His initial studies tool place in Chennai only. His entry into the Tamil music world took place in a slightly different way. He started his work as a keyboardist and he worked with famous A R Rahman. During the initial phase Harris also worked as a musician, drum percussionist and programmed scores for movies. Harris did not hesitate in working for TV advertisements. Soon, his struggle paid off and he was offered to compose music for Minnale. Songs of the movie were liked by the listeners and he started to make his mark in hugely competitive Tamil film industry.

Minnale’s success was followed by many more movies. His other famous movies were, 12B, Kovil, Anniyan, Ghajini, Thotti Jaya, Kaaka Kaaka, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Pachaikili Muthucharam etc. he was won several awards and that furthers reaffirms his rising position in Tamil film industry. With the kind of offers he is getting, Harris Jayaraj is sure to achieve many more milestones.