Yugabharathi is a Tamil

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. His birth name was "Santhanam Desan" and he was known as "Santhanam" by his family and friends. During the early 1990s when he began writing poems for magazines he started using the pen name "Yugabharathi" in honour of the great Tamil poet

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, commonly known as Mahakavi Bharithiyar. Debuting in the film ''

Aanandham ''Aanandham'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by N. Lingusamy and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Devayani, Rambha, Sneha, Delhi Ganesh ...

'' with lyrics for the song "Pallankuzhiyin vattam parthaen", he has become a successful lyricist penning more than 1000 songs.

Education

Yugabharathi studied in Maxwell Matriculation Higher Secondary School (

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) and received his diploma in mechanical engineering at Government Polytechnic College (

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Notable works

Some of the more notable songs which Yugabharathi has written lyrics for are "Kadhal pisase" from '' Run'', "Manmada Rasa" from ''

Thiruda Thirudi ''Thiruda Thirudi'' ( ''Male Thief and Female Thief'') is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant Subramaniam Siva. The film stars Dhanush, Chaya Singh, Karunas, Manikka Vinayagam, and Krishna. This f ...

'', "sambo siva sambo" from ''

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, w ...

'', "Kannamma" from '' Rekka'', and "Konja neram" from Chandramukhi, “Unna pola oruthana” from vertivel .

Filmography

Lyricist

2002-2009

2010-2015

2016 - 2021

2022 - present

Writer

* 2016 ''

Maaveeran Kittu ''Maaveeran Kittu'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language period action drama film written and directed by Suseenthiran. The film stars R. Parthiepan, Vishnu Vishal and Sri Divya in the lead roles. It is the first time Yugabharathi has written fil ...

Television

* 2005 ''Getti Melam'' * 2007 ''Madurai'' * 2007 ''

Thirumathi Selvam ''Thirumathi Selvam'' (Mrs. Selvam) is a 2007 Tamil television soap opera directed by S. Kumaran and produced by Radhika Srinivasan & B. Srinivasan for Vikatan Televistas. It Stars Sanjeev and Abitha in the lead roles with Rindhya, Gautami an ...

'' * 2007 '' Megala'' * 2009 ''

Thendral ''Thendral'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language soap opera that aired Monday through Friday on Sun TV. It was broadcast from 7 December 2009 to 17 January 2015 for 1340 episodes. The show stars Shruthi Raj and Deepak Dinkar and revolves arou ...

'' * 2009 ''

Roja Kootam ''Roja Kootam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Sasi. The film stars Srikanth and Bhumika in lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharathwaj. This was Srikanth's debut movie and catapulted hi ...

'' * 2009 '' Idhayam'' * 2011 ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Oru Kallooriyin Kadhai'' * 2011 '' Azhagi'' * 2011 ''

Uthiri Pookal ''Uthiripookkal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Mahendran. Based on the short story ''Chitrannai'' by Pudhumaipithan, it stars Vijayan, Ashwini and Madhu Malini. The film focuses on a sadistic man who ...

'' * 2011 ''

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'' * 2011 ''

Pirivom Santhippom ''Pirivom Santhippom'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Karu Pazhaniappan starring Cheran and Sneha alongside an ensemble cast. The film is about the life of a young couple in a joint family with ...

'' * 2011 ''Thulasi'' * 2013 ''

Deivamagal ''Deivamagal'' ( God's daughter) is an Indian Tamil-language soap opera starring Vani Bhojan and Krishna. It was broadcast on Sun TV initially from Monday to Friday and later extended to Saturday at 8 PM from 25 March 2013 to 17 February 2018 ...

'' * 2013 ''

Ponnunjal ''Ponnunjal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by K. S. Kutralingam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Ushanandini. It was released on 15 June 1973. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesa ...

'' * 2013 ''

Then Nilavu ''Thennilavu'' (; ) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala, with K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Nambiar, M. Saroja and Vasanthi in supp ...

'' * 2013 ''

Pasamalar ''Pasamalar'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and Savitri Ganesan, with K. A. Thangavelu M. N. Nambiar and M. N. Rajam in supporting roles. It revolves ar ...

'' * 2014 '' Maragatha Vennai'' * 2014 '' Sakthi'' * 2015 ''Priyamanaval'' * 2015 ''

Aathira Aathira is a 2015 Tamil language horror soap opera that aired from Monday to Friday on Sun TV from 30 March 2015 to 24 June 2016 at 22:00 ( IST) for 313 episodes. The show starred Sree Vani, Charutha Baiju, Jai Dhanush, Kanmani, Chakravathi, ...

'' * 2015 ''

Keladi Kanmani ''Keladi Kannmanii'' (; also spelt ''Keladi Kanmani'') is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film that marked the directorial debut of Vasanth. The film stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Raadhika, Ramesh Aravind and Anju. It revolves aro ...

'' * 2015 '' Priyasaki'' * 2020 ''

Abhiyum Naanum Abhiyum Naanum may refer to: * ''Abhiyum Naanum'' (film), a 2008 Indian Tamil-language film * ''Abhiyum Naanum'' (TV series), a 2020 Indian Tamil-language soap opera See also * ''Abhiyum Njanum ''Abhiyum Njanum'' (''Abhi and Me'') is a 2013 ...

Awards

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Vijay Awards The Vijay Awards are presented by the Tamil television channel STAR Vijay to honour excellence in Tamil cinema. It has been given annually since 2006, with the latest—the 10th edition—of the award-giving ceremony having been held in ...

* Nominated: 2010 - Best Lyricist for - ''

Mynaa ''Mynaa'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and written by Prabu Solomon. Jointly distributed by Udhayanidhi Stalin and Kalpathi S. Aghoram, it stars Vidharth (actor), Vidharth, Amala Paul and Thambi Ra ...

'' * Nominated: 2014 - Best Lyricist for - ''

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South Indian International Movie Awards South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreci ...

* Nominated: 2012 - Best Lyricist for "Sollitaley" - '' Kumki'' * Nominated: 2014 - Best Lyricist for "Manasula Soorakathu" - ''

'' * Nominated: 2021 - Best Lyricist for "Ellu Vaya Pookalaye" - '' Asuran'' * Nominated: 2022 - Best Lyricist for "Saare Kaathe" - ''

Annaatthe ''Annaatthe'' () is an 2021 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures. The film stars Rajinikanth, Khushbu, Meena, Nayanthara and Keerthy Suresh. While Jagapathi Babu, ...

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Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the Filmfare magazine of The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry encompassing ...

* Won: 2012 - Best Lyricist for "Sollitaley" - '' Kumki'' * Nominated: 2014 - Best Lyricist for "Manasula Soorakathu" - ''

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Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Tamil Nadu State Film Awards were given for excellence in Tamil cinema in India. They were given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The aw ...

* Won: 2017 -

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. ...

for ''

Pasanga ''Pasanga'' () is an Indian Tamil-language children's film directed by Pandiraj. It stars debutant child actors like Kishore DS, Sree Raam and Pandian, along with newcomer Vimal and Vega Tamotia in supporting roles. The film is produced by S ...

References

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* {{Authority control Tamil film poets People from Tamil Nadu Living people Indian lyricists Year of birth missing (living people)