Malabar Gopalan Sreekumar (born 25 May 1957), better known as M.G. Sreekumar is an Indian playback singer,

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, television presenter and

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, who works predominantly in

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. He has sung more than 2000 songs in various Indian languages including

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, and

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. He owns a music company named KMG Musics and the Saregama School of Music in

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. Sreekumar has won several awards, including two National Film Awards, three Kerala State Film Awards and 5

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. He was also honoured with the

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by the

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in 2016. His career as a singer spans over 44 years.

Career

Sreekumar made his debut in the Malayalam movie ''

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'' (1983) Directed by Ashok Kumar. The Malayalam movie ''

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'' (1988) directed by

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, starring

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, was the first where Sreekumar sang all the songs. He has sung more than 35,000 songs for films in

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and

. He worked as music director in Malayalam films such as '' Chathurangam'' (2002) and ''

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'' (2002),

's ''

Kanchivaram ''Kanchivaram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Prakash Raj and Shriya Reddy and has the musical score by M. G. Sreekumar, cinematography by Tirru, editing by Arun Kumar ...

'' (2008), Mohanlal's ''

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'' and ''

Oru Naal Varum ''Oru Naal Varum'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, written by Sreenivasan, and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. It stars Mohanlal and Sameera Reddy in her Malayalam debut, with Sreenivasan, ...

.'' He anchored a TV show named ''SaReGaMa'' on

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and was a judge for the reality show ''

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''. Now he is a judge in Top Singer on Flowers TV. His appointment as chairman of Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Akademi by the LDF government of Kerala sparked controversy due to his close relations with its political rival BJP.

Personal life

Sreekumar was born on May 25, 1957 at

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, in Alappuzha district,

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as the younger son of

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and harmonist Malabar Gopalan Nair and

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exponent Kamalakshi Amma. He is the younger brother of popular music director M. G. Radhakrishnan and popular Carnatic musician Dr. K. Omanakkutty, who were both much elder to him. Sreekumar and Lekha, his future wife, first saw each other in 1988 at

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, but they met each other only few days later after a concert. Gradually, they developed friendship and later began living together. Sreekumar and Lekha married on 14 January 2000 at the Mookambika Temple, Kollur.

Discography

Singer

;Malayalam * ''

'' (1983) * ''

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi ''Poochakkoru Mookkuthi'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Mohanlal, Shankar, Menaka, M. G. Soman, Nedumudi Venu, C. I. Paul, S ...

'' (1984) * '' Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil'' (1985) * '' Pranamam'' (1986) * ''

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi ''Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by Priyadarshan starring an ensemble cast of Shankar, Menaka, Mukesh, Prem Nazir, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumari, Seema, and Innocent in the lead roles. Sree ...

'' (1986) * ''

Thalavattam ''Thalavattam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman and Karthika. The film is very loosely based on the 1975 movie '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' which was an ...

'' (1986) * '' Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal'' (1987) * ''

Anantaram ''Anantaram'' (Malayalam: ''അനന്തരം, )'', also known as ''Monologue'', is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film produced, written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It stars Mammootty, Ashokan and Shobhana in the lead. The fil ...

'' (1987) * ''

Moonnam Pakkam ''Moonnam Pakkam'' ( en, The Third Day) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language sentimental drama film written and directed by Padmarajan. It stars Thilakan, Jayaram, Kirti Singh, Jagathi Sreekumar, Rahman, Ashokan and Ajayan. Kirti and Ajayan mad ...

'' (1988) * ''

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'' (1988) * ''

Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu ''Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, and Ranjini. The story is based on the Marathi play ''Sasa Aani ...

'' (1988) * ''Janmandharam'' (1988) * '' Aaryan'' (1988) * ''

'' (1988) * '' Ramji Rao Speaking'' (1989) * ''Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam'' (1989) * ''News'' (1989) * ''

Nair Saab ''Nair Saab'' is a 1989 Malayalam language action thriller film, written by Dennis Joseph and directed by Joshiy and produced by Liberty Productions. It stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Mukesh and Geetha. It was released on the occasion of Onam ...

'' (1989) * ''

Mahayanam ''Mahayanam'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Joshy and produced by C T Rajan, starring Mammootty, Seema, Jalaja and Mukesh. Plot Chandran is a truck driver and Ravi is the cleaner of the truck. Chandran is very affection ...

'' (1989) * '' Kireedam'' (1989) * ''

Dasharatham ''Dasharatham'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Rekha, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Sukumaran, Karamana Janardanan Nair, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, K. P. ...

'' (1989) * '' Vadakkunokkiyanthram'' (1989) * '' Adarvam'' (1989) * ''Varthamana Kalam'' (1990) * ''Rajavazhcha'' (1990) * ''

Kadathanadan Ambadi ''Kadathanadan Ambadi'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language sword and sorcery film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Cochin Haneefa. It is a sequel to the 1964 film ''Thacholi Othenan'' and the 1970 film ''Othenente Makan''. The film sta ...

'' (1990) (singer) * ''Indrajaalam'' (1990) * ''

His Highness Abdullah ''His Highness Abdullah'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language musical thriller drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gautami, Sreenivasan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Mamuk ...

'' (1990) * ''Dr. Pasupathy'' (1990) * ''Appu'' (1990) * ''

Akkare Akkare Akkare ''Akkareyakkareyakkare'', also known ''Akkare Akkare Akkare'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language buddy cop comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, M. G. Soman, Mukesh, Maniyanpilla Ra ...

'' (1990) * ''PavaKoothu'' (1990) * ''

In Harihar Nagar ''In Harihar Nagar'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. The film, set in the fictional locality of Harihar Nagar follows four unemployed bachelors: Mahadevan (Mukesh), Govindan Kutty ...

'' (1990) * '' Oliyampukal'' (1990) * ''

Vishnulokam ''Vishnulokam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal, written by T. A. Razzaq, and produced by Sanal Kumar and G. Suresh Kumar. The film stars Mohanlal, Shanthi Krishna, Urvashi, and Murali. The songs fe ...

'' (1991) * ''

Ulladakkam ''Ulladakkam'' () is 1991 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Kamal and written by P. Balachandran from a story by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi. It stars Mohanlal, Shobana and Amala. The film, produced by Suresh Balaje fea ...

'' (1991) * ''Kuttapathram'' (1991) * ''Kilukkampetti'' (1991) * '' Abhimanyu'' * '' Godfather'' (1991) * ''

Kilukkam ''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji (Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal (Jagathy Sree ...

'' (1991) * ''Ennathe Programme'' (1991) * ''Chanchattam'' (1991) * ''

Advaitham ''Adhwaytham'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language political crime thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran. It stars Mohanlal, Jayaram, Chithra, Revathi, Innocent, and M. G. Soman. The soundtrack for the film was c ...

'' (1991) * ''Maanthrika Cheppu'' (1992) * ''

Champakulam Thachan ''Champakulam Thachan'' is a 1992 Malayalam film. Directed by Kamal, this film has Madhu, Vineeth, Murali, Monisha, Rambha and Nedumudi Venu in leading roles. The music and background score is by Raveendran. It was written by Sreenivasan base ...

'' (1992) * '' Yoddha'' (1992) * ''Brahmadathan '' (1993, unreleased) * ''

Gardish ''Gardish'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Jackie Shroff, Aishwarya and Dimple Kapadia. It is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film '' Kireedam''. The film won two Filmfare Aw ...

'' (1993) * ''

Vietnam Colony ''Vietnam Colony'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Innocent, Kanaka, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The soundtrack of the film was composed by S. Balakrishnan. The fil ...

'' (1993) * '' Midhunam'' (1993) * ''

Devasuram ''Devaasuram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal, Revathi, and Napoleon, with Innocent, V. K. Sreeraman, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Augustine in supporting r ...

'' (1993) *

Thenmavin Kombath ''Thenmavin Kompath'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. It was produced and edited by N. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobana, and Nedumudi Venu, with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, ...

(1994) * ''

Pingami ''Pingami'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Reghunath Paleri based on his own short story ''Kumarettan Parayaatha Kadha''. It was produced by Mohanlal through the company ...

'' (1994) * ''

Hey Hero ''Gharana Mogudu'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Vani Viswanath with Rao Gopal Rao and Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles. Music is compose ...

'' (1994) * ''

Pavithram ''Pavithram'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar and written by P. Balachandran from a story by Balachandran and Kumar. The film stars Mohanlal and Shobana in lead roles. Vinduja Menon, Thilakan, S ...

'' (1994) * ''

Kashmeeram ''Kashmeeram'' is a List of Malayalam films of 1994, 1994 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language action film directed by Rajiv Anchal, written by A. K. Sajan and produced by Menaka (actress), Menaka under Revathy Kalamandhir. Starring Sur ...

'' (1994) * '' Kaalapaani'' (1994) * '' Sadaram'' (1995) * ''Manikya Chempazhukka'' (1995) * '' Nirnayam'' * ''Madamma'' (1996) * ''

Aniyathipravu ''Aniyathipraavu'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language romance film directed by Fazil and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. It stars debutant Kunchacko Boban and Shalini (thereby, making their cinematic debut in leading roles). The film tel ...

'' (1997) * Chandralekha (1997) * ''

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'' (1997) * '' Manthramothiram'' (1997) * ''

Lelam ''Lelam'' (Malayalam: ''ലേലം'', en, The Auction) is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language action drama directed by Joshiy and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman with Siddique, N. F. Varghese, Nandini, Maniyanpi ...

'' (1997) * ''

Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu ''Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language romance film written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon and Vinaya Prasad. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. ...

'' (1997) * ''The Good Boys'' (1997) * ''Gajaraja Manthram'' (1997) * ''Ekkareyanente Manasam'' (1997) * '' Bhoopathi'' (1997) * '' Chandralekha'' (1997) * ''Mayajalam'' (1998) * '' Mangalya Pallakku'' (1998) * '' Summer In Bethlehem'' (1998) * ''

En Swasa Kaatre ''En Swasa Kaatre'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic crime film written and directed by K. S. Ravi. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Isha Koppikar, while Raghuvaran, Prakash Raj and Thalaivasal Vijay play supporting roles. The film ...

'' (1999) * ''

Ezhupunna Tharakan ''Ezhupunna Tharakan'' is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. It features Mammootty, Jagadish, Madhu and Namrata Shirodkar in the lead roles. This was Shirodkar's first & only Malayalam film. The film was a commercial success ...

'' (1999) * ''

Valliettan ''Valyettan'' ( Elder brother) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and scripted by Ranjith. It stars Mammootty, Shobana, Sai Kumar, N. F. Varghese, Siddique and Manoj K Jayan. It was remade in Kann ...

'' (2000) * ''

Dada Sahib ''Dada Sahib'' is a 2000 Malayalam-language action-drama film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in dual role. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, an old freedom fighter of the Indian independence movement and Abubacker, ...

'' (2000) * ''

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(2000) * ''

Thenkasipattanam ''Thenkasipattanam'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, produced by Lal, and starring Suresh Gopi, Lal and Dileep as male leads and Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas and Kavya Madh ...

'' (2000) * '' Narasimham''(2000) * '' Vasanthiyum Lakshimiyum Pinne Njanum'' (2001) * '' Karumadikkuttan'' (2001) * ''

Kakkakuyil ''Kakkakuyil'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language heist comedy-drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Lissy. It stars Mohanlal and Mukesh. The film features songs composed by Deepan Chatterji and background scor ...

'' (2001) * ''

Megasandesam ''Megasandesam'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Rajasenan and starring Suresh Gopi, Rajasree Nair, Samyuktha Varma and Napoleon. The film become flopp at the box office. Plot Balagopal (Suresh Gopi) is an alum ...

'' (2001) * ''

Ee Parakkum Thalika ''Ee Parakkum Thalika'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language slapstick comedy drama film starring Dileep, Harisree Asokan, Nithya Das and Cochin Haneefa. It was directed by Thaha and written by V. R. Gopalakrishnan, seems to have been inspire ...

'' (2001) * '' Akasthile Paravakal'' (2001) * ''

Ravanaprabhu ''Raavanaprabhu'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller drama film written and directed by Ranjith in his directorial debut. It is a sequel to the 1993 film ''Devaasuram'' written by Ranjith, directed by I.V. Sasi. The film st ...

'' (2001) * ''

Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair ''Videshi Nair Swadeshi Nair'' is a Malayalam film directed by Paulson. Jagadish plays the lead role in the film. Plot Vindhyan is an unemployed village person who lives in the childhood memories of his cousin and lover Neelima, who is settled ...

'' (2002) * ''

Valkannadi ''Valkannadi'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam language film starring Kalabhavan Mani, and Geethu Mohandas. Appunni is a blacksmith who has a history of mental health problems in his family, hence he is sent to an ayurvedic asylum. After he returns h ...

'' (2002) * '' Pranyamanithooval'' (2002) * ''

Mazhathullikkilukkam ''Mazhathullikkilukkam'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by the Akbar-Jose duo. The film stars Dileep, Navya Nair, Sharada and Bharathi. The movie was produced by Sharada under the banner of Sharada Product ...

'' (2002) * '' Jagathi Jagathish in Town'' (2002) * ''

Meesa Madhavan ''Meesha Madhavan'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ranjan Pramod. The film stars Dileep in the title role, while Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jagathy Sreekumar and Cochin Ha ...

'' (2002) * '' Kalyanaraman'' (2002) * ''

Chronic Bachelor ''Chronic Bachelor'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy drama film, written and directed by Siddique. It is about the life of Sathyaprathapan, a bachelor. It features Mammootty, Mukesh, Rambha, Indraja, Bhavana, Innocent an ...

'' (2003) * '' Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam'' (2003) * '' Pattalam'' (2003) * ''Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu'' (2003) * '' Ammakilikkoodu'' (2003) * ''

Pattanathil Sundaran ''Pattanathil Sundaran'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language domestic drama film directed by Vipin Mohan and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Dileep and Navya Nair. The music was composed by Mohan Sithara. Plot The story follows Kizhakketh ...

'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) * ''Relax (2003) * ''

Vamanapuram Bus Route ''Vamanapuram Bus Route'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Sonu Shishupal and written by Sudheesh John, starring Mohanlal and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy. Shishupal also composed the songs featured in the film, while C. ...

'' (2004) * '' Thekkekara Super Fast'' (2004) * ''

Jalolsavam ''Jalolsavam'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sibi Malayil, and starring Kunchacko Boban and Navya Nair. Plot The film, set in the backdrop of watery Kuttanad, starts with the annual boat race there. Alakkal Govindan capta ...

'' (2004) * ''

Vettam ''Vettam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language screwball comedy film directed by Priyadarshan based on a screenplay he had co-written with Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas from his story. It was produced by Menaka through Revathy Kalamandhir and ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * ''

Thanmathra ''Thanmathra'' ( ml, തന്മാത്ര, en, Molecule) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy, based on Padmarajan's short story "Orma". It portrays the effects of Alzheimer's disease on the life of ...

'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Prajapathi'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Hallo'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

Bhool Bhulaiyaa ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the T-Series Films banner. A remake of the 1993 Malayalam film '' Manichitrathaz ...

'' (2007) * '' College Kumaran'' (2008) * ''

Innathe Chintha Vishayam ''Innathe Chinthavishayam'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Satyan Anthikad. The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, stars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine. The film's score ...

'' (2008) * '' Kurukshetra'' (2008) * ''

Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded ''Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Amal Neerad. It is the sequel of 1987 film ''Irupatham Noottandu'' and Mohanlal reprise his role as Sagar Alias Jacky. The film was written by S ...

'' (2009) * ''

In Ghost House Inn ''In Ghost House Inn'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language comedy horror film written, directed, and co-produced by Lal,. Starring Siddique, Mukesh, Jagadish and Ashokan in the lead roles, the movie is a sequel to ''2 Harihar Nagar'' (2009) ...

'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' Living Together'' (2011) * '' Chinatown'' (2011) * '' 1993 Bombay, March 12'' (2011) * '' Oru Marubhoomikkadha'' (2011) * ''

Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 ''Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2'' is a 2011 Malayalam-language romance film directed by Alleppey Ashraf, starring newcomers Suresh and Sunitha . It is a sequel to the 1986 film ''Ninnishtam Ennishtam''. Plot The film is a sequel to ''Ninnishtam Ennish ...

'' (2011) * ''

Kunjaliyan ''Kunjaliyan'' ( is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language Comedy film directed by Saji Surendran and written by Krishna Poojappura. The film features Jayasurya in the title role along with Ananya in lead roles, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, Manikuttan, Vij ...

'' (2012) * ''

Husbands in Goa ''Husbands in Goa'' is a 2012 Malayalam comedy film directed by Saji Surendran and written by Krishna Poojapura, starring Jayasurya, Indrajith, Asif Ali, Lal, Rima Kallingal, Bhama, Remya Nambeesan and Praveena. The film follows the journey ...

'' (2012) * ''

Karmayodha ''Karmayodha'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film co-produced, written and directed by Major Ravi. It features Mohanlal, Asha Sarath, Murali Sharma, Sai Kumar, Mukesh, Bineesh Kodiyeri, Rajeev Pillai and Aishwarya Devan ...

'' (2012) * ''

Geethaanjali ''Geethaanjali'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Abhilash Nair, with dialogue by Dennis Joseph. Though promoted as spin-off of the 1993 Malayalam film ''Manichitrathazhu'', it was an o ...

'' (2013) * ''

Aamayum Muyalum ''Aamayum Muyalum'' () is a 2014 Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan, and co-produced by Jaison Pullikkottil under the banner Full House Entertainment. It is a remake of the director's own Hindi movie ''Mala ...

'' (2014) * ''

Ottayaan ''Ottayan'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by N. Kesavan Nair. The film stars Ratheesh, Sathaar, Balan K. Nair, Ramu (actor), Ramu and Silk Smitha. The film has musical score by Guna Singh. The ...

'' (2015) * ''

Oppam ''Oppam'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film written and directed by Priyadarshan from a story by Govind Vijayan. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor for Aashirvad Cinemas and starred Mohanlal, Anusree, Meenakshi, S ...

'' (2016) * '' 1971: Beyond Borders'' (2017) * ''

Velipadinte Pusthakam ''Velipadinte Pusthakam'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language tragic, action film directed by Lal Jose and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam. The film was produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas; it stars Mohanlal with Anoop ...

'' (2017) * '' Panchavarnathatha'' (2018) * ''

Odiyan ''Odiyan'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy drama film directed by V. A. Shrikumar Menon in his feature film debut. The film was written by Harikrishnan; it is based on the legend of the Odiyan clan, who in Kerala folklore ar ...

'' (2018) * ''

Neerali ''Neerali'' (Theatrical title: ''Nieraali''; ) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language survival thriller film directed and co-edited by Ajoy Varma from a screenplay by Saju Thomas, with Mohanlal in the lead role. The film was produced and distribute ...

'' (2018) * '' Madhaveeyam'' (2019) * '' Nithyaharitha Nayakan'' (2019) * ''

Pathinettam Padi ''Pathinettam Padi'' () is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language coming of age drama film, written and directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan and produced by Shaji Nadesan under the banner of August Cinema.The film features Chandunadh,Harisankar SG (main ...

'' (2019) * '' Pattabhiraman'' (2019) * '' Ittymaani: Made in China'' (2019) * ''

School Diary School Diary is a 2018 Malayalam-language film written and directed by M Hajamoinu and produced by Anvar Sadath. The film stars Bhama Arun, Vismaya Viswanath, Mamitha Baiju, Reena Bashir, Ashkar Soudan, Hashim Hussain, Indrans and Balaji Sarma in ...

'' (2019) * '' Big Brother'' (2020) * '' Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham'' (2021) * ''

Minnal Murali ''Minnal Murali'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film directed by Basil Joseph and produced by Sophia Paul, under the banner of Weekend Blockbusters. The screenplay has been written by Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew. The fil ...

''(2021) * '' Bro Daddy'' (2022) * ''

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'' (2022) ;Tamil *"Oru Nimidam" - ''

En Uyirinum Melana ''En Uyirinum Melana'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. R. Jaya. The film stars newcomers Ajith Chander and Radhika Menon, with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ranjith, Ravikumar, Karunas, Kaka Radhakrishnan, Charuhasan, ...

'' (2008) *"Pinju Thendrale" - ''

Majunu ''Majunu'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Ravichandran and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar. The film stars Prashanth and Rinke Khanna with Sonu Sood, Raghuvaran, Rati Agnihotri and Vivek appearing in othe ...

'' (2001) *"En Swasa Kaatre", "Chinna Chinna Mazhaithuli" - ''

'' (1999) *"Dandiya Aattam", "Nenacha Padi" - ''

Kadhalar Dhinam ''Kadhalar Dhinam'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Kathir. It is based on a love relationship which begins through an internet chatroom and takes a turn after the protagonist has second thoughts about th ...

'' (1999) *"Karisal Tharisal" - ''

'' (1999) *"Suttum Sudar" - ''Siraichaalai'' (1996) *"Nenje Gurunathrin", "Sollayo Vaai" - ''Mogamul'' (1995) ;Telugu *"Dandiya", "Manasu Padi" - ''Premikula Roju'' (1999) *"Goruvakana" - ''Gandeevam'' (1992) ;Hindi *"Mera Dholna" - ''Bhool Bhulaiyaa'' (2007) *"Hasta Hua" - ''Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar'' (2001) *"Kissa Hum" - ''Doli Saja Ke Rakhna'' (1999) *"Saat Rang" - ''Saat Rang Ki Sapne'' (1998) *"Jiya Jale" - ''Dilse'' (1998) *"Tu Hi Tu" - ''Kabhi Na kabhi'' (1997) *"Soja Soja", "Apni Jeb" - ''Muskurahat'' (1992)

Composer

Beside films, Sreekumar has composed many devotional albums. Majority of his songs are written by

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and

Gireesh Puthenchery Girish Puthenchery (1961–2010) was a noted Malayalam Lyricist, Poet, Scriptwriter and Screenwriter. He was always referred to as the aristocratic lyricist of Malayalam who had a distinctive writing style of his own. He also served as the dire ...

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'' (Malayalam; 2002) *'' Chathurangam'' (Malayalam; 2002) *''

'' (Tamil; 2008) *''

Poi Solla Porom ''Poi Solla Porom'' () is a 2008 Tamil comedy film directed by A. L. Vijay. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Khosla Ka Ghosla'' and stars Karthik Kumar, debutante Piaa Bajpai, and Nedumudi Venu, alongside an ensemble supporting cast includin ...

'' (Tamil) *''

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *'' Bumm Bumm Bole'' (Hindi; 1 song only, 2010) *''Rakhupathi Raghava Rajaram'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

Sakudumbam Shyamala ''Sakudumbam Shyamala'' is a 2010 Malayalam comedy film directed by Radhakrishnan Mangalath and written by Krishna Poojapura. The film has Uravashi, Kunchako Boban, Nedumudi Venu, Sai Kumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Bhama in the main roles. The ...

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

Penpattanam ''Penpattanam'' is a 2010 Malayalam film by V. M. Vinu. This films takes a look at the struggle for survival of four women who are Kudumbasree workers portrayed by Revathi, KPAC Lalitha, Shwetha Menon and Vishnupriya. This film is based on 200 ...

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *''

Sarkar Colony ''Sarkar Colony'' ( ml, സർക്കാർ കോളനി) is a Malayalam film directed by V. S. Jayakrishna, starring Mukesh and Devayani as the lead pair. Plot Sarkar Colony portrays the lives of ordinary government servants who with th ...

'' (Malayalam; 2010) *'' Arabiyum Ottakavum P. Madhavan Nairum'' (Malayalam; 2011) *''Thamarassery to Thailand'' (Malayalam; 2011) * ''Sneham + Ishtam = Amma'' (Malayalam; 2011) * '' Njanum Ente Familiyum'' (Malayalam; 2011) * ''

'' (Malayalam; 2012) *''

Ardhanaari ''Ardhanaari'' (2012) is a Malayalam film about the life of transgender people in Kerala. The film is directed by Santhosh Souparnika and produced by M. G. Sreekumar under his production house MG Sound & Frames. Manjula ( Manoj K. Jayan), is ...

'' (Malayalam; 2012) *''

'' (Malayalam; 2012) *'' Good Bad & Ugly'' (Malayalam; 2013) *'' Nakshathrangal - നക്ഷത്രങ്ങൾ'' (Malayalam; 2014)

Television

Awards

National Film Awards: * 1990 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'' (Song: "Nadha Roopini") * 1999 – Best Male Playback Singer – '' Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum'' (Song: "Chanthu Pottum") Kerala State Film Awards: * 1989 – Best Male Playback Singer – '' Kireedam'' (Song: "Kanneer Poovinte") and ''

Vadakkunokkiyantram ''Vadakkunokkiyantram'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film written and directed by Sreenivasan who also stars in the film along with Parvathy. The film is about the marital discord caused by a husband's othello syndrome. T ...

'' (Song: "Mayamayooram Peeliveeshiyo") * 1991 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'' (Song: "Kilukil Pambaram") and ''Thudarkkadha'' (Song: "Aathiravaravayi") * 1992 –

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– Different films

: * 2016 – Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam –

– "Chinnamma"

Kerala Film Critics Awards The Kerala Film Critics Association Awards are presented annually by the Kerala Film Critics Association to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Malayalam language film industry of India. The awards were instit ...

* 2011 - Best Music Director — Oru Marubhoomikkadha

Asianet Film Awards The Asianet Film Awards is an award ceremony for films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. Asianet says that awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artis ...

: * 2003 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

Manassinakkare ''Manassinakkare'' (Beyond the Mind) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in the lead, while Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, K. P. A. C. ...

'' * 2005 – Best Male Playback Singer – ''

'', ''

Ananthabhadram ''Anandabhadram'' (Anand's Bhadra) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam cinema, Malayalam-language dark fantasy horror film, horror film based on the novel of the same name by Sunil Parameshwaran. The film was the debut Malayalam film venture of film direc ...

'' * 2008 – Best Male Playback – ''

'' * 2010 – Best Music Diaward r – ''

'' Surya TV Awards: * 2008 – Best Playback Singer – ''

'' * 2010 – Best Playback Singer – ''

'' Other awards: * 2008 – Raju Pilakkattu Memorial Award * 2008 –

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– P. Jayachandran Award * 2010 – Asiavision Movie Award for Best Music Director – ''

'' * 2011 – Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award * 2016 –

* 2016 – Asiavision Award for Best Male Singer - ''Minungum Minnaminunge'' from the movie "

" * 2016 – Mazhavil

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Music Awards - Special Jury Award - ''Chinnamma'' from the movie "Oppam"

References

* https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/if-i-had-tried-to-imitate-yesudas-i-would-have-reached-nowhere-m-g-sreekumar/articleshow/61981332.cms * https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/singer-mg-sreekumar-to-make-his-acting-debut/articleshow/57140835.cms

External links

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MG Sreekumar's Hit Songs

M. G. Sreekumar in MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sreekumar, M. G. Living people Indian male playback singers Film musicians from Kerala Kerala State Film Award winners Tamil playback singers Malayalam playback singers Malayalam film score composers People from Alappuzha district 20th-century Indian singers 21st-century Indian singers Best Male Playback Singer National Film Award winners Singers from Kerala Male film score composers 20th-century Indian male singers 21st-century Indian male singers 1957 births