Spb - 100 Best Tamil Songs __exclusive__ May 2026

The Unforgettable Melodies of SPB

Anjali Anjali (Duet): A soulful romantic track showcasing his partnership with A. R. Rahman. SPB - 100 Best Tamil Songs

Ilaiyaraaja, popularly known as SPB (Shankar Purushothaman Balasubramaniam), is a name synonymous with Tamil music. With a career spanning over five decades, he has left an indelible mark on the Tamil film industry and music lovers worldwide. Recently, a list of his 100 best Tamil songs was compiled, showcasing the vast range and depth of his remarkable body of work. This essay explores the significance of SPB's music, highlighting some of his most iconic songs and the reasons why he remains the melody king of Tamil cinema. The Unforgettable Melodies of SPB Anjali Anjali (

5. Ponmalai Pozhudhu (Nizhalgal, 1980)

Composer: Ilaiyaraaja A melancholic track. SPB sings for a disillusioned Rati Agnihotri (dubbed for Kamal), capturing the sadness of urban poverty against a beautiful rural melody. "Athinthom" ( Chandramukhi

  • "Athinthom" (Chandramukhi, 2005)

    What distinguishes SPB's "best" songs is his unmatched versatility. He was famously an "untrained" singer who mastered complex Carnatic compositions, most notably in the film Sankarabharanam 100 Greatest S. P. B. Songs (Tamil) - Amazon Music

    29. Thendral Vandhu (Avatharam, 1995)

    So gentle.

    The #1 SPB Tamil Song of all time: