J. M. Raju

John Mattupurathu Raju is an Indian film singer and music composer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. He made his debut with the movie Naadan Pennu in 1967.

Personal life
Raju was born on 1 January 1944 in Ernakulam, Kerala, as the son of the late John Mattupurathu and the late Mary John. He is married to Latha Raju, a Malayalam playback singer, who is the daughter of famous singers Santha P. Nair and K. Padmanabhan Nair. The couple have two children, Aalap Raju and Anupama. Aalap Raju is also a playback singer. In 2015 Raju won the Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy.

As a music composer

 * Nadi Nadi ...	Chevalier Michael	1992
 * Bhaagyam vannu ...	Chevalier Michael	1992
 * Vaanil Vibhaatham ...	Chevalier Michael	1992
 * Kaathirunna Raavu ...	Chevalier Michael	1992
 * Kannaadikkaavilile ...	Chevalier Michael	1992
 * Navayuva Midhunam ...	Keralam Manoharam	1999
 * Anuraagame ...	Keralam Manoharam	1999
 * Prasada Sindooram ...	Keralam Manoharam	1999
 * Paalaruvi Neeyenikku Thozhi ...	Keralam Manoharam	1999

As a playback singer

 * Naadan Premam ...	Naadan Pennu	1967
 * Paalkadal Naduvil ...	Kanaatha Veshangal	1967
 * Raathri Raathri ...	Ezhu Raathrikal	1968
 * Pottithakarnna ...	Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam)	1972
 * Marathakappattudutha Vilaasini ...	Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam)	1972
 * Kala kala mozhi ...	Premageethangal	1981
 * Ilam Manjil ...	Adharangal Vithumpunnu	1981
 * Ambili Manavatti azhakulla manavaatti ...	Ee Naadu	1982
 * Thattedi Sosamme ...	Ee Naadu	1982
 * Aakaasha perunthachan ...	Ee Naadu	1982
 * Iru Meyyaanennaalum [Bit] ...	Ee Naadu	1982
 * Amme mahaamaaye ...	Jambulingam	1982
 * Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum) ...	Idavela	1982
 * Gloria Gloria Gloria Swargeeya (Vinnin Saanthi Sandesham) ...	Idavela	1982
 * Ente kadha ninte kadha ...	Ithu Njangalude Kadha	1982
 * Thathammappenninu kalyaanam ...	Thuranna Jail	1982
 * Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu ...	Iniyenkilum	1983
 * Ilam Manjil [Adharangal Vithumbunnu] ...	Kaathirunna Divasam	1983
 * Poonkili painkili ...	Kolakkomban	1983
 * Odi odi odi vannu ...	Swanthamevide Bandhamevide	1984
 * Illillam Poo ...	Akalangalil	1986
 * Bhaagyam vannu ...	Chevalier Michael	1992