Jithin Raj |
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| Born | (1989-04-29) April 29, 1989
Malappuram, Kerala, India |
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| Genres | Playback singing |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, performer |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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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
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| 2015 |
"Mekkarayil" |
Mariyam Mukku |
Vidyasagar
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| 2016 |
"Jayaho Janatha" |
Janatha Garage |
Devi Sri Prasad
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| 2016 |
"Punnamada Kaayal" |
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol |
M. Jayachandran
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| 2016 |
"Onpathilaage" |
Thoppil Joppan |
Vidyasagar
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| 2017 |
"O Sona" |
Mom |
A. R. Rahman
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| 2018 |
"Iyya Ka Nau Badu" |
Parole |
Sharreth
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| 2019 |
"Arodum Mindathe" |
Queen of Neermathalam Pootha Kaalam |
Nahoom Abraham
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| 2019 |
"Chil Chilambumani" |
Adukkalayil Paniyundu |
Sangeethaa
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| 2021 |
"Kattathoru Mankoodu" |
Meri Awas Suno |
M. Jayachandran
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| 2024 |
"Periyone" |
Aadujeevitham |
A. R. Rahman
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| 2024 |
"Family Man" |
Marco |
Ravi Basrur
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| 2025 |
"Veyiluchayum Cheriviloode" |
Ouseppinte Osiyathu |
Sumesh Parameshwar
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| 2024 |
"Manam Thakarkillivar" |
Maidaan |
A. R. Rahman
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Tamil songs
| Year |
Song |
Film |
Composer
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| 2015 |
"Pidikkudhae" |
Sigaram Thodu |
D. Imman
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| 2015 |
"Sandamarudham" |
Sandamarutham |
James Vasanthan
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| 2016 |
"Un Mele Oru Kannu" |
Rajini Murugan |
D. Imman
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| 2016 |
"Karuvakaatu Karuvaaya" |
Marudhu |
D. Imman
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| 2016 |
"Yedho Maayam Saeigirai" |
Wagah |
D. Imman
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| 2016 |
"Hey Puthrajaya Poove" |
Meen Kuzhambum Man Paanaiyum |
D. Imman
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| 2016 |
"Nila Nila" |
Yaanum Theeyavan |
Achu Rajamani
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| 2016 |
"Laama Laama" |
Mudinja Ivana Pudi |
D. Imman
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| 2016 |
"Virru Virru" |
Rekka |
D. Imman
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| 2016 |
"Kannadikkala" |
Maaveeran Kittu |
D. Imman
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| 2018 |
"Kelambu" |
Golisoda 2 |
Achu Rajamani
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| 2018 |
"Neeyum Naanum Anbe" |
Imaikkaa Nodigal |
Hiphop Tamizha
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| 2018 |
"Mudhal Murai" |
Irumbuthirai |
Yuvan Shankar Raja
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| 2018 |
"Angry Bird" |
Irumbuthirai |
Yuvan Shankar Raja
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| 2021 |
"Enakku Nee Thandi" |
Nayae Peyae |
N. R. Raghunanthan
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| 2021 |
"Unakkaga (Reprise)" |
Nayae Peyae |
N. R. Raghunanthan
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| 2022 |
"Anbe Anbe" |
Kranti |
V. Harikrishna
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| 2023 |
"Senthaamarai" |
Kazhuvethi Moorkkan |
D. Imman
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| 2023 |
"Ava Kanna Paatha" |
Kazhuvethi Moorkkan |
D. Imman
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| 2023 |
"Thai Piranthal Indru" |
Vattara Vazhakku |
D. Imman
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| 2024 |
"Raja Payan Onnu" |
Maharaja |
D. Imman
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Telugu songs
| Year |
Song |
Film |
Composer
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| 2016 |
"Andham Thannullona" |
Jakkanna |
Dinesh
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| 2017 |
"Oye Mera Krishuuu" |
Radha |
Radhan
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| 2018 |
"Tholi Tholiga Tholakari" |
Abhimanyudu |
Yuvan Shankar Raja
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| 2018 |
"Soundarya Lahari" |
Saakshyam |
Harshavardhan Rameshwar
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| 2019 |
"Nuvvu Nenu Cheri" |
Anjali C.B.I. |
C. Sathya
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| 2021 |
"Entha Entha Choosina" |
Gamanam |
Ilaiyaraaja
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Kannada songs
| Year |
Song |
Film |
Composer
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| 2016 |
"Hunna Hunna" |
Kotigobba 2 |
D. Imman
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| 2018 |
"Tajaa Samachara" |
Natasaarvabhowma |
D. Imman
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| 2018 |
"Natasaarvabhowma (Title Track)" |
Natasaarvabhowma |
D. Imman
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| 2024 |
"Belake Nee" |
Aadujeevitham (Kannada version) |
A. R. Rahman
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Hindi songs
| Year |
Song |
Film |
Composer
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| 2024 |
"Meharbaan Oh Rahmaan" |
Aadujeevitham (Goat Life) |
A. R. Rahman
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Awards
| Year |
Award |
Category |
Work
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| 2016 |
Mirchi Music Awards (South) |
Best Upcoming Male Playback Singer |
Debut Tamil songs – including "Un Mele Oru Kannu"
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| 2024 |
Mazhavil Music Awards |
Best Playback Singer – Male |
"Periyone"
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| 2024 |
Hollywood Music in Media Awards |
Nomination: Best Song in a Feature Film |
"Periyone"
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