kaaval Geetham (1992)

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)

Paandi Durai (1992)

Rickshaw Mama (1992)

Mannan (1992)

Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992)

Chinna Kounder (1992)

Chanti (1992)

Rasukutti (1992)

Detective Narada (1992)

Agni Paarvai (1992)

Thayamma (1991)

Brahma (1991)

Pillai Paasam (1991)

Thalattu Ketkuthamma (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)

Uruvam (1991)

Vetrikkarangal (1991)

Vetri Padigal (1991)

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (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)

Urudhi Mozhi (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)

Athisaya Piravi (1990)

Mounam Sammadham (1990)

Periya Veettu Panakkaran (1990)

Pagalil Pournami (1990)

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (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)

Pulan Visaranai (1990)

Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran (1990)

Panakkaran (1990)

Anbu Chinnam (1990)

Kokila (1990)

Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)

Thiruppu Munai (1989)

Anbu Kattalai (1989)

Mappillai (1989)

Dharmam Vellum (1989)

Vetri Vizha (1989)

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai (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)

Siva (1989)

Mahaadev (1989)

Ninaivu Chinnam (1989)

Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)

Enga Ooru Maappilai (1989)

Season (1989)

Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (1989)

Pongivarum Kaveri (1989)

Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1989)

Rajathi Raja (1989)

Varusham Padhinaaru (1989)

Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)

En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan (1989)

Enna Petha Raasa (1989)

Charithram (1989)

Prema (1989)

Paasa Mazhai (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)

Agni Natchathiram (1988)

En Bommukutty Ammavukku (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)

En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (1988)

Maharshi (1987)

Gramatthu Minnal (1987)

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)

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)

Siraipparavai (1987)

Poovizhi Vasalile (1987)

Kaadhal Parisu (1987)

Iniya Uravu Poothathu (1987)

Kamagni (1987)

Manaivi Ready (1987)

Sri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)

Ladies Tailor (1986)

Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986)

Punnagai Mannan (1986)

Palaivana Rojakkal (1986)

Maaveeran (1986)

Aruvadai Naal (1986)

Thazhuvatha Kaigal (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)

Isai Paadum Thendral (1986)

Manchi Manasulu (1986)

Karimedu Karuvayan (1986)

Aan Paavam (1985)

Padikkadavan (1985)

Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)

Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)

Nalla Thambi (1985)

Kettimelam (1985)

Puthiya Theerpu (1985)

Puthiya Theerppu (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)

Aalapana (1985)

Pagal Nilavu (1985)

Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)

Darja Donga (1985)

Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985)

Anbin Mugavari (1985)

Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)

Anveshana (1985)

Pillai Nila (1985)

Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)

Udhaya Geetham (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)

Accident (1985)

Preminchu Pelladu (1985)

Annai Bhoomi 3D (1985)

Ek Saudagar (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)

Vaazhkai (1984)

Vellai Pura Ondru (1984)

Ambigai Neril Vanthaal (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)

Unnai Thedi Varuven (1984)

Magudi (1984)

Thanga Magan (1983)

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)

Vellai Roja (1983)

Manthri Gari Viyyankudu (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)

Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983)

Aa Raathri (1983)

Pinnilavu (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)

Uruvangal Maralam (1983)

Paayum Puli (1983)

Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983)

Antha Sila Naatkal (1983)

Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983)

Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)

Vaa Indha Pakkam (1983)

Anney Anney (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)

Sagalakala Vallavan (1982)

Enkeyo Ketta Kural (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)

Olangal (1982)

Hitler Umanath (1982)

Anandha Ragam (1982)

Ilanjodigal (1982)

Metti (1982)

Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)

Tik Tik Tik (1981)

Sankarlal (1981)

Netrikan (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)

Geetha (1981)

Nee Nanna Gellalare (1981)

Murattu Kaalai (1980)

Nenjathai Killathe (1980)

The Mist (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)

Annai Oru Alayam (1979)

Pattaakathi Bairavan (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)

Urvasi Niney Naa Priyasi (1979)

Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (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

Manjal Nila

Thupparivaalan II

Shashtipoorti

Viduthalai: Part II

Kalyana Kalam

Pagalil Oru Iravu

Gift

Let's Go Below the Rainbow

Peranbum Perungobamum

Jagajaala Killadi
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Known forSound
GenderMale
Birthday1943-06-02 (80 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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