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.
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 Year Song Film Composer 2015 "Mekkarayil" Mariyam Mukku Vidyasagar 2016 "Jayaho Janatha" Janatha Garage Devi Sri Prasad 2016 "Punnamada Kaayal" Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol M. Jayachandran 2016 "Onpathilaage" Thoppil Joppan Vidyasagar 2017 "O Sona" Mom A. R. Rahman 2018 "Iyya Ka Nau Badu" Parole Sharreth 2019 "Arodum Mindathe" Queen of Neermathalam Pootha Kaalam Nahoom Abraham 2019 "Chil Chilambumani" Adukkalayil Paniyundu Sangeethaa 2021 "Kattathoru Mankoodu" Meri Awas Suno M. Jayachandran 2024 "Periyone" Aadujeevitham A. R. Rahman 2024 "Family Man" Marco Ravi Basrur 2025 "Veyiluchayum Cheriviloode" Ouseppinte Osiyathu Sumesh Parameshwar 2024 "Manam Thakarkillivar" Maidaan A. R. Rahman
Tamil songs Year Song Film Composer 2015 "Pidikkudhae" Sigaram Thodu D. Imman 2015 "Sandamarudham" Sandamarutham James Vasanthan 2016 "Un Mele Oru Kannu" Rajini Murugan D. Imman 2016 "Karuvakaatu Karuvaaya" Marudhu D. Imman 2016 "Yedho Maayam Saeigirai" Wagah D. Imman 2016 "Hey Puthrajaya Poove" Meen Kuzhambum Man Paanaiyum D. Imman 2016 "Nila Nila" Yaanum Theeyavan Achu Rajamani 2016 "Laama Laama" Mudinja Ivana Pudi D. Imman 2016 "Virru Virru" Rekka D. Imman 2016 "Kannadikkala" Maaveeran Kittu D. Imman 2018 "Kelambu" Golisoda 2 Achu Rajamani 2018 "Neeyum Naanum Anbe" Imaikkaa Nodigal Hiphop Tamizha 2018 "Mudhal Murai" Irumbuthirai Yuvan Shankar Raja 2018 "Angry Bird" Irumbuthirai Yuvan Shankar Raja 2021 "Enakku Nee Thandi" Nayae Peyae N. R. Raghunanthan 2021 "Unakkaga (Reprise)" Nayae Peyae N. R. Raghunanthan 2022 "Anbe Anbe" Kranti V. Harikrishna 2023 "Senthaamarai" Kazhuvethi Moorkkan D. Imman 2023 "Ava Kanna Paatha" Kazhuvethi Moorkkan D. Imman 2023 "Thai Piranthal Indru" Vattara Vazhakku D. Imman 2024 "Raja Payan Onnu" Maharaja B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Telugu songs Year Song Film Composer 2016 "Andham Thannullona" Jakkanna Dinesh 2017 "Oye Mera Krishuuu" Radha Radhan 2018 "Tholi Tholiga Tholakari" Abhimanyudu Yuvan Shankar Raja 2018 "Soundarya Lahari" Saakshyam Harshavardhan Rameshwar 2019 "Nuvvu Nenu Cheri" Anjali C.B.I. C. Sathya 2021 "Entha Entha Choosina" Gamanam Ilaiyaraaja
Kannada songs Year Song Film Composer 2016 "Hunna Hunna" Kotigobba 2 D. Imman 2018 "Tajaa Samachara" Natasaarvabhowma D. Imman 2018 "Natasaarvabhowma (Title Track)" Natasaarvabhowma D. Imman 2024 "Belake Nee" Aadujeevitham (Kannada version) A. R. Rahman
Hindi songs Year Song Film Composer 2024 "Meharbaan Oh Rahmaan" Aadujeevitham (Goat Life) A. R. Rahman
Awards Year Award Category Work 2016 Mirchi Music Awards (South) Best Upcoming Male Playback Singer Debut Tamil songs – including "Un Mele Oru Kannu" 2024 Mazhavil Music Awards Best Playback Singer – Male "Periyone" 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nomination: Best Song in a Feature Film "Periyone"
External links Spotify IMDb The Hindu – Made by Imman The Hindu – Singing for AR Rahman The New Indian Express – Melancholy of the Deserted Deccan Chronicle – Making it Big in Kollywood Filmfare Nomination Cinema Express – Interview Times of India – With Shreya Ghoshal Mathrubhumi Interview Archived – Deccan Chronicle (2013)
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