In its Telugu remake Gharshana two new songs apart from the Tamil version were added to suit the taste of Telugu audience. He received the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director and ITFA Best Music Director Award forKaakha Kaakha, starring Suriya and Jyothika[ This film directed by Gautham Menon was a huge commercial success and the songs met with great critical acclaim. Harris made his debut inTollywood with Vasu. The title track of Lesa Lesa was the first song in India to be released as a single prior to the album release. He then worked in Lesa Lesa directed by Priyadarshan.
His Minnale score was later used in the Hindi version, titled Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein also directed by Gautham Menon. The following soundtrack albums 12B and Majunumet with high acclaim and praise. He received theFilmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for his work in Minnale, breaking the 9 years continuous record of A. The album was well received, particularly the song Vaseegara was exceptionally popular. Harris ventured into film scoring with Gautham Menon's Minnale. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.
Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer.