Singer Krishnaraj Passes Away: Veteran singer Krishnaraj of South Industry has passed away. He breathed his last in Chennai at the age of 75. According to the information, he was ill for a long time and his health was deteriorating day by day. Let us tell you that Krishnaraj, along with music director Deva, had sung more than 300 songs in Tamil cinema. After his demise, there has been a wave of interest in the industry and many veteran artists have expressed grief over his demise. There itself. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Thalapathy has paid tribute with sadness on his demise.
Krishnaraj's popular songs
Krishnaraj sang many superhit and memorable songs in his career spanning 4 decades. His most popular songs are considered to be 'Tirupathi Ezumalai Venkatesha', 'Kaathu Adikkudhu' and 'Sir Kuttu Ponnalum'. The song 'Thanjavur Mannu Eduthu' from the film 'Porkalaam' is one of those songs which got him huge recognition. People are still seen humming his songs even today. People of every generation like his voice. There was such magic in his voice that after listening to it, people never got tired of praising him. Today the fans are saddened by the news of his demise. Along with the artists of South Industry, his fans are also remembering him and paying tribute through social media.
CM Thalapati Vijay expressed grief
After the death of Krishnaraj, there is a wave of interest in the Tamil film industry. After his departure, everyone from fans to people who worked with him are inconsolable and are praying for the peace of his soul. At the same time, fans are expressing their grief and remembering him through social media. Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay expressed grief over the death of Krishnaraj and paid tribute to him. He posted on X and wrote, 'I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of the demise of Tamil cinema's famous playback singer Krishnaraj.
He further wrote, 'Through his unique voice and energetic songs, playback singer Krishnaraj won the hearts of his fans. His passing is a huge loss for Tamil cinema. I express my deepest condolences to his bereaved family, relatives, friends, colleagues from the film industry and all music lovers.
Famous background artist திரு. Krishna Raj was shocked and distraught after hearing the news of his death.
With his unique voice, अनुष्ठाअं ततुठ्वेम् गांगालूम् in the hearts of fans, கவர்ந்துப்ப்பார் பாட்கர் திரு. Krishnaraj's death…
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