Artist
Ilaiyaraaja
Personb. 1943 · Tamil Nadu, India, India
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Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian composer, singer, and songwriter born on 2 June 1943 in Tamil Nadu. He is widely recognized for his extensive work in the South Indian film industry, particularly in Tamil and Telugu cinema, where he has composed music for over a thousand films. His compositions blend traditional Indian classical music with Western orchestral techniques, creating a distinctive style that has influenced generations of musicians. Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most prolific and respected figures in Indian film music.
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- 14:38
Ooru Sanam Thoongidichu (From "Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu")
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- 27:12
Sundari
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- 34:08
Challa Gaali Thakuthunna
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- 47:11
Rakkamma
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- 55:30
Kattu Kuyilu
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- 63:21
Chinnathai Aval
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- 71:55
Yamune Aatrile
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- 84:28
Jotheyali
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- 94:35
Nila Kayuthu Neram Nalla Neram (Version 2)
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- 104:37
Yennama Kannu Sowkiyama
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- 114:45
Empattu Empaattu
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- 125:49
Illamai Etho Ehto
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Albums
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Ep · 1986
Thalapathi
Album · 1991
Ki & Ka
Ep · 2016
Yevade Subramanyam
Ep · 2015
Music Special
Album · 2018
Aarilirunthu Arupathu Varai - Irayil Payanangalil - Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
Album · 1997
Geetha
Ep · 2021
Mundhanai Mudichu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Album · 2024
Swathi Mutyam
Album · 1985
Guru
Ep · 1980
Devadai
Ep · 1997
Sakalakala Vallavan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Album · 1982