Yuvan Shankar Raja

Personal Info

Known For Sound

Gender Male

Birthday 1979-08-31 (45 years old)

Place of Birth Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Also Known As U1, YSR, Abdul Khaliq, Yuvan, Yuvanshankar

Yuvan Shankar Raja

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

Known For

Sound

Sweet Heart

as Original Music Composer

Hanuman Gear

as Music

Kaaki

as Original Music Composer

Idam Porul Yaeval

as Original Music Composer

Alice

as Original Music Composer

Pudhupettai 2

as Original Music Composer

Sardar 2

as Music Director

Maareesan

as Original Music Composer

Iraivan Miga Periyavan

as Original Music Composer

2025
Aghathiyaa

as Original Music Composer

2025
Nesippaya

as Original Music Composer

2025
2024
Garudan

as Original Music Composer

2024
Star

as Original Music Composer

2024
Gangs of Godavari

as Original Music Composer

2024
The Greatest of All Time

as Original Music Composer

2024
2024
Parachute

as Music

2023
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai

as Original Music Composer

2023
Paramporul

as Original Music Composer

2023
Paramporul

as Playback Singer

2023
Custody

as Original Music Composer

2023
Iraivan

as Original Music Composer

2023
2023
Jigarthanda DoubleX

as Playback Singer

2023
Bommai

as Original Music Composer

2023
Modern Love Chennai

as Original Music Composer

2022
Laththi Charge

as Original Music Composer

2022
Veerame Vaagai Soodum

as Original Music Composer

2022
The Great Man

as Playback Singer

2022
Oh My Dog

as Playback Singer

2022
Viruman

as Playback Singer

2022
Coffee With Kadhal

as Original Music Composer

2022
Viruman

as Original Music Composer

2022
Kuruthi Aattam

as Original Music Composer

2022
Valimai

as Original Music Composer

2022
Radhe Shyam

as Playback Singer

2022
Valimai

as Playback Singer

2022
Love Today

as Original Music Composer

2022
Pistha

as Playback Singer

2022
Anbarivu

as Playback Singer

2022
Agent Kannayiram

as Original Music Composer

2022
Anbulla Ghilli

as Playback Singer

2022
Naane Varuvean

as Original Music Composer

2022
The Great Man

as Original Music Composer

2022
1945

as Original Music Composer

2022
Saani Kaayidham

as Original Music Composer

2021
Sulthan

as Original Music Composer

2021
Maanaadu

as Playback Singer

2021
Dikkiloona

as Original Music Composer

2021
Plan Panni Pannanum

as Original Music Composer

2021
Plan Panni Pannanum

as Playback Singer

2021
Nenjam Marappathillai

as Original Music Composer

2021
Kasada Thapara

as Original Music Composer

2021
Kalathil Santhippom

as Original Music Composer

2021
Nenjam Marappathillai

as Playback Singer

2021
Pebbles

as Original Music Composer

2021
Master

as Playback Singer

2021
Chakra

as Original Music Composer

2021
Maanaadu

as Original Music Composer

2019
Super Deluxe

as Original Music Composer

2019
Kolaiyuthir Kaalam

as Original Music Composer

2019
Kanne Kalaimaane

as Original Music Composer

2019
Kazhugu 2

as Original Music Composer

2019
Sindhubaadh

as Original Music Composer

2019
Peranbu

as Original Music Composer

2019
Kanne Kalaimaane

as Playback Singer

2019
Nerkonda Paarvai

as Original Music Composer

2019
NGK

as Original Music Composer

2019
Super Deluxe

as Playback Singer

2019
Hero

as Original Music Composer

2019
Aruvam

as Playback Singer

2019
Puppy

as Playback Singer

2019
Hero

as Playback Singer

2018
Tik Tik Tik

as Playback Singer

2018
Irumbu Thirai

as Original Music Composer

2018
Maari 2

as Original Music Composer

2018
Sandakozhi 2

as Original Music Composer

2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

as Original Music Composer

2018
Semma Botha Aagatha

as Original Music Composer

2018
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal

as Playback Singer

2018
Raja Ranguski

as Original Music Composer

2018
Raja Ranguski

as Playback Singer

2018
Genius

as Original Music Composer

2018
Semma Botha Aagatha

as Playback Singer

2018
Sandakozhi 2

as Playback Singer

2017
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan

as Original Music Composer

2017
Taramani

as Original Music Composer

2017
Yaakkai

as Original Music Composer

2017
Balloon

as Original Music Composer

2017
Kadamban

as Original Music Composer

2017
Sathriyan

as Original Music Composer

2017
Oxygen

as Original Music Composer

2016
Idhu Namma Aalu

as Playback Singer

2016
Dharmadurai

as Original Music Composer

2016
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings

as Original Music Composer

2015
Vai Raja Vai

as Original Music Composer

2015
Yatchan

as Original Music Composer

2015
Massu Engira Maasilamani

as Original Music Composer

2015
Yatchan

as Playback Singer

2014
Ajith

as Original Music Composer

2014
Anjaan

as Original Music Composer

2014
Poojai

as Original Music Composer

2014
Thirudan Police

as Original Music Composer

2014
Poojai

as Playback Singer

2013
Thillu Mullu

as Music

2013
Arrambam

as Music

2013
2013
Biriyani

as Original Music Composer

2013
Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan

as Original Music Composer

2013
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga

as Original Music Composer

2013
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal

as Original Music Composer

2013
Samar

as Original Music Composer

2013
Samar

as Playback Singer

2012
Mr. Nookayya

as Music Director

2012
Kazhugu

as Music

2012
Billa II

as Music

2012
Vettai

as Original Music Composer

2012
Ullam

as Original Music Composer

2011
Vaanam

as Original Music Composer

2011
Pathinaaru

as Music

2011
Rajapattai

as Music

2011
Aaranya Kaandam

as Original Music Composer

2011
Mankatha

as Original Music Composer

2011
Panjaa

as Original Music Composer

2011
Avan Ivan

as Original Music Composer

2010
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen

as Original Music Composer

2010
Boss Engira Baskaran

as Original Music Composer

2010
Goa

as Original Music Composer

2010
Paiyaa

as Original Music Composer

2010
Thillalangadi

as Original Music Composer

2010
Striker

as Original Music Composer

2010
Naan Mahaan Alla

as Original Music Composer

2010
Baana Kaathadi

as Original Music Composer

2010
Baana Kaathadi

as Playback Singer

2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai

as Original Music Composer

2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai

as Playback Singer

2009
Oy!

as Original Music Composer

2009
Sarvam

as Music

2009
Vamanan

as Music

2009
Muthirai

as Music

2009
Yogi

as Original Music Composer

2009
Gilli

as Music

2009
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum

as Original Music Composer

2009
2009
Siva Manasula Sakthi

as Original Music Composer

2008
Saroja

as Original Music Composer

2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini

as Original Music Composer

2008
Vaazhthugal

as Original Music Composer

2008
Saroja

as Playback Singer

2008
Aegan

as Original Music Composer

2008
Aegan

as Playback Singer

2008
Silambattam

as Original Music Composer

2007
Chennai 600028

as Original Music Composer

2007
Kattradhu Thamizh

as Original Music Composer

2007
Machakaaran

as Original Music Composer

2007
Kannamoochi Yenada

as Original Music Composer

2007
Deepavali

as Playback Singer

2007
Deepavali

as Original Music Composer

2007
Vel

as Original Music Composer

2007
Thottal Poo Malarum

as Original Music Composer

2007
Thottal Poo Malarum

as Playback Singer

2007
Paruthiveeran

as Original Music Composer

2007
Satham Podathey

as Original Music Composer

2007
Satham Podathey

as Playback Singer

2007
Kattradhu Thamizh

as Playback Singer

2007
Raju Bhai

as Original Music Composer

2007
Raju Bhai

as Playback Singer

2007
Thaamirabharani

as Original Music Composer

2007
Agaram

as Original Music Composer

2007
Paruthiveeran

as Playback Singer

2007
Chennai 600028

as Playback Singer

2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

as Original Music Composer

2007
Billa

as Original Music Composer

2007
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

as Original Music Composer

2006
Pattiyal

as Original Music Composer

2006
Pattiyal

as Playback Singer

2006
Kalvanin Kadhali

as Original Music Composer

2006
Happy

as Original Music Composer

2006
Kedi

as Original Music Composer

2006
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu

as Original Music Composer

2006
Vallavan

as Original Music Composer

2006
Vallavan

as Playback Singer

2006
Thimiru

as Original Music Composer

2006
Kalvanin Kadhali

as Playback Singer

2006
Pudhupettai

as Original Music Composer

2006
Pudhupettai

as Playback Singer

2005
Raam

as Original Music Composer

2005
Sandakozhi

as Original Music Composer

2005
Raam

as Playback Singer

2005
Arinthum Ariyamalum

as Original Music Composer

2005
Arinthum Ariyamalum

as Playback Singer

2005
Daas

as Original Music Composer

2005
Thotti Jaya

as Original Music Composer

2005
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai

as Original Music Composer

2005
Kanda Naal Mudhal

as Original Music Composer

2005
Kanda Naal Mudhal

as Playback Singer

2004
7G Rainbow Colony

as Original Music Composer

2004
Bose

as Original Music Composer

2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

as Original Music Composer

2004
Perazhagan

as Original Music Composer

2004
Aethiree

as Original Music Composer

2004
2004
Adhu

as Original Music Composer

2003
Punnagai Poove

as Original Music Composer

2003
Pop Carn

as Original Music Composer

2003
Puthiya Geethai

as Original Music Composer

2003
Kadhal Konden

as Original Music Composer

2003
Thennavan

as Original Music Composer

2003
Winner

as Original Music Composer

2003
Kurumbu

as Original Music Composer

2003
Five by Four

as Music Director

2003
Punnagai Poove

as Playback Singer

2003
Kadhal Konden

as Playback Singer

2003
Kurumbu

as Playback Singer

2002
Thulluvadho Ilamai

as Original Music Composer

2002
Junior Senior

as Original Music Composer

2002
April Maadhathil

as Original Music Composer

2002
Mounam Pesiyadhe

as Original Music Composer

2002
Bala

as Original Music Composer

2002
Thulluvadho Ilamai

as Playback Singer

2002
Junior Senior

as Playback Singer

2002
April Maadhathil

as Playback Singer

2002
Mounam Pesiyadhe

as Playback Singer

2001
Dheena

as Original Music Composer

2001
Rishi

as Original Music Composer

2001
Manadhai Thirudivittai

as Original Music Composer

2001
Nandha

as Original Music Composer

2001
Friends

as Playback Singer

2001
Manadhai Thirudivittai

as Playback Singer

1999
Poovellam Kettuppar

as Original Music Composer

1999
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

as Original Music Composer

1999
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

as Playback Singer

1998
Velai

as Original Music Composer

1998
Velai

as Playback Singer

1998
Kalyana Galatta

as Original Music Composer

1998
Kalyana Galatta

as Playback Singer

1997
Aravindhan

as Original Music Composer

1997
Aravindhan

as Playback Singer

Producer

Alice

as Producer

Sweet Heart

as Producer

2024
Pon Ondru Kanden

as Producer

2022
The Great Man

as Producer

2018

Writer

2018
Maari 2

as Lyricist

2008
Saroja

as Lyricist

2007
Chennai 600028

as Lyricist

Actor

2003
Punnagai Poove

as Cameo Appearance