J. M. Raju
# J. M. Raju

J. M. Raju is an Indian film singer and music composer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. He made his debut with the movie Naadan Pennu in 1967.

## Personal life

He is married to Latha Raju, a Malayalam playback singer, who is the daughter of famous singers Santha P. Nair and K. Padmanabhan Nair. The couple have two children, Aalap Raju and Anupama. Aalap Raju is also a playback singer. In 2015 Raju has won the Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy.

## Filmography

### As a music composer

* Nadi Nadi ... Chevalier Michael 1992
* Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
* Vaanil Vibhaatham ... Chevalier Michael 1992
* Kaathirunna Raavu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
* Kannaadikkaavilile ... Chevalier Michael 1992
* Navayuva Midhunam ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
* Anuraagame ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
* Prasada Sindooram ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
* Paalaruvi Neeyenikku Thozhi ... Keralam Manoharam 1999

### As a playback singer

* Naadan Premam ... Naadan Pennu 1967
* Paalkadal Naduvil ... Kanaatha Veshangal 1967
* Raathri Raathri ... Ezhu Raathrikal 1968
* Pottithakarnna ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
* Marathakappattudutha Vilaasini ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
* Kala kala mozhi ... Premageethangal 1981
* Ilam Manjil ... Adharangal Vithumpunnu 1981
* Ambili Manavatti azhakulla manavaatti ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Thattedi Sosamme ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Aakaasha perunthachan ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Iru Meyyaanennaalum [Bit] ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Amme mahaamaaye ... Jambulingam 1982
* Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum) ... Idavela 1982
* Gloria Gloria Gloria Swargeeya (Vinnin Saanthi Sandesham) ... Idavela 1982
* Ente kadha ninte kadha ... Ithu Njangalude Kadha 1982
* Thathammappenninu kalyaanam ... Thuranna Jail 1982
* Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu ... Iniyenkilum 1983
* Ilam Manjil [Adharangal Vithumbunnu] ... Kaathirunna Divasam 1983
* Poonkili painkili ... Kolakkomban 1983
* Odi odi odi vannu ... Swanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984
* Illillam Poo ... Akalangalil 1986
* Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
