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Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj dies at 75
Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj Ramasamy died in Chennai at 75 on October 22.
He was known for songs including “Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu” from the film “Porkkaalam.”
His work helped make his voice familiar to Tamil film audiences, with more than 300 songs attributed to him in one account.
Krishnaraj worked with several composers, including Deva, who died on October 17.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay paid tribute, calling Krishnaraj’s death a great loss to Tamil cinema and offering condolences to his family and colleagues.
The cause of Krishnaraj’s death has not been confirmed.
His remains were to be taken to his hometown of Vembadithalam in Salem district for final rites.
Playback singer Krishnaraj Ramasamy died in Chennai on October 22, 2026, at the age of 75.
The cause of his death was not confirmed in the reports.
He was known for songs including “Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu” from the film Porkkaalam.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and actor R. Sarath Kumar paid tribute to him.
Krishnaraj worked frequently with composer Deva, who died five days earlier.
- Who
- Playback singer Krishnaraj Ramasamy, aged 75.
- What
- He died. The cause was not confirmed in the reports.
- When
- October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Composer Deva, a frequent collaborator of Krishnaraj, died.
Actor Karthik Sabesh, Deva’s nephew, died at a private hospital in Chennai.
Krishnaraj died in Chennai at the age of 75.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay shared condolences on X.
- Age
- 75
- Date of death
- October 22, 2026
- Place of death
- Chennai
- Hometown
- Vembadithalam, Salem district, Tamil Nadu
- Notable song
- Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu” from Porkkaalam
- Frequent collaborator
- Composer Deva
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I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr. Krishnaraj, the renowned playback singer of Tamil cinema.
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