Tamil Nadu Mourns Loss of Legendary Singer Krishnaraj

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has expressed profound grief following the death of renowned playback singer Krishnaraj at the age of 75. Vijay highlighted Krishnaraj's significant contributions to cinema, noting his unique vocal talent and the vibrancy of his performances that earned widespread audience affection. The Chief Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to Krishnaraj's family, friends, and the music community.

Krishnaraj's legacy is marked by numerous popular songs, including 'Vellarikka Pinju Vellarikka' from 'Kadhal Kottai' and 'Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu' from 'Porkkaalam,' the latter earning him the Tamil Nadu State Government Award for Best Playback Singer. His collaborations with music composers like Deva, Ilaiyaraaja, A. R. Rahman, and Yuvan Shankar Raja were significant. Krishnaraj's last known film song was for the 2020 movie 'Soorarai Pottru'.