Jithin Raj (singer)

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Jithin Raj
Born (1989-04-29) April 29, 1989 (age 36)
Malappuram, Kerala, India
GenresPlayback singing
Occupation(s)Singer, performer
Years active2015–present

Jithin Raj is an Indian playback singer and live performer who works in the Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada film industries. Known for his dynamic vocal range and emotional depth, he has collaborated with top composers including A. R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, D. Imman, Sharreth, Vidyasagar, Ouseppachan, Yuvan Shankar Raja, M. Jayachandran, and Ajaneesh Loknath. His performance of the song "Periyone" from the film Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) received a nomination at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.

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Early life and background

Jithin was born in Malappuram, Kerala. He showed early interest in music and actively participated in school competitions and reality singing shows. His exposure through reality shows like Mazhavil Manorama's Indian Voice Season 2 helped him transition into playback singing. He completed his schooling from St. Paul’s EMHSS, Thenhipalam (Malappuram), and holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Kalasalingam University, Virudhunagar. He married Mrs. Poornasree Haridas in 2024, who is also a playback singer and an HR professional. He is currently based between Chennai and Kochi.

Career

Jithin began his career in Tamil cinema and expanded into Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada. He gained prominence with the songs "Pidikkudhae" from Sigaram Thodu (2015) and "Un Mele Oru Kannu" from Rajini Murugan (2016), both composed by D. Imman. Over the years, he has performed a wide range of songs across languages. His rendition of "Periyone" in Aadujeevitham (2024), composed by A. R. Rahman, earned him multiple accolades.

Discography

Malayalam songs

YearSongFilmComposer
2015"Mekkarayil"Mariyam MukkuVidyasagar
2016"Jayaho Janatha"Janatha GarageDevi Sri Prasad
2016"Punnamada Kaayal"Munthirivallikal ThalirkkumbolM. Jayachandran
2016"Onpathilaage"Thoppil JoppanVidyasagar
2017"O Sona"MomA. R. Rahman
2018"Iyya Ka Nau Badu"ParoleSharreth
2019"Arodum Mindathe"Queen of Neermathalam Pootha KaalamNahoom Abraham
2019"Chil Chilambumani"Adukkalayil PaniyunduSangeethaa
2021"Kattathoru Mankoodu"Meri Awas SunoM. Jayachandran
2024"Periyone"AadujeevithamA. R. Rahman
2024"Family Man"MarcoRavi Basrur
2025"Veyiluchayum Cheriviloode"Ouseppinte OsiyathuSumesh Parameshwar
2024"Manam Thakarkillivar"MaidaanA. R. Rahman

Tamil songs

YearSongFilmComposer
2015"Pidikkudhae"Sigaram ThoduD. Imman
2015"Sandamarudham"SandamaruthamJames Vasanthan
2016"Un Mele Oru Kannu"Rajini MuruganD. Imman
2016"Karuvakaatu Karuvaaya"MarudhuD. Imman
2016"Yedho Maayam Saeigirai"WagahD. Imman
2016"Hey Puthrajaya Poove"Meen Kuzhambum Man PaanaiyumD. Imman
2016"Nila Nila"Yaanum TheeyavanAchu Rajamani
2016"Laama Laama"Mudinja Ivana PudiD. Imman
2016"Virru Virru"RekkaD. Imman
2016"Kannadikkala"Maaveeran KittuD. Imman
2018"Kelambu"Golisoda 2Achu Rajamani
2018"Neeyum Naanum Anbe"Imaikkaa NodigalHiphop Tamizha
2018"Mudhal Murai"IrumbuthiraiYuvan Shankar Raja
2018"Angry Bird"IrumbuthiraiYuvan Shankar Raja
2021"Enakku Nee Thandi"Nayae PeyaeN. R. Raghunanthan
2021"Unakkaga (Reprise)"Nayae PeyaeN. R. Raghunanthan
2022"Anbe Anbe"KrantiV. Harikrishna
2023"Senthaamarai"Kazhuvethi MoorkkanD. Imman
2023"Ava Kanna Paatha"Kazhuvethi MoorkkanD. Imman
2023"Thai Piranthal Indru"Vattara VazhakkuD. Imman
2024"Raja Payan Onnu"MaharajaD. Imman

Telugu songs

YearSongFilmComposer
2016"Andham Thannullona"JakkannaDinesh
2017"Oye Mera Krishuuu"RadhaRadhan
2018"Tholi Tholiga Tholakari"AbhimanyuduYuvan Shankar Raja
2018"Soundarya Lahari"SaakshyamHarshavardhan Rameshwar
2019"Nuvvu Nenu Cheri"Anjali C.B.I.C. Sathya
2021"Entha Entha Choosina"GamanamIlaiyaraaja

Kannada songs

YearSongFilmComposer
2016"Hunna Hunna"Kotigobba 2D. Imman
2018"Tajaa Samachara"NatasaarvabhowmaD. Imman
2018"Natasaarvabhowma (Title Track)"NatasaarvabhowmaD. Imman
2024"Belake Nee"Aadujeevitham (Kannada version)A. R. Rahman

Hindi songs

YearSongFilmComposer
2024"Meharbaan Oh Rahmaan"Aadujeevitham (Goat Life)A. R. Rahman

Awards

YearAwardCategoryWork
2016Mirchi Music Awards (South)Best Upcoming Male Playback SingerDebut Tamil songs – including "Un Mele Oru Kannu"
2024Mazhavil Music AwardsBest Playback Singer – Male"Periyone"
2024Hollywood Music in Media AwardsNomination: Best Song in a Feature Film"Periyone"

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