title: J. M. Raju
text: # 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
  