Renowned Tamil Playback Singer Usha Ramanan Passes Away at 69

Renowned playback singer in the Tamil film industry, Usha Ramanan, has passed away at the age of 69 in Chennai. She was known for her soulful rendition of the song ‘Poongathave Thal Thiravai’ composed by Ilaiyaraaja that resonated deeply with Tamil music lovers.

Working alongside music composers like M.S. Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja, and Vidhyasagar, Usha Ramanan carved a niche for herself in the realm of playback singing. In the movie Vijay‘s ‘Thirupaachi’, she captivated audiences with her performance of the song ‘Kannum Kannumthan Kalanthachu’.

After her soulful contributions to the industry, Usha Ramanan has left a lasting impact on Tamil music. Her versatile voice paired with emotive delivery made her stand out in songs like ‘Sogam Enna Vilazha’ from Ilaiyaraaja’s music for ‘Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru’.