15 Best Songs of Yuvan Shankar Raja

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Its Yuvan Shankar Raja's birthday today. As the composer rings his 37th this year, we decided to present to you a collection of his classic compositions. It was a tough call but we've managed to round up on the top 15.

Here's our playlist.

1.Paravayae Engu Irukurai - Kattradhu Tamizh 

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This soulful rendition in the legendary Ilayaraja's voice remains a people's favourite mainly for the lyrics (penned by the late Na. Muthukumar). The tune only complemented it even more.

 

 

2.Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen - 7G Rainbow Colony

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The track covers a tragedy in the romantic life of a young boy. This popular song hit a chord especially with the younger lot out there.

 

 

3.Pogathey - Deepavali

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This one had Yuvan lending his voice too. Double bonus for Yuvan fans.

 

 

4.Ariyadha Vayasu - Paruthi Veeran

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One of the most popular songs of its times, this track holds a place in everyone's heart for the melodious tune and Ilayaraja's voice. Also kudos to the composer for delivering the tune without hampering its rural authenticity. 

 

 

5.Arariraro - Raam

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This remains one of his most critically acclaimed (CIFF award - Best Musical Score) and commercially validated composition till date. The song revolves around a mother-son bond. With K.J.Yesudas' voice melting your heart every time, this song had to make it to this list.

 

6.Mun Paniya - Nandha

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This beautifully shot song brings about a fresh aura to it. One of the Yuvan's most interesting composition. 

 

 

7.Oru Kal Oru Kannadi - Siva Manasula Shakthi

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Quite popular and played on a loop by many youngsters, this song here used to be the unofficial break-up song of its times.

 

 

 

8.Oru Nalil - Pudupettai

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Another track with the composer's own voice, the song highlights the irony of life and the way this world works. Heart-touching.

 

 

9.Poi Solla Indha Manasuku - April Mathathil

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A classic melody, this track is more of a sad song than a happy one.

 

 

10.Anandha Yazhai Meetugiral - Thanga Meengal

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This famous track earned its lyricist (Late Na. Muthukumar) a National Award and the composer a new peak in his career. The song as a whole was a lot different for Yuvan's composition. 

 

 

11.Vayathu Va Va - Thulluvadho Ilamai

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A bold song, the essence in itself was quite unconventional which the music director pulled off at ease. The result is for all of us to see (hear).

 

 

12.Oru Pani Thuli - Kanda Naal Mudhal

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This sensuous number beautifully captures the emotions of two people in love.

 

 

13.Nenjodu Kalanthidu - Kaadhal Konden

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This beautifully sung and composed melody is a classic rendition.

 

 

14.Chinna Chinnathai - Mounam Pesiyathey

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A young man's love gone wrong is the essence of this song. The composer presented it with a new outlook using his tunes. 

 

 

15.Chutidhar Aninthu - Povellam Kaetuppar

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This song from the late 90s made to our list for its western-classical tune. A favourite among the masses till date.