Yuvan Shankar Raja is a popular film composer from Tamil Nadu. He is one of the most successful composers in South India.

Guess whose music youngsters in Tamil Nadu swear by now? Nope, it is not A R Rahman but the youngest son of Ilayaraja, Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Yuvan has sensed the pulse of the young audience, and surprisingly, has wowed them not with fast numbers but soulful melodies

The first film he composed for was the Tamil film Aravindan. Hailing from a musical family, much of Yuvan’s inspiration is said to come from the several genres he grew up listening to such as Western classical music and jazz, in addition to urban Hip Hop and other styles and sounds. His father Ilaiyaraaja is also an inspiration. Yuvan Shankar Raja is renowned for his unique blend of melody and electronic orchestration. Soundtracks for films such as Kadhal Kondein, 7G Rainbow Colony, Kanda Naal Mudhal and others were released to acclaim and popularity.

His latest soundtracks for the films Pudhupettai, Vallavan and Pattiyal have become immensely popular and have established him as one of the leading composers in South India. Pudhupettai featured a traditional orchestral score played by Chapraya Symphony Orchestra in Bangkok with several themes and the soundtrack was released to acclaim. Yuvan Shankar Raja’s collaborations with the directors Selvaraghavan and Vishnuvardhan have resulted in very successful albums. Many of his soundtracks feature a variety of songs drawing influence from different traditions. Upcoming features include Billa and Yaaradi Nee Mohini.

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