Renowned Tamil singer Krishnaraj, known for his collaborations with music composer Deva, passed away at the age of 75. The music personality breathed his last in Chennai on October 22, 2026. However, the exact cause of his death remains unknown at this time, but reports suggest he passed away due to age-related ailments.
The Tamil singer’s mortal remains will be taken to his hometown, Vembadithalam, on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the morning.
Krishnaraj’s passing is a major loss for the music industry, especially for Tamil music, where he made a notable contribution through his singing career. He earned major recognition for his work with Deva and his association with popular film music.
In a tragic turn of events for music lovers, his death comes just five days after the demise of his frequent collaborator and “Thenisai Thendral” Deva, who passed away on October 17
News of the singer’s passing has brought attention to his musical journey and the contributions he made over the years. Music lovers who admired his voice and the songs he brought to life will continue to remember his legacy.
He delivered hits like ‘Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu,’ ‘Vellarikka,’ ‘Meesakkaara Nanbaa,’ and more.
