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 193
Movies 192
Producer 3
TV Shows 1
Director 1
Gangs of Godavari (2024)
The Greatest Of All Time (2024)
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai (2023)
Conjuring Kannappan (2023)
Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)
Iraivan (2023)
Paramporul (2023)
Bommai (2023)
Modern Love Chennai (2023)
Custody (2023)
Laththi Charge (2022)
Agent Kannayiram (2022)
Love Today (2022)
Coffee With Kadhal (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)
Veerame Vaagai Soodum (2022)
1945 (2022)
Anbarivu (2022)
Plan Panni Pannanum (2021)
Maanaadu (2021)
Dikkiloona (2021)
Kasada Thapara (2021)
Sulthan (2021)
Nenjam Marappathillai (2021)
Chakra (2021)
Kalathil Santhippom (2021)
Pebbles (2021)
Master (2021)
Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)
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)
Taramani (2017)
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017)
Sathriyan (2017)
Kadamban (2017)
Yaakkai (2017)
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016)
Dharmadurai (2016)
Idhu Namma Aalu (2016)
Yatchan (2015)
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
Thirudan Police (2014)
Poojai (2014)
Govindudu Andarivaadele (2014)
Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan (2014)
Raja Natwarlal (2014)
Anjaan (2014)
Vadacurry (2014)
Ajith (2014)
Biriyani (2013)
Arrambam (2013)
Thanga Meenkal (2013)
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer (2013)
Thillu Mullu (2013)
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013)
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013)
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan (2013)
Samar (2013)
Billa II (2012)
Kazhugu (2012)
Ullam (2012)
Mr. Nookayya (2012)
Shiva Manasulo Shruti (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)
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen (2010)
Baana Kaathadi (2010)
Thillalangadi (2010)
Paiyaa (2010)
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010)
Striker (2010)
Goa (2010)
Bolo Na Tumi Amar (2010)
Yogi (2009)
Vamanan (2009)
Oy! (2009)
Muthirai (2009)
Sarvam (2009)
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (2009)
Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)
Silambattam (2008)
Aegan (2008)
Saroja (2008)
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
Vaazhthugal (2008)
Billa (2007)
Vel (2007)
Machakaaran (2007)
Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)
Satham Podathey (2007)
Thottal Poo Malarum (2007)
Raju Bhai (2007)
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (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)
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu (2006)
Raam (2006)
Pattiyal (2006)
Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)
Happy (2006)
Sandakozhi (2005)
Daas (2005)
Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai (2005)
Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005)
Thotti Jaya (2005)
Raam (2005)
Manmadhan (2004)
7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
Adhu (2004)
Bose (2004)
Aethiree (2004)
Perazhagan (2004)
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (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)
Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)
Nandha (2001)
Rishi (2001)
Dheena (2001)
Friends (2001)
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999)
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
Kalyana Galatta (1998)
Velai (1998)
Aravindhan (1997)
Vacation
Alice
Medhavi
Hanuman Gear
Karudan
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Gowdru Hotel
Iraivan Miga Periyavan
Idam Porul Yaeval
Kaaki
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Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1979-08-31 (44 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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