Vairamuthu

Vairamuthu is a renowned Tamil film lyricist and poet, celebrated for his extensive contributions to Indian cinema. Born on July 13, 1953, in Vadugapatti, Theni District, Tamil Nadu, he holds a Master's degree in Tamil Literature from Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai. Vairamuthu entered the film industry in 1980 with the movie *Nizhalgal*, and since then, he has written over 7,500 songs, earning him seven National Film Awards for Best Lyrics. His collaborations with music directors like Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman, as well as filmmakers like Mani Ratnam, have been particularly notable. Vairamuthu has also been honored with prestigious civilian awards, including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

Vairamuthu's impact extends beyond film; he is also a prolific writer with 38 published books to his credit. His work is deeply influenced by the Dravidian movement and figures like Bharathiyar and Periyar. Married to Ponmani, he has two sons, Madhan Karky and Kabilan, who are also involved in the Tamil film industry as lyricists and dialogue writers. Vairamuthu's legacy is marked by his enduring contributions to Tamil literature and cinema, making him one of the most celebrated lyricists in Indian film history.

However, the provided list of recent releases does not align with Vairamuthu's typical role as a lyricist rather than a performer or artist releasing music. His work is more commonly associated with composing lyrics for films rather than releasing standalone music tracks.

Genres

Tamil Pop

Kollywood

Tamil Dance

Related Artists

Anirudh Ravichander

Yuvan Shankar Raja

D. Imman

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S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

K. S. Chithra

Thaman S

Haricharan

Naresh Iyer

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Latest Release

Kaatrin Mozhi (Unplugged Cover)

Vidyasagar•

Vairamuthu

Single - Released January 20, 2025