Yuvan Shankar Raja

Sound

1979-08-31 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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

Theaters

Paripadi

2026 · Movie

Theaters

Sigma

2026 · Movie

Theaters

Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai

2026 · Movie

Pyaar Prema Kalyanam

2026 · Movie

Parasakthi

2026 · Movie

Sirai

2025 · Movie

Kombuseevi

2025 · Movie

Mr. Zoo Keeper

2025 · Movie

Maareesan

2025 · Movie

Parandhu Po

2025 · Movie

Tourist Family

2025 · Movie

Sweetheart!

2025 · Movie

Aghathiyaa

2025 · Movie

Dragon

2025 · Movie

Nesippaya

2025 · Movie

Parachute

2024 · Series

The Greatest of All Time

2024 · Movie

Garudan

2024 · Movie

Gangs of Godavari

2024 · Movie

Star

2024 · Movie

Pon Ondru Kanden

2024 · Movie

Ninaivellam Neeyada

2024 · Movie

Conjuring Kannappan

2023 · Movie

Jigarthanda DoubleX

2023 · Movie

Iraivan

2023 · Movie

Paramporul

2023 · Movie

Bommai

2023 · Movie

Modern Love Chennai

2023 · Series

Custody

2023 · Movie

Laththi Charge

2022 · Movie

Agent Kannayiram

2022 · Movie

Love Today

2022 · Movie

Coffee With Kadhal

2022 · Movie

Pistha

2022 · Movie

Naane Varuvean

2022 · Movie

Viruman

2022 · Movie

Kuruthi Aattam

2022 · Movie

Maamanithan

2022 · Movie

Saani Kaayidham

2022 · Movie

Oh My Dog

2022 · Movie

Radhe Shyam

2022 · Movie

Valimai

2022 · Movie

Anbulla Ghilli

2022 · Movie

Veerame Vaagai Soodum

2022 · Movie

1945

2022 · Movie

Anbarivu

2022 · Movie

Plan Panni Pannanum

2021 · Movie

Maanaadu

2021 · Movie

Dikkiloona

2021 · Movie

Kasada Thapara

2021 · Movie

Sulthan

2021 · Movie

Nenjam Marappathillai

2021 · Movie

Chakra

2021 · Movie

Kalathil Santhippom

2021 · Movie

Pebbles

2021 · Movie

Master

2021 · Movie

Meendum Oru Mariyathai

2020 · Movie

Hero

2019 · Movie

Puppy

2019 · Movie

Aruvam

2019 · Movie

Nerkonda Paarvai

2019 · Movie

Kolaiyuthir Kaalam

2019 · Movie

Kazhugu 2

2019 · Movie

Sindhubaadh

2019 · Movie

NGK

2019 · Movie

Super Deluxe

2019 · Movie

Kanne Kalaimaane

2019 · Movie

Peranbu

2019 · Movie

Maari 2

2018 · Movie

Genius

2018 · Movie

Sandakozhi 2

2018 · Movie

Raja Ranguski

2018 · Movie

Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

2018 · Movie

Semma Botha Aagatha

2018 · Movie

Tik Tik Tik

2018 · Movie

Irumbu Thirai

2018 · Movie

Balloon

2017 · Movie

Oxygen

2017 · Movie

Taramani

2017 · Movie

Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan

2017 · Movie

Sathriyan

2017 · Movie

Kadamban

2017 · Movie

Yaakkai

2017 · Movie

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings

2016 · Movie

Dharmadurai

2016 · Movie

Idhu Namma Aalu

2016 · Movie

Trisha Illana Nayanthara

2015 · Movie

Yatchan

2015 · Movie

Massu Engira Masilamani

2015 · Movie

Vai Raja Vai

2015 · Movie

Thirudan Police

2014 · Movie

Poojai

2014 · Movie

Govindudu Andarivaadele

2014 · Movie

Vaanavarayan Vallavarayan

2014 · Movie

Raja Natwarlal

2014 · Movie

Anjaan

2014 · Movie

Ajith

2014 · Movie

Biriyani

2013 · Movie

Arrambam

2013 · Movie

Thanga Meenkal

2013 · Movie

Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer

2013 · Movie

Thillu Mullu

2013 · Movie

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal

2013 · Movie

Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga

2013 · Movie

Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan

2013 · Movie

Samar

2013 · Movie

Neethaane En Ponvasantham

2012 · Movie

Billa II

2012 · Movie

Kazhugu

2012 · Movie

Ullam

2012 · Movie

Mr. Nookayya

2012 · Movie

Vettai

2012 · Movie

Rajapattai

2011 · Movie

Panjaa

2011 · Movie

Mankatha

2011 · Movie

Avan Ivan

2011 · Movie

Aaranya Kaandam

2011 · Movie

Vaanam

2011 · Movie

Pathinaaru

2011 · Movie

Boss Engira Baskaran

2010 · Movie

Naan Mahaan Alla

2010 · Movie

Kaadhal Solla Vandhen

2010 · Movie

Baana Kaathadi

2010 · Movie

Thillalangadi

2010 · Movie

Paiyaa

2010 · Movie

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai

2010 · Movie

Striker

2010 · Movie

Goa

2010 · Movie

Yogi

2009 · Movie

Gilli

2009 · Movie

Vamanan

2009 · Movie

Oy!

2009 · Movie

Muthirai

2009 · Movie

Sarvam

2009 · Movie

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum

2009 · Movie

Siva Manasula Sakthi

2009 · Movie

Silambattam

2008 · Movie

Aegan

2008 · Movie

Saroja

2008 · Movie

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

2008 · Movie

Vaazhthugal

2008 · Movie

Billa

2007 · Movie

Vel

2007 · Movie

Machakaaran

2007 · Movie

Kannamoochi Yenada

2007 · Movie

Kattradhu Thamizh

2007 · Movie

Satham Podathey

2007 · Movie

Thottal Poo Malarum

2007 · Movie

Raju Bhai

2007 · Movie

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

2007 · Movie

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

2007 · Movie

Chennai 600028

2007 · Movie

Paruthiveeran

2007 · Movie

Agaram

2007 · Movie

Deepavali

2007 · Movie

Thaamirabharani

2007 · Movie

Vallavan

2006 · Movie

Kedi

2006 · Movie

Thimiru

2006 · Movie

Pudhupettai

2006 · Movie

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu

2006 · Movie

Pattiyal

2006 · Movie

Kalvanin Kadhali

2006 · Movie

Happy

2006 · Movie

Sandakozhi

2005 · Movie

Daas

2005 · Movie

Kanda Naal Mudhal

2005 · Movie

Oru Kalluriyin Kathai

2005 · Movie

Arinthum Ariyamalum

2005 · Movie

Thotti Jaya

2005 · Movie

Raam

2005 · Movie

7G Rainbow Colony

2004 · Movie

Adhu

2004 · Movie

Bose

2004 · Movie

Aethiree

2004 · Movie

Perazhagan

2004 · Movie

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

2004 · Movie

Kurumbu

2003 · Movie

Winner

2003 · Movie

Thennavan

2003 · Movie

Kadhal Konden

2003 · Movie

Five by Four

2003 · Movie

Puthiya Geethai

2003 · Movie

Punnagai Poove

2003 · Movie

Pop Carn

2003 · Movie

Mounam Pesiyadhe

2002 · Movie

Bala

2002 · Movie

April Maadhathil

2002 · Movie

Thulluvadho Ilamai

2002 · Movie

Junior Senior

2002 · Movie

Seshu

2002 · Movie

Nandha

2001 · Movie

Manadhai Thirudivittai

2001 · Movie

Rishi

2001 · Movie

Friends

2001 · Movie

Dheena

2001 · Movie

Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

1999 · Movie

Poovellam Kettuppar

1999 · Movie

Kalyana Galatta

1998 · Movie

1998 · Movie

1997 · Movie

1989 · Movie

Movie

7G Rainbow Colony 2

Movie

City Of Gold

Movie

Bang Bang

Movie

Idam Porul Yaeval

Movie

Romeo Pictures 11

Movie

Untitled Bose Venkat Project

Movie

Kaaki

Movie

Texla

Movie

Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam 2

Movie

Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan

Movie

Raja's Playlist

Movie

Maayavalai

Movie

Non Violence

Movie

Adhirshtasaali

Movie

STR50

Movie

Pudhupettai 2

Movie

Untitled Gowtham Karthik Film

Movie

Iraivan Miga Periyavan

Movie

Alice

Movie