Ilaiyaraaja (cuyo nombre verdadero es Gnanadesikan es un compositor de cine, cantante y letrista indio, uno de los más reconocidos dentro de la industria del cine tamil. Es considerado como uno de los compositores más destacados de la música india.Anbarasan Ethirajan, Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on, BBC news, 7 June 2026. Considerado uno de los compositores más prolíficos, a lo largo de una carrera de más de cuarenta y nueve años ha compuesto más de 5000 canciones y ha creado la música para cerca de 1000 largometrajes en nueve idiomas.
Biografía Nacido el 2 de junio de 1943 en Pannaipuram (localidad en el estado de Tamil Nadu), su carrera abarca más de 30 años, en particular es uno de los más aclamado por su puntuación de fondo para componer canciones de películas en su natal India. Sus composiciones han sido catalogadas como propuestas muy importantes alcanzando el éxito de muchas producciones cinematográficas.
Actualmente sigue siendo uno de los compositores más populares de la historia dentro de la industria del cine indio del sur.
Ilaiyaraaja también es instrumentista, director y compositor. Hasta la fecha, ha compuesto más de 4500 canciones para bandas sonoras de películas en más de 950 producciones indias en distintos idiomas.
Discografía Álbumes de música instrumental para películas Año Álbum Año Álbum Año Álbum1986How to Name It 1988Nothing but Wind2000Raajavin Ramanamalai, Guru Ramana Geetam 2001Geethanjali 2002Amma Paamalai 2003India 24 Hours2005Thiruvasagam 2007The Music Messiah2008Manikantan Geet Mala2009Namratha Ke Sagar2010Ramana Saranam Saranam, Baba Pugazh Maalai2011Amma - Short film
Discografía parcial
Tamil Año Álbum Año Álbum Año Álbum1976Annakili, Bhadrakali, Uravadum Nenjam197716 Vayathinile, Kavikkuyil, Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri1978Sigappu Rojakkal, Bairavi,Mullum Malarum, Priya1979Annai Oru Aalayam, Kalyanaraman, Dharma Yuddham1980Ullasa Paravaigal, Thai Pongal, Johnny, Nizhalgal, Murattu Kaalai, Anbukku Naan Adimai1981Tik Tik Tik, Ellam Inba Mayyam, Panneer Pushpangal, Meendum Kokila, Kazhugu, Raja Parvai1982Moondram Pirai, Sagalakala Vallavan, Kathal Oviyam1983Aanandha Kummi, Thanga Magan, Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey, Aayiram Nilave Vaa, Paayum Puli, Andha Sila Naatkal, Annae Annae, Kokkarakko1984Enakkul Oruvan, Nallavanuku Nallavan, Kai Kodukkum Kai, Anbulla Rajinikanth, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary1985Muthal Mariyathai, Sindhu Bhairavi, Kaakki Sattai, Sri Raghavendra, Idaya Kovil, Padikkadavan, Naan Sigappu Manithan, Uyarndha Ullam, Poove Poochudava1986Mouna Raagam, Punnagai Mannan, Vikram, Mr. Bharath1987Nayagan, Kadhal Parisu, Per Sollum Pillai1988Sathya, Dharmathin Thalaivan, Agni Natchathiram, Unnal Mudiyum Thambi, Naan Sonnathe Sattam1989Rajadhi Raja, Siva, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Vetri Vizha, Karagattakaran1990Adhisaya Piravi, Anjali1991Thalapathi, Guna, Chinna Thambi, Captain Prabhakaran1992Mannan, Chembaruthi, Chinna Gounder, Bharathan, Thevar Magan, Pandiyan1993Ejamaan, Marupadiyum, Poovilangu, Valli, Ponnumani, Kalaignan1994Mahanadhi, Sethupathi IPS, Veera1995Makkal Aatchi, Chinna Vaathiyaar, Nandhavan Theru, Sathi Leelavathi1996Poo Mani, Poovarasan1997Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, Raman Abdullah1998Anthapuram1999Sethu, Kadhal Kavithai, Housefull2000Hey Ram, Bharathi, Kaadhal Rojave, Kaakai Chiraginile, Kannukkul Nilavu2001Friends, Kutty2002Azhagi, Ivan, Enn Mana Vaanil, Ramanna, Solla Marantha Kadhai2003Pithamagan, Julie Ganapathy, Manasellam2004Virumaandi, Kamaraj2005Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, Mumbai Express, Oru Naal Oru Kanavu, Karakattakari2006Pachakudhira2007Ajantha, Maya Kannadi2008Dhanam, Inimey Nangathan, Uliyin Osai2009Naan Kadavul, Azhagar Malai,Jagan Mohini,Vaalmiki2010Nandalala2011 Ayyan,Thandavakonae,Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai, Ponnar Shankar, Mayilu2012Dhoni, Neethane En Ponvasantham, Sengathu Bhoomiyile
Telugu Año Álbum Año Álbum Año Álbum19761978 Vayasu Pilichindi1979Yugandhar1980Guru1981Seethakoka Chiluka, Tik Tik Tik1982Nireekshana, Vasantha Kokila1983Abhilasha, Manthrigari Viyyankudu, Saagara Sangamam, Seethakoka Chiluka, Sitaara, Rajakumar1984Challenge, Merupu Daadi, Sitaara, Sahasame Jeevitham, Samaram1985Anveshana, Swathi Muthyam, Preminchu Pelladu, Aalapana, Jwala, Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu, Pagale Vennela1986Ladies Tailor, Manchi Manasulu, Rakshasudu, Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam, Kirathakudu1987Aakhari Poratam, Rudraveena, Swarna Kamalam, Aradhana, Indrudu Chandrudu, Nayakudu (dubbed from Nayakan), Pelli Natakam, Sankeerthana 1988Abhinandana, Chinababu, Maharshi, Sri Kanakamahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe, Marana Mrudangam, Prema, Rakthabhishekam, Varasudochhadu1989Geethanjali, Kokila, Shiva, Chettukinda Pleader, Rudranetra, Premanjali1990Bobbili Raja, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kondaveeti Donga, Anjali, 1 April Vidudhala, O Papa Lali1991Surya IPS, Chaithanya, Nirnayam, Killer, Aditya 369, Chanti, Coolie No. 1, Sri Yedukondala Swamy, Stuartpuram Police Station 1992Detective Narada, Dharma Kshetram, Aswamedham, Chinarayudu, Meera, Chamanthi, Dalapathi (dubbed from Tamil), Killer, Moratodu Naa Mogudu, Prema Vijetha, Pattudala1993Aa Okkati Adakku, Amma Koduku1997Chinnabbayi, Kunthi Putrudu1998Antahpuram2002Preminchedi Endukamma2002Ninuchoodaka Nenundalenu, Pelli Koduku Ammabadunu, Seshu2003Shambu2004Shiv Shankar 2007Anumanaspadam, Sunny2008Mallepuvvu2010Om Shanti, Gaayam 22011Sri Rama Rajyam 2012Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu
Malayalam Año Álbum Año Álbum Año Álbum1978Vyamoham1980Dooram Arike1981Garjanam1982Olangal, Aa Rathri, Aalolam1983Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu, Oomakkuyil, Pinnilavu1984My Dear Kuttichathan-3D, Mangalam Nerunnu, Onnanu Nammal, Unaru1985Yathra1986Poomukhapadiyil Ninneyum Kathu, Kaveri1988Moonnam Pakkam1989Adharvam, Chaithram, Season1991Anaswaram, Ente Sooryaputhrikku1992Pappayude Swantham Appoos, Aparatha1993Jackpot1996 Kaalapani, Man of the Match1997Guru, Kaliyoonjal, Oru Yathramozhi1998Anuragakottaram, Manjeera Dhwani1999Friends 2000Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal, Kallu Kondoru Pennu2003Manassinakkare, Nizhalkuthu2005Ponmudipuzhayorathu, Achuvinte Amma||2006||Rasathanthram, Pachakuthira|- ||2007||Vinodayathra, Sooryan||2008||Innathe Chintha Vishayam, S M S||2009||Bhagyadevatha, Pazhassi Raja|- |2010||Kadha Thudarunnu ||2011|| Snehaveedu, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star''2012
Hindi Año Álbum Año Álbum Año Álbum1983Sadma1987Kamagni1989Mahaadev1990Shiva1996Aur Ek Prem Kahani19961999Hey Ram2001Lajja2005Mumbai Xpress, Divorce2006Shiva2007Cheeni Kum2009Chal Chalein, Paa2011Happi, SRK 2012 Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau2013
Marathi Año Álbum2011 Hello Jai Hind!
Kannada Año Álbum Año Álbum Año Álbum1978Maathu Tappada Maga1981Geetha, Janma Janmada Anubandha, Nee Nanna Gellalare1983Accident, Pallavi Anu Pallavi1984Bharjari Bete,"onddu muthina kathe"1996Nammoora Mandara Hoove, Shivasainya1998Hoomale2004Namma Preetiya Ramu2007Aa Dinagalu2009Nannavanu, Bhagyadha Balegara, Prem Kahani2010Suryakaanti2011Hare Rama Hare Krishna2012Prasad
Discografía como compositor AñoTamilTeluguMalayalamHindiOtros idiomasNotas1976Annakkili 1976Bhadrakali •Bhadrakaali 1976Paalooti Valartha Kili 1976Uravadum Nenjam • Aaru Manikkoor (1978) 1977Kavikkuyil 1977Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri 197716 Vayathinile 1977Achaani 1977Gayathri • Gaayathri 1977Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhanthai 1978Aval Appadithan1978Sigappu Rojakkal •Erra Gulabeelu 1978Bairavi •Bairavi 1978Chitukuruvi 1978Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu •Vayasu Pilichindi (1978) ♦ 1978Maathu Tappada Maga (Kannada) 1978Vyamoham 1978Ithu Eppadi Irukku 1978Kaatrile Varum Geetham1978Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhanthai 1978Kizhake Pogum Rail 1978Maariyamman Thiruvizha 1978Mullum Malarum •Mullu Poovu 1978Priya •AjayuduPriya (Kannada) (1979) ♦1978Sattam En Kaiyil 1978Sonnathu Nee Thaanaa 1978Thiru Kalyanam 1978Thirupura Sundari 1978Thiyaagam 1978Vaazha Ninaiththaal Vaazhalaam 1978Vatathukkul Sathuram 1979Aarulirunthu Arubathuvarai •O! Enti Katha 1979Agal Vilaku 1979Anbe Sangeetha 1979Annai Oru Aalayam •Amma Evarikkaina Amma (1979) ♦ 1979Chakalathi 1979Dharma Yuddham •Dharma Yuddham 1979Kadavul Amaitha Medai 1979Kalyana Raaman •Kalyana Raamudu 1979Kavarimaan 1979Lakshmi 1979Mugaththil Mugam Paarkkalaam 1979Muthal Iravu1979Nuvve Naa Srimathi 1979Naan Vazhavaipen 1979Oorvasi Neeve Naa Priyasi 1979Pancha Bhoothalu 1979Yugandhar 1979Nallothor Kudumbam 1979Niramaraatha Pookal 1979Odi Vilaiyaadu 1979Thaaththaa 1979Pagalil Oru Iravu 1979Pattakathi Bairavan 1979Ponnu Ooruku Puthusu 1979Poonthalir 1979Puthiya Vaarpugal 1979Rosappo Ravikaikaari 1979Sonnathu Neethana 1979Uthiri Pookal 1979Vetrikku Oruvan 1980Ullasa Paravaigal 1980Guru •Guru 1980Thai Pongal 1980Kaali •Kaali ♦ 1980Dooram Arike 1980Kala Rathri 1980Sridevi 1980Soolam 1980Johnny •Johnny 1980Savithri 1980Samanthi Poo 1980Pasidi Moggalu 1980Rusi Kanda Poonai 1980Rishi Moolam1980Ore Muththam 1980Nizhalgal 1980Nadhiya Thedi Vandha Kadal 1980Naan Potta Saval •Ethe Naasaval (1984) ♦ 1980Murattu Kaalai 1980Moodupani 100th film1980Kannil Theriyum Kadhaigal 1980Enga Ooru Rasathi 1980Ellaam Un Kairaasi 1980Anbukku Naan Adimai •Mayadari Krishnudu (1980) ♦ 1981Garjanai •Garjana Garjanam •Garjanae (Kannada) • 1981Aarathanai 1981Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru 1981Raja Paarvai •Amavasya Chandrudu 1981Chinnari Chitti Babu 1981Geeta (Kannada) 1981Janma Janmada Anubandha (Kannada) 1981Kotha Jeevithalu 1981Nee Nanna Gellalare (Kannada) 1981Tik Tik Tik •Tik Tik TikBombay Express 1981Madhura Geetham 1981Ellam Inba Mayyam 1981Sollaathey Yaarum Keyttaal 1981Mouna Geetham 1981Netrikkan •Musalodiki Dasara Pandaga 1981Alaigal Oivathillai •Seethakoka Chiluka (1981) ♦ 1981Panneer Pushpangal 1981Nenjathai Killaathe 1981Meendum Kokila 1981Koyil Pura 1981Kazhugu 1982Olangal 1982Payanagal Mudivathillai1982Aa Rathri 1982Sakalakala Vallavan 1982Moondram Pirai •Sadma (1983) ♦
|1982 | |Nireekshana • |Yathra(1985) ♦
|1982 | |Poola Pallaki|
|1982
|Aalolam
|1982 | |Prema Sangamam|
|1982 | |Radha Madhavi|
|1982 | |Ragamalika|
|1982 |Ninaivellam Nithya|
|1983 |Aanandha Kummi|
|1983 | |Abhilasha|
|1983
|Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu|
|1983 |Mundhanai Mudichu|
|1983 | |Manthrigari Viyyankudu|
|1983
|Oomakkuyil|
|1983
|Pallavi Anupallavi (Kannada)
|1983
|Pinnilavu|
|1983
| Accident (Kannada)
|1983 |Aayiram Nilave Vaa|
|1983 |Andha Sila Naatkal|
|1983 | |Rajkumar|
|1983 |Salangai Oli|Saagara Sangamam|Saagara Sangamam
| Won, National Film Award for Best Music Direction |- |1983 |Kokkarakko|
|1983 | |Sitaara|
|1984 |Enakkul Oruvan|
|1984
|Bharjari Bete (Kannada)
|1984 | |Amma Nannu Deevinchu|
|1984
|My Dear Kuttichathan-3D| | | India's First 3D film. |- |1984 |Nallavanukku Nallavan|
|1984 | |Challenge|
|1984
|Mangalam Nerunnu|
|1984 |Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal|
|1984 | |Jalsa Rayudu|
|1984
|Unaru|
|1984
|Onnanu Nammal|
|1984 | |Khaidi Veta|
|1984 | |Love Story|
|1984 | |Merupu Daadi|
|1984 | |Noorava Roju|
|1984 | |Raaga Bandham|
|1985 |Muthal Mariyathai|
|1985 | |Aalaya Deepam|
|1985 | |Aatma Bandhuvu|
|1985 |Paadum Paravaigal|Anveshana|
|1985 |Sindhu Bhairavi|
|Won, National Film Award for Best Music Direction |- |1985 | |Chilipi Yavvanam|
|1985 | |Darja Donga|
|1985 |Udhaya Geetham • |Udaya Geetham|
|1985 | |Dongala Vetagadu|
|1985 |Kakki Sattai|
|1985 | |Jalsa Bullodu|
|1985 |Pillai Nila|
|1985 | |Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu|
|1985 | |Pelli Pichollu|
|1985 | |Prema Sasthram|
|1985 | |Preminchu Pelladu|
|1985 |Uyarntha Ullam|
|1985 |Sippikkul Muthu|Swathi Muthyam •
|1985 | |Jwala|
|1985 |Sri Raghavendra • |Manthralaya Swami Sri Raghavendra|
|1985 |Poove Poochudava|
|1986 |Mouna Raagam • |Mouna Raagam|
|1986
|Poomukhapadiyil Ninneyum Kathu|
|1986 |Punnagai Mannan • | Dance Master|
|1986 | |Aalapana|
|1986 | |Kiratakudu
|1986
|Kaveri|
|1986
|How to Name it (English) | Instrumental album |- |1986 | |Ladies Tailor|
|1986 |Vikram • | Agent Vikram|
|1986 |Rakshasan|Rakshasudu •
|1986 |Mr. Bharath|
|1986 | |Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam|
|1986 | |Manchi Manasulu|
|1987