Kabilan Vairamuthu is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu the southern state of India. He is an engineering graduate who went on to pursue communication for social change in the school of Journalism - UQ -Australia. After serving as an executive producer for programming and current affairs in the Tamil television industry for three plus years, Kabilan is now a full-time writer with the Tamil film industry. He is the son of the famous Tamil poet and lyricist
Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramasamy (born 13 July 1953) is an Indian lyricist, poet, and novelist working in the Tamil film industry. He is a prominent figure in the Tamil literary world. A master's graduate from the Pachaiyappa's College in Chennai, he first ...
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Kabilan published his first book at 18. He is the author of five poetry collections, a short story collection and three novels. Kabilan Vairamuthu represented Tamil Nadu at the Sahitya Akademi's north eastern and southern poetry forum 2014 held in Kochi. During his college days he founded Makkal Anukka Peravai, a socio-political organization which works to address the self and social issues of the younger generation. The school once formulated will function to re-culture and professionalize the political practices of the state. The idea is to create sensible substance and a feasible platform for the youngsters to actively participate in development politics.
Family
Kabilan Vairamuthu is the second son of authors
Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramasamy (born 13 July 1953) is an Indian lyricist, poet, and novelist working in the Tamil film industry. He is a prominent figure in the Tamil literary world. A master's graduate from the Pachaiyappa's College in Chennai, he first ...
and Ponmani Vairamuthu. Vairamuthu is a lyricist and a seven-time National Award winner. Ponmani, a Tamil scholar, published poetry collections and a novel and worked as a lecturer in Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai for 22 years. Kabilan's elder brother
Madhan Karky
Madhan Karky Vairamuthu is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter, research associate, software engineer, and entrepreneur. A holder of a doctorate in computer science from the University of Queensland, Karky began his professional career as an ass ...
has a doctorate in sensor networks and is a lyricist. Kabilan's wife Dr.Ramya, is a gynecologist and laproscopic surgeon. Mettoori Kabilan is the kid of the family. She has been named after "Mettoor" kabilan's native village. The village is now an under water bed at the Vaigam Dam.
Education and career
Kabilan worked in a software company. After two years he decided to switch to journalism and media. He pursued his Masters in Communication for Social Change in the
University of Queensland
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, endowment = A$224.3 million
, budget = A$2.1 billion
, type = Public research university
, chancellor = Peter Varghese
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, Australia.
As one of the creative minds in new generation media, Kabilan was involved in the launch of puthiya thalaimurai – a 24-hour news channel and Puthuyugam a GEC all in Tamil. The following were the shows produced so far:
Puthiyathalaimurai
* Kalam Irangiyavargal
(Anchor and Producer) – a show on young aspiring entrepreneurs
* Vidai Thedum Vivaathangal
(Anchor and Producer) – A focus group on social issues
Puthuyugam
* Thiramai Pongum Tamizhagam
(Executive Producer) – showcasing interesting talents
* Gaanamum Kaatchiyum
(Executive Producer) – a show which reviews film songs – a first time in television
* Vina Vidai Vettai
(Executive Producer) – A quiz on India
Poetry
* Ulagam Yaavayum
* Endraan Kavingan
* Manithanaku Aduthavan
* Kadavulodu Pechuvaarthai
* Kavithaigal 100
Short Story
* Kathai – Kabilan Vairamuthu
* AmbaraaThooni (2020) – Kabilan Vairamuthu’s second short stories collection. The compilation has stories of past present and future.
Novels
*Boomerang Bhoomi – based on the historical connection between the South Indian race and the Australian aborigines, the novel is a message against global terrorism. Many research students from reputed universities across the state have chosen this novel for their academic papers.
*Uyirsol – a true story based on post-natal depression - the book carries a CD which has the theme song for the novel
*Meinigari - a novel based on making of a reality show in a general entertainment channel - official sit
*Aagol - A socio political time travel novel on digital feudalism in the backdrop of the criminal tribe act
Filmography
Screenwriting Projects
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Kavan (film), Kavan ''(based on Meinigari)
* 2017 ''
Vivegam
''Vivegam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Siva. The movie features Ajith Kumar as primary lead, with Vivek Oberoi (in his Tamil debut), Kajal Aggarwal, and Akshara Haasan playing the supporti ...
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Asuraguru
''Asuraguru'' is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by A.Raajdheep, produced by JSB. Sathish under JSB film studios banner, dialogues penned by Kabilan Vairamuthu and Chandru Manickavasagam. The film stars V ...
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Thatrom Thookrom
''Thatrom Thookrom'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Arul S. The film stars Teejay Arunasalam, Cheenu Mohan and Kaali Venkat while Sampath Ram portrays a negative role. Balamurali Balu composed music ...
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Thalli Pogathey''
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Indian 2
''Indian 2'' is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by S. Shankar, intended as a sequel to his 1996 film ''Indian'', and produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Kajal Aggar ...
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Lyrics
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Udhayam NH4
''Udhayam NH4'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by debutant Manimaran, a former associate of Vetrimaaran. The film stars Siddharth and newcomer Ashrita Shetty. Vetrimaaran wrote the script, did the screenplay, and ...
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Vennila Veedu
''Vennila Veedu'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vetri Mahalingam. Produced by P. V. Arun, the film stars Mirchi Senthil, Vijayalakshmi, and Srinda. Cinematography is by D. Kannan, editing by V. J. Sabu Jo ...
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Sivappu
''Sivappu'' () is a 2015 Tamil language film directed by Sathyasiva and produced by Muktha Films and 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha. Evoking the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India, the film stars Rajkiran, Naveen Chandra and ...
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Poriyaalan
''Poriyaalan'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language thriller drama film directed by Thanukumar, written by Manimaran and produced by Vetrimaaran. The film features Harish Kalyan and Rakshita in the leading roles. Velraj is the cinematographer fo ...
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Jeeva''
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Anegan
''Anegan'' (; ) is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language period action romance thriller film directed by K. V. Anand, and produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram, S. Ganesh, S. Suresh under the banner AGS Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast starr ...
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Aayirathil Iruvar''
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Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan
''Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan'' () is a 2015 Tamil language comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. L. Abanindran. The film features an ensemble cast of Praveen Kumar, Sanam Shetty, Shalini Vadnikatti, Bala Saravanan, Aruldoss ...
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Arthanari
''Arthanari'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film starring Arundhati and debutante Ramkumar. The film is directed by Sundarra Elangovan. The film was dubbed in Malayalam with the same name and in Hindi as ''Mumbai Ki Kiran Be ...
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Indrajith''
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Peigal Jaakkirathai
''Peigal Jaakkirathai'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film, written and directed by Kanmani. This is a Tamil remake of Korean movie 'Hello Ghost'. The film stars Jeeva Rathnam and Eshanya, while Thambi Ramaiah, Rajendran and ...
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Kalam
''ʿIlm al-Kalām'' ( ar, عِلْم الكَلام, literally "science of discourse"), usually foreshortened to ''Kalām'' and sometimes called "Islamic scholastic theology" or "speculative theology", is the philosophical study of Islamic doc ...
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Kavan (film), Kavan''
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Vivegam
''Vivegam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Siva. The movie features Ajith Kumar as primary lead, with Vivek Oberoi (in his Tamil debut), Kajal Aggarwal, and Akshara Haasan playing the supporti ...
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Traffic Ramasamy''
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Embiran
''Embiran'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil language thriller film directed by Krishna Pandi, starring Rejith Menon, Radhika Preethi and T. S. B. K. Moulee. Rejith Menon played as Priyan, Radhika Preethi as Jeya and T. S. B. K. Moulee played grandfather o ...
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Meendum Oru Mariyathai
''Meendum Oru Mariyathai'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Bharathiraja. The film starring him, Nakshatra, Joe Malloori and Mounika is bankrolled by Manoj Kumar under his banner Manoj Creations. The music ...
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Imaikka Nodigal
''Imaikkaa Nodigal'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu. It stars Nayanthara with Atharvaa, Raashii Khanna marking the latter's debut in Tamil cinema, Vijay Sethupathi, Manasvi Ko ...
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Kaappaan
''Kaappaan'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. V. Anand and written by Pattukkottai Prabakar. It was produced by Lyca Productions and stars Suriya, Mohanlal and Arya with Sayyeshaa, Samuthirakani, Poorn ...
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Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
''Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven'' () is a Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sundar C. and produced by Lyca Productions. A remake of the Telugu film ''Attarintiki Daredi'' (2013), the film stars Silambarasan, Ramya Krishnan, Prabhu, ...
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July Kaatril
''July Kaatril'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by KC Sundaram on his directorial debut. The film stars Ananth Nag, Anju Kurian and Samyuktha Menon while Sathish and model Paloma Monnappa in the sup ...
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Comali
''Comali'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film produced by Ishari K. Ganesh and written and directed by Pradeep Ranganathan in his directorial debut. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Kajal Aggarwal, Yogi Babu, Samyuktha Hegde and K. ...
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Thatrom Thookrom
''Thatrom Thookrom'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Arul S. The film stars Teejay Arunasalam, Cheenu Mohan and Kaali Venkat while Sampath Ram portrays a negative role. Balamurali Balu composed music ...
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Asura Guru
''Asuraguru'' is a 2020 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by A.Raajdheep, produced by JSB. Sathish under JSB film studios banner, dialogues penned by Kabilan Vairamuthu and Chandru Manickavasagam. T ...
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Naan Sirithal
''Naan Sirithal'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Raana in his directorial debut. Following the success of ''Meesaya Murukku'' and ''Natpe Thunai'', Sundar C co-produced Aadhi's third film and it became a ...
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Naanum Single Thaan
''Naanum Single Thaan'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by R. Gopi, starring Dinesh and Deepti Sati. It was produced by Jayakumar and Punnagai Poo Gheetha. It was released on 12 February 2021.
Plot
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Independent Song
* ''Yenthiru Anjali Yenthiru''
* ''Mandhira Kannilae''
Documentary
* ''Ilaingargal Ennum Naam''
References
External links
Uyirsol*Social Activitie
*Profile Picture
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1982 births
Living people
Indian male screenwriters
Tamil film poets
Tamil screenwriters
Tamil writers
Writers from Chennai
Tamil-language lyricists