Yugendran
Introduction '''Yugendran''' (born '''Yugendran Vasudevan''' on 20 December 1976) is a Malaysian actor and singer who has sung several songs in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. He is also an occasional music director and host.
Personal life Yugendran is the son of the late Malaysian origin Tamil language playback singer-actor Malaysia Vasudevan. He has two sisters named Pavithra and Prashanthini. Prashanthini is a Tamil playback singer as well and has sung in films such as ''12B'', ''Veyil'' and ''Vaaranam Aayiram''.Yugendran performed in the Launch of a Tamil radio station in Sri Lanka called Swarna Oli in 1999, where he met his wife, Hayma Malini, a popular RJ host. His wife Hayma Malini who was born and raised in Singapore, holds an Singapore citizenship. Together they have three children, Visashan Naarayan, Kishan Kutty Naarayan and Darshan Naarayan Nair. He, his wife and children had previously resided in India, Malaysia and Singapore. They currently reside in Auckland, New Zealand and runs his own events company Rambutan Media Works NZ Limited.
Music career Yugendran started out in the music industry as a Mridangamist and made his debut solo performance at the age of 10.His mridangam arangetram had Dr. Balamurali Krishna accompanying him on the viola and was attended by Illaiyaraja himself. His first song was for the movie ''Uzhavan Magan'', "Senthoorave poove", where he sang the shepherd boy's voice. He went on to sing in stage shows with his father in India as well as overseas. Till the age of 14, he used to sing the female portion of the duets his father rendered on stage. After his voice broke, he went on to do solo performances in countries such as Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and America, even before becoming a playback singer.Yugendran's debut as a playback singer was with the song "Pollaachi Santhaiyile" (in the film ''Rojavanam''). This was followed by "Parthein Parthein" in the movie ''Parthein Rasithein''. He has rendered most of the songs for Baradwaj. He has sung in the music of the Ilaiyaraaja and also the Oscar award winner A. R. Rahman and the younger music directors of today, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sri Kanth Deva to Deva, Sirpy and Adidtyan.Yugendran continues to sing to date, his latest being the song from ''Goa''. He also composes music. He has composed music for ''Veeramum Eeramum'' and ''Balam'' and he did the re-recording for Aghatiyan's movie ''Nenjathai Killaathe'', starring Vikranth. His latest venture, ''Nellai Santhippu,''  released in 2012.
Acting career Yugendran was initially supposed to make his acting debut through Raja Kantheeban's ''Mouname'' in 1998, but the project was shelved. Yugendran Vasudevan Nair's debut was in the movie ''Poovellam Un Vasam'' opposite Ajith Kumar and Jyothika. He went on to doing more movies with Illaiya Thalapathy Vijay. His latest movie is ''Yuddham Sei'', a Mysskin movie of 2011.He has acted as a hero in 3 movies: ''Kaiyodu Kai'', ''Ulla Kadathal'' and ''Pachai Nirame''.He has acted in TV serials such as Savithree, ''Kolangal'', ''Megala'' and ''Idhayam''. He has acted in TV Dramas in countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.
Host Yugendran started out hosting Musical programs on Jaya TV and went on to hosting more musical shows on Sun TV and VJ TV. He then was also roped in to host other genre programs, especially reality programs such as ''Treasure Hunt'' on Jaya TV and a couples contest show on the same Channel. Recently he has organised online 8 hours music tribute to his father Thiru. Malaysia Vasudevan on 75th Birthday with all renowned singers
TV Producer Yugendran started a company called Rambutan Productions in India and Rambutan Media Works in Singapore. He is currently producing programs for India, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. He runs the company with his wife, Hayma Malini. He did TV shows in Singapore under Rambutan Media Works, which includes ''Endrendrum Punnagai'' (Film Based), ''Sollathaan Ninaikirain'' (Talk show), ''Vidumurai Vasantham'' (Holiday Variety), ''Kondaattam'' (info-ed) and ''Achamillai Achamillai'' (Talk show for women by women). Rambutan Media Works is now changed to 23 Frames Pte Ltd. and is currently producing the children's variety series "Vilaiyaattu Pasanga" (https://www.facebook.com/VilayaattuPasanga). He also directed a Reality Game Show on Starhub Varnam Television. He acted in a Singapore Tele-movie ''Sathurangam'', which was telecasted in Singapore on Father's Day 2016 on Vasantham (MediaCorp).
Filmography === As actor === Year  Film  Role Notes 2001  ''Poovellam Un Vasam''  Karna  2002  ''Enge Enadhu Kavithai''  Auto driver  Guest appearance ''Youth''  Pratap  ''Bagavathi''  Anand  ''Kadhal Samrajyam''   Unreleased2003  ''Student Number 1''  Sathya  ''Kaiyodu Kai''  Manik (Manikkam)  ''Anbe Anbe''  Shiva  ''Thayumanavan''  Veeramuthu 2004  ''Madurey''  Jeevan  ''Oru Murai Sollividu''  Sundar 2005  ''Thirupachi'' Inspector Veluchamy  ''Ulla Kadathal''  Robert  ''Saadhuryan''  Manoj  ''Alaiyadikkuthu''    2006  ''Amirtham''  Veerayan  2007  ''Mudhal Kanave''  David 2008  ''Nenjathai Killadhe''  	Inspector Meyyappan  ''Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu''  Raju  ''Pachai Nirame''  Manoj  2009  ''Kannukulle''  Dhanasekhar  ''Newtonin Moondram Vidhi''  Deva  ''Rajadhi Raja''  Advocate  2011  ''Yuddham Sei''  Inba  2012  ''Kathalaanain''   Singapore film 2013  ''Vizha''  Manimaaran 2024KaazhLead actorYet to be released. Filmed & Produced in Australia (During the Pandemic, non-lock down times)=== As singer ===Song Name  Album Name  Co-singers  Music A samba A samba  Pandavar BhoomiSubha, TL. Maharajan  Bharadwaj  Thozha Thozha  Pandavar Bhoomi   Chtira Sivaraman  Bharadwaj   Aadi Aadi Vamma   Indran   Srivarthini  Mani Sharma  Adida! Nayaandiya   Goa   S.P.B.Charan  Yuvan Shankar Raja  Autograph   I Love You Daa   Pop Shalini Bharadwaj Carolinaa   Kadhal Sadugudu   Karthik   Deva  Cherry Cherry Oh Cherry  Love Channel   Anuradha Sriram  Deva Enna Parkurai   Thavamai Thavamirundhu   Suchitra  Sabesh–Murali Kalayanamthan Katti   Saamy   Kay Kay, Srilekha Parthasarathy  Harris Jeyaraj  Kilakke Paarthen   Autograph     Bharadwaj  Koodaimela Kooda Vetchu   Kannan Varuvaan   K.S. Chitra, S. P. B. Charan  Sirpy Kozhi Vandhadha   ''Aahaa..!'' Anuradha Sriram, Malaysia Vasudevan, Sujatha  Deva   Mekki Mekki   Kaadhal Thirudaa   Anuradha Sriram  Bharani  Mullai Poo   Kadhal Samrajyam   S.P.B.Charan, Venkat Prabhu  Yuvan Shankar Raja Muthal Muthalai  Lesa Lesa  Srimathumitha, Tippu  Harris Jeyaraj    Nenjathai Killadhe   Nenjathai Killadhe  Prashanthini Premji Amaren    Oh Shalalala Jamaai  Junior Senior  Prem, Yuvan Shankar Raja  Yuvan Shankar Raja    Oh.. Maria   Kadhalar Dhinam   Devan, Febi Mani A. R. Rahman    Oru Mathiri   Kee Moo   Prashanthini  Elngo Kalaivanan    Parthen Parthen   Parthen Rasithen   Reshmi  Bharadwaj    Patthe Patthe   Relax   Chorus  Deva    Picaso Oviyam   Royal Family   Prasad  Bharani    Poddale Kaddila   Kathal Jaathi   Yuvan Shankar Raja  Ilayaraja    Rosapoo Uthadula  Thamizh   Anuradha Sriram  Bharadwaj    Sudumvarai Neruppu   Jananam   Balaji, Karthik, Timmy, Tippu  Bharadwaj    Suthuthae Suthuthaey   Nepali   Srikanth Deva  Pollaachi Sandhaiyile  Rojavanam   Bharadwaj  Vilakkuvonu Thiriya Paarkudhu  Devathayai Kanden  Malathi  Deva=== As music director === Year  Film  Notes 2007  ''Veeramum Eeramum''  2008  ''Nenjathai Killadhe''  composed only one song2009  ''Balam'' 2011  ''Nellai Santhippu'' 2012  ''Kathalaanain'' === Television === Year  Programme / Show  Role  Channel  Language  Notes2023'' Bigg Boss Tamil 7 ''ContestantVijay TVTamilEvicted Day 28
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