Yuvan Shankar Raja

=== Singles & Collaborations ===

=== Singles & Collaborations ===

In recent years, Yuvan has focused on independent singles, collaborating with a wide range of artists across genres. In 2021, he released "Top Tucker", a song composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring collaborations with several artists, including [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], Uchana Amit, and [[Jonita Gandhi]], with lyrics penned by Badshah and [[Vignesh Shivan]]. The music video features [[Rashmika Mandanna]] alongside Badshah and others. The song received significant attention, garnering millions of views shortly after its release.{{cite news |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja's Top Tucker with Rashmika Mandanna turns viral |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-top-tucker-with-rashmika-mandanna-turn-viral/articleshow/80882580.cms |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=12 February 2021|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716153558/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-top-tucker-with-rashmika-mandanna-turn-viral/articleshow/80882580.cms |url-status=live}} It was praised for its catchy rhythm and the collaboration between artists from different parts of India. The same year, he ventured into spiritual music with "Tala Al Badru Alayna", featuring [[A. R. Ameen]].

In recent years, Yuvan has focused on independent singles, collaborating with a wide range of artists across genres. In 2021, he released "Top Tucker", a song composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring collaborations with several artists, including [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]], Uchana Amit, and [[Jonita Gandhi]], with lyrics penned by Badshah and [[Vignesh Shivan]]. The music video features [[Rashmika Mandanna]] alongside Badshah and others. The song received significant attention, garnering millions of views shortly after its release.{{cite news |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja's Top Tucker with Rashmika Mandanna turns viral |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-top-tucker-with-rashmika-mandanna-turn-viral/articleshow/80882580.cms |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=12 February 2021|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716153558/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-top-tucker-with-rashmika-mandanna-turn-viral/articleshow/80882580.cms |url-status=live}} It was praised for its catchy rhythm and the collaboration between artists from different parts of India. The same year, he ventured into spiritual music with "Tala Al Badru Alayna", featuring [[A. R. Ameen]].{{Cite news |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja teams up with AR Rahman's son AR Ameen for Eid song 'Tala Al Badru Alayna' |date=May 14, 2021 |language=en |work=Zoom TV |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/yuvan-shankar-raja-teams-up-with-ar-rahmans-son-ar-ameen-for-eid-song-tala-al-badru-alayna-watch/757001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260420152554/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/yuvan-shankar-raja-teams-up-with-ar-rahmans-son-ar-ameen-for-eid-song-tala-al-badru-alayna-watch/757001 |archive-date=2026-04-20 |access-date=2026-04-20 |url-status=live}}

In 2021, Yuvan teamed up with [[Arivu]] to release a song titled "Don't Touch Me" through his [[U1 Records]].{{cite news |title=Yuvan's independent single with Arivu and Yunohoo to be released on June 26 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvans-independent-single-with-arivu-and-yunohoo-to-be-released-on-june-26/articleshow/83719685.cms |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=21 June 2021|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716153807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvans-independent-single-with-arivu-and-yunohoo-to-be-released-on-june-26/articleshow/83719685.cms |url-status=live}} The song was released as an awareness track on violence against women. It features the vocals of Yuvan and Yunohoo, with Arivu contributing to the lyrics. That year, "Candy" by Yuvan, featuring [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], was released.{{Cite web |title=Tamil Song 'Candy' Sung by Dhvani Bhanushali – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/watch-latest-tamil-official-music-video-song-candy-sung-by-dhvani-bhanushali/videoshow/90079363.cms |access-date=11 March 2022 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |language=en |archive-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311051130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/watch-latest-tamil-official-music-video-song-candy-sung-by-dhvani-bhanushali/videoshow/90079363.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Watch: Dhvani Bhanushali, Yuvan Shankar Raja's 'Candy' releases on Vinod Bhanushali's Hitz Music |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/watch-dhvani-bhanushali-yuvan-shankar-rajas-candy-released-on-vinod-bhanushalis-hitz-music |access-date=2 March 2022 |website=freepressjournal.in |archive-date=3 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303065234/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/watch-dhvani-bhanushali-yuvan-shankar-rajas-candy-released-on-vinod-bhanushalis-hitz-music |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja and Dhvani Bhanushali's new Hindi track 'Candy' released |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-new-hindi-track-released/articleshow/89966500.cms |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 March 2022|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716154006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-new-hindi-track-released/articleshow/89966500.cms |url-status=live}}

In 2021, Yuvan teamed up with [[Arivu]] to release a song titled "Don't Touch Me" through his [[U1 Records]].{{cite news |title=Yuvan's independent single with Arivu and Yunohoo to be released on June 26 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvans-independent-single-with-arivu-and-yunohoo-to-be-released-on-june-26/articleshow/83719685.cms |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=21 June 2021|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716153807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvans-independent-single-with-arivu-and-yunohoo-to-be-released-on-june-26/articleshow/83719685.cms |url-status=live}} The song was released as an awareness track on violence against women. It features the vocals of Yuvan and Yunohoo, with Arivu contributing to the lyrics. That year, "Candy" by Yuvan, featuring [[Dhvani Bhanushali]], was released.{{Cite web |title=Tamil Song 'Candy' Sung by Dhvani Bhanushali – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/watch-latest-tamil-official-music-video-song-candy-sung-by-dhvani-bhanushali/videoshow/90079363.cms |access-date=11 March 2022 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |language=en |archive-date=11 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311051130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/watch-latest-tamil-official-music-video-song-candy-sung-by-dhvani-bhanushali/videoshow/90079363.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Watch: Dhvani Bhanushali, Yuvan Shankar Raja's 'Candy' releases on Vinod Bhanushali's Hitz Music |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/watch-dhvani-bhanushali-yuvan-shankar-rajas-candy-released-on-vinod-bhanushalis-hitz-music |access-date=2 March 2022 |website=freepressjournal.in |archive-date=3 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303065234/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/watch-dhvani-bhanushali-yuvan-shankar-rajas-candy-released-on-vinod-bhanushalis-hitz-music |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja and Dhvani Bhanushali's new Hindi track 'Candy' released |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-new-hindi-track-released/articleshow/89966500.cms |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 March 2022|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716154006/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-rajas-new-hindi-track-released/articleshow/89966500.cms |url-status=live}}

In 2022, he released "Iruthalai Kolli", a track from Naatpadu Theral, with lyrics written by [[Vairamuthu]]. That same year, he released "Unna Paathale", a one-minute track.

In 2022, he released "Iruthalai Kolli", a track from Naatpadu Theral, with lyrics written by [[Vairamuthu]]. That same year, he released "Unna Paathale", a one-minute track.{{Cite news |title=Lyricist Vairamuthu's Naatpadu Theral Part 2 will begin from April 17 |date=April 12, 2022 |language=en |work=Filmibeat Tamil|url=https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/lyricsist-vairamuthu-s-naatpadu-theral-part-2-will-begin-from-april-17th-093729.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260420115716/https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/lyricsist-vairamuthu-s-naatpadu-theral-part-2-will-begin-from-april-17th-093729.html |archive-date=2026-04-20 |access-date=2026-04-20 |url-status=live}}

In 2024, "Money in the Bank",{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/2DVPmQTSLzs0m1yX0zjeXS?si=Vu74wESJTaCUSKScynI04w|title=Money in the Bank - Download or Listen Free - Spotify|website=[[Spotify]] |date=May 2024}} featuring international artists Bank Rolls Young and S Ghost, showcased his global aspirations. Another track from 2024, "She's a Killer", is unique in that Yuvan directed the music video and penned the lyrics himself.{{cite news |title=Minmini app, Yuvan come together for new track titled 'She's a Killer' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/minmini-app-yuvan-come-together-for-new-track-titled-shes-a-killer-793921 |access-date=2025-02-20 |work=DT Next |date=8 July 2024|archive-date=2025-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220184806/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/minmini-app-yuvan-come-together-for-new-track-titled-shes-a-killer-793921 |url-status=live}}

In 2024, "Money in the Bank",{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/2DVPmQTSLzs0m1yX0zjeXS?si=Vu74wESJTaCUSKScynI04w|title=Money in the Bank - Download or Listen Free - Spotify|website=[[Spotify]] |date=May 2024}} featuring international artists Bank Rolls Young and S Ghost, showcased his global aspirations.{{Cite news |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja: Money in the bank |date=April 19, 2024 |language=ta |work=Hindu Tamil |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1243843-yuvan-shankar-raja-money-in-the-bank.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260420131222/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/1243843-yuvan-shankar-raja-money-in-the-bank.html |archive-date=2026-04-20 |access-date=2026-04-20 |url-status=live}} Another track from 2024, "She's a Killer", is unique in that Yuvan directed the music video and penned the lyrics himself.{{cite news |title=Minmini app, Yuvan come together for new track titled 'She's a Killer' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/minmini-app-yuvan-come-together-for-new-track-titled-shes-a-killer-793921 |access-date=2025-02-20 |work=DT Next |date=8 July 2024|archive-date=2025-02-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220184806/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/minmini-app-yuvan-come-together-for-new-track-titled-shes-a-killer-793921 |url-status=live}}

=== Featured Songs ===

=== Featured Songs ===

He also lent his vocals to "Vandhanam" from [[Karthik Raja]]’s devotional album ''Andal'', which is where Yuvan sang his very first Carnatic classical song.{{cite news |title=Yuvan sings first carnatic classical song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yuvan-sings-first-carnatic-classical-song/articleshow/17782052.cms?from=mdr |work= [[The Times of India]]|date=27 December 2012|archive-date=18 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218145206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yuvan-sings-first-carnatic-classical-song/articleshow/17782052.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}

He also lent his vocals to "Vandhanam" from [[Karthik Raja]]’s devotional album ''Andal'', which is where Yuvan sang his very first Carnatic classical song.{{cite news |title=Yuvan sings first carnatic classical song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yuvan-sings-first-carnatic-classical-song/articleshow/17782052.cms?from=mdr |work= [[The Times of India]]|date=27 December 2012|archive-date=18 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218145206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yuvan-sings-first-carnatic-classical-song/articleshow/17782052.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}

In 2019, he collaborated with [[Dharan Kumar]] on "Rasaathi Nenja". In 2020, Yuvan Shankar Raja contributed to the song "[[Arivum Anbum]]" by lending his voice.{{cite news |title=Arivum Anbum: Kamal Haasan-Ghibran's song on coronavirus is an anthem of hope |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/arivum-anbum-kamal-haasan-ghibran-s-song-on-coronavirus-is-an-anthem-of-hope-1670067-2020-04-23 |access-date=17 June 2023 |publisher=[[India Today]] |date=23 April 2020|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716153122/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/arivum-anbum-kamal-haasan-ghibran-s-song-on-coronavirus-is-an-anthem-of-hope-1670067-2020-04-23 |url-status=live}}

In 2019, he collaborated with [[Dharan Kumar]] on "Rasaathi Nenja".{{Cite news |title=Yuvan Shankar Raja and Dharan's Raasathi Nenja from 7UP Madras Gig review |date=April 4, 2019 |language=en |work=Behindwoods |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/yuvan-shankar-raja-and-dharans-raasathi-nenja-from-7up-madras-gig-review.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419131159/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/yuvan-shankar-raja-and-dharans-raasathi-nenja-from-7up-madras-gig-review.html |archive-date=2026-04-19 |access-date=2026-04-19 |url-status=live}} In 2020, Yuvan Shankar Raja contributed to the song "[[Arivum Anbum]]" by lending his voice.{{cite news |title=Arivum Anbum: Kamal Haasan-Ghibran's song on coronavirus is an anthem of hope |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/arivum-anbum-kamal-haasan-ghibran-s-song-on-coronavirus-is-an-anthem-of-hope-1670067-2020-04-23 |access-date=17 June 2023 |publisher=[[India Today]] |date=23 April 2020|archive-date=16 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716153122/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/arivum-anbum-kamal-haasan-ghibran-s-song-on-coronavirus-is-an-anthem-of-hope-1670067-2020-04-23 |url-status=live}}

=== Promotional Tracks ===

=== Promotional Tracks ===