Velmurugan is a Tamil film playback singer. He is known for folk songs including Madura in ''
Subramaniapuram
''Subramaniapuram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period action film produced, written, and directed by Sasikumar. The low-budget film received critical acclaim for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing, fresh music, accu ...
'' and Aadungada in ''
Naadodigal
''Naadodigal'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S. Michael Rayappan under banner of Global Infotainment. The film stars Sasikumar along with Vijay Vasanth and Bharani, ...
'' and Otha Sollala in ''
Aadukalam
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''. He considers being called by
James Vasanthan
James Vasanthan is an Indian Television (Tamil) host, a film music composer, and a filmmaker and a motivational speaker. For more than two decades, he has worked as an anchor in popular Tamil satellite television channels like Sun TV and Vijay ...
as one of the turning points in his life.
Discography
All songs are performed in Tamil unless otherwise specified.
Filmography
Films
Television
Awards
* 2007 – American University (Doctorate) Award
* 2009 –
Edison Award for Best Introduced Playback Singer – "Aadungada"
* 2010 – Naattuppura Nayagan Award (by President APJ Abdul Kalam)
* 2011 – Naattuppura Nayagan Award
* 2014 – Best Play Back Singer 2014 Award
* 2017 – Marabu isai Nayagan Award
* 2018 – Best PlayBackSinger 2018
* 2019 – Radio Mirchy Award
* 2019 –
Edison Award for Best Introduced Playback Singer – "Kathari Poovazhagi"
* 2019 – Kalaimamani Award
* 2019 – World Guinness Record (Tamilkalai oyilaattam)
* 2020 – Periyar Awards
* 2020 – Mirchi Awards – "Kathari Poovazhagi" (Asuran)
* 2020 – T Awards – "Kathari Poovazhagi" (Asuran)
* 2022 _ gramiya isai kalanidhi virudhu ( tharumapuram aadhinam )
References
External links
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Indian male playback singers
Singers from Tamil Nadu
Tamil playback singers
Living people
Tamil singers
People from Cuddalore district
Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) contestants
1980 births