Veteran Tamil Playback Singer Krishnaraj Passes Away at 75 in Chennai

Renowned Tamil playback singer R. Krishnaraj passed away at the age of 75 due to age-related health issues. His body has been kept at his home in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, for people to pay their final respects.

Career Highlights

Born in Salem on December 25, 1951, Krishnaraj entered the Tamil film industry and sang over 300 songs across his career. He made his debut with the film Paalam in 1990, though DinaMani notes his entry was through the Deva-composed film Adhikalai Subavelai. He became widely known as a favorite voice of the 1990s through numerous hit songs composed by Deva, including the iconic track 'Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu' from Porkalam. His other popular songs include 'Kaathu Adikkuthu', 'Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa', 'Naattamai Patham Thotta', 'Aiyyayyo' from Paruthiveeran, and 'Nalu Nimisham' from Soorarai Pottru.

Context

His death comes closely after the recent passing of music composer Deva and Deva's brother's son Karthik Sabesh, adding to a period of deep grief for the Tamil film music community. The Film Music Association has formally expressed its condolences for the loss of its member, leaving fans and film personalities deeply saddened by the passing of another veteran talent.