Yuvan Shankar Raja

Yuvan Shankar Raja is the son of Music Maestro Isaignani Ilayaraja. Yuvan arrived in to the big league when he was just 16. He composed the songs for the famous Tamil movie Aravindan which featured Sarath Kumar, Nagma and Parthiban in the lead roles. Although the movie was not received well, he came in back with a bang with Director Vasanth’s film “Poovellam Kettuppaar”. The movie featured Surya and Jyothika in the lead roles. Supported by positive reviews and a hit among the youth as a feel of Fresh Music, Yuvan stepped on the Musical Floor of Kollywood. The Song “Irava Pagala” from the movie stands apart even after a decade today. It was all back to back hits for Yuvan with “Unakkaaga Ellam Unakkaaga” and “Rishi”. Dheena directed by AR Murugadoss featuring Ultimate Star Ajith made Yuvan one among the elite Music Composers of Tamil Cinema. All the songs were received well by fans. Yuvan himself admitted that films like Poovellam Kettuppaar and Dheena were the turning points of his career.

Later Yuvan was into his blazing best with continuous hits like Thulluvadho Ilamai, Nandha, Mounam Pesiyadhe, April Maadhathil, Kaadhal Kondein and Arindhum Ariyamalum. Yuvan is also the first composer to reproduce or compose a remix of a famous old Tamil movie. While many Music Composers are famous for composing tunes for songs, Yuvan’s Background Score was accredited in most of his projects. Background Score for Kaadhal Kondein, 7G Rainbow Colony, Manmadhan and many other films. Yuvan at the age of 25 received the Best Music Director award and eventually the recipient of Film Fare Award South 2004 under the category for the Best Music Composer. Pudhuppettai was one of the most talked about movie featuring Dhanush in the lead. The music and the Background score for the movie were amazing and Yuvan won high accolades for offering lively music which made the movie even more interesting for his emotional tunes and fiery music.   

Yuvan went on to new heights with Satham Podaathey, Chennai 600028, Billa, Kattrathu Thamizh, Saroja, Silambaattam, Paiyya, Vaanam, Naan Mahan Alla and Aarambam. His recent hit films include Dharmadurai and Chennai 600028 II and upcoming movie Nenjam Marappathillai has induced high interests among the youth after the Single track release.  October 2010 marked Yuvan’s First LIVE Concert in Chennai at the YMCA Grounds Nandanam. Yuvan had also performed abroad on various occasions over the years in Kuala Lumpur, Canada, South Africa, Sharjah, Kuwait and in many other places. Concerts would be held at St. Louis, MO, Seattle, San Jose and Dallas, TX. Book your passes soon to avail the Enchanting musical night of your favorite Star.