Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja ( Tamil : யுவன் சங்கர் ராஜா ; born August 31, 1979 in Madras, today Chennai ) is an Indian composer and singer who mainly writes film music for mostly Tamil and Telugu films.
He is the youngest son of the film music composer Ilaiyaraaja and is currently one of the most important film music composers in Kollywood .
biography
Yuvan Shankar Raja learned to sing at an early age and comes from a musical family. His sister Bhavadharini is a singer and his brother Karthik Raja is also a film composer. Yuvan Shankar Raja began his career in 1996 with music for the film Aravinthan . From 2003 he achieved his breakthrough with music for films such as Kadhal Kondein , 7-G Rainbow Colony , Manmathan and Arindhum Ariyaamalum . He combined traditional Tamil music with hip-hop . He learned to play the piano at the Musee Musical in Chennai.
In addition to the film music, Yuvan Shankar released several albums, some of which contain songs in Tamil and Hindi. Since December 2009 he has also been on a worldwide concert tour, so far he has visited the United Arab Emirates, Canada, the USA and South Africa, among others.
From 2003 to 2007 Yuvan Shankar was married to Sujaya Chandran, whom he met in London in 2002.
Film coloring
- Musical publications
| language | Tamil | Telugu | Other languages |
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| 1996 | Aravindhan • | ||
| 1997 | Velai • | ||
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta • | ||
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar • | Deal (2007) | |
| Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga • | |||
| 2000 | Rishi • | ||
| Dheena • | Dada (2007) | Jigarwala ( Hindi ) | |
| 2001 | Thulluvadho Ilamai # • | ||
| Manadhai Thirudivittai • | Manasuna Manasai (2005) | ||
| Nandha • |
Aakrosham (2006) Pratheekaram (2009) Bala-Surya (2011) |
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| 2002 |
Seshu • (4 out of 8 songs) |
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| Malli Malli Chudali • | |||
| Junior Senior • |
Hum Hai Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2008) ( Hindi ) Super (2009) ( Malayalam ) |
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| Kadhal Samrajyam • | |||
| April Maadhathil • | Vaallidharu (2004) | Mr. Rangeela ( Hindi ) | |
| Bala • | |||
| Mounam Pesiyadhe • |
Aadanthe Ado Type (2003) ♦ Kanchu (2006) |
Ghatak Returns ( Hindi ) | |
| Punnagai Poove • | |||
| Pop Carn • | Popcarn (2007) ( Malayalam ) | ||
| 2003 | Winner • | Winner ( Hindi ) | |
| Kaadhal condeine • | |||
| Pudhiya Geethai # • | |||
| Thennavan • | |||
| Kurumbu • | |||
| Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan • | Sowrya (2006) | ||
| Five by Four # 2 (English) • | |||
| 2004 | Ullam • | ||
| Aethiree • | Bottle mani | ||
| Perazhagan • | Sundarangadu | ||
| 7G Rainbow Colony • | 7G Brindhavan Colony | Gilli (2009) ( Kannada ) # ♦ | |
| Manmadhan • | Manmadha | Madana (2006) ( Kannada ) # ♦ | |
| Bose • | Rakshana (2005) | ||
| Adhu # 2 • | |||
| 2005 | Raam • | ||
| Arinthum Ariyamalum • | Kalisunte | ||
| Daas • | |||
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Thotti Jaya • (1 song; special thanks) |
Jalakanda | ||
| Oru Kalluriyin Kathai • | College Days (2008) | ||
| Kanda Naal Mudhal • | |||
| Sandakozhi • | Pandhem Kodi (2006) | Jeet Hamari ( Hindi ) | |
| Kalvanin Kadhali • | Chili peppers | ||
| Agaram • | |||
| Pudhupettai • | Dhoolpeta (2006) | ||
| 2006 | Happy • | Happy ( Malayalam ) | |
| Pattiyal • | Gayam | ||
| Raam • | Jeene Do - Let Us Live (Hindi) | ||
| Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu • | Maha Andamga Vunnavani Bhayam | ||
| Vallavan • | Vallabha | ||
| Kedi • | Jadoo | ||
| Thimiru • | Pogaru (2007) |
Minchu (2008) ( Kannada ) # ♦ (uncredited) The Return of Zid ( Hindi ) |
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| Paruthiveeran • | Malligadu (2012) | ||
| Thaamirabharani • | Bharani (2007) | ||
| 2007 | Deepavali • | Paga (2011) | Billu Bachan - Ek Diljala (2010) ( Hindi ) |
| Chennai 600028 # • | Kodithe Kottali Raa | ||
| Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) ♦ | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule • |
Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu (2008) ( Kannada ) # ♦ (4 out of 7 songs; uncredited) |
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Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram • (1 song; special thanks) |
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| Raju Bhai • | |||
| Satham Podathey • | Kelkaatha Shabdam • ( Malayalam ) | ||
| Thottal Poo Malarum • | |||
| Kannamoochi Yenada • | Aarodum Parayaathe (2008) ( Malayalam ) | ||
| Kattradhu Thamizh • | Dare (2011) | ||
| Vel • | Deva | ||
| Machakaaran • | Dheera (2009) | ||
| Billa • | |||
| 2008 | Vaazhthugal • | Prema Nilayam (2012) | |
| Saroja • | Saroja | ||
| Aegan • | Mallika I Love You (2009) | ||
| Silambattam • | Maa Vaadu (2009) | ||
| 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum • | ||
| Siva Manasula Sakthi • |
Shiva Manasulo Shruti ♦ (2 songs; uncredited) Rangam Modalaindi (2014) |
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| Sarvam • | Sarvam (2010) | ||
| Vaamanan • | Live (2012) | ||
| Muthirai • | |||
| Kadhal Alai (2013) | Oy! • | ||
| Yogi • | |||
| Paiyaa • | Awara (2010) | Ajith (2014) ( Kannada ) # ♦ | |
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai • | Khiladi (2010) | ||
| 2010 | Goa • | Goa (2011) | |
| Striker |
Striker ( Hindi ) • (1 song) |
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| Baana Kaathadi • | Kurralloi Kurrallu (2011) | ||
| Kaadhal Solla Vandhen • | Modalaindi Ila (2011) | ||
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Thillalangadi # • (5 out of 7 songs) |
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| Naan Mahaan Alla • | Naa Peru Shiva (2011) | ||
| Boss Engira Bhaskaran • | Nene Ambani | ||
| Pathinaaru • | Jolly Boy (2011) ( Kannada ) # ♦ | ||
| 2011 | Pesu • | ||
| Kadhal 2 Kalyanam • | |||
| Vaanam • |
Vaanam ( Malayalam ) Zindagi Ek Sangharsh ( Hindi ) |
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| Avan Ivan • | Vaadu Veedu | ||
| Aaranya Kaandam # 2 • | |||
| Mankatha • | Gambler | ||
| Jai (2012) | Panjaa • | ||
| Kazhugu • | |||
| Rajapattai • | Veedinthe | ||
| Vettai • | |||
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya # • | Mr. Mobile (Hindi) | |
| Billa II • | David Billa | ||
| Naangellam Appave Appadi (2014) |
Dhenikaina Ready • (2 out of 5 songs) |
Endhinum Ready (Malayalam) | |
| Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan • | Main Shareef Tu Badmash (2013) (Hindi) | ||
| Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer • | Preminchali (2013) | ||
| Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal • | Itlu Prematho (2013) | ||
| Samar # • | Vetadu Ventadu | ||
| 2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga • | ||
| Thanga Meenkal • | |||
| Thillu Mullu • | |||
| Biriyani (100th soundtrack) • | Biriyani | ||
| Arrambam • | Aata Arambam | ||
| 2014 |
Vadacurry • (1 song) |
Kulfi | |
| Vanavarayan Vallavarayan • | |||
| Thirudan Police • | |||
| Anjaan • | Sikinder | ||
| Raja Natwarlal ( Hindi ) # • | |||
| Govindudu Andarivadele • | |||
| Poojai • | Pooja | ||
| Vai Raja Vai • | |||
| Idam Porul Yaeval • | |||
| 2015 | Masss • | Rakshasudu (Telugu) | |
| Yatchan • | |||
| 2016 | Dharma Durai • | ||
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings • | |||
| Yaakkai • | |||
| Nenjam Marappathillai • | |||
| Taramani • | |||
| 2017 | Sathriyan • | ||
| Kadamban • | |||
| Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan • | |||
| Gowdru Hotel • (Kannada) | |||
| Oxygen • (Telugu) | |||
| Semma Botha Aagatha • | |||
| Balloon • |
- # Only songs, film music composed by another composer
- # 2 Film music only, no songs released
- The movies are listed in album order regardless of the movie release date
- The year next to the title of the affected films shows the release year of either dubbed or newly created versions in the specified languages, later than the original versions
- • shows original language publications. Also shows brands, if included in other languages
- ♦ shows a newly created version, the rest are dubbed versions
Discography
Singles
- 2010: " Evan Di Unna Pethan " ( Vaanam )
- 2010: " I'll Be There For You " (Promotional track for Yuvan - Live in Concert )
- 2011: " Vilaiyaadu Mankatha " ( Mankatha )
- 2011: "Pappapappa" ( Vettai )
- 2014: "Move your Body" ( Vai Raja Vai )
Albums
- 1999: The Blast
Web links
- Yuvan Shankar Raja in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Profile at ssmusic.tv (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Article in The Hindu (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Raja, Yuvan Shankar |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | ராஜா, யுவன் சங்கர் (Tamil) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian composer and singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 31, 1979 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Madras, today Chennai |