Karthik Raja

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Karthik Raja, born on June 29, 1973 in India, is a composer and Tamil playback singer based in Chennai. Raised in a family of musicians, he received formal training in Western classical music from the Trinity School of Music and Carnatic music from T.V. Gopalakrishnan and V. Dakshinamoorthy. At age 13, Karthik Raja played the keyboard for "Kannukkum" from Ninaikka Therinda Maname (1987). He composed his first song "Pandianin Rajiyathil" for Pandiyan (1992) and debuted as a fully-fledged composer with Alexander in 1996. Notable works include the soundtracks for Ullasam, Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar, Kadhala Kadhala, and Dumm Dumm Dumm. Raja also ventured into Hindi films with Grahan, winning the R.D. Burman Award for Best New Talent in 1998. His has also worked on the soundtracks for Padaiveeran (2018) and Mathimaran (2023).

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05	Veesum Kaatrukku	Karthik Raja	Ullasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:59
	Writer: Pazhani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja

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Evergreen Sad

2025 Golden Music: 10-04-2025

Evergreen Sad

01	Poongatrile	A.R. Rahman	Evergreen Sad			05:44
	Writer: Vairamuthu / Composers: A.R. Rahman
02	Evano Oruvan	A.R. Rahman	Evergreen Sad			05:56
	Writer: Vairamuthu / Composers: A.R. Rahman
03	Enge Enadhu Kavithai	A.R. Rahman	Evergreen Sad			05:16
	Writer: Vairamuthu / Composers: A.R. Rahman
04	Venmathiye	Harris Jayaraj	Evergreen Sad			05:26
	Writer: Vaali / Composers: Harris Jayaraj
05	Uyirin Uyire	Harris Jayaraj	Evergreen Sad			05:19
	Writer: Thamarai / Composers: Harris Jayaraj
06	Kaathal Thandha Vali	R. P. Patnaik	Evergreen Sad			01:09
	Writer: Nandalala / Composers: R. P. Patnaik
07	O Maname	Harris Jayaraj	Evergreen Sad			04:55
	Writer: Vairamuthu / Composers: Harris Jayaraj

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Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2023 Bayshore Records: 01-03-2021

Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Raavodu Rava (Version 1)	Karthik Raja	Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:03
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Kangal Kangal	Karthik Raja	Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:58
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Theva Illai	Karthik Raja	Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:36
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Kaadhal Manniley	Karthik Raja	Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:25
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Raavodu Rava (Version 2)	Karthik Raja	Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:03
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Oduthey Oduthey	Karthik Raja	Ragasiyamaai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			06:42
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja

Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Madhivanan: 29-04-2017

Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Kombathi Komban	Mukesh Suthar	Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:01
	Writer: Mohan Rajan / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Mattikkiten	Haricharan	Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:08
	Writer: Dhana / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Hkkumttada	Vijay Yesudas	Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:32
	Writer: Dhana / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Ithuvarai Naan (Male Version)	Yuvan Shankar Raja	Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:57
	Writer: Dhana / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Theera Nadhi	Prithvi	Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:04
	Writer: Dhana / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Ithuvarai Naan (Female Version)	Chinmayi	Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:57
	Writer: Priyan / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Left Right	Karthik Raja	Padaiveeran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			02:03
	Writer: Dhana / Composers: Karthik Raja

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Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2014 Divo Tv Private Limited: 05-10-2014

Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	En Kadhal (Reprise)	Pony Prakash Raj	Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:06
	Writer: Kabilan / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	En Kadhal	Karthik Raja	Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:50
	Writer: Kabilan / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Kannadi Parkkama	Yuvan Shankar Raja	Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:09
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Ambaani Ponnu	Gana Bala	Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:23
	Writer: Kabilan / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Unnidam Ondrai	Haricharan	Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:51
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Uyir Ennum	Senthil Das	Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:39
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Intha Aylesa	Harihcharan	Vaarayo Vennilave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:12
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja

Hits Of Karthik Raja

This Compilation ℗ 2013 Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd. / Five Star Audio: 29-06-2013

Hits Of Karthik Raja

01	Intha Siripinay (From "Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar")	Karthik Raja	Hits Of Karthik Raja			05:40
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Devathaiye (From "Idhu Kadal Varum Paruvam")	Karthik Raja	Hits Of Karthik Raja			05:35
	Writer: Kasthuri Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Yetho Yethoo (From "Thullura Vayasu")	Karthik Raja	Hits Of Karthik Raja			04:41
	Writer: Gopal / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Adiyae Killiyae (From "Kudaikkhul Mazhai")	Karthik Raja	Hits Of Karthik Raja			02:40
	Writer: R. Parthiban / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Hallo Yendhan (From "Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar")	Karthik Raja	Hits Of Karthik Raja			05:33
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Sollamal Moodivatha (From "Idhu Kadal Varum Paruvam")	Karthik Raja	Hits Of Karthik Raja			05:38
	Writer: Kasthuri Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Kadal Pola (From "Thullura Vayasu")	Karthik Raja	Hits Of Karthik Raja			04:43
	Writer: Gopal / Composers: Karthik Raja

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Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

(P) 2010 Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.: 15-03-2010

Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Bum Bum Bumbara Kaathu	Karthik Raja	Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:09
	Writer: Pazhani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Pattaalam Paaruda	Karthik Raja	Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:26
	Writer: V. Ramasamy / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Naan Endru Sol	Karthik Raja	Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:22
	Writer: Chandhira / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Poochandi Kannazhagi	Karthik Raja	Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:08
	Writer: Annamalai / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Para Para Kili	Karthik Raja	Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:06
	Writer: Pazhani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Poochandi Kannazhagi (Version, 2)	Karthik Raja	Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:08
	Writer: Annamalai / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Naan Endru Sol (Version, 2)	Karthik Raja	Rettachuzhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:21
	Writer: Chandhira / Composers: Karthik Raja

Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2024 Bayshore Records: 01-03-2007

Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Apparum Enna (Version 1)	Karthik Raja	Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:59
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Vanthaarai Vaazha	Karthik Raja	Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:01
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Kannadi Malligai	Karthik Raja	Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:08
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Apparum Enna (Version 2)	Karthik Raja	Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:59
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Kabul Desathu	Karthik Raja	Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:56
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Chinna Pulli	Karthik Raja	Singaara Chennai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:42
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja

Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2025 Ayngaran: 03-09-2004

Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Enga Poi Solluven	Karthik Raja	Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:19
	Writer: Na.Muthukumar / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Oru Kottaikkul	Karthik Raja	Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:02
	Writer: Na.Muthukumar / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Adiye Kiliye	Karthik Raja	Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			02:40
	Writer: Parthiban / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Onnu Rendu Moonu	Karthik Raja	Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:18
	Writer: Parthiban / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Pada Pada Vena	Karthik Raja	Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:05
	Writer: Na.Muthukumar / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Theme Music	Karthik Raja	Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			02:38
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Adiye Kiliye (Violin Music)	Karthik Raja	Kudaikul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			02:23
	Writer: Karthik Raja / Composers: Karthik Raja

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Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2001 Tips Music Limited Under Exclusive License to Warner Music: 09-09-2001

Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Aaj Main Khush	Asha Bhosle	Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:33
	Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Chup Chup	Asha Bhosle	Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:43
	Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Disco Rap	Dominique Cerejo	Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:16
	Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Kehte Hai Jisko	Kavita Krishnamurthy	Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			06:35
	Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Naacho Jaise	Kavita Krishnamurthy	Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			06:20
	Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Yeh Sochta Hai Kya	Asha Bhosle	Grahan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:32
	Composers: Karthik Raja

Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

(P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.: 01-01-2001

Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Kavithaigal Sollava	Karthik Raja	Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:45
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Anjala Anjala	Karthik Raja	Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:21
	Writer: Kalaikumar / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Kingu Da	Karthik Raja	Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:13
	Writer: Kalaikumar / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Kavithaigal Sollava (Sad)	Karthik Raja	Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:33
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Puyale Puyale	Karthik Raja	Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:23
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Anbe Anbe	Karthik Raja	Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:03
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Uyire En Uyire	Karthik Raja	Ullam Kollai Poguthae (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			02:00
	Writer: Pa. Vijay / Composers: Karthik Raja

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Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

℗ 2001 Tips Industries Ltd.: 31-12-2000

Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Baana Kolminchu Needa Bandha	Hariharan	Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:25
	Writer: Dodda Range Gowda / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Belli Chandiranu	Bhavatharini	Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:04
	Writer: Dodda Range Gowda / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Chanda Ee Chanda (Female)	Sadhana Sargam	Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			06:17
	Writer: K. Kalyan / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Chanda Ee Chanda (Male)	Madhu Balakrishnan	Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			06:17
	Writer: K. Kalyan / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Chandada Chandhine	Srinivas	Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:35
	Writer: Dodda Range Gowda / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Kanasugala Kanadhadhe	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			03:28
	Writer: M.N. Vyasa Rao / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Minchilli Kanne... Chendullu	Febi Mani	Hoo Anthiya.. Uhoo Anthiya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:44
	Writer: Prakash R. Trishuli / Composers: Karthik Raja

Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1998 Pyramid Audio: 04-10-1998

Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Kaasumela	Kamal Haasan	Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:48
	Writer: Vaali / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Laila Laila	Hariharan	Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:25
	Writer: Vaali / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Thakida Thathom Annachi	Karthik Raja	Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:02
	Writer: Vaali / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Saravana Bhava	Kamal Haasan	Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:17
	Writer: Vaali / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Madonna (Version 1)	Kamal Haasan	Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:49
	Writer: Vaali / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Madonna (Version 2)	Karthik Raja	Kaathala Kaathala (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:49
	Writer: Vaali / Composers: Karthik Raja

Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2025 Ayngaran: 18-05-1997

Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Intha Siru Pennai	Karthik Raja	Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:41
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Kattaana Ponnu Romantica	Karthik Raja	Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:26
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Aathi Adi Aathi	Karthik Raja	Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:48
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Aiylesaa Aiylesaa	Karthik Raja	Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:48
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Nadanakalarani	Karthik Raja	Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:20
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Hello Mr. Kadhala	Karthik Raja	Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:38
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja

Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2025 Ayngaran: 23-04-1997

Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Cho Larey	Karthik Raja	Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:55
	Writer: Paarthi Bhaskar / Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Ilavenil Thalattum	Karthik Raja	Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:01
	Writer: Gangai Amaran / Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Konjum Manjal	Karthik Raja	Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:33
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Mutthey Mutthamma	Karthik Raja	Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:04
	Writer: Paarthi Bhaskar / Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Valibam Vaazha Sollum	Karthik Raja	Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:01
	Writer: Paarthi Bhaskar - Arunmozhi / Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Veesum Kaatrukku	Karthik Raja	Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			04:59
	Writer: Palani Bharathi / Composers: Karthik Raja
07	Yaaro Yaar Yaaro	Karthik Raja	Ullaasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			02:34
	Writer: Arivumathi / Composers: Karthik Raja

Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

: 01-12-1986

Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Lucku Meeda Lucku Vachchi	Kamal Haasan	Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:48
	Composers: Karthik Raja
02	Madona, Pt. 1	Kamal Haasan	Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:51
	Composers: Karthik Raja
03	Thakita Thakita Thom	Mano	Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:02
	Composers: Karthik Raja
04	Saravanabhava	Kamal Haasan	Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:15
	Composers: Karthik Raja
05	Madona, Pt. 2	Mano	Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:52
	Composers: Karthik Raja
06	Laila Laila	Mano	Navvandi Lavvandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			05:22
	Composers: Karthik Raja