Yuvan Shankar Raja
Indian composer and singer-songwriter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yuvan Shankar Raja (born 31 August 1979), is an Indian composer and playback singer. He mainly scores music for Tamil films along with few Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films. Considered a versatile composer, 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 started the "era of remixes" in Tamil Nadu which included mixed EDM and jazz. He is frequently referred to as the "BGM King" of Tamil Film Music. Yuvan has won two Filmfare Awards South, five Mirchi Music Awards South, three Vijay Awards and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Born | 31 August 1979 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Film scoreworld music.Jazz. Rock.Folk.Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Arranger Composer Lyricist Song writer Playback singer Orchestrator Musician Record producer Film producer |
| Instruments | Guitar.keyboard.vocals.Piano.Drums.Violin.Cello.Flute |
| Years active | 1996- present |
| Members | Karthick Krishna M S (Music consultant) |
Within a span of 25 years, Yuvan has worked on over 190 films. Being the youngest son of composer Ilaiyaraaja, he began his musical career in 1996, at the age of 16, when he composed the film score for Aravindhan. He got his breakthrough with the Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) soundtrack, and established himself as one of Tamil cinema's most sought-after composers by the mid-2000s. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamilin 2004 for his score in the drama 7G Rainbow Colony. In 2006, he became the only Indian composer to win the Cyprus International Film FestivalAward for the soundtrack of Raam.He also won the Filmfare Special Award – South in 2009 for his Telugu musical Oy!.
In 2015, Yuvan created his own music label, U1 Records and in 2017, he started his own film production studio, YSR Films.
Karthick Krishna M S is the music consultant of Yuvan Shankar Raja since 2022. As a music consultant, Karthick Krishna helps Yuvan with creative ideas, musical arrangements, and planning music projects. He supports Yuvan in making important decisions related to music and plays a key role behind the scenes.
Discography
- As composer
| Year | Tamil | Other languages | Dubbed Releases |
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| 1997 | Aravindhan • | ||
| 1998 | Velai • | ||
| Kalyana Galatta • | |||
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar • | Deal (2007) (Telugu) | |
| Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga • | |||
| 2000 | Rishi • | ||
| Dheena • | Dada (2007) (Telugu)
Jigarwala (Hindi) | ||
| 2001 | Thulluvadho Ilamai # • | ||
| Manadhai Thirudivittai • | Manasuna Manasai (2005) (Telugu) | ||
| Nandha • | Aakrosham (2006) Pratheekaram (2009) (Telugu) Bala-Surya (2011) | ||
| 2002 | Seshu • (Telugu) (4 out of 8 songs) | ||
| Malli Malli Chudali • (Telugu) | |||
| Junior Senior • | Hum Hai Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2008) (Hindi) Super (2009) (Malayalam) | ||
| Kadhal Samrajyam • | |||
| April Maadhathil • | Vaallidharu (2004) (Telugu)
Mr. Rangeela (Hindi) | ||
| Bala • | |||
| Mounam Pesiyadhe • | Aadanthe Ado Type (2003) ♦ (Telugu) | Kanchu (2006) (Telugu) Ghatak Returns (Hindi) | |
| Punnagai Poove • | |||
| Pop Carn • | Popcarn (2007) (Malayalam) | ||
| 2003 | Winner • | Winner (Hindi) | |
| Kaadhal Kondein • | |||
| Pudhiya Geethai # • | |||
| Thennavan • | |||
| Kurumbu • | |||
| Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan • | Sowrya (2006) (Telugu) | ||
| Five by Four #2 (English) • | |||
| 2004 | Ullam • | ||
| Aethiree • | Bottle Mani (Telugu) | ||
| Perazhagan • | Sundarangadu (Telugu) | ||
| 7G Rainbow Colony • | Gilli (2009) (Kannada)# ♦ | 7G Brindhavan Colony (Telugu) | |
| Manmadhan • | Madana (2006) (Kannada)# ♦ | Manmadha (Telugu) | |
| Bose • | Rakshana (2005) (Telugu) | ||
| Adhu #2 • | |||
| 2005 | Raam • | ||
| Arinthum Ariyamalum • | Kalisunte (Telugu) | ||
| Daas • | |||
| Thotti Jaya • (1 song; special thanks) | Jalakanda (Telugu) | ||
| Oru Kalluriyin Kathai • | College Days (2008) (Telugu) | ||
| Kanda Naal Mudhal • | |||
| Sandakozhi • | Jeet Hamari (Hindi)
Pandhem Kodi (2006) (Telugu) | ||
| Kalvanin Kadhali • | Chilipi (Telugu) | ||
| Agaram • | |||
| Pudhupettai • | Dhoolpeta (2006) (Telugu) | ||
| 2006 | Happy • (Telugu) | Happy (Malayalam) | |
| Pattiyal • | Gayam (Telugu) | ||
| Raam • (Telugu) | Jeene Do – Let Us Live (Hindi) | ||
| Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu • | Maha Andamga Vunnavani Bhayam (Telugu) | ||
| Vallavan • | Vallabha (Telugu) | ||
| Kedi • | Jadoo (Telugu) | ||
| Thimiru • | Pogaru (2007) (Telugu)
Minchu (2008) The Return of Zid (Hindi) | ||
| Paruthiveeran • | Malligadu (2012) (Telugu) | ||
| Thaamirabharani • | Bharani (2007) (Telugu) | ||
| 2007 | Deepavali • | Paga (2011) (Telugu)
Billu Bachan – Ek Diljala (2010) (Hindi) | |
| Chennai 600028 # • | Kodithe Kottali Raa (Telugu) | ||
| Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram • (1 song; special thanks) |
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Raju Bhai • (Telugu) |
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| Satham Podathey • (50th Movie) |
Kelkaatha Shabdam • (Malayalam) |
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| Thottal Poo Malarum • | |||
| Kannamoochi Yenada • | Aarodum Parayaathe (2008) (Malayalam) | ||
| Kattradhu Thamizh • | Dare (2011) (Telugu) | ||
| Vel | Deva (Telugu) | ||
| Machakaaran • | Dheera (2009) (Telugu) | ||
| Billa • | |||
| Vaazhthugal • | Prema Nilayam (2012) (Telugu) | ||
| 2008 | Saroja • |
Saroja (Telugu) | |
| Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) ♦ | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule • (Telugu) Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu (2008) (Kannada) # ♦ (4 out of 7 songs; uncredited) | ||
| Aegan • | Mallika I Love You (2009) (Telugu) | ||
| Silambattam • | Maa Vaadu (2009) (Telugu) | ||
| 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum • | ||
| Siva Manasula Sakthi • | Shiva Manasulo Shruti ♦ (Telugu) (2 songs; uncredited) | ||
| Sarvam • | Sarvam (2010) (Telugu) | ||
| Vaamanan • | Live (2012) (Telugu) | ||
| Muthirai • | |||
| Oy! • (Telugu) | Kadhal Alai (2013) (Tamil) | ||
| Yogi • | |||
| Paiyaa • (soundtrack) | Ajith (2014) (Kannada)# ♦ | Awara (2010) (Telugu) | |
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai • | Khiladi (2010) (Telugu) | ||
| 2010 | Goa • (soundtrack) | Goa (2011) (Telugu) | |
| Striker (Hindi) • (1 song) | |||
| Baana Kaathadi • | Kurralloi Kurrallu (2011) (Telugu) | ||
| Kaadhal Solla Vandhen • | Modalaindi Ila (2011) | ||
| Thillalangadi# • (5 out of 7 songs) | |||
| Naan Mahaan Alla • | Naa Peru Shiva (2011) (Telugu) | ||
| Boss Engira Bhaskaran • | Nene Ambani (Telugu) | ||
| Pathinaaru • | Jolly Boy (2011) (Kannada)# ♦ | ||
| 2011 | Pesu • | ||
| Kadhal 2 Kalyanam • | |||
| Vaanam • | Vaanam (Malayalam) Zindagi Ek Sangharsh (Hindi) | ||
| Avan Ivan • | Vaadu Veedu (Telugu) | ||
| Aaranya Kaandam #2 • | |||
| Mankatha • (soundtrack) | Gambler (Telugu) | ||
| Panjaa • (Telugu) | Jai (2012) (Tamil) | ||
| Kazhugu • | |||
| Rajapattai • | Veedinthe (Telugu) | ||
| Vettai • | |||
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya (Telugu)# • | Mr. Mobile (Hindi) | |
| Ullam • | |||
| Billa II • | David Billa (Telugu) | ||
| Dhenikaina Ready • (Telugu) (2 out of 5 songs) | Endhinum Ready (Malayalam)
Naangellam Appave Appadi (2014) (Tamil) | ||
| Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan • | Main Shareef Tu Badmash (2013) (Hindi) | ||
| Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer • | Preminchali (2013) (Telugu) | ||
| Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal • | Itlu Prematho (2013) (Telugu) | ||
| Samar# • | Vetadu Ventadu (Telugu) | ||
| 2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga • | ||
| Thanga Meenkal • | |||
| Thillu Mullu • | |||
| Biriyani • | Biriyani (Telugu) | ||
| Arrambam • | Aata Arambham (Telugu) | ||
| 2014 | Vadacurry • (1 song) | Kulfi (Telugu) | |
| Vanavarayan Vallavarayan • | |||
| Thirudan Police • | |||
| Anjaan • | Sikinder (Telugu) | ||
| Raja Natwarlal (Hindi)# • | |||
| Govindudu Andarivadele • (Telugu) | |||
| Poojai • | Pooja (Telugu) | ||
| 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) | |||
| Upcoming | Vijay 62 • (Tamil) | ||
| Upcoming | Woolfell •(English) | ||
| Upcoming | Peranbu • | Resurrection • (Malayalam) | |
| Upcoming | Semma Botha Aagatha • | ||
| Upcoming | Sandakozhi 2 • | ||
| Upcoming | Sippai • | ||
| Upcoming | Santhana Devan • | ||
| Upcoming | Irumbu Thirai • | ||
| Upcoming | Kanavil Kanda Kadhal Kavithai • | ||
| Upcoming | Balloon • | ||
| Upcoming | Aneethi Kathaigal • | ||
| Upcoming | Kolaiyuthir Kaalam • | Khamoshi• (Hindi) | |
| Upcoming | Mannavan Vanthanadi • | ||
| Upcoming | Raja Ranguski • | ||
| Upcoming | Madai Thiranthu • | ||
| Upcoming | Kettavan Kettidil Kittidum Rajayogam • | ||
| Upcoming | PeiPASi • | ||
| Upcoming | Arjun Reddy Tamil Remake • |
Onscreen appearances
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2003 | Punnagai Poove | Special appearance in the song "En Kadhal" |
| 2008 | Saroja | Special appearance in the song "Cheeky Cheeky" |
| 2012 | Billa II | Special appearance in the song "Gangster" |
| Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan | Special appearance in the song "Aadhi Baghavan Rap" | |
| 2013 | Thillu Mullu | Special appearance in the song "Thillu Mullu Title Song" |
Playback singer
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Anjali | "Something Something", "Iravu Nilavu", "Motta Maadi", "Vaanam Namakku", "Anjali Anjali" | composed by Ilaiyaraaja |
| 1996 | Alexander | "Alexander", "Koothadichu" | composed by Karthik Raja |
| 2001 | Friends | "Rukku Rukku" | composed by Ilaiyaraaja |
| 2002 | April Maadhathil | "Poi Solla Manasukku" | |
| Bala | "Bailamo" | ||
| Malli Malli Chudali | "Ivi Mallela" | ||
| Mounam Pesiyadhe | "Chinna Chinnathai", "Ilamai Oorai Sutrum" | ||
| 2003 | Kadhal Kondein | "18 Vayathil", "Thathi Thathi", "Kai Padamalae" | |
| Kurumbu | "Kingini Mingini" | ||
| Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | "Baby Baby", "Where Do We Go" | ||
| 2004 | 7G Rainbow Colony | "Naam Vayathukku" | |
| Manmadhan | "Kannale", "Pesamalae Mugam" | ||
| 2005 | Raam | "Boom ராம் Boom", "Nizhalinai Nijamum" | |
| Arinthum Ariyamalum | "En Kannodu" | ||
| Thotti Jaya | "Intha ooru" | ||
| Kanda Naal Mudhal | "Pushing It Hard" | ||
| Kalvanin Kadhali | "Eno Kangal" | ||
| Pudhupettai | Our Story: "Enga Yeriya", It All Comes Down To this!: "Oru Naalil", Gangster's Marriage Party: "Pul Pesum Poo Pesum", "Oru Naalil": Composer's Dream Mix | ||
| 2006 | Pattiyal | "Yedhedo Ennangal Vandhu", "Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal", "Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal (Remix)" | |
| Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | "Kanavae Kalaigirathe", "Elaiyudhir Kaalam", "Kaadhalai Pirippadhu", "Odivaa Kaadhalae", "Orampo Naina" | ||
| Vallavan | "Kadhal Vandhale" | ||
| Paruthiveeran | "Iayyayo" | ||
| 2007 | Deepavali | "Pogadhey" | |
| Chennai 600028 | "Natpukkullae", "Ulle Vaa" | ||
| Raju Bhai | "Evvare Nuvvu (Remix)" | ||
| Satham Podathey | "O Indha Kaadhal" | ||
| Thottal Poo Malarum | "Arabu Naade", "Vittal Suriyanai" | ||
| Kattradhu Thamizh | "Innum Oru Iravu", "Unakkagathane Intha" | ||
| 2008 | Saroja | "Cheeky Cheeky" | |
| Aegan | "Kichu Kichu" | ||
| 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | "Kadaloram Oru Ooru" | |
| Siva Manasula Sakthi | "Oru Kal" | ||
| Sarvam | "Neethane", "Kaatrukulle" | ||
| Oye | "Povadhe Prema" | ||
| Yogi | "Yaarodu Yaaro" | ||
| Paiyaa | "En Kadhal Solla", "Yedho Ondru", "Nee Yadalo Naaku" (Telugu) | ||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | "Introduction", "Poo Mudhal Pen Varai", "Theriyamele" | ||
| 2010 | Goa | "Yezhezhu Thalaimuraikkum", "Kaadhal Endral" | |
| Striker | "Haq Se" | ||
| Baana Kaathadi | "Thaakkuthe Kann Thaakkuthe" | ||
| Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | "Oh Shala" | ||
| Thillalangadi | "Sol Pechu" | ||
| Naan Mahaan Alla | "Iragai Pole" | ||
| Pathinaaru | "Yaar Solli Kadhal" | ||
| 2011 | Pesu | "Vennira Iravuga" | |
| Kadhal 2 Kalyanam | "Naa Vettu Pora Aadu" | ||
| Vaanam | "Evan Di Unna Pethan", "Vaanam" | ||
| Mankatha | "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha", "Nanbane", "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha (Extended Dance Mix)" (Remixed by Premgi Amaren) | ||
| Panjaa | "Panjaa", "Panjaa (Remix)" | ||
| Kazhugu | "Paathagathi Kannupattu" | ||
| Vettai | "Pappappa" | ||
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya | "Pista Pista", "Pranam Poye Badha" | |
| Billa II | "Gangster", "Yedho Mayakkam" | ||
| Denikaina Ready | "Pilla Neevalla" | ||
| Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | "Mella Siritthal" | ||
| Moondru Per Moondru Kadal | "Unakkaagave Uyir Vaazhgiren" | ||
| Neethaane En Ponvasantham | "Saainthu Saainthu nee", "Pengal endral poiya" | composed by Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2013 | Maryan | "Kadal Raasa Naan" | composed by A. R. Rahman |
| Thillu Mullu | "Thillu Mullu Remix" | ||
| Biriyani | "Nahna Na Nah", "Edhirthu Nil", "Nahna Na Nah (New Jack Swing Mix)" (Mixed & Arranged by Yuvan Shankar Raja), "Nahna Na Nah (Extended Dance Mix)" (Mixed & Arranged by Premgi Amaren) | ||
| 2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | "Tharaimelae Irunthae Naan" | |
| Anjaan | "Kaadhal Aasai" | ||
| Poojai | "Uyire Uyire" | ||
| Vai Raja Vai | "Pachchai Vanna", "Pookkamazh", "Naam Vaazhndhidum" | ||
| Idam Porul Eval | "Atthuvaana Kaatukku" | ||
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | "Therikkudhu Masss", "Poochandi", "Therikkudhu Masss (Gasa Gasa Mix)" (Remixed by Premgi Amaren) | |
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | "Mutham Kodutha Maayakaari" | composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| Yatchan | "Konjalaai", "Kaaka Ponnu", "Innum Enna" | ||
| 2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu | "Kanne Un Kadhal" | composed by T. R. Kuralarasan |
| Yaakkai | "Neee","Naan Ini Kaatril" | ||
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | "Boys are Back", "Sopana Sundari" | ||
| 2016 | Nenjam Marapathillai | "En Pondatti", "Kannungala en Chellangala","Malai varum Vennila" | |
| Tharamani | "Pavangalai", "Yaro uchikilai","unnai unnai" | ||
| 2017 | Sathriyan | "Paarai Mele" |
Lyricist
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Natpukkullae | |
| 2008 | Saroja | "Cheeky Cheeky", "My Life" | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha", "Vilaiyaadu Mankatha (Extended Dance Mix)" | |
| 2013 | Biriyani | "Nahna Na Nah" |
Non-film works
- Television
- Perai Solla Vaa
- Panchavarnakili
- Ananda Bhavan
- Ladies Club-Senior Junior.
- Albums
- 1999 – The Blast
- Theatre
Awards
- Cyprus International Film Festival
- Best Musical Score Feature Film for Raam (2006)[3]
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- SIIMA Award for Best Playback Singer – Telugu for Panjaa (2012)
- Filmfare Awards South
- Best Music Director – Tamil for 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
- Special Jury Award for Oy! (2009)
- Nominated, Best Music Director – Tamil for Paruthiveeran[4]
- Nominated, Best Music Director – Telugu for Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007)[5][6]
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for Paiyaa (2010)
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for Naan Mahaan Alla (2010)
- Nominated, Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil for "Iragai Pole" – Naan Mahaan Alla (2010)
- Nominated, Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil for "Kadal Rasa" – Maryan (2013)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Best Music Director for Pattiyal (2006)
- Best Music Director for Paiyaa (2010)
- Vijay Awards
- Favourite Song of the Year for "En Kadhal Solla" (Paiyaa) (2010)[7]
- Best Background Score for Aaranya Kaandam (2011)
- Best Background Score (2012)
- Best Male Playback Singer for "Kadal Rasa" (Maryan) (2013)
- Nominated, Best Music Director for Paruthiveeran (2007)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Saroja (2008)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Paiyaa (2010)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Kazhugu (2012)
- Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Music Director for Anjaan (2014)
- Other awards
- Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Composer of the Year (2007)[8]
- Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Male Playback Singer of the Year for "Neethane" (Sarvam) (2009)[9]
- Swarna Saravanan Excellence in Music Award (2013)
- Big FM Tamil Entertainment Awards – Most Entertaining Music Director of the Year Award for Paiyaa (2011)[10]
- Big Tamil Melody Award for Most popular composer-director[11]
- Big Tamil Melody Award for Best Background Score for Aaranya Kaandam (2011)[12]
- Cinema Rasigargal Sangam Best Music Director Award for Billa (2007)[13]
- CJA Cine Critics' Best Music Director Award for Kattradhu Thamizh (2007)[14][15]
- GAMA Tollywood Music Awards
- Nominated, Best Music Director – Telugu for Govindudu Andarivadele (2015)
- GV South Indian Cinematographers Association (SICA) Best Music Director Award (2007)[16]
- Isaiyaruvi Tamil Music Awards[17][18]
- Isaiyaruvi Album of the Year – Paruthiveeran (2007)
- Isaiyaruvi Best Folk Song of the Year – "Oororam Puliyamaram" (Paruthiveeran) (2007)
- Miranda Crazy Song of the Year – "Saroja Saamaan Nikalo" (Chennai 600028) (2007)
- Isaiyaruvi Sensational Youth Album – Silambattam (2008)
- Crazy Song of the Year – "Where Is The Party" (Silambattam) (2008)
- Isaiyaruvi Best Remix Song of the Year – "Vechikkava" (Silambattam) (2008)
- Jayam Charitable Trust Film Music Awards[19][20]
- Best Sensational Musician (2007)
- Best Singer of the Year Special Award for "Arabu Naade" (Thottal Poo Malarum) (shared with Haricharan) (2007)
- Medimix-Dinakaran Best Music Director Award for Manmadhan (2004)[21]
- Mirchi Music Awards South
- Mirchi Music Award for Best Music Composer of the Year for "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi" (Siva Manasula Sakthi) (2009)[22][23]
- Mirchi Music Award for Best Album of the Year for Paiyaa (2010)[24]
- Mirchi Music Award for Mirchi Listeners' Choice – Best Song of the Year for "En Kadhal Solla" (Paiyaa) (2010)[24]
- Mirchi Music Award for Mirchi Listeners' Choice – Best Album of the Year for Paiyaa (2010)[24]
- Spell Bound Best Music Director Award for Vallavan (2006)[25][26]
- Vijay Music Awards[27][28]
- Best Singer with the Maximum Hits of 2010
- Popular Duet of the Year – "Idhu Varai" (Goa) (2011)
- Popular Song sung by a Music Director – "En Kadhal Solla" (Paiyaa) (2011)
- Mirchi Listeners Choice of the Year – "Thuli Thuli" (Paiyaa) (2011)
References
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