13-07-1953
Mettur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Acclaimed Tamil poet and lyricist, author of 5500+ film songs. Six-time National Award winner for best lyrics in Tamil cinema.
Literature Studies
Madurai Tamil University
Post-secondaryFilm Lyricist
Tamil Film Industry
1977-PresentPoet
Independent Writer
1970s-PresentLyric Writing Career (1980s)
Composed over 5500 songs for Tamil films
National Film Awards (2000s)
Won 6 National Awards for best lyrics
Kalaimamani Award (2007)
Honored by Tamil Nadu Government
National Film Award
Government of India
Multiple (6 times)Kalaimamani Award
Tamil Nadu Government
2007Tamil Nadu State Award
Tamil Nadu
Multiple