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Ilaiyaraaja

Career

Active from 1976 to 2026, busiest in 1992 with 40 main titles.

Leading roles
0
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score69/100
Highest rated
Poster for Viduthalai: Part I
Viduthalai: Part I
GoodWatch score92/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 147 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.6 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.1 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.0 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.5 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.1 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Ilaiyaraaja Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Uncanny
    1.5, average 2.5
  • Absurdist Humor
    1.0, average 2.0
  • Dark Humor
    2.0, average 2.8
  • Cringe Humor
    1.4, average 2.2

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Social Commentary 49
  • Indian Cinema 42
  • Tamil Cinema 38
  • Family Drama 37
  • Character-Driven 30
  • Melodrama 18
  • Emotional 17
  • Social Issues 16
  • Emotional Journey 15
  • Rural Setting 14
  • Village Life 13
  • Melancholy 11

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

996
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

18 titles
Kadavul Thandha Parisu
Kadavul Thandha Parisu

Original Music Composer

Manjanathi
Manjanathi

Original Music Composer

Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja

Original Music Composer

Arjunanin Allirani
Arjunanin Allirani

Original Music Composer

Thupparivaalan II
Thupparivaalan II

Original Music Composer

Sri Ramanujar
Sri Ramanujar

Original Music Composer

Untitled Balki Film
Untitled Balki Film

Original Music Composer

Nadhamuni
Nadhamuni

Original Music Composer, Lyricist

Gift
Gift

Lyricist, Original Music Composer

Thattuvandi
Thattuvandi

Original Music Composer

Kadhal Sei
Kadhal Sei

Original Music Composer

Raavanan Solaiyil Sivanmalai
Raavanan Solaiyil Sivanmalai

Original Music Composer

2020s

46 titles · average score 63
Dorothy
Dorothy (2026)
GoodWatch score 85

Lyricist, Original Music Composer

Lenin Pandiyan
Lenin Pandiyan (2026)
GoodWatch score 65

Lyricist, Original Music Composer

Mareechika
Mareechika (2026)
GoodWatch score 51

Original Music Composer

Gondhal
Gondhal (2025)
GoodWatch score 65

Original Music Composer

Viduthalai: Part II
Viduthalai: Part II (2024)
GoodWatch score 71

Original Music Composer, Lyricist

Custody
Custody (2023)
GoodWatch score 52

Original Music Composer

Viduthalai: Part I
Viduthalai: Part I (2023)
GoodWatch score 92

Lyricist, Playback Singer

Tamilarasan
Tamilarasan (2023)
GoodWatch score 37

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Tadka
Tadka (2022)
GoodWatch score 67

Original Music Composer

Maayon
Maayon (2022)
GoodWatch score 52

Lyricist, Original Music Composer

Gamanam
Gamanam (2021)
GoodWatch score 66

Original Music Composer

Psycho
Psycho (2020)
GoodWatch score 56

Original Music Composer

2010s

66 titles · average score 61
Happi
Happi (2019)

Original Music Composer

Merku Thodarchi Malai
Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018)
GoodWatch score 79

Original Music Composer

Naachiyaar
Naachiyaar (2018)
GoodWatch score 62

Original Music Composer

Appa
Appa (2016)
GoodWatch score 72

Original Music Composer

Ki & Ka
Ki & Ka (2016)
GoodWatch score 31

Original Music Composer

Kuttrame Thandanai
Kuttrame Thandanai (2016)
GoodWatch score 75

Original Music Composer

Rudhramadevi
Rudhramadevi (2015)
GoodWatch score 50

Original Music Composer

Shamitabh
Shamitabh (2015)
GoodWatch score 53

Original Music Composer

Yavade Subramanyam
Yavade Subramanyam (2015)
GoodWatch score 73

Original Music Composer

Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012)
GoodWatch score 62

Original Music Composer

Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (2011)
GoodWatch score 68

Original Music Composer

Nandalala
Nandalala (2010)
GoodWatch score 85

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

2000s

92 titles · average score 66
Paa
Paa (2009)
GoodWatch score 37

Original Music Composer

Naan Kadavul
Naan Kadavul (2009)
GoodWatch score 77

Original Music Composer

Cheeni Kum
Cheeni Kum (2007)
GoodWatch score 64

Original Music Composer

Pachakuthira
Pachakuthira (2006)
GoodWatch score 45

Original Music Composer

Mumbai Xpress
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
GoodWatch score 50

Original Music Composer

Virumaandi
Virumaandi (2004)
GoodWatch score 78

Lyricist, Original Music Composer

Shiva Shankar
Shiva Shankar (2004)

Original Music Composer

Pithamagan
Pithamagan (2003)
GoodWatch score 79

Original Music Composer

Lajja
Lajja (2001)
GoodWatch score 68

Original Music Composer

Friends
Friends (2001)
GoodWatch score 74

Original Music Composer

Hey Ram
Hey Ram (2000)
GoodWatch score 76

Original Music Composer, Lyricist

Bharathi
Bharathi (2000)
GoodWatch score 79

Original Music Composer

1990s

296 titles · average score 71
Guru
Guru (1997)
GoodWatch score 78

Original Music Composer

Kaalapani
Kaalapani (1996)
GoodWatch score 83

Original Music Composer

Sathi Leelavathi
Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
GoodWatch score 78

Original Music Composer

Magalir Mattum
Magalir Mattum (1994)
GoodWatch score 72

Original Music Composer

Mahanadhi
Mahanadhi (1994)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer

Veera
Veera (1994)
GoodWatch score 64

Lyricist, Original Music Composer

Kalaignan
Kalaignan (1993)
GoodWatch score 62

Original Music Composer

Thevar Magan
Thevar Magan (1992)
GoodWatch score 85

Original Music Composer

Singaravelan
Singaravelan (1992)
GoodWatch score 74

Original Music Composer

Thalapathi
Thalapathi (1991)
GoodWatch score 84

Original Music Composer

Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
GoodWatch score 78

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Panakkaran
Panakkaran (1990)
GoodWatch score 62

Original Music Composer

1980s

408 titles · average score 73
Mappillai
Mappillai (1989)
GoodWatch score 69

Original Music Composer

Apoorva Sagodharargal
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
GoodWatch score 76

Original Music Composer

Vetri Vizha
Vetri Vizha (1989)
GoodWatch score 72

Original Music Composer

Ithu Engal Neethi
Ithu Engal Neethi (1988)

Original Music Composer

Agni Natchathiram
Agni Natchathiram (1988)
GoodWatch score 73

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Guru Sishyan
Guru Sishyan (1988)
GoodWatch score 74

Original Music Composer, Music

Nayakan
Nayakan (1987)
GoodWatch score 84

Playback Singer, Original Music Composer

Vikram
Vikram (1986)
GoodWatch score 67

Original Music Composer

Mouna Raagam
Mouna Raagam (1986)
GoodWatch score 81

Original Music Composer

Kadalora Kavithaigal
Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)

Original Music Composer

Sagara Sangamam
Sagara Sangamam (1983)
GoodWatch score 86

Original Music Composer

Moondram Pirai
Moondram Pirai (1982)
GoodWatch score 75

Original Music Composer

1970s

70 titles · average score 77
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)
GoodWatch score 81

Original Music Composer

Dharma Yuddam
Dharma Yuddam (1979)

Original Music Composer

Uthiripookkal
Uthiripookkal (1979)
GoodWatch score 74

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Mullum Malarum
Mullum Malarum (1978)
GoodWatch score 88

Original Music Composer

Sigappu Rojakkal
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
GoodWatch score 71

Original Music Composer

Aval Appadithan
Aval Appadithan (1978)
GoodWatch score 80

Original Music Composer

Bairavi
Bairavi (1978)

Original Music Composer

Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978)

Original Music Composer

Priya
Priya (1978)

Original Music Composer

16 Vayathinile
16 Vayathinile (1977)
GoodWatch score 77

Original Music Composer, Playback Singer

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)

Original Music Composer

Annakili
Annakili (1976)

Original Music Composer