Yuvan Shankar Raja is a music director and producer in Hindi and Tamil cinema, credited on Aghathiyaa (2025).
Yuvan Shankar Raja (born 31 August 1979; known officially as Abdul Haliq), also known as U1, 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.
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Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2025 | Maareesan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2025 | Paranthu Po | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2024 | Garudan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2024 | Star | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2023 | Bommai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2022 | Love Today | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2022 | Maamanithan | Producer | Tamil |
| 2022 | மடை திறந்து | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2021 | Dikkiloona | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2021 | Nenjam Marappathillai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2020 | Kuruthi Aattam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2019 | Eriyum Kannadi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2019 | Kazhugu 2 | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2019 | Khamoshi | Music Director | Hindi |
| 2018 | Genius | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Kanne Kalaimaane | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Kolaiyuthir Kaalam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | NGK | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Producer · Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Raja Ranguski | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Sandakozhi 2 | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Sindhubaadh | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2018 | Super Deluxe | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Balloon | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Irumbu Thirai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Mannavan Vanthanadi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Oxygen | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2017 | Peranbu | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Semma Botha Aagatha | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Taramani | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2017 | Yaakkai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2016 | Dharma Durai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2016 | Kadamban | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2016 | Mudi Sooda Mannan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2016 | Sippai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2015 | Idam Porul Eval | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2015 | Via Raja Vai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2015 | Yatchan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2014 | Ajith | Music Director | Kannada |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2014 | Govindudu Andarivadele | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2014 | Poojai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal | Music Director | Hindi |
| 2014 | Thirudan Police | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2014 | நாங்கெல்லாம் அப்பவே அப்படி | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Arrambam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Kadhal 2 Kalyanam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Samar | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2013 | Thanga Meenkal | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2012 | Billa II | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2012 | Dhenikaina Ready | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2012 | Kazhugu | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2012 | Mr. Nookayya | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2012 | Pesu | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2012 | Ullam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2012 | Vettai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2011 | Jolly Boy | Music Director | Kannada |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2011 | Panjaa | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2011 | Pathinaaru | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2011 | Vaanam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Goa | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Paiyaa | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2009 | Gilli | Music Director | Kannada |
| 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2009 | Muthirai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2009 | Oye! | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2009 | Sarvam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2009 | Vaamanan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2009 | Yogi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2008 | Aegan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2008 | Anthu Inthu Preethi Banthu | Music Director | Kannada |
| 2008 | Saroja | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2008 | Vaazhthugal | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2007 | Agaram | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Billa | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Machakaaran | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Raju Bhai | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2007 | Vel | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2006 | Happy | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2006 | Kedi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2006 | Madana | Music Director | Kannada |
| 2006 | Pattiyal | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2006 | Raam | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2006 | Thimiru | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2006 | Vallavan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2005 | Daas | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2005 | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2005 | Raam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2005 | Sandakozhi | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | 7G Rainbow Colony | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | Adhu | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | Bose | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | Dreams | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | Manmadhan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2003 | Aadanthe Ado Type | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2003 | Five by Four | Music Director | English |
| 2003 | Kaadhal Kondein | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2003 | Kurumbu | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2003 | Pop Carn | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2003 | Pudhiya Geethai II | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2003 | Thennavan | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2003 | Winner | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2002 | April Maadhathil | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2002 | Bala | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2002 | Junior Senior | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2002 | Kadhal Samrajyam | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2002 | Malli Malli Chudali | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2002 | Seshu | Music Director | Telugu |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2001 | Dheena | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2001 | Nandha | Music Director | Tamil |
| 2001 | Rishi | Producer · Music Director | Tamil |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Music Director | Tamil |
| 1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | Music Director | Tamil |
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | Music Director | Tamil |
| 1998 | Velai | Music Director | Tamil |
| 1997 | Aravindhan | Music Director | Tamil |
Often works with.
- Anthony13 films together
- A. Sreekar Prasad12 films together
- Arya11 films together
- Praveen K. L.11 films together
- Venkat Prabhu11 films together
- K. Selvaraghavan10 films together
- N. Santhanam10 films together
- Nayanthara10 films together
- Vadivelu10 films together
- Vivek10 films together
- Nassar9 films together
- Sakthi Saravanan9 films together
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