
About
Na. Muthu Kumar
Overview
Na. Muthukumar was an Indian poet, lyricist, and author. Best known for his Tamil language film songs, he received the most number of Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist in Tamil and was a two-time recipient of the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for his works in Thanga Meenkal (2013) and Saivam (2014).
He began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. He was later offered to write lyrics in the film Veera Nadai, directed by Seeman. He has been credited as a dialogue writer in a few films, including Kireedam (2007) and Vaaranam Aayiram (2008).
Muthukumar, who had been suffering from jaundice for long, died on the morning of 14 August 2016, at his Chennai residence due to cardiac arrest. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife and two children: a son and a daughter.
Known for
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2023 | Aneethi | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2022 | Dhadha | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2022 | Kallan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2020 | Onbathu Kuzhi Sampath | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2020 | Meendum Oru Mariyathai | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2019 | July Kaatril | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2019 | Pettikadai | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Writing | Musical | 59 Average |
2018 | Utharavu Maharaja | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2018 | 2.0 | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2018 | Yaagan | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2018 | Enga Kattula Mazhai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2018 | Oru Kuppai Kathai | Writing | Musical | 59 Average |
2017 | Taramani | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2017 | Yaakkai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2016 | Iruvar Ullam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2016 | Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2016 | Amma Kanakku | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2016 | Paisa | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2016 | Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2016 | Ko 2 | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2016 | Theri | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2016 | Pugazh | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2016 | Sethupathi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2016 | Anjala | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2016 | Saahasam | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Eetti | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Sakalakala Vallavan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Aavi Kumar | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Papanasam | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2015 | Kaaka Muttai | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2015 | Soan Papdi | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Nannbenda | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Touring Talkies | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2015 | Darling | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2014 | Azhagiya Pandipuram | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2014 | Thirudan Police | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2014 | Poojai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2014 | Aal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2014 | Anjaan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2014 | Saivam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2014 | Athithi | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2014 | Naan Than Bala | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2014 | Damaal Dumeel | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2014 | Bramman | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2014 | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2013 | Thalaimuraigal | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2013 | All in All Azhagu Raja | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2013 | Vanakkam Chennai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2013 | Mathapoo | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2013 | Thanga Meenkal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2013 | Thalaivaa | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2013 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2013 | Thulli Vilayadu | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2013 | Thillu Mullu | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2013 | Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2013 | Settai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2013 | Vatthikuchi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2013 | Samar | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2012 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2012 | Ammavin Kaipesi | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2012 | Thuppakki | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2012 | Maattrraan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2012 | Sundarapandian | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2012 | Billa II | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2012 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2012 | Kazhugu | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2012 | Ullam | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2012 | Aravaan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2012 | Kondaan Koduthaan | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2012 | Marina | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2012 | Nanban | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2012 | Vettai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Maharaja | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2011 | Poraali | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | 7Aum Arivu | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Raa Raa | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2011 | Vedi | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2011 | Vandhaan Vendraan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2011 | Engeyum Eppodhum | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Mambattiyan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2011 | Puli Vesham | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Veppam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Avan Ivan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Eththan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Sabash Sariyana Potti | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2011 | Narthagi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2011 | Engeyum Kadhal | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2011 | Vaanam | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2011 | Kullanari Koottam | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2011 | Siruthai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Ayyanar | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2010 | Nandalala | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Boss Engira Baskaran | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Thillalangadi | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2010 | Madrasapattinam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Kalavani | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Singam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Sura | Writing | Lyricist | 57 Average |
2010 | Paiyaa | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Angadi Theru | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2010 | Aval Peyar Tamilarasi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Jaggubhai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2010 | Thambi Arjuna | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2009 | Kanden Kadhalai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2009 | Aadhavan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2009 | Ainthaam Padai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2009 | Vamanan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2009 | Naadodigal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2009 | Maasilamani | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2009 | Muthirai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2009 | Mariyadhai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2009 | Ayan | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2009 | 1977 | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Silambattam | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2008 | Thenavattu | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2008 | Sakkarakatti | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2008 | Poi Solla Porom | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Herova? Zerova? | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2008 | Jayam Kondaan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2008 | Kuruvi | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2008 | Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Sandai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2008 | Bheema | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2008 | Vaazhthugal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Puli Varudhu | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2007 | Kaloori | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2007 | Vel | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Polladhavan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Kattradhu Thamizh | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Malaikottai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Piragu | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2007 | Satham Podathey | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2007 | Kireedam | Writing | Dialogue | 59 Average |
2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Writing | Lyricist | 61 Fair |
2007 | Manikanda | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2007 | Sabari | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Viyabari | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Deepavali | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2007 | Thaamirabharani | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2007 | Pokkiri | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Veyyil | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2006 | Nenjirukkum Varai | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2006 | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | E | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Em Magan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Jambhavan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Thimiru | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Parijatham | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2006 | Pudhupettai | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2006 | Thalai Nagaram | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Dishyum | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Kovai Brothers | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Thambi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2006 | Saravana | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2006 | Paramasivan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2005 | Sandakozhi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Aaru | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Ghajini | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2005 | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2005 | ABCD | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | February 14 | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2005 | Anniyan | Writing | Lyricist | 61 Fair |
2005 | Thotti Jaya | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Jithan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Aanai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Maayavi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Sachein | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2005 | Thaka Thimi Tha | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2005 | Ji | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2005 | London | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Devathayai Kanden | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2005 | Ayya | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2005 | Englishkaran | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2004 | Kaadhal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Manmadhan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2004 | Jore | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | 7G Rainbow Colony | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Arasatchi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Kudaikul Mazhai | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Bose | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2004 | Sullan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2004 | Arul | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Aethiree | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Ghilli | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2004 | Varnajalam | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Thendral | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Chatrapathy | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2004 | Kovil | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2004 | Giri | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Joot | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2003 | Pithamagan | Writing | Lyricist | 60 Fair |
2003 | Thirumalai | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2003 | Diwan | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Thennavan | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2003 | Eera Nilam | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2003 | Indru | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2003 | Kadhal Konden | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Whistle | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Parthibhan Kanavu | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2003 | Saamy | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Anbe Anbe | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Sena | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2003 | Julie Ganapathi | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Vaseegara | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2003 | Dhool | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2002 | April Maadhathil | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2002 | Bagavathi | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2002 | Samasthanam | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2002 | Unnai Ninaithu | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2002 | Run | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2002 | Vivaramana Aalu | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2001 | Nandha | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2001 | Kalakalappu | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2001 | Dum Dum Dum | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
2000 | Sabhash | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2000 | James Pandu | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
2000 | Vaanathaippola | Writing | Lyricist | 58 Average |
1999 | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
1999 | Iraniyan | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
1999 | Ooty | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
1999 | Hello | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
1999 | Minsara Kanna | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
1999 | Malabar Police | Writing | Lyricist | 59 Average |
Karuppar Nagaram | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
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Puthiya Thiruppangal | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |