Legendary Singer P Jayachandran Passes Away

On 9th January 2025, Renowned playback singer and National Award winner P Jayachandran passed away at 80 in Thrissur, Kerala, after battling cancer.

P Jayachandran, a celebrated figure in Malayalam cinema, contributed to Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi music with over 16,000 songs.
His career began in 1965 with “Oru Mullappoomalayumaayi” from Kunhalimarikkar, though his first film song heard by audiences was “Manjalayil Mungi Thorthi” from Kalithozhan.
Jayachandran worked with iconic composers such as MS Baburaj, G Devarajan, Ilaiyaraaja, Vidyasagar, and AR Rahman, earning acclaim for his evergreen collaborations.
His Tamil Nadu State Film Award-winning debut with AR Rahman, “Kaththaazha Kaatu Vazhi,” marked his foray into Hindi cinema as well, introduced by Rahman.
Beyond films, Jayachandran gained recognition in devotional music, contributing to the genre in Tamil and Malayalam.