Raveendran began his career as a playback singer through the song "Parvanarajanithan" from a Malayalam film, Velliyazhcha. Later he associated with many composers and meanwhile served as a dubbing artist for films. He dubbed for actor Shankar in Aranjaanam directed by P. Venu. Primarily wished to become a playback singer, his destiny was changed by K. J. Yesudas, who realised his ability to create tunes which eventually led to his first movie Choola in 1979.
Film songs Raveendran's film music composing career starts from the J. Sasikumar directed 1979 movie Choola, from which the song "Taarake mizhiyithalil kanneerumayi", rendered by his music college friend K. J. Yesudas, became a hit. In a career spanning 26 years, until his death in 2005, he composed music for about 148 movies (including unreleased movies) and about 30 studio albums.
1970s YearFilmLyricsSinger(s)Raagams usedOther note(s)1979 ChoolaPoovachal Khader, Sathyan AnthikadK. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, Lathika, Jency AnthonyMohanam Debut as a music director
1980s YearFilmLyricsSinger(s)Raagams usedOther note(s)1980 Oru Varsham Oru MaasamPoovachal KhaderK. J. Yesudas, C. O. Anto, S. JanakiMohanam1981 DhruvasangamamSathyan AnthikkadK. J. Yesudas, Lathika Mohanam, Amritavarshini SwarnapakshikalMullanezhiK. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki Kalyani, Kaanada ThaarattuMadhu Alappuzha, Sasikala Menon, Bharanikkavu SivakumarK. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela, S. Janaki Revathi, Hamsadhwani Thenum VayambumBichu ThirumalaK. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, Unnimenon, Jency Anthony Shivaranjani, Madhyamavathi1982 Chiriyo ChiriBichu ThirumalaK. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki Shivaranjani MazhanilavuPoovachal Khader, Chunakkara RamankuttyK. J. Yesudas, K. P. Brahmanandan, S. Janaki, Latha, Kousalya Hamsadhwani, Jog Thaalam Thettiya ThaarattuRK DamodaranK. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram Vidhichathum Kothichathum (Kasthuri)Poovachal KhaderK. J. Yesudas, Lathika, Jency Anthony 1983 Aadhyathe AnuragamMadhu Alappuzha, DevadasK. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki, Sujatha Valaji AattakalashamPoovachal KhaderK. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, Vani Jayaram Madhyamavathi, Jog Belt Mathai Poovachal KhaderK. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, Unni Menon, K. P. Brahmanandan Shuddha Dhanyasi Changatham Puthiyankam MuraliK. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki Hamsanadam Coolie Bichu Thirumala, Chunakkara Ramankutty, G. IndranM. G. Sreekumar, KG Markose Kinginikkombu MullanezhiK. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki Gourimanohari KinnaramSathyan AnthikadK. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram Mayamalavagowla Prashnam GurutharamBichu ThirumalaK. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, Vani Jayaram Shanmukhapriya, Pantuvarali, Japaniya Vaashi Mankombu GopalakrishnanP. Jayachandran, S. P. Sailaja, Ashokan 1984 Aasamsakalode N RamesanK. J. Yesudas AduthaduthuSathyan AnthikadK. J. Yesudas, Kamukara, K. S. Chithra Hamsanadam, Jog, Mohanam Enganeyundaasane Balu Kiriyath K. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki Shuddha Saveri Ente Nandinikuttikku O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram, Sujatha Mohanam, Vasanthi Idavelakku Sesham Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram Amrithavarshini Ithiripoove Chuvannapoove O. N. V. Kurup, Kavalam Narayana Panicker K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki Naatta, Kaanada Kaliyil Alppam KaaryamSathyan AnthikadK. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra, Raveendran Mohanam, Hamsadhwani MainakamBichu Thirumala Markose, K. S. Chithra, Ambili Manasse Ninakku Mangalam Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki Hindolam, Pantuvarali, Revathi Sapatham Mankombu Gopalakrishnan, Devadas K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, Brahmanandan, Sujatha Thacholi Thankappan P. Bhaskaran K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki Kalyani Veruthe Oru Pinakkam Sathyan Anthikkad K. J. Yesudas Shuddha Saveri, Revathi1985 Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu Mullanezhi, Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, K. S. Chithra Naatta, Mohanam Neelakadambu K. Jayakumar K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Shuddha Saveri, Revathi, Madhyamavathi, Desh Omanikkan Ormavakkan Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram, Lathika Reethi Gowla Orikkal Oridathu Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, Mrs Ramola, Vani Jayaram, Lathika Madhyamavathi Puzhayozhukum Vazhi Rappal Sukumaran, Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram, Kausalya, Anitha Hamsadhwani Telephonil Thodaruthu Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, Renuka Girijan Naatta Thammil Thammil Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, Lathika Madhyamavathi, Arabhi Vilichu Vilikettu Sreekumaran Thampi K. J. Yesudas Maand, Pantuvarali1986 Annoruravil Mankombu Gopalakrishnan K. J. Yesudas, Krishnachandran, Vani Jayaram, K. S. Chithra Desadanakkili Karayarilla O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Shuddha Saveri, Mohanam Geetham Bichu Thirumala K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Abheri, Hamsadhwani Pournamirathriyil Poovachal Khader, Peramangalam Viswanathan K. J. Yesudas, Balagopalan Thampi, P. Madhuri, Dr. Dilip, Ambili Madhyamavathi Prathyekam Shradhikkuka Balu Kiriyath K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Sukhamo Devi O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Revathi, Bhairavi Yuvajanolsavam Sreekumaran Thampi K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, S. P. Sailaja, Krishnachandran, Satheesh Babu Sri Ragam, Sindhu Bhairavi, Jayanthasri1987 Kottum Kuravayum Madhu Alappuzha Unni Menon, K. S. Chithra Oru Maymasa Pulariyil P. Bhaskaran K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra, Ajithan, Baiju Jog, Malayamarutham Vaiki Odunna Vandi Ezhacheri Ramachandran K. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, S. P. Sailaja Naatta, Mohanakalyani1988 Adholokam Balu Kiriyath K. S. Chithra, R. Usha David David Mr. David Bichu Thirumala K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Shuddha Saveri, Malayamarutham Marikkunnilla Njan Ezhacheri Ramachandran K. P. Brahmanandan, G. Venugopal, R. Usha Hindolam Onnum Onnum Pathinonnu Devadas P. Jayachandran, P. Susheela, Lathika, Alice, SunandaMadhyamavati1989 Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam Bichu Thirumala K. J. Yesudas, Unni Menon, K. S. Chithra Mohanam
1990s YearFilmLyricsSinger(s)Raagams usedOther note(s)1990 Aye Auto Bichu Thirumala P. Jayachandran, M. G. Sreekumar, Mohanlal, Sujatha Madhyamavathi, Vasantham Brahmarakshassu Girish Puthenchery K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra His Highness Abdullah Kaithapram, Anwar Maqsood K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra, M. G. Sreekumar, Raveendran Sujith (Sharreth) Shanmukhapriya, Kaanada, Jog, Gourimanohari M. G. Sreekumar won National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Naadaroopini Kuttettan Kaithapram K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra Lal Salam O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas, M. G. Sreekumar, Raveendran, Sujatha Madhyamavathi, Rugmambari Mindapoochakku Kalyanam Poovachal Khader K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra Pantuvarali, Mohanam Paadatha Veenayum Paadum Poovachal KhaderK. J. Yesudas Abheri Vasavadatha Bichu Thirumala K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, K. S. Chitra Amruthavarshini1991 Aakasha Kottayile Sultan ONV Kurup M. G. Sreekumar, K. S. Chitra Abheri, Pantuvarali Abhimanyu Kaithapram M. G. Sreekumar, K. S. Chitra Madhyamavathi, Reethi Gowla, Natabhairavi Amaram Kaithapram K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra, Lathika Darbari Kanada, Hameer Kalyani Bharatham Kaithapram Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, K. J. Yesudas, Raveendran, M. G. Sreekumar, Kallara Gopan, K. S. Chitra, Sangeetha Raveendran won Special Jury Award at National Film Awards. K. J. Yesudas won National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Ramakatha...