- Popular Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj passed away at 75.
- Chief Minister Vijay and film fraternity paid their tributes.
- Krishnaraj sang over 300 songs with his distinctive voice.
- His passing follows recent loss of music composer Deva.
Popular Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj, known for his distinctive voice and more than 300 songs, passed away in Chennai on Thursday, October 22, at the age of 75 following ill health. A close associate of late music composer Deva, Krishnaraj’s death has prompted tributes from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and members of the film fraternity.
CM Vijay Pays Tribute To Krishnaraj
Chief Minister Vijay expressed shock and sadness over the singer’s passing, remembering the lasting impact of his voice and energetic performances. He also offered condolences to Krishnaraj’s family, friends, colleagues and admirers.
“I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr. Krishnaraj, the renowned playback singer of Tamil cinema. With his unique voice and songs brimming with enthusiasm, playback singer Mr Krishnaraj had captivated the hearts of his fans. His demise is a great loss to Tamil cinema. I convey my deepest condolences and comfort to his grieving family, relatives, friends, film industry colleagues, and all music lovers,” CM Vijay wrote on social media.
தமிழ்த் திரையுலகின் பிரபல பின்னணிப் பாடகர் திரு. கிருஷ்ணராஜ் அவர்களின் மறைவுச் செய்தி கேட்டு அதிர்ச்சியும், மனவேதனையும் அடைந்தேன். தன்னுடைய தனித்துவமான குரலாலும், உற்சாகம் ததும்பும் பாடல்களாலும் ரசிகர்களின் இதயங்களைக் கவர்ந்த பின்னணிப் பாடகர் திரு. கிருஷ்ணராஜ் அவர்களின் மறைவு தமிழ்த் திரையுலகிற்குப் பேரிழப்பாகும். அவரை இழந்துவாடும் குடும்பத்தினர், உறவினர்கள், நண்பர்கள், திரைத்துறையினர் மற்றும் இசை ரசிகர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலையும், ஆறுதலையும் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.
— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) October 22, 2026
Krishnaraj’s mortal remains have been kept at his residence in Valasaravakkam, Chennai, allowing members of the public and the film industry to pay their last respects.
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Chinmayi Sripaada, Sarath Kumar Remember Singer
Tributes have also come in from across the entertainment industry. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada expressed her grief in a brief post, writing, “Oh God. This is a really tough week.”
Actor R Sarath Kumar also remembered Krishnaraj’s contribution to music, highlighting the emotional depth of his singing and the lasting place he holds in listeners’ hearts.
“Through the richness of his voice and his emotionally charged renditions, he will forever live in the hearts of music lovers, and his passing is an irreplaceable loss to the world of music. While praying to the divine for his soul to attain peace, I convey my deepest condolences to his grieving family, relatives, fellow artists, and all music practitioners who mourn his loss.”
Krishnaraj’s Popular Songs
Over the course of his career, Krishnaraj sang more than 300 songs in Tamil. His popular tracks include ‘Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa’, ‘Kaathu Adikkuthu’, ‘Sirichuttu Ponalum’ and ‘Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu’ from Porkalam.
His death comes just days after the Tamil film industry mourned the loss of veteran music composer Deva.
(With inputs from ANI)
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