Mankatha’s story is said to revolve around a Mafia gang gambling during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket season.The film was formally launched in August 2010,[8] with its principal photography beginning on October 25, 2010. Filming was held for more than eight months and took place primarily across Chennai, the Dharavi slum in Mumbai and Bangkok, Thailand.

Vilayadu Mankatha(Anitha, Premgi Amaren, Ranjith, Suchitra, Yuvan Shankar Raja and others)
The title song of the album is peppy and heavy on percussion. It roughly translates to ‘ Are you ready to play the game ? ” Yuvan has succeeded in creating the perfect intro song for the album. Rap interludes make the song that much more interesting. I was extremely impressed with the violin piece.This song was released before the rest of the songs in the album and was a massive hit with the audience

Nee Naan (SP Charan, Bhavatharini)
The only romantic melody in the album , this song has lyrics by Niranjan Bharathi, great grandson of Mahakavi Bharathiar. Yuvan definitely has some affinity towards SP Charan and the versatile singer has not disappointed. Yuvan has used the guitar to good effect , a first for the music director.

Machi Open The Bottle(Haricharan, Mano, Naveen, Premgi Amaran, Tippu)
It is impossible to imagine a Venkat Prabhu movie without a spirited Kuthu Song ! Yuvan has remixed the yesteryear Rajnikanth Hit “Raaman Aandalum ” to good effect.The song does remind us of some of Yuvan’s previous hits but I don’t think it will matter to the audience.

Vaada Bin Laada(Krish, Suchitra)
Vaali is responsible for the lyrics for this youthful song. Only Yuvan can dare to use the Veena for a song like this.Kris and Suchitra do a commendable job. The rhythm , typical of Yuvan’s compositions makes the song mildly likable.

Nanbane(Madhushree, Yuvan Shankar Raja)
Madhsuhree excels in this pathos song. Yuvan has kept the background instruments to a minimum. Yuvan has provided able assistance to Madhu and is voice is typically suited for this genre. Vaali’s lyrics convey the anguish of the characters with ease.

Balle Lakka(Karthik, Vijay Yesudas, Anusha Dhayanidhi)
Anusha Dhayanidhi is the surprise package and she has delivered big time.She definitely has the potential to make it big if she keeps the focus. The song is not bad but does not have a major impact.

Mankatha Theme Music
This theme music is scintillating to say the least. This score would have fit any war movie perfectly and I am sure the decibel level will be high in the movie theater when Ajith starts swaying to these thumping beats. Yuvan has definitely spent a lot of time to get this right and the result is just mind blowing.

This may not be Yuvan’s best music score but it fits the bill perfectly for the movie. The title song and the soft melodies alone will be good enough for me to download the songs from Itunes or Amazon.

Vaanam (Tamil: வானம்; English: Sky) is a forthcoming Indian Tamil action-drama film written and directed by Krish. A remake of his 2010 Telugu film Vedam, the film will feature an ensemble cast, including Silambarasan, Bharath, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj and Saranya.The score and soundtrack of the film are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, while cinematography and editing are handled by Nirav Shah and Anthony Gonsalves, respectively. Jointly produced by Ganesh Janardhanan and R. Ganesh, Vaanam is currently in its post-production stage and is set to be released by Dayanidhi Azhagiri’s Cloud Nine Movies tentatively on May 06, 2011. The story revolves around five important characters, representing the five natural elements – sky, air, water, fire and earth.

Evandi Unna Pethan (Silambarasan, Yuvan Shankar Raja)
Lyrics: Silambarasan, U1
A fast paced song with some really bad lyrics towards the end , this is still a catchy number. Yuvan has definitely worked really hard to program this song and the rhythm is definitely top notch. The party animals just got a new anthem !

Vaanam (Yuvan Shankar Raja)
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
This song is the soul of the album. Word is that Yuvan worked really hard on this song and the quality of the song is clear evidence that it has paid off. Yuvan has delivered a stunning performance behind the mike as well. This is the best song of the album by a decent margin.

Cable Raja(Abhishek, Lawrence)
A mass song which will satisfy the fans of Simbu. There is nothing more to the song and it would not make a lot of sense unless you are a fan of the actor.

Who Am I(Benny Dayal)
A rock number with heavy metal guitars and live drums make up this loud number. Benny has sung his heart out but the music definitely eclipses the singer. It looks more like an introductory song for Bharath and is all about about a youngster who is trying to figure out what he wants to do in life.

No Money. No Honey (Silambarasan, Andrea, Srikanth Deva)
The Kuthu song of the album. Andrea steps out of her comfort zone and adds a lot of zeal to the song. Srikanth Deva is also a surprise package. The role of money in our day to day life is the theme of this fast song.

Verdict:A must buy ! Yuvan has definitely worked extremely hard on this versatile album. Go to Itunes and download your favorite songs . Search for “Vaanam”.

Boss Engira Bhaskaran (English: Boss alias Bhaskaran) is a 2010 Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh of Siva Manasula Sakthi fame, starring Arya, Nayantara and comedian Santhanam in lead roles. The film, which is produced by K. S. Sreenivasan’s Vasan Visual Ventures, scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja and filmed by Sakthi Saravanan,released on 10 September 2010 to very positive responses, with particularly the film’s comedy portions being lauded.

Ada.. Boss..Boss..(Satyan)
A fun song with free flowing music and lyrics. The percussion arrangements add to the fun factor. Satyan fits the bill perfectly for this song. This should most likely be the introduction song for the main character in the movie.

Yaar Indha Pennthan…(Haricharan)
The best song of the album and it is mesmerizing to say the least. Haricharan cannot do anything wrong when Yuvan is at the helm. Only Yuvan can deliver such a wonderful melody which is actually very heavy on bass, just listen to violin in the background when the pitch gets high. The lyrics by Muthukumar are also soothing .The rhythm has been programmed beautifully.There is so much scope in this song to create stunning visuals.

Thatthi Thaavum…(Karthik)
We can call this TamilHipHop ! Karthik is flawless and sings with enough energy to keep the song flowing. Jazz interludes are mixed with the Hip hop beats creating an exotic mix. Don’t fault me for thinking that this song reminds me of the Ghajini Song !

Ayile Ayile(Vijay Prakash)
A really cool song . Vijay has done a wonderful job behind the mike. The enthusiasm of the singer literally actually rubs on the audience. if the choreography is as good as the song then this song is sure to stay in the charts for a bit.

Mama… Mama…(Vijay Yesudas, Swetha)
This song takes us back in the memory lane to the good old Illayaraja days. Yuvan has still maintained his style with his trademark beats.Vijay Yesudas is a surprise pick for a fast paced song but he has done justice to his selection with an admirable performance.

A cool album !

Paiya (Tamil: பையா ; English: Boy!) is a forthcoming Indian Tamil action film written and directed by Linguswamy, who earlier directed highly successful Tamil films like Aanandham (2001), Run (2002) and Sandakozhi (2005), starring Karthi Sivakumar and Tamannaah Bhatia in lead and Milind Soman and Sonia Deepti in supporting roles. Produced by Linguswamy himself under the banner of Thirupathi Brothers, the film, which has music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography and editing handled by Madhi and Anthony respectively, is currently in its filming stage and is expected to release on 14 January 2010, coinciding with Pongal.

Yuvan was missing in action for a bit but he is back big time with this album. The young music director is in his elements and has created some wonderful songs for this album.Melody seems to be the theme of this album and fans of Yuvan will be happy with the end product.

Thuli Thuli (Haricharan, Tanvi)
A soft romantic song sung by the talented Haricharan. The tune reminds me of some old compositions of the music director but it is still refreshing. There is a nice rhythmic beat accompanying the song.This is the pick of the album.

Poongatre Poongatre(Benny Dayal)
A rock song and Benny is the perfect choice. Benny hits the high notes in typical style. This fast paced song is dominated with the a rhythmic guitar and keyboards. The lyrics by Muthukumar are equally impressive

Adada Mazhaida(Rahul Nambiar, Saindhavi)
Again this song reminds of another composition. Rahul has done a decent job.There is a native flavor to this foottaping song.The song does not deviate from the formula of this album , which is to stick to pleasing melodies.Saindhavi actually gets a chance to sing !

Suthudhe Suthudhe( Karthik, Sunitha Saradhy)
The energy that Karthik can bring to the table is amazing.The versatile singer seems to have enjoyed the song and it is clearly visible in his performance. The tune and the music arrangements compliment the lyrics very well.Sunitha does not really play any role in this free flowing song.This song has the credentials to stay on the charts as well.

En Kadhal Solla( Yuvan Shankar Raja, Tanvi)
A tune tailor made for Yuvan. High pitch vocals and pathos reign supreme. I am not a big fan of Yuvan , the singer.His voice definitely has a nice appeal and is unique but he struggles with his pronunciation of certain words.

The female lead singers don’t really play a major role in this album which is slightly surprising.Also there is no fast paced song which could be attributed to the lead actors inability to dance.

Yuvan has tried to play it safe but he has to watch out as his tunes seem slightly repetitive. This is still a high quality album. If the visuals are rich the songs would stay in the charts for a while.

Yogi is Yuvan’s new album. There is a lot of expectation around this movie. I am not a big fan of Ameer the director as he tends to preach a lot for a guy wanting to make a living out of movies. I am sure if folks need advice on how to lead a good life they will not be sitting in a movie theater or listen to film directors. There is a difference in trying to influence people with a good message and trying to impose upon them.Maybe I am tired of these guys who are so under qualified but think that they are so smart and perfect that they think they can start preaching whenever they get a chance. Raijni started this mess and now we are stuck with these guys trying to tell us what is right and wrong. I really do like good movies ( Anbe Sivam is one of my all time favorite movie ) but at the end of the day Kamal made a terrific movie and did not show up in every possible event and tell us what is good and bad. Either way Yuvan does not have a lot of opportunity in this album but he has composed a decent album with some unique orchestration.

Yogi Yogi Thaan(Blazee, Neha Bhasin)
The title song of the album is really loud. Yuvan’s terrific orchestration is the only saving grace.

Yogi Theme- Sarangi(Ustad Sultan Khan)
This is yet another flavor of the title song but I did not find anything innovative.

Seermevum Koovathiley(Ameer, Naveen, Snehan and Jijuba)
A unique Kuthu song and it starts with interesting beats but that’s where the fun stops at least for me.This is not really my brand of music so I was desperately looking for the remote.

Yaarodu Yaaro(Yuvan Shankar Raja, Ustad Sultan Khan)
A slow pathos song . Ustad Sultan Khan is terrific and I really wish Yuvan stops singing. He is a terrific music composer but his delivery style leaves a lot to be desired.

Yogi ( Theme music)
The instrumental version of the title song is the best of the lot. Yuvan has done a Ilayaraja with an amazing flute and violin masterpiece.

I am sure the songs will make more sense when we watch the movie but I would not recommend this album just based on the quality of the music.

Muthirai is an upcoming drama Tamil film starring Nithin Sathya, Daniel Balaji, Lakshmi Rai and newcomer Manjari Phadnis in the lead roles, whilst Kishore of Polladhavan fame plays an important role and Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant makes a special appearance. Directed by Srinath and produced by Aneez Jeeva, wife of late director Jeeva, the film, which was launched in early 2008, is expected to be released in 2009.

* Aneez Tanveer Jeeva as the Writer
* Saleem as the Cinematographer
* Stun Shiva for the Stunts
* Rajeevan as the Art director
* Anthony as the Editor
* Chaitanya Rao as the Costume designer
* Yuvan Shankar Raja as the Music director
* Snehan, Pa. Vijay & Na. Muthukumar as the Lyricists

Azagana Neeyum (Naresh Iyer, Manjari Phadnis)
A melodious song with a nice rhythm to it. Naresh Iyer seems to have perfected his Tamil dialect to a great extent. Manjari is a newcomer and she plays second fiddle to Naresh. Yuvan has chosen a very simple tune and created a nice little masterpiece. This is one of my favorite songs of this year so far. Enjoy the guitar !

July Madathil (Mohd. Aslam, Rahul Nambiyar, Tanvi Shah, Priya)
Another impressive rhythmic song sung by the talented Mohd. Aslam. Apart from the decent orchestration the lyrics stand out for its simplicity and quality.Another masterpiece by Yuvan.

Nenjukulla(Shweta Mohan)
A pathos song by yet another new comer Shewta Mohan. Yuvan has chosen a more classic background for this song and he has done a good job out of it. This is a pleasing song with a very nice flow.

Night Is Still Young (Remix) (Krish, Benny Dayal, Preethi)
A pacy song with heavy beats. This song has the scope to be a permanent fixture on the dance floors. Yuvan has not lost control of the song at any point so there is a nice rhythm to it.

Night Is Still Young(Krish, Benny Dayal, Preethi)
A slightly slower version of the previous song . I like the remix version better.

Om Shanthi Om (Remix) (Neha Bhasin)
Yuvan’s permanent favorite Neha Basin with this raunchy song. Yuvan has gone for the rock genre for this song and the end result is very impressive. The beats are fast paced and Neha is equal to the task. Yuvan has been experimenting a lot with these kind of songs and he seems to have mastered the art.

Om Shanthi Om (Neha Bhasin)
Again a slower version of the previous song. The main diffrence is Neha has more scope to exhibit her wide vocal range. Unlike the remix the guitar takes center stage and makes the song more closer to the rock genre as it was originally intended to be.

Uyire Uyire (Javed Ali, Madhushree)
I think Yuvan has chosen this combination for the 4′th album in succession. I am big fan of Javed and Madhusree and they have justified it with a decent rendition. The song is average at best when compared to the rest of the songs.Watch out for the guitar piece in the background.

Yuvan is making the right moves by choosing movies which provide him with creative freedom. This is yet another impressive alum from the talented music director.

An absolute buy.

Sarvam is a forthcoming Indian Tamil film that stars Arya and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, whilst, Telugu actor J. D. Chakravarthy and Malayalam actor, Indrajith play other prominent roles.Directed by Vishnuvardhan, who earlier directed hits like Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005) and Billa (2007), the film is expected to release in early 2009.

Produced by Ayngaran International
Written by Vishnuvardhan
Starring
Arya
Trisha Krishnan
J. D. Chakravarthy
Indrajith
Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cinematography Nirav Shah
Distributed by Ayngaran International

Yuvan Shankar Raja is on a roll with his third straight hit with Sarvam. The music director does a fabulous job when is not caught up with creating music for hero dominated movies with little room for creativity. Yuvan is at his best when is allowed to do what he is good at , which is creating quality music. Sarvam is a highly stylish western album.

Adada Vaa (Ilayaraaja)
The music director has been clearly inspired by a famous western song but to his credit he has made it its own. The prodigy’s father Illayaraja has sung the song . The awesome orchestration and the terrific flute along with the strong rhythm steals the show. This song is very similar to the remix hit from the directors previous movie with Arya.Illayaraja has truly enjoyed crooning for this song. I will be very surprised if this song does not rule the charts for a long time.The pubs will have a field day with this song.

Neethane(Yuvan Shankar Raja)
A soothing melody sung by the music director himself. The lyricist Pa. Vijay is very prominent in this song. The violin is as usual is the instrument of choice and Yuvan has used it to good effect. The keyboard is used to convey the soft notes.The singer has also been able to convey the right emotion with his rendition.

Sutta Suriyanae(Vijay Yesudas)
Vijay Yesudas sings this high pitched song with ease. Yuvan seems to have put in a lot of effort with the orchestration and it is very evident in every song. A fast paced song , this piece is very inspirational.Don’t miss the nice mix of the yesteryear classic Megam Karukuthu.

Kaatrukulle (Yuvan Shankar Raja)
Another haunting melody sung by the music director himself. The song is unique with rain drops as the background. The lyrics are again classy. The dazzling use of the violin and the guitar is the highlight of this sing.The tune is also unique and appeals instantly.

Siragugal (Javed Ali, Madhushree)
A terrific romantic ballet belted by the awesome Javed Ali and Madhusree. It is impossible to not like this soft song. There is a nice rhythm to the song.Javed Ali has to improve his language skills but makes it up with the right emotions and his natural ability. Madushree is very much a clone of Sadhana Sargam and a good one at that.

Theme Music (Instrumental)
A Spanish guitar piece starts off this song and slowly transforms to heavy metal music . The Spanish piece is clearly inspired from the title music of the movie Desperado. Yuvan deserves the credit for the innovation and his ability to fuse different genre’s of music.

A clean performance by Yuvan , this album will be a sure hit amongst the young Tamil population across the globe. A must buy !

Directed by Rajesh
Produced by B.Srinivasan
Written by Rajesh
Starring Jeeva
Anuya
Santhanam
Urvashi
Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cinematography Sakthi Saravanan
Distributed by Sun Pictures

Siva Manasula Sakthi is a forthcoming Tamil film directed by Rajesh and starring Jeeva and newcomer Anuya Bhagvath, a student of Pune Film Institute, in the lead roles. It began its first schedule on March 10, 2008.[1] The film is currently in its filming stage and will most probably released on February 14, 2009.

This is yet another delightful album by the young music director.

Thithikum Theeai (K.K & Shwetha)
A peppy song sung by the immensely talented KK and new comer Shwetha. Yuvan has tried to get a nice sophisticated feel to the song and has succeeded in that effort.

Oru Kal (Adnan)
A typical Yuvan song with the keyboard and violin. Adnan has taken care of the vocal part and adds a lot of value with his heavy rendition. The orchestration leaning heavily towards the trance genre is equally up to the mark.

Oru Kal (Yuvan)
The best song of the album sung by the music director himself. It is the acoustic version of the previous song sung by Adnan. The violin piece in the beginning sets the tone for the song. Unlike the previous song this composition has a more serious tone to it with a heavy mix of flute and keyboard. Yuvan favors songs with a mix of high and low pitches and this song is no exception.

Oru Adangapidari (Shankar Mahadevan,Shwetha)
A situational song more than anything else. Shankar Mahadevan is the perfect choice for this kind of song and Shwetha manages to hold her end of the deal. Yuvan has come up with a decent tune to convey the turbulent relationship between the leading pair in the movie.

MGR Ilenge, Nambiar Ilenge (Hari chandran)
Looks like a introduction song for the hero . Again a decent tune which conveys the mood required for the song.

Oru Paarvaiyil (Ranjith)
Yuvan is the king of bit songs and he has retained that with yet another brilliant masterpiece. Ranjith is one of my favorite singers.There is something in his voice which is very appealing. Listen to the violin piece in the middle , even though Yuvan has become very predictable with some of his tunes he has managed to reinvent them with a positive result.

Eppadio Maatikiten (Clinton,Nruthya)
Another peppy song but the melody is still intact. Clinton and Nruthya have sung this song. There is a hip hop interlude to the song . Yuvan has got a nice rhythm going through the entirety of the song.

A decent album by Yuvan. It is not as good as Kunguma Poovum Konjumpuraavum but it is still much better than most of the albums. The story of the movie reminds me of Kanda Naal Mudhal and the music score is also very similar.

It is funny to see SUN TV promote the movies they produce to the top of the music charts. Dhina is a talented music director but it is a big joke to put him in the same league as Rehman , Yuvan and Harris.

If you want to listen to decent songs this album is a safe bet.

Yuvan Shankar Raja is back and is back with a big bang. This is an awesome album and a true reflection of this magnificent artist. The flute seems to the instrument of choice for Yuvan in this album and he has used it to good effect.

Chinnan Sirisu (Javed Ali, Bela Shende)
The best song of the album sung by Javed Ali and Bela Shende. I think this is Javed Ali’s first Tamil song and he had made sure his presence his felt in this melodious song.Bela shinde seems to Yuvan’s latest favorite these days and the artist does not let him down. The lyrics are very simple and down to earth. The tune is also simple with a slight beat in the background.

Kadaloram (Yuvanshankar Raja)
Another haunting song sung by the music director himself. The flute interlude is a master piece by Yuvan and the overall ambiance of the song is perfect. This is a typical Yuvan Shankar Raja song with a nice rhythmic beat with clever pitch changes. This song will remain in the charts for a long time to come.Another terrific soundtrack from the Yuvan – SPB charan fable of music.

Orunimisham (Velmurugan)
A terrific composition. Yuvan has taken a simple song to great heights. It is impossible not to admire Yuvan’s creative orchestration. This song left me wondering why such a talented music director compose song for crappy actors and waste his talent. Velmurugan is perfect for this song and sings it with a lot of passion. A perfect song.

Na Dharmanda (S.P.B)
A decent song . I am sure this is a song introducing the hero. SPB as usual sings it with a lot of energy . The tune is very catchy. It took me back to the 80’s when Illayaraja was ruling the charts.

Kadaloram (SPB Charan)
A repeat song. SPB Charan has done a fabulous song crooning to this song with a lot of passion.If you are not careful you will mistake him for his legendary dad. The flute interlude is so haunting that it will linger in the mind of the audience for a long time to go. The song is all about a youth singing about his lover and the lyrics convey the emotions perfectly.

Muttathu Pakkathil (Venkat Prabhu)
A fast kuthu song.It takes back to the 80’s and Venkat Prabhu has clearly enjoyed singing the song. There is a clear mix of folk and the kuthu style of music making it very enjoyable.

Yuvan Shankar Raja has proved that with the right combination he is a force to beckon with. Rehman is still miles ahead but Yuvan can match the legend if he starts working with right people who promote good cinema and not themselves. The young music director needs to work with Goutham or Manirathnam to get noticed outside of Tamil Nadu. His association with SPB charan is a great move towards that direction.He should start thinking out of the box to get to the next level like his great father. He has the talent he just needs to go that extra mile.

A must buy.

Yuvan Shankar Raja is back with this movie featuring Silamabrasan and Sana Khan. This album is a song for the masses and does not really reflect the talent of the young music director.I really believe the actor influences the music director a lot as there is a lot of similarity in the music scores for all of their films together. The first two albums by Yuvan for Silamabrasan were good but it gets a little tiring to keep hearing the same kind of albums and like Obama as the presidential candidate the audience needs a change.

Silambattam ( Shankar Mahadevan)
This is yet another song which is really stupid showering praising on the lead actor and advising the general public. There is no doubt that there is abundant talent in the Tamil film industry but I really hope this nonsense comes to an end. You never see this trend anywhere except in the south and it is very demeaning to the Tamil industry as a whole. That said Yuvan has come up with a familiar but decent composition and the ever reliable Shankar Mahadevan has done a commendable job.

Nalanthana (Silamabrasan, Earl , Suzi Q)
A forgettable song. Yuvan has taken a shot at remixing this very famous yesteryear song and made a real mess of it.

Machan Machan (Illayaraja,Bela Shinde)
This is a impressive song sung by Illayaraja and Bela Shinde. There is a nice melody to the whole song and Bela has given it her best. Illayaraja’s voice is different to say the least. The lyrics are again tasteless for a song with a nice rhythm to it.This is the only decent song in the album.

Vachukava (Silamabrasan, Suchithra)
Another remix of a famous Rajini song. Silamabrasan’s voice does not match the song at all. The orchestration is not up to the mark either . This is not bad remix attempt but the song did not really impress me.

Where is the party ( Mukesh, Priyadarshini)
A horrible song with horrendous lyrics. The only saving grace is the orchestration and a decent tune.

Overall a very disappointing album by Yuvan. He was making waves with Saroja and Aegan but this album is sure to peg him back from the great progress he had made as a music director . Maybe he should stay away from actors who like to promote themselves and work with folks who concentrate on good story lines and quality. It is evident he has compromised quality to satisfy the lead actor and has failed miserably.

Hopefully the movie is not as pathetic as this music album.