Chennai, Oct. 22 -- Popular Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj, who was a close associate of late music composer Deva, passed away in Chennai on Thursday due to ill health.

The 75-year-old singer was known for his unique voice and has sung over 300 songs in Tamil, including hits like 'Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa', 'Kaathu Adikkuthu', 'Sirichuttu Ponalum' and 'Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu' from Porkalam.

Reacting to the news, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay paid heartfelt tributes on social media, remembering the late Krishnaraj and offering his condolences to his family.

"I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mr. Krishnaraj, the renowned playback singer of Tamil cinema. With his unique voice and son...