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( Dharma Pathini ) – Fast-paced, classical-pop crossover hit.
An epic, cinematic duet set against a grand orchestral backdrop. SPB’s powerful vocals match the monumental scale of the composition. SPB - 100 Best Tamil Songs
( Duet ) – Emotionally intense, grand romantic ballad driven by deep expressions.
In 1992, a young A.R. Rahman burst into the scene with Roja . While Rahman brought futuristic synthesisers and global sounds, he relied heavily on the timeless stability of SPB’s vocals to ground his experimental arrangements. I can provide a highly tailored, mini-playlist with
The 100-song feature typically spans major eras of SPB's career, categorized by his collaborations with iconic music directors: The Ilaiyaraaja Era (80s & 90s)
: Look for "Mannil Indha" from Keladi Kanmani , famous for SPB singing long stretches without seemingly taking a breath. S P B - Top 200 Tamil - Playlist - Listen on JioSaavn SPB’s powerful vocals match the monumental scale of
The sun had just set over the bustling city of Chennai, casting a warm orange glow over the crowded streets. Music lovers of all ages gathered at the iconic Music Academy, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the most anticipated list in Tamil cinema - "SPB's 100 Best Tamil Songs". The legendary singer, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, fondly known as SPB, had spent years entertaining the Tamil film industry with his soulful voice.
| No. | Song | Movie (Year) | Music Director | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | 1 | "Ilaya Nila Pozhigirathey" | Payanagal Mudivathillai (1982) | Ilaiyaraaja | | 2 | "Mandram Vantha Thendralukku" | Mouna Raagam (1986) | Ilaiyaraaja | | 3 | "En Kaadhale" | Duet (1994) | A.R. Rahman | | 4 | "Sangeetha Megam" | Udhaya Geetham (1985) | Ilaiyaraaja | | 5 | "Kaadhalenum Thervezhudhi" | Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) | A.R. Rahman | | 6 | "Kannukkul Nooru Nilava" | Vedam Pudhithu | A.R. Rahman | | 7 | "Nalam Vaazha" | Marupadiyum | Ilaiyaraaja | | 8 | "Kadavul Amaithu Vaitha Medai" | Aval Oru Thodarkathai | Ilaiyaraaja | | 9 | "Angum Ingum" | Avargal | M.S. Viswanathan | | The Masterpieces of Pathos | | 10 | "Enna Satham Indha Neram" | Punnagai Mannan (1986) | Ilaiyaraaja | | 11 | "Nee Partha" | Hey! Ram | Ilaiyaraaja | | 12 | "Madai Thiranthu" | Nizhalgal | Ilaiyaraaja | | 13 | "Poongatre Poongatre" | Nenjathai Killadhe | M.S. Viswanathan | | The Chartbusters and Party Anthems | | 14 | "Mukkala Mukkabula" | Kadhalan (1994) | A.R. Rahman | | 15 | "Ennai Kaanavillaye" | Kadhal Desam | A.R. Rahman | | 16 | "Pettai Rap" | Kadhalan (1994) | A.R. Rahman | | 17 | "Vanthenda Palkaran" | Annamalai | Deva | | 18 | "Rakkamma" | Thalapathi | Ilaiyaraaja | | 19 | "Aalapol Velapol" | Ejamaan (1993) | Ilaiyaraaja | | 20 | "Athey Kathal" | Kathal Geetham | A.R. Rahman | | 21 | "Kathalikkum Penin Kaikal" | Kaadhalan | A.R. Rahman | | 22 | "Maanuthu Mandhayilae" | Muthu | A.R. Rahman | | 23 | "Unnai Naan Parthathu" | Film Unknown | Shankar-Ganesh | | 24 | "Kaaverikkarai (Ponnula Ponnula)" | Chittukkuruvi | Ilaiyaraaja | | Romantic Duets | | 25 | "Ovvoru Pookalume" | Autograph | A.R. Rahman | | 26 | "Anbae Anbae" | Uthaya Geetham | Ilaiyaraaja | | 27 | "Hello Hello" | Monishaa En Monalisa | Unknown | | 28 | "Nilavae Mugam" | Yejaman | Ilaiyaraaja | | 29 | "Nenjukkulae Innarendru" | Ponnumani | Ilaiyaraaja | | 30 | "Vaigai Nathioram" | Rickshaw Mama | Unknown | | 31 | "En Kannukoru Nilava" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 32 | "Maveeran Pennarasi" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 33 | "Kuthu Vizhakaga" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | Classical & Devotional Gems | | 34 | "Aarirariro" | Mundhanai Mudichi | Ilaiyaraaja | | 35 | "Manasu Mayangum" | Sippikul Muthu | Ilaiyaraaja | | 36 | "Mounamaana Neram" | Salangai Oli | Ilaiyaraaja | | 37 | "aayarpaadi Maalikaiyil" | Tamil Devotional | Randoms | | 38 | "Aagaasa Nilavu" | Manjapai | N. R. Raghunanthan | | 39 | "Aaramba Kaalaththil" | Arangetram (1973) | V. Kumar | | 80s & 90s Nostalgia | | 40 | "Nitham Nitham Yen Kannodu" | Koottu Puzhukkal (1987) | M. S. Viswanathan | | 41 | "Enakkoru Kadhali" | Muthana Muthallavo | M. S. Viswanathan | | 42 | "Hei Oraayiram" | Meendum Kokila | Ilaiyaraaja | | 43 | "Padaithane Brahma Devan" | Uravaadum Nenjam | Ilaiyaraaja | | 44 | "Megame Thoodhaga Vaa" | Kannan Oru Kaikkuzhandai | Ilaiyaraaja | | 45 | "En Jeevanin Paadalai" | Ilaiyavan | Ilaiyaraaja | | 46 | "Ennadi Meenatchi" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 47 | "Kadhal Vaithu" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 48 | "Sundhari Neeyum" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 49 | "Poththi Vacha" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 50 | "Ammadi Idhuthan Kathala" | Ethu Namma Aalu | Unknown | | 51 | "Naanthaan Ungappanda" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 52 | "Naan Paadum" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 53 | "Unakku Mattum" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 54 | "Azhagana Ratchasiye" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 55 | "Raja Magadhi" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 56 | "Oru Thottilil" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 57 | "Vaanam Thottu" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 58 | "Sorgam Enbathu" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 59 | "Maalaiyil Yaaro" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 60 | "Poonthenil" | Unknown | K.V. Mahadevaan | | 61 | "Vaasamilla" | Unknown | A.A. Raj | | The 70s Foundation | | 62 | "Malligai Poo Vaangi Vandhen" | Paalkudam | M.S. Viswanathan | | 63 | "IyaRkaiyenum iLayakanni" | Shanthi Nilayam | M.S. Viswanathan | | 64 | "Malare Mounama" | Kalyana Parisu | M.S. Viswanathan | | 65 | "Aayiram Nilave Vaa" | Adimai Penn (1969) | K. V. Mahadevan | | 66 | "Sankara Nadasareera" | Unknown | Unknown | | 67 | "Omkara Nadanu" | Unknown | Unknown | | 68 | "Tharapatham" | Anaswaram (Malayalam) | Unknown | | 69 | "Dorakuna Ituvanti Seva" | (Telugu) | Unknown | | 70 | "Aayiram Erimalai" | Naalaiya Theerpu (1992) | Manimekalai | | 71 | "Andamanani Premarani" | Unknown | Unknown | | 72 | "Om Namaha" | Unknown | Unknown | | 73 | "O Priya" | Unknown | Unknown | | 74 | "Vedam Anuvanuvuna" | Unknown | Unknown | | 75 | "Engeyum Eppothum" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 76 | "Unnai Naan Parthathu" | Film Unknown | Shankar-Ganesh | | 77 | "Malligai Mohini" | Unknown | Unknown | | 78 | "Irayil Payanangalil" | Unknown | Unknown | | 79 | "Oruthalai Raagam" | Unknown | Unknown | | 80 | "Enippadigal" | Unknown | Unknown | | 81 | "En Anbae" | Unnai Thedi Varuven | Ilaiyaraaja | | 82 | "Sakara" | Unknown | Unknown | | 83 | "Odakara Marimuthu" | Unknown | Unknown | | 84 | "Akadanu Naanga" | Unknown | Unknown | | 85 | "Anbu Magan" | Unknown | Deva | | Later Era & Special Mentions | | 86 | "Oh Nanba" | Lingaa (2014) | A.R. Rahman | | 87 | "Enge Pogudhu" | Kochadaiyaan (2014) | A.R. Rahman | | 88 | "Mazhai Thuli Varaaga" | Sangamam | A.R. Rahman | | 89 | "Nila Meethu Kadhal" | Duet | A.R. Rahman | | 90 | "Chittu Kuruvi" | Chittu Kuruvi | Deva | | 91 | "Kandaen Kandaen" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 92 | "Nadhiyae Nadhiyae" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 93 | "Muthal Murai" | Sangamam | A.R. Rahman | | 94 | "Maargazhi" | Sangamam | A.R. Rahman | | 95 | "Aalaala Kanda" | Sangamam | A.R. Rahman | | 96 | "Sowkkiyama" | Sangamam | A.R. Rahman | | 97 | "Natthikarai" | Sangamam | A.R. Rahman | | 98 | "Conjeevaram Madhu" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 99 | "Manjal Nilaavukku" | Film Unknown | Unknown | | 100 | "Thoda Thoda Malarndhadhenna" | Indira | A.R. Rahman |