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Ilayaraja (I)

Born and brought up in an obscure village near Kambam in Southern Tamil Nadu, Ilayaraja became the first Asian to score a symphony for the London Philharmonic Orchestra, besides scoring over 500 feature films in a period of 20 years. Raja, as he is popularly known and affectionately called, comes from a family of musicians... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2012 Dhoni
 
2011 Sri Rama Rajyam
 
2011 Amma (short)
 
2011 Mumbai Cutting
 
2011 Hello JaiHind
 
2010 Nandalala
 
2010 Gaayam 2
 
2010 Om Shanti
 
2009 Paa (music director / as Ilayaraaja)
 
2009 Chal Chalein (music / as Ilaiya Raaja)
 
2009 Naan Kadavul
 
2008 Mukhbiir
 
2007 Sooryan
 
2007 Cheeni Kum (as Ilaiyaraaja)
 
2007 Vinodayathra
 
2007 Anumanaspadam
 
2006/II Hope
 
2006 Shiva (as Maestro Ilaiya Raaja)
 
2006 Pachakuthira
 
2006 Rasathanthram
 
2005 Mumbai Xpress
 
2005 Achuvinte Amma
 
2004 Vishwa Thulasi
 
2004 Shiva Shankar
 
2004 Virumandi
 
2004 Kamaraj (documentary)
 
2003 Manassinakkare
 
2003 Manasellaam
 
2003 Julie Ganapathy
 
2003 Pithamagan
 
2002 Shadow Kill
 
2002 Azhagi
 
2002 En Mana Vaanil
 
2002/I Ramana
 
2001 Lajja (background score / as Ilaiyaraaja)
 
2001 Friends
 
2001 Kutty
 
2000 Hey Ram
 
2000 Aagaayam
 
2000 Bharathi
 
2000 Ilaiyavan
 
2000 IPC 215
 
2000 Kaadhal Rojave
 
2000 Puratchi
 
1999 Annan
 
1999 Chinna Durai
 
1999 Friends
 
1999 House Full
 
1999 Kummi Paattu
 
1999 Mugam
 
1999 Rajasthan
 
1999 Sethu
 
1999 The Godman
 
1999 Thodarum
 
1998 Anthahpuram
 
1998 Anuragakottaram
 
1998 Deseeya Geetham
 
1998 Dharma
 
1998 Kaadhal Kavidai
 
1998 Kannathaal
 
1998 Manjeeradhwani
 
1998 Poonthottam
 
1998 Senthooram
 
1998 Thalaimurai
 
1997 Chinnabbayi
 
1997 Devathai
 
1997 Guru
 
1997 Kadavul
 
1997 Kaliyoonjal
 
1997 Raman Abdullah
 
1997 Thambi Durai
 
1997 Vasuki
 
1996 Sreekaram
 
1996 Cha Cha Charlee
 
1996 Irattai Roja
 
1996 Kala Pani
 
1996 Kuruthipunal
 
1996 Poomani
 
1996 Poovarasan
 
1996 Shiva Sainya
 
1996 Vasantham
 
1995 Makkal Aatchi
 
1995 Aanazhagan
 
1995 Avathaaram
 
1995 Chandralekha
 
1995 Chinna Thevan
 
1995 Chinna Vathiyar
 
1995 Ilaya Raagam
 
1995 Kolangal
 
1995 Maya Bazaar
 
1995 Muthu Kaalai
 
1995 Nattupura Pattu
 
1995 Paattu Paadava
 
1995 Periya Kudumbam
 
1995 Raasaiyya
 
1995 Raja Mudra
 
1995 Rasayya
 
1994 Adharmam
 
1994 Adhiradippadai
 
1994 Allari Police
 
1994 Amaidhi Padai
 
1994 Honest Raj
 
1994 Kanmani
 
1994 Magalir Mattum
 
1994 Mogha Mull
 
1994 Periya Maruthu
 
1994 Priyanka
 
1994 Raasamagan
 
1994 Rajakumaaran
 
1994 Saadu
 
1994 Samaram
 
1994 Sammohanam
 
1994 Satyavan
 
1994 Seeman
 
1994 Sevvanthi
 
1994 Shakti Vel
 
1994 Vanaja Girija
 
1994 Veera
 
1994 Vietnam Colony
 
1993 Jackpot
 
1993 Ejamaan
 
1993 Amma Koduku
 
1993 Aranmanai Kili
 
1993 Asathyaralu
 
1993 Atma
 
1993 Chinna Jameen
 
1993 Chinna Kannamma
 
1993 Chinna Maaplai
 
1993 Dharmaseelan
 
1993 Enga Modhalaali
 
1993 Enga Thambi
 
1993 Ezhai Jaadhi
 
1993 I Love India
 
1993 Kalaignan
 
1993 Kattalai
 
1993 Koil Kaalai
 
1993 Mahanadi
 
1993 Maharasan
 
1993 Mamiyaar Veedu
 
1993 Manikkuyil
 
1993 Marupadiyam
 
1993 Ponnumani
 
1993 Ponvilangu
 
1993 Raakkayi Koil
 
1993 Sakkarai Thevan
 
1993 Thaalaattu
 
1993 Thanga Kili
 
1993 Tholi Muddhu
 
1993 Udanpirappu
 
1993 Ullae Veliae
 
1993 Utthama Raasa
 
1993 Uzhaippaali
 
1993 Valli
 
1993 Walter Vetrivel
 
1992 Mannan
 
1992 Chanti
 
1992 Aavarampoo
 
1992 Agni Paarvai
 
1992 Apaaratha
 
1992 Ashwamedham
 
1992 Bharathan
 
1992 Chakravyuham
 
1992 Chamanthi
 
1992 Chembaruthi
 
1992 Chinna Rayudu
 
1992 Chinna Thaayi
 
1992 Chinnavar
 
1992 Deiva Vaakku
 
1992 Dharma Kshetram
 
1992 Enrum Anbudan
 
1992 Guna
 
1992 Innisai Mazhai
 
1992 Kaaval Geetham
 
1992 Kalikaalam
 
1992 Magudam
 
1992 Meera
 
1992 Naangal
 
1992 Nadodi Thendral
 
1992 Paandi Durai
 
1992 Pandian
 
1992 Pangaali
 
1992 Pattu Dala
 
1992 Periamma
 
1992 Prema Vijeta
 
1992 Priyathama
 
1992 Rasukutty
 
1992 Ricksha Mama
 
1992 Shanthi
 
1992 Singaaravelan
 
1992 Thai Mozhi
 
1992 Thevar Magan
 
1991 Thalapathi (as Ilayaraaja)
 
1991 Aditya 369
 
1991 Anaswaram
 
1991 Coolie No. 1
 
1991 Chaitanya
 
1991 Uruvam
 
1991 Brahma
 
1991 Chinna Gounder
 
1991 Chinna Thambi
 
1991 Dharma Durai
 
1991 Gopura Vasalile
 
1991 Idhayam (as Ilaiyaraaja)
 
1991 Irumbup Pookkal
 
1991 Karpoora Mullai
 
1991 Keechu Raallu
 
1991 Killer
 
1991 Manidha Jaadhi (video)
 
1991 Nirnayam
 
1991 Pillai Paasam
 
1991 Pudhiya Raagam
 
1991 Surya IPS
 
1991 Thaayamma
 
1991 Vetrikkarangal
 
1991 Vetri Padigal
 
1990 Samrajyam
 
1990 Panakkaran
 
1990 Adisaya Piravi (as Illaya Raja)
 
1990 Anbu Chinnam
 
1990 Anjali (as Ilaiyaraaja)
 
1990 Arangetra Velai
 
1990 Bobbili Raja
 
1990 Edhir Katru
 
1990 En Uyir Thozhan
 
1990 Guru Shishyulu
 
1990 Keladi Kanmani
 
1990 Kizhakku Vasal
 
1990 Kshatriyan
 
1990 Marudu Pandi
 
1990 Nadigan
 
1990 Nilapennay
 
1990 Pudhu Paatu
 
1990 Urudhi Mozhi
 
1990 Vellaya Thevan
 
1989 Shiva (as Ilaiya Raaja)
 
1989 Rudranetra
 
1989 Adharvam
 
1989 Gitanjali
 
1989 Prema
 
1989 Anbu Kattalai
 
1989 Annanukku Jai
 
1989 Billa (music / as Illayaraja)
 
1989 Chinnappadhaas
 
1989 Dharmam Vellum
 
1989 Kokila
 
1989 Mahaadev
 
1989 Mappilai
 
1989 Namma Bhoomi
 
1989 Ninaivu Chinnam
 
1989 Paasa Mazhai
 
1989 Padicha Pulla
 
1989 Pick Pocket
 
1989 Ponmana Selvan
 
1989 Raajadhi Raaja
 
1989 Season
 
1989 Siva
 
1989 Thendral Sudum
 
1989 Thiruppu Munai
 
1988 Bloodstone
 
1988 Rudra Veena
 
1988 Aakhari Poratam
 
1988 Abhinandana
 
1988 Chinnabaabu
 
1988 Chithram
 
1988 Dhaayam Onnu
 
1988 Guru Sisyan
 
1988 Illam
 
1988 Irandil Ondru
 
1988 Jamadagni
 
1988 Maharshi
 
1988 Manamagale Vaa
 
1988 Menamama
 
1988 Moonnam Pakkam
 
1988 Parthal Pasu
 
1988 Rakthabishekam
 
1988 Sathyaa
 
1988 Soora Samhaaram
 
1988 Swarnakamalam
 
1988 Tarzan Sundhari
 
1988 Varasudochhadu
 
1988 Veedu
 
1987 Nayakan
 
1987 Aradhana
 
1987/I Anand
 
1987 Jallikkattu
 
1987 Kaadhal Parisu
 
1987 Kaamaagni
 
1987 Khaidi
 
1987 Manaivi Ready
 
1987 Paadu Nilave
 
1987 Sankeerthana
 
1987 Sirai Paravai
 
1987 Vazha Vazharka
 
1987 Velaikkaaran
 
1987 Vetri Vizha
 
1986 Raakshasudu
 
1986 Kaveri
 
1986 Kiraathakudu
 
1986 Aalaapana
 
1986 Ananda Kannir
 
1986 Aruvadhai Nall
 
1986 Dharma Pathni
 
1986 Iravu Pookkal
 
1986 Jadu Nagari
 
1986 Kodai Mazhai
 
1986 Maaveran
 
1986 Manchi Manasulu
 
1986 Mouna Ragam
 
1986/I Mr. Bharath
 
1986/II Mr. Bharath
 
1986 Natpu
 
1986 Pudhir
 
1986 Punnagai Mannan
 
1986 Saadhanai
 
1986 Sathyajothi
 
1986/I Vikram
 
1985 Yaathra
 
1985 Jwala
 
1985 Aaj Ka Dada
 
1985 Aan Paavam
 
1985 Accident
 
1985 Ajeya
 
1985 Amudha Gaanam
 
1985 Anbin Mugavari
 
1985 Annai Bhoomi
 
1985 Anveshana
 
1985 Chinna Veedu
 
1985 Darja Donga
 
1985 Eetti
 
1985 En Selvame
 
1985 Gatti Melam
 
1985 Geethanjali
 
1985 Idaya Kovil
 
1985 Illali Sapadham
 
1985 Jalsa Bullodu
 
1985 Kaakki Sattai
 
1985 Kanni Raasi
 
1985 Khooni
 
1985 Kunguma Chimizh
 
1985 Ladies Tailor
 
1985 Mera Inteqam
 
1985 Muthyala Jallu
 
1985 Nalla Thambi
 
1985 Padikkathavan
 
1985 Pagal Nilavu
 
1985 Pillai Nila
 
1985 Praja Poratam
 
1985 Raaja Gopuram
 
1985 Raja Rishi
 
1985 Selvi
 
1985 Sindhu Bhairavi
 
1985 The Pearl
 
1985 Thanga Mama
 
1985 Udaya Geetham
 
1985 Urimai
 
1985 Uyarntha Ullam
 
1984 Challenge
 
1984 Alai Osai
 
1984 Alaya Deepam
 
1984 Anbae Odi Vaa
 
1984 Anbulla Malarae
 
1984 Changa Naadham
 
1984 Enakkul Oruvan
 
1984 Etho Mogam
 
1984 Gadusu Pindam
 
1984 Jalsarayudu
 
1984 Janavari Onnu
 
1984 Kairaasikkaran
 
1984 Komberi Moogan
 
1984 Magudi
 
1984 Mayadari Mogudu
 
1984 Merupudadi
 
1984 Naagara Mahimey
 
1984 Nalla Naal
 
1984 Nee Thodumbodhu
 
1984 Noorava Roju
 
1984 Nooravathunaal
 
1984 Nuvva Nena
 
1984 Nyayam
 
1984 O Maaney Maaney
 
1984 Onnanu Nammal
 
1984 Poo Vilangu
 
1984 Prema Sangamam
 
1984 Sanganatham
 
1984 Takkaridonga
 
1984 Tiger Rajani
 
1984 Unaroo
 
1984 Vazhkai
 
1984 Veerabhadhrudu
 
1983/I Abhilasha
 
1983 Aanadha Gummi
 
1983 Aa Rathri
 
1983 Adutha Varisu
 
1983 Anney Anney
 
1983 Devi Sridevi
 
1983 Jyothi
 
1983 Kokkarako
 
1983 Man Vasanai
 
1983 Mella Pesungal
 
1983 Oomai Kuyil
 
1983 Oppandham
 
1983 Paayum Puli (as Ilaiyaraaja)
 
1983 Pin Nilavu
 
1983 Pudumai Penn
 
1983 Raj Kumar
 
1983 Sadma (as Ilaaiyaraaja)
 
1983 Sagara Sangamam
 
1983 Sitaara
 
1983 Thanga Magan
 
1983 Vellai Roja
 
1983 Yuga Dharmam
 
1982 Thyagi
 
1982 Moondram Pirai
 
1982 Aagaaya Gangai
 
1982 Aananda Raagam
 
1982 Alolam
 
1982 Angadhudu
 
1982 Auto Raja
 
1982 Azhagiya Kanney
 
1982 Boom Boom Madu
 
1982 Hitler Umanath
 
1982 Ilanjodigal
 
1982 Kalyana Kalam
 
1982 Kanney Raadha
 
1982 Kanya Dweep
 
1982 Kathal Ovium
 
1982 Kavitha Malar
 
1982 Kozhi Koovuthu
 
1982 Lottery Ticket
 
1982 Maganey Maganey
 
1982 Manjal Nila
 
1982 Metti
 
1982 Nalanthana
 
1982 Nenjalgal
 
1982 Nireekshana
 
1982 Olangal
 
1982 Pokkiri Raja
 
1982 Poolapallakki
 
1982 Pudhu Kavithai
 
1982 Ranga
 
1982 Raniththeni
 
1982 Sangili
 
1982 Theerpu
 
1982 Vaa Kanna Vaa
 
1981 Chettaniki Kallu Levu (as Illayiraja)
 
1981 Aaradhanai
 
1981 Balanagamma
 
1981 Do Dil Diwane
 
1981 Garjanai
 
1981 Geetha
 
1981 Kadal Meengal
 
1981 Kalthoon
 
1981 Kanniththeevu
 
1981 Kazhagu
 
1981 Koyil Pura
 
1981 Madhumalar
 
1981 Meendum Kokila
 
1981 Nandu
 
1981 Netri Kann
 
1981 Pennin Vazhkai
 
1981 Prema Pichchi
 
1981 Raaja Paarvai
 
1981 Rajangam
 
1981 Rama Lakshman
 
1981 Ranuva Veeran
 
1981 Shankarlal
 
1981 Shikari
 
1981 Tik Tik Tik
 
1980 Kaali
 
1980 Dhooramarigey
 
1980 Guru
 
1980 Ilamai Kolam
 
1980 Johnny/Jani (music)
 
1980 Kaalrathiri
 
1980 Kallukkul Eeram
 
1980 Karumbu Vil
 
1980 Moodupani
 
1980 Murattu Kaalai
 
1980 Nizhalgal
 
1980 Orey Muththam
 
1980 Pasidi Moggalu
 
1980 Ponnagaram
 
1980 Rishi Moolam
 
1980 Samanthi Poo
 
1980 The Wife
 
1980 Soolam
 
1980 Sridevi
 
1980 Thayi Pongal
 
1979 Agal Vilakku
 
1979 Anbae Sangeetha
 
1979 Chella Kili
 
1979 Devathai
 
1979 Dharma Yuddham
 
1979 Johnny
 
1979 Kalyanaraman
 
1979 Kavariman
 
1979 Kuppathu Raja
 
1979 Lakshmi
 
1979 Mudhal Iravu
 
1979 Poonthalir
 
1979 Sakkalathi
 
1979 Utharipookal
 
1979 Vetrikku Oruvan
 
1979 Yerra Gulabi
 
1979 Yugandhar
 
1978 Aaru Manikkoor
 
1978 Achchanai
 
1978 Bhairavi
 
1978 Chittu Kuruvi
 
1978 Mullum Malarum
 
1978 Priya
 
1978 Rowdy Rajani
 
1978 Thiru Kalyaanam
 
1978 Thyaagam
 
1978 Tripura Sundari
 
1977 Alukkoru Aasai
 
1977 Dheepam
 
1977 Dhurga Dhevi
 
1977 Gayatri
 
1977 Kavikuyil
 
1977 Pen Jenman
 
1977 Vyamoham
 
1976 Annakili
 
1976 Badra Kali
 
1973 Geetha
 
Show ShowMusic Department (212 titles)
2012 Dhoni (playback singer)
 
2010 Gaayam 2 (playback singer)
 
2010 Goa (playback singer)
 
2009 Sarvam (playback singer)
 
2009 S.R.K. (musical director)
 
2006 Shiva (playback singer - as Ilaiya Raaja)
 
2006 Azhagai Irukirai... Bayamai Irukiradhu (playback singer)
 
2006 Pattiyal (playback singer)
 
2005 Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam (playback singer)
 
2005 Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (playback singer)
 
2005 Mumbai Xpress (playback singer)
 
1999 Annan (playback singer)
 
1999 Kummi Paattu (playback singer)
 
1999 Manam Virumbuthey Unnai (playback singer)
 
1999 Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (playback singer)
 
1999 Ponnu Veetukkaran (playback singer)
 
1999 Sethu (playback singer)
 
1998 Kadhala Kadhala (playback singer)
 
1998 Kangalin Vaarthaigal (playback singer)
 
1998 Kannathaal (playback singer)
 
1998 Kavala Padathey Sahothara (playback singer)
 
1998 Kizhakkum Maerkkum (playback singer)
 
1998 Kumbakonam Gopalu (playback singer)
 
1998 Poonthottam (playback singer)
 
1998 Senthooram (playback singer)
 
1998 Thalaimurai (playback singer)
 
1998 Veera Thaalaattu (playback singer)
 
1997 Devathai (playback singer)
 
1997 Kaadhalukku Mariyaadai (playback singer)
 
1997 Kaliyoonjal (musical director, playback singer)
 
1997 Oru Yaatra Mozhi (playback singer)
 
1997 Thenmaangu Paattu Karan (playback singer)
 
1997 Vasuki (playback singer)
 
1996 Gulaabi (playback singer)
 
1996 Irattai Roja (playback singer)
 
1996 Katta Panchayathu (playback singer)
 
1996 Nammoora Mandaara Hoove (playback singer)
 
1996 Poomani (playback singer)
 
1996 Shiva Sainya (playback singer)
 
1995 Aanazhagan (playback singer)
 
1995 Avathaaram (playback singer)
 
1995 Ellaame En Raasa Thaan (playback singer)
 
1995 Maya Bazaar (playback singer)
 
1995 Paattu Paadava (playback singer)
 
1995 Paattu Vaathiyaar (playback singer)
 
1995 Raasaiyya (playback singer)
 
1995 Thedi Vandha Raasa (playback singer)
 
1994 Adharmam (musical director, playback singer)
 
1994 Kanmani (playback singer)
 
1994 Priyanka (playback singer)
 
1994 Pudhuppaatti Ponnuthaayi (playback singer)
 
1994 Sevvanthi (musical director)
 
1993 Aranmanai Kili (playback singer)
 
1993 Chinna Jameen (playback singer)
 
1993 Druva Natchathiram (playback singer)
 
1993 Ezhai Jaadhi (playback singer)
 
1993 I Love India (playback singer)
 
1993 Kaathirukka Neramillai (playback singer)
 
1993 Mahanadi (playback singer)
 
1993 Ponnumani (playback singer)
 
1993 Sakkarai Thevan (playback singer)
 
1993 Thaalaattu (playback singer)
 
1993 Udanpirappu (playback singer)
 
1993 Valli (playback singer)
 
1992 Bharathan (playback singer)
 
1992 Chembaruthi (playback singer)
 
1992 Chinna Thaayi (playback singer)
 
1992 Deiva Vaakku (playback singer)
 
1992 Guna (playback singer)
 
1992 Innisai Mazhai (playback singer)
 
1992 Kalikaalam (playback singer)
 
1992 Marutode Naa Mogudu (playback singer)
 
1992 Naangal (playback singer)
 
1992 Nadodi Paattukkaran (playback singer)
 
1992 Pattu Dala (playback singer)
 
1992 Ponnukkeetha Purushan (playback singer)
 
1992 Pudhiya Swarangal (playback singer)
 
1992 Thai Mozhi (playback singer)
 
1992 Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (playback singer)
 
1992 Va Va Vasanthame (playback singer)
 
1991 Coolie No. 1 (playback singer)
 
1991 Chaitanya (musical director)
 
1991 Chinna Gounder (playback singer)
 
1991 En Arukil Nee Irundhaal (playback singer)
 
1991 Idhayam (playback singer)
 
1991 Keechu Raallu (playback singer)
 
1991 Kumbakarai Thangaiah (playback singer)
 
1991 Michael Madana Kamarajan (playback singer)
 
1991 Oorellam Un Paattu (playback singer)
 
1991 Pudhiya Raagam (playback singer)
 
1991 Pudhu Nellu Puddhu Nathu (playback singer)
 
1991 Saami Potta Mudhichhu (playback singer)
 
1991 Sir... I Love You (playback singer)
 
1991 Thaalaattu Kekkuthamma (playback singer)
 
1991 Thambikku Oru Paattu (playback singer)
 
1991 Vanna Vanna Pookkal (playback singer)
 
1991 Vetri Padigal (playback singer)
 
1990 Ooru Vittu Ooru Vandhu (musical director)
 
1990 Panakkaran (playback singer)
 
1990 Amman Koil Thiruvizha (playback singer)
 
1990 Edhir Katru (playback singer)
 
1990 En Uyir Thozhan (playback singer)
 
1990 Kavalukku Kettikaran (playback singer)
 
1990 Keladi Kanmani (playback singer)
 
1990 Kizhakku Vasal (playback singer)
 
1990 Marudu Pandi (playback singer)
 
1990 Pagalil Pournami (playback singer)
 
1990 Periya Veettu Panakkaran (playback singer)
 
1990 Pondaatti Thevai (playback singer)
 
1990 Pudhu Paatu (playback singer)
 
1990 Pulan Visaaranai (playback singer)
 
1990 Raja Kaiye Vacha (playback singer)
 
1990 Sirayil Sila Raagangal (playback singer)
 
1990 Thaalaattu Paadava (playback singer)
 
1990 Unnai Solli Kutramillai (playback singer)
 
1990 Vellaya Thevan (playback singer)
 
1989 Shiva (conductor - as Ilaiya Raaja)
 
1989 Anbu Kattalai (playback singer)
 
1989 Dharmam Vellum (playback singer)
 
1989 Enga Ooru Maappilai (musical director, playback singer)
 
1989 Ennai Petha Raasa (musical director, playback singer)
 
1989 Kaiveesu Amma Kaiveesu (playback singer)
 
1989 Karagaattakkaaran (playback singer)
 
1989 Ninaivu Chinnam (playback singer)
 
1989 Paandi Naattu Thangam (playback singer)
 
1989 Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (playback singer)
 
1989 Padicha Pulla (playback singer)
 
1989 Pongi Varum Kaveri (playback singer)
 
1989 Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (playback singer)
 
1989 Raaja Raajathaan (playback singer)
 
1989 Thangamaana Raasa (playback singer)
 
1989 Thendral Sudum (playback singer)
 
1989 Thiruppu Munai (playback singer)
 
1988 En Bommukutty Ammavukku (playback singer)
 
1988 Enga Ooru Kaavakkaaran (playback singer)
 
1988 En Jeevan Paaduthe (playback singer)
 
1988 Ennai Vittu Pokaathe (playback singer)
 
1988 En Uyir Kannamma (playback singer)
 
1988 Irandil Ondru (playback singer)
 
1988 Ithu Engal Neethi (playback singer)
 
1988 Naan Sonnathey Sattam (playback singer)
 
1988 Paadaatha Thaeneekal (playback singer)
 
1988 Paasa Paravaigal (playback singer)
 
1988 Poonthotta Kaavalkkaaran (playback singer)
 
1988 Sakkarai Pandhal (playback singer)
 
1988 Sembagame Sembagame (playback singer)
 
1988 Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu (playback singer)
 
1987 Chinna Kuyil Paattu (playback singer)
 
1987 Enga Ooru Paattukkaaran (playback singer)
 
1987 Graamathu Minnal (playback singer)
 
1987 Indian Summer (composer: additional music - as Ilaya Raja)
 
1987 Krishnan Vandaan (playback singer)
 
1987 Manaivi Ready (musical director, playback singer)
 
1987 Vazha Vazharka (playback singer)
 
1986 Aruvadhai Nall (playback singer)
 
1986 Dharma Pathni (playback singer)
 
1986 Kadolara Kavithaigal (playback singer)
 
1986 Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (playback singer)
 
1986 Karimedu Karuvaayan (playback singer)
 
1986 Kodai Mazhai (playback singer)
 
1986 Manchi Manasulu (musical director)
 
1986 Mandhira Punnagai (playback singer)
 
1986 Murattu Karangal (playback singer)
 
1986 Nee Thaana Andha Kuyil (playback singer)
 
1986 Palavanai Rojakkal (playback singer)
 
1986 Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (musical director)
 
1986 Thaiku Oru Thalattu (playback singer)
 
1986 Vidincha Kalyaanam (playback singer)
 
1985 Geethanjali (playback singer)
 
1985 Meendum Paraasakthi (playback singer)
 
1985 Naan Sigappu Manithan (playback singer)
 
1985 Neethiyin Marupakkam (playback singer)
 
1985 Thanga Mama (playback singer)
 
1985 Udaya Geetham (playback singer)
 
1985 Uyarntha Ullam (playback singer)
 
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai (playback singer)
 
1984 Jappanil Kalyanaraman (playback singer)
 
1984 Kairaasikkaran (playback singer)
 
1984 Magudi (playback singer)
 
1984 Meendumoru Kaadal Kathai (musical director)
 
1984 Merupudadi (playback singer)
 
1984 Munthanai Mudichu (playback singer)
 
1984 Poo Vilangu (playback singer)
 
1984 Unnai Naan Santhithen (playback singer)
 
1984 Vaidehi Kaathirundaal (playback singer)
 
1984 Vazhkai (playback singer)
 
1983 Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (playback singer)
 
1983 Malayur Mambattiyaan (playback singer)
 
1983 Pallavi Anu Pallavi (composer: theme music)
 
1983 Pudumai Penn (playback singer)
 
1983 Thoongathey Tambi Thoongathey (playback singer)
 
1983 Vellai Roja (playback singer)
 
1982 Aananda Raagam (playback singer)
 
1982 Auto Raja (playback singer)
 
1982 Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal (playback singer)
 
1982 Kozhi Koovuthu (musical director)
 
1982 Metti (playback singer)
 
1982 Sakala Kala Vallavan (playback singer)
 
1982 Thai Mookambhikai (playback singer)
 
1981 Bhari Bharjari Bete (playback singer)
 
1981 Ellaam Inbamayam (playback singer)
 
1981 Enakkaga Kaathiru (playback singer)
 
1981 Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (playback singer)
 
1981 Kazhagu (playback singer)
 
1980 Rusi Kanda Poonai (playback singer)
 
1979 Anbae Sangeetha (playback singer)
 
1979 Kadavul Amaitha Medai (playback singer)
 
1979 Lakshmi (playback singer)
 
1979 Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (playback singer)
 
1979 Sakkalathi (playback singer)
 
1978 Tripura Sundari (playback singer)
 
1977 Pathinaru Vayathinile (playback singer)
 
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2010 Goa (performer: "Ooru Nalla Ooru", "Vaalibaa Vaa Vaa")
 
2009 Paa (writer: "Mere Paa", "Auro", "Mudhi Mudhi Ittefaq Se", "Gali Mudhi Ittefaq Se", "Udhi Udhi Ittefaq Se", "Halke Se Bole", "Hichki Hichki", "Gumm Summ Gumm")
 
2009 Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (writer: "Maathamganana Mabjavasa" written by nm0476093, "Kunnathe Konnakkum Ponmothiram" written by nm0476093, "Aadhiyushasandhya Poothathivide" written by nm0476093, "Ambum Kombum Komban Kattum" written by nm1248932, "Odathandil Thalam Kottum Kaattil" written by nm1248932, "Aalamadankala Mythavanalle" written by Kanesh Punoor / performer: "Ambum Kombum Komban Kattum" written by nm1248932)
 
2006 Shiva (writer: "Badli Yeh Hawa", "Police...Police...Yeh Hai Police", "Sarha Yeh Aalam Noorani Hai", "Maa Kasam" / performer: "Maa Kasam")
 
2001 Lajja (writer: "Kaun Dagar Kaun Shehar")
 
1991 Nirnayam (writer: "Mila Mila Merisenu Tara', "O Papalu', "Hello Guru', "Entha Entha Dooram', "Epudu Epudani')
 
1990 Adisaya Piravi (music: "Aaj Meri Dilruba")
 
1989 Gitanjali (writer: "Jallanta Kavvinta Kaavaalil", "Nandikonda Vaagulona", "Jagada Jagada Jagadam", "Om Namaah Naarayana Shrutulaku", "O Paapaa Laali", "Aamani Paadave Haayiga", "O Priya" / as Ilyaraja)
 
1989 Billa (writer: "Banti Ho Bholi Bhali", "Tu Mera Pyaar Hai")
 
1988 Aakhari Poratam (music: "Tella Cheeraku", "Eppudu Eppudu")
 
1987 Irattaival Kuruvi (performer: "Raja Raja Chozan Naan", "Kannan Vanthu ")
 
1986 Mouna Ragam (writer: "Nilavae Vaa", "Mandram Vandaa", "Chinna Chinna", "Oh Megam Vanthatho", "Panivizhum Iravu" / as Ilyaraja)
 
1983 Manthrigari Viyyankudu (writer: "Manasa Sirasa nee namame padeda ee vela", "Coconut manaku dosti okate asti raa, jabaru dasti cheste nasti raa", "Chi chi po papa oppulakumma ", "Koluvainade urki korivayinade maa kobbarikayala subbarayude ", "Emanani nee cheli padudane ", "Sala sala nanu kavinchanela ")
 
1981 Chettaniki Kallu Levu (writer: "Andar Se Main Jalhun", "Bikta Hai Nyay Tum Kharid Lo", "Ishq Ko Ashan Kar Do")
 
1980 Johnny/Jani (music: "Hoga Meri Jawani Ka", "Tere Pyaar Ka Tohfa Mila", "Senorita I Love You", "Jangal Ka Ek Phool Hoon Main", "Chhedi Meri Sargam")
 
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1992 Nadodi Thendral (story)
 
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2002 Paal Nilappaadhaiyil
Himself
 
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Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Ilaaiyaraaja | Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraja | Ilayaraaja | Illayaraja | Illayiraja | Ilaiya Raaja | Maestro Ilaiya Raaja | Ilaya Raja | Illaya Raja
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Personal Quote:

About 10 years ago I undertook to construct the principal towers of the Siva temple at Thiruvanamalai and the Vaishnavite temple at Srirangam; I spent my own money on the projects - I did not collect money from others. I could have completed Thiruvasagam also without financial assistance from others... See more »

Trivia:

He won a gold medal from London's Trinity College in the guitar category. His notable works include Nayakan (his 400th film) and Anjali (his 500th film). His other musical works include "Nothing But the Wind," "How to Name It," and "Singing Skylarks." He also invented a new Carnatic raga known as Panchamukhi. See more »

Nickname:

Raasaiya See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini