Veteran Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj Ramasamy died in Chennai on Thursday, October 22, at the age of 75. His death marks a significant loss for the Tamil film music industry, where his distinctive voice featured in more than 300 songs. Known for his memorable collaborations with music composer Deva, Krishnaraj earned a special place among Tamil cinema audiences through his energetic renditions and songs that remained popular across generations.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay expressed shock and grief over the singer’s demise. In a tribute shared on social media, Vijay remembered Krishnaraj for his unique voice and the enthusiasm reflected in his songs. He described the singer’s death as a major loss to Tamil cinema and extended his condolences to Krishnaraj’s family, friends, colleagues in the film industry and music lovers mourning his passing.

Actor R Sarath Kumar also paid tribute to the singer, recalling the many songs Krishnaraj had performed for films featuring him. Sarath Kumar noted that the singer had lent his voice to more than 300 songs in Tamil cinema. He remembered tracks including “Paasamulla Sooriyane” from Vinnukkum Mannukkum, “Thaayae Thirisoolee” from Simmarasi, “Sokku Sundari” from Moovendar and “Karuda Karuda” from Natpukkaga, describing the singer’s contribution as an irreplaceable loss to the music world.

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Krishnaraj became widely recognised during the 1990s through his association with Deva, one of Tamil cinema’s prominent composers of that period. Among his best-known songs is “Vellarikka Pinju Vellarikka” from the 1996 film Kadhal Kottai. He also gained acclaim for “Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu” from the 1997 film Porkkaalam, which earned him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. Other popular tracks included “Tirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa” and songs from several successful Tamil films.

The singer’s death comes days after Deva passed away on October 17, followed by the death of actor Karthik Sabesh, the composer’s nephew, on October 20. The successive losses have saddened members of the Tamil film fraternity and music fans. Krishnaraj’s long association with Deva produced numerous memorable songs, and his voice became closely associated with the composer’s music during a particularly successful period in Tamil cinema. His passing leaves behind a musical legacy that continues to resonate with listeners.

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