Tiruchirapalli Srinivasan Rangarajan, professionally credited by his

pseudonym A pseudonym (; ) or alias () is a fictitious name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from their original or true name (orthonym). This also differs from a new name that entirely or legally replaces an individua ...

Vaali (born 29 October 1931 – 18 July 2013) was an Indian poet who is the highest songs wrote lyricist in cinema and whose works were in Tamil, had a five-decade long association with the Tamil film industry, wrote over 15,000 songs. He acted in a number of films, including '' Sathya'', ''

Hey Ram ''Hey Ram'' is a 2000 Indian period crime drama film written, directed and produced by Kamal Haasan, who also stars. It was simultaneously made in Tamil and Hindi languages. Shah Rukh Khan plays a supporting role, making his debut in Tamil ci ...

'', '' Paarthale Paravasam'' and '' Poikkal Kudhirai''. He was honoured by the

Government of India The Government of India (ISO: ; often abbreviated as GoI), known as the Union Government or Central Government but often simply as the Centre, is the national government of the Republic of India, a federal democracy located in South Asia, ...

with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour in 2007.

Biography

Vaali was born in a

Iyengar Iyengar (also spelt Ayyangar or Aiyengar, pronounced ) refers to the name of an ethnoreligious community of Tamil-speaking Hindu Brahmins, whose members follow Sri Vaishnavism and the Visishtadvaita philosophy propounded by Ramanuja. Found mos ...

brahmin family as T. S. Rangarajan on 29 October 1931 to Srinivasan Iyengar and Ponnammal Iyengar. His native place is

Thirupparaithurai Thirupparaitturai is a village in the Srirangam taluk of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated on the south bank of the River Cauvery. Trichy-Karur National High Way, Trichy-Palakkad Railway Line (Railway Station: Elama ...

, Tiruchirappalli district. Growing up, he studied at

Higher Secondary School for Boys, Srirangam The Higher Secondary School for Boys, Srirangam is a secondary school located in, Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. History The school was founded by V. Veeraraghavachari in 1896. The headmasters of the school were M. C. Rajagopla ...

, Srirangam till he finished his SSLC. He went to Madras in the 1950 seeking an opportunity in Tamil film industry. In the 1960s and 1970s, he received patronage from actor

M. G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 24 December 1987), also popularly known as M.G.R., was an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and filmmaker who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987 ...

and became a successful lyricist, in competition with poet Kannadasan, which he had chronicled in his autobiography ''Naanum Indha Nootrandum''. Vaali has also authored other books such as ''Avathara Purushan'', ''Pandavar Bhoomi'', ''Ramanuja Kaviyam'', ''Krishna Vijayam'', ''Thamizh Kadavul'', ''Kalaignar Kaviyam'', ''Krishna Bhakthan'' and ''Vaaliba vaali''. His song "Amma Endru Azhaikatha Uyir Illaiye" is carved in the stone in a temple in Trichy. He wrote songs for

in 63 films and also for Sivaji Ganesan in 70 films. He has written more than 15000 songs in Tamil films. He died on 18 July 2013 in Chennai following respiratory illness, at the age of 82.

Awards

;Civilian honours * Padmashri in 2007 ; Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Vaali is a five-time winner of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist * 1970 – '' Engal Thangamm'' * 1979 – '' Ivargal Vidhyasamanavargal'' * 1989 – ''

Varusham Padhinaaru ''Varusham 16'' (read as "Varusham Padhinaaru"; ) is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Fazil. The film stars Karthik and Khushbu, with Sukumari, V. K. Ramasamy, Janagaraj, Charle and Vadivukkarasi in supporting roles. It is a ...

'' and '' Apoorva Sagodharargal'' * 1990 – '' Keladi Kanmani'' * 2008 – ''

Dasavathaaram ''Dasavathaaram'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Kamal Haasan, who also wrote the script, in ten distinct roles. Asin appears in two roles and Mallika Sherawat plays a subs ...

Books

* Amma-1976 * Avathara Purushan-1995 * Naanum Indha Nootrandum * Pandavar Bhoomi * Ramanuja Kaviyam * Krishna Vijayam * Thamizh Kadavul * Kalaignar Kaviyam * Krishna Bhakthan * Vaaliba vaali * Poikkal kuthiraikal * Nija Govintham * Azagiya Singers * Pennin Perundhakka Yavula * Bhagavad Geethai * Ninaivu Nadakkal

Filmography

As Lyricist

2010s

* 2014 – '' Naan Than Bala'' (Tamil) * 2014 – '' Ninaivil Nindraval'' (Tamil) * 2014 – '' Kaaviya Thalaivan'' (Tamil) * 2014 – '' Thirudan Police'' (Tamil) * 2014 – ''

Yaan Ya'an (, Tibetan: Yak-Nga ) is a prefecture-level city in the western part of Sichuan province, China, located just below the Tibetan Plateau. The city is home to Sichuan Agricultural University, the only 211 Project university and the largest ...

'' (Tamil) * 2014 – '' Ramanujan'' (Tamil) * 2014 – '' Kochadaiyaan'' (Tamil) * 2014 – ''

Pannaiyarum Padminiyum ''Pannaiyarum Padminiyum'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by debutant S. U. Arun Kumar, based on his own eponymous short-film. Arun Kumar was a contestant in ''Naalaya Iyakunar'' . It features Vijay Sethupathi, ...

'' (Tamil) * 2013 – ''

Endrendrum Punnagai ''Endrendrum Punnagai'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by I. Ahmed starring Jiiva, Trisha, Vinay, Santhanam, Andrea, and Nassar. The film has music by Harris Jayaraj and cinematography b ...

'' (Tamil) * 2013 – ''

Biriyani Biryani () is a mixed rice dish originating among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. It is made with Indian spices, rice, and usually some type of meat (chicken, beef, goat, lamb, prawn, fish) or in some cases without any meat, and so ...

'' (Tamil) * 2013 – '' Maryan'' (Tamil) * 2013 – ''

Thillu Mullu ''Thillu Mullu'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander and written by Visu. A remake of the 1979 Hindi film '' Gol Maal'', it stars Rajinikanth, with Thengai Srinivasan, Nagesh, Poornam Viswanathan, Sowcar ...

'' (Tamil) * 2013 – '' Ethir Neechal'' (Tamil) * 2013 – ''

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 ...

'' (Tamil) * 2013 – ''

Alex Pandian ''Alex Pandian'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Suraj that features Karthi and Anushka Shetty, with Karthi in the title role, while Santhanam, Milind Soman, Suman, Prathap Pothen and Nikita Thukr ...

'' (Tamil) * 2013 – ''

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' () also known as KLTA, is an Indian 2013 Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by KS Manikandan. It stars Santhanam, Srinivasan, newcomer Sethu and Vishakha Singh. The film marked Santhanam's venture in ...

'' (Tamil) * 2012 – ''

Podaa Podi ''Podaa Podi'' ( Go boy, go girl) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant Vignesh Shivan, starring Silambarasan and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. The score and soundtrack of the film were composed ...

'' (Tamil) * 2012 – ''

Mirattal ''Mirattal'' () is a 2012 Tamil language action romantic comedy film directed by R. Madhesh starring Vinay, Sharmila Mandre and Prabhu in the lead roles, Pradeep Rawat, Pandiarajan, and Santhanam in supporting roles, and Rishi in a cameo. A re ...

'' (Tamil) * 2012 – '' Thadaiyara Thakka'' (Tamil) * 2012 – ''

Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer ''Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Suseenthiran. It features debutant Santhosh Ramesh (Singanamala Ramesh's second son) and Manisha Yadav of '' Vazhakku Enn 18/9'' fame in the lead roles ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – ''

Osthe ''Osthe'' (''The Best'') is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by S. Dharani, a remake of the 2010 Bollywood film ''Dabangg''. It starred Silambarasan, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sonu Sood, Jithan Ramesh, Santhanam, VTV Ganesh ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – ''

Vedi Vedi ( hy, Վեդի), is a town and urban municipal community in the Ararat Province of Armenia, located along the Vedi River, south of the capital Yerevan, and southeast of the provincial centre Artashat. According to the 2011 census, the po ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – ''

Mankatha ''Mankatha'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action crime film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu. It stars Ajith Kumar in his 50th film, along with an ensemble cast including Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Andrea ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – ''

Sattapadi Kutram ''Sattapadi Kutram'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar starring Sathyaraj, Vikranth, Harish Kalyan. Bhanu, Komal Sharma, and Aishwarya Rajesh are the female leads, and A. Venkatesh, Suresh, and Radh ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – ''

Aadu Puli ''Aadu Puli'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil language action drama film written and directed by newcomer Vijay Prakash and produced by S. Michael Rayappan. The film stars Aadhi, Poorna, and Prabhu, while Suresh, Ravichandran, K. R. Vijaya, Anupama K ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – ''

Uyarthiru 420 ''Uyarthiru 420'' () is a 2011 Tamil language action drama film directed by S. Premnath The film stars lyricist Snehan, Vaseegaran, and Meghana Raj in the lead roles, while Akshara Gowda, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Akshaya play supporting roles. The ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – '' Maveeran'' (Tamil) * 2011 – '' Kanden'' ( Tamil) * 2011 – ''

Engeyum Kaadhal ''Engeyum Kadhal'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romance comedy film written and directed by Prabhu Deva that stars Jayam Ravi and Hansika Motwani. Featuring music by Harris Jayaraj, it was produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram and released on 6 ...

'' (Tamil) * 2011 – '' Ponnar Shankar'' (Tamil) * 2010 – ''

Baana Kaathadi ''Baana Kaathadi'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Badri Venkatesh. The film stars newcomer Atharvaa, son of Tamil actor Murali, makes his debut in the film, and Samantha. Featuring music scored by Yuvan S ...

'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Sura'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Agarathi'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai'' (Tamil) * 2010 – ''

Leelai ''Leelai'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Andrew Louis and produced by Ramesh Babu. It stars débutantes Shiv Panditt and Manasi Parekh in lead roles along with Santhanam and Suhasini Raju in pivotal roles. Th ...

'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Valiban Sutrum Ulagam'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Thottuppaar'' (Tamil) * 2010 – ''

Goa Goa () is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the ...

'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Guru Sishyan'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Viruthagiri'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Kadhalukku Maranamillai'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Nanda Nanditha'' (Tamil) * 2010 – ''

Maanja Velu ''Maanja Velu'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by A. Venkatesh. It stars Arun, Karthik, Prabhu and Dhansika, with Vijayakumar and Riyaz Khan playing supporting roles and Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu providing comical r ...

'' (Tamil) * 2010 – '' Pen Singam'' (Tamil) * 2010 – ''

Chikku Bukku ''Chikku Bhukku'' is a 2010 Tamil romance film written and directed by K. Manikandan and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar, starring Arya, debutante Preetika and Shriya Saran, in the lead roles, with Santhanam and Anoop Kumar in supporting ...

'' (Tamil)

2000s

* 2009 – '' Jagan Mohini'' (Tamil) * 2009 – '' Vaalmiki'' (Tamil) * 2009 – '' Aadhavan'' (Tamil) * 2009 – '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' (Tamil) * 2009 – ''

Naan Kadavul ''Naan Kadavul'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film co-written and directed by Bala. The film is based on the Tamil novel ''Yezhaam Ulagam'' by Jeyamohan, who also penned the dialogues for the film. The film stars Arya and P ...

'' (Tamil) * 2009 – '' Mathiya Chennai'' (Tamil) * 2009 – ''

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 ...

'' (Tamil) * 2009 – ''

Malai Malai ''Malai Malai'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by A. Venkatesh. The film stars Arun Vijay, Vedhika, Prabhu, Prakash Raj and Kasthuri in lead roles. while, Santhanam, Ganja Karuppu, Vijayakumar and S. N. Laks ...

'' (Tamil) * 2009 – '' Arundhathi'' (Tamil) * 2009 – ''

Panchamirtham ''Panchamirtham'' is 2008 Tamil-language fantasy comedy film scripted and directed by Raju Eswaran, it stars Jayaram, Prakash Raj and the director himself alongside an ensemble supporting cast including Nassar, Aravind Akash, Regina Cassandra, S ...

'' (Tamil) * 2008 – ''

Silambattam Silambam is an Indian martial arts, Indian martial art originating in South India in the Indian subcontinent. This style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature. The World Silambam Association is the official international body of Silambam. ...

'' (Tamil) * 2008 – '' Singakutty'' (Tamil) * 2008 – '' Bommalattam'' (Tamil, dubbed) * 2008 – '' Kuselan'' (Tamil) * 2008 – '' Dhanam'' (Tamil) * 2008 – ''

Sakkarakatti ''Sakkarakatti'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Kala Prabhu and produced by his father, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu. It featured debutant Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, son of veteran actor K. Bhagyaraj, in ...

'' (Tamil) * 2008 – '' Saroja'' (Tamil) * 2008 – ''

'' (Tamil) * 2008 – '' Jayam Kondaan'' (Tamil) * 2008 – '' Saroja'' (Tamil) * 2007 – '' Azhagiya Thamizh Magan'' (Tamil) * 2007 – ''

Unnale Unnale ''Unnale Unnale'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film.The movie is directed and co-written by Jeeva and produced by Oscar Ravichandran. It stars Vinay, Sadha and Tanisha Mukherjee in lead roles; Srinath, Raju Sundaram and S ...

'' (Tamil) * 2007 – '' Thottal Poo Malarum'' (Tamil) * 2007 – ''

Billa Billa may refer to: Films *Billa (1980 film), ''Billa'' (1980 film), 1980 Indian Tamil film *Billa (2002 film), ''Billa'' (2002 film), 2002 Pakistani Punjabi film *Billa (2007 film), ''Billa'' (2007 film), 2007 Indian Tamil film, remake of ''Bil ...

'' (Tamil) * 2007 – '' En Uyirinum Melana'' (Tamil) * 2007 – ''

Aalwar ''Aalwar'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Chella Ayyavu and produced by Mohan Natarajan. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Asin and Keerthi Chawla. Lal, Vivek, Shwetha Bandekar and Aditya Srivastava appearing in othe ...

'' (Tamil) * 2007 – ''

Chennai 600028 ''Chennai 600028'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu in his directorial debut. It stars Shiva, Jai, Premji, Aravind Akash, Nithin Sathya and newcomers Ajay Raj, Ranjith, Vijay Vasanth, Pr ...

'' (Tamil) * 2007 – ''

Kaalai ''Kaalai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Tharun Gopi. The lead roles are played by Silambarasan and Vedhika. Supporting roles are played by Sangeetha, Seema, Santhanam, Lal and Sulile Kumar. The film's score and ...

'' (Tamil) * 2007 – ''

Sivaji Sivaji is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films. He won Nandi Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist for the movie '' Dil'' (voice for Nitin). Career Sivaji is from Narsarsopet in Guntur district. Sivaji started his stint as an editor in ...

'' (Tamil) * 2007 – '' Inimey Nangathan'' (Tamil) * 2006 – ''

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal ''Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by N. Krishna from a story by A. C. Durai. It stars Suriya (actor), Suriya, Jyothika and Bhumika Chawla, Bhumika, while Shriya Sharma, Suka ...

'' (Tamil) * 2006 – ''

Vallavan ''Vallavan'' ( ''Expert'') is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Silambarasan, starring himself as the titular character along with Reema Sen and Nayanthara as lead heoines whilst Sandhya, Santhanam, Pr ...

'' (Tamil) * 2006 – '' Kalvanin Kadhali'' (Tamil) * 2005 – '' Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy'' (Tamil) * 2005 – '' Anbe Aaruyire'' (Tamil) * 2005 – ''

Oru Naal Oru Kanavu ''Oru Naal Oru Kanavu'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Fazil. Srikanth and Sonia Agarwal play the lead roles, music was by Ilaiyaraaja and it was shot by Anandakuttan. The film released on 26 August 2005 ...

'' (Tamil) * 2005 – ''

Mumbai Xpress ''Mumbai Xpress'' is a 2005 Indian bilingual black comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Kamal Haasan. It stars Kamal Haasan himself in the lead role alongside Manisha Koirala. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, w ...

'' (Tamil) * 2005 – '' Chandramukhi'' (Tamil) * 2005 – '' Ghajini'' (Tamil) * 2005 – ''

Mannin Maindhan ''Mannin Maindhan'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil language action comedy film, directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Sibiraj and ''Adhu'' fame Suha. Sathyaraj plays a cameo role. The film, a remake of successful Telugu film '' Yagnam''. The film wa ...

'' (Tamil) * 2005 – ''Desam'' (Tamil) – (D) * 2004 – ''

New New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator ...

'' (Tamil) * 2004 – ''

Kuththu ''Kuthu'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by A. Venkatesh, starring Silambarasan, Ramya and Kalabhavan Mani. It is a remake of the 2003 Telugu film '' Dil''. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. Released on 14 Apri ...

'' (Tamil) * 2004 – '' M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi'' (Tamil) * 2004 – '' Manmadhan'' (Tamil) * 2003 – ''

Boys A boy is a young male human. The term is commonly used for a child or an adolescent. When a male human reaches adulthood, he is described as a man. Definition, etymology, and use According to the ''Merriam-Webster Dictionary'', a boy is "a ...

'' (Tamil) * 2003 – ''

Lesa Lesa ''Lesa Lesa...'' (), also referred to as ''Laysa Laysa'', is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Vikram Singh, who previously produced '' 12B''. The film stars Shaam and Trisha, while Vivek, Radharav ...

'' (Tamil) * 2003 – '' Dum'' (Tamil) * 2003 – ''

Pudhiya Geethai ''Pudhiya Geethai'' ( New Gita) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer K. P. Jagan. The film stars Vijay in the main lead role with Meera Jasmine and Ameesha Patel in the female lead roles. Kalabhavan Mani ...

'' (Tamil) * 2002 – '' Baba'' (Tamil) * 2002 – ''

Mounam Pesiyadhe ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Ameer in his directorial debut. It stars Suriya and debutant Trisha in the lead along with newcomers Nandha, Neha Pendse and choreographer-t ...

'' (Tamil) * 2002 – ''

Kadhal Virus ''Kaadhal'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film based on a true story, directed by Balaji Sakthivel, starring Bharath (in his first film as a main lead actor) and Sandhya. It was produced by S. Shankar and featured music c ...

'' (Tamil) * 2002 – '' Shree'' (Tamil) * 2002 – ''

Punnagai Desam ''Punnagai Desam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shajahan. The film was produced by R. B. Choudary under the production banner Super Good films. The film stars Tharun, Sneha, Kunal, Hamsavardhan, Dhamu and P ...

'' (Tamil) * 2002 – ''

Thenkasi Pattanam ''Thenkasi Pattanam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Rafi Mecartin and produced by S. S. Durairaju. The film stars Sarath Kumar and Napoleon as the male leads while Samyuktha Varma, Devayani, and Aswathi Menon pla ...

'' (Tamil) * 2002 – ''

Bhagavathi Bhagavatī (Devanagari: भगवती, IAST: Bhagavatī), is a Hindu epithet of Sanskrit origin, used as an honorific title for female deities in Hinduism. It is primarily used to address one of the Tridevi: Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. ...

'' (Tamil) * 2002 – ''

Youth Youth is the time of life when one is young. The word, youth, can also mean the time between childhood and adulthood ( maturity), but it can also refer to one's peak, in terms of health or the period of life known as being a young adult. Yo ...

''(Tamil) * 2001 – '' Narasimma'' (Tamil) * 2001 – '' Dhosth'' (Malayalam) * 2001 – ''

Chocolate Chocolate is a food made from roasted and ground cacao seed kernels that is available as a liquid, solid, or paste, either on its own or as a flavoring agent in other foods. Cacao has been consumed in some form since at least the Olmec civ ...

'' (Tamil) * 2001 – ''

Looty ''Looty'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Parameswar. The film stars Sathyaraj in triple roles, Roja and Mumtaj. The film, produced by V. A. Durai, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 January 2001 to ...

'' (Tamil) * 2001 – ''

Dheena ''Dheena'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by then-debutante A. R. Murugadoss, starring Ajith Kumar, Suresh Gopi, in his Tamil debut, and Laila. The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raj ...

'' (Tamil) * 2001 – ''

Parthale Paravasam ''Paarthale Paravasam'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander, for whom this was his 100th film.. ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 9 November 2001 It was produced by Balachander's home banner Kavithalayaa Productions ...

'' (Tamil) * 2001 – ''

Minnale ''Minnale'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The story was written by Menon and Vipul D. Shah, starring Madhavan, Abbas, Reema Sen (in her Tamil debut), Vivek and Nagesh. The film tells the ...

'' (Tamil) * 2001 – ''

Middle Class Madhavan ''Middle Class Madhavan'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prabhu and Abhirami, while Vadivelu, Vivek, Manivannan and others in supporting roles. The film explores ...

'' (Tamil) * 2000 – ''

Pennin Manathai Thottu ''Pennin Manathai Thottu'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ezhil. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Jaya Seal, with Sarathkumar in a guest appearance. Produced by Kaja Mydeen, the film w ...

'' (Tamil) * 2000 – '' Simmasanam'' (Tamil) * 2000 – '' Priyamaanavale'' (Tamil) * 2000 – ''

'' (Tamil) * 2000 – '' Vanna Thamizh Pattu'' (Tamil)

1990s

* 1999 – ''

Manam Virumbuthe Unnai ''Manam Virumbuthe Unnai'' () is a 1999 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by M. Sivachandran. The film stars Prabhu, Meena, Karan and Rajiv Krishna. It was released on 17 December 1999. Plot Shanmugam (Prabhu), a widower, has two d ...

'' (Tamil) * 1999 – '' Mannavaru Sinnavaru'' (Tamil) * 1999 – ''

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 ...

'' (Tamil) * 1998 – '' Marumalarchi'' (Tamil) * 1998 – '' Kadhala Kadhala'' (Tamil) * 1998 – ''

Ninaithen Vandhai ''Ninaithen Vandhai'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Selva Bharathy and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Vijay, Rambha and Devayani, with Charle, Ranjith, Senthil, and Vinu Chakravarthy in s ...

'' (Tamil) * 1997 – ''

Bharathi Kannamma ''Bharathi Kannama'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Cheran, starring R. Parthiban and Meena. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter. It was well-received upon its commercial release. Prabhu Solomon ...

'' (Tamil) * 1997 – ''

Vaimaye Vellum ''Vaimaye Vellum'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Parthiban and Rachana Banerjee. The film, produced by S. R. Balajee, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 February 1997. Plot Pe ...

'' (Tamil) * 1997 – '' Thambi Durai'' (Tamil) * 1996 – '' Mr. Romeo'' (Tamil) * 1996 – '' Tata Birla'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Kalloori Vaasal'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Poovarasan'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Maanbumigu Maanavan'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Poove Unakkaga'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Kadhal Desam'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Nethaji'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Vaanmathi'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Indian (1996 film), Indian'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Coimbatore Mappillai'' (Tamil) * 1996 – ''Selva (film), Selva'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Thirumoorthy''(Tamil) * 1995 – ''Rajavin Parvaiyile'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Mr. Madras'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Aasai'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Aanazhagan'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Muthu Kaalai'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Periya Kudumbam'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Deva (1995 film), Deva (film)'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Thotta Chinungi'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Chinna Vathiyar'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Kattumarakaran'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Raasaiyya'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film), Sathi Leelavathi'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Kolangal (1995 film), Kolangal'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Chandralekha (1995 film), Chandralekha'' (Tamil) * 1995 – ''Ragasiya Police (1995 film), Ragasiya Police'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Veera (1994 film), Veera''(Tamil) * 1994 – ''Mahanadi (film), Mahanadi'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Kanmani (film), Kanmani'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Raasa Magan'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Senthamizh Selvan'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Kadhalan'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Mogamul'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Rasigan'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Watchman Vadivel'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Veetla Visheshanga'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Adharmam'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''En Aasai Machan'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Indhu'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Seeman (film), Seeman'' (Tamil) * 1994 – ''Priyanka'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Manichitrathazhu'' (Malayalam) * 1993 – ''Ulle Veliye'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Walter Vetrivel'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Valli (film), Valli'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Chinna Jameen'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Karpagam Vanthachu'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Kathirukka Neramillai'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Kalaignan'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Maharasan'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Chinna Mapillai'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Sendhoorapandi'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Yejaman'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Uzhaippali'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Uzhavan'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Chinna Kannamma'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Dharmaseelan'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''I Love India'' (Tamil) * 1993 – ''Marupadiyum'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ( ( Thilagam ) ) ( tamil ) * 1992 – ''Thevar Magan'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Naangal'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Suriyan'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Singaravelan'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Oorpanchayathu'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Vanna Vanna Pookkal'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Nadodi Pattukkaran'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Chinna Marumagal'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Deiva Vaakku'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Senthamizh Paattu'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Mannan (film), Mannan'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Meera (1992 film), Meera'' (Tamil) * 1992 – ''Chembaruthi'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Guna (film), Guna'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Thalapathi'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Maanagara Kaaval'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Kizhakku Karai'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Thalattu Ketkuthamma'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Nee Pathi Naan Pathi'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Gopura Vasalile'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Chinna Thambi'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Ayul Kaithi'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Idhayam (film), Idhayam'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Eeramana Rojave'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Bramma'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Rudhra (film), Rudhra'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Thaipoosam'' (Tamil) * 1991 – ''Gnana Paravai'' (Tamil) * 1990 – '' Keladi Kanmani'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Kizhakku Vasal'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Sandhana Kaatru'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Raja Kaiya Vacha'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Anjali (1990 film), Anjali'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Ethir Kaatru'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''My Dear Marthandan'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Sirayil Pootha Sinna Malar'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Unnai Solli Kutramillai'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Velai Kidaichuduchu'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Nadigan'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Puthu Paatu'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Vaazhkai Chakkaram'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Puriyaadha Pudhir'' (Tamil) * 1990 – ''Panakkaran'' (Tamil)

1980s

* 1989 – ''Ponmana Selvan'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Vetri Vizha'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Siva (1989 Tamil film), Siva'' (Tamil) * 1989 – '' Apoorva Sagodharargal'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Varusham 16'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Dharmam Vellum'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Thangamaana Purushan'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Ennai Peththa Rasaa'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Rajanadai'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Aararo Aariraro'' (Tamil) * 1989 – ''Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Sahadevan Mahadevan'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Manamagale Vaa'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Thambi Thanga Kambi'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''En Thamizh En Makkal'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Dharmathin Thalaivan'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Kaliyugam'' (Tamil) * 1988 – '' Sathya'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Idhu Namma Aalu (1988 film), Idhu Namma Aalu'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Poruthadhu Podhum'' (Tamil) * 1988 – ''Guru Sishyan (1988 film), Guru Sishyan'' (1988 film) (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Veerapandiyan'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Anjadha Singam'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Sirai Paravai'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Kavalan Avan Kovalan'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Oorkavalan'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Kudumbam Oru Koyil'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Poomazhai Pozhiyudhu'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Paadu Nilave'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Enga Chinna Rasa'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Mupperum Deviyar'' (Tamil) * 1987 – ''Manathil Uruthi Vendum'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Marumagal (1986 film), Marumagal'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Uyire Unakkaga'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Lakshmi Vandhachu'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Dharma Pathini (1986 film), Dharmapathini'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Dharma Devathai'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Vasantha Raagam'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Nambinar Keduvadhillai'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Anandha Kanneer'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Mouna Ragam'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Saadhanai'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Oru Iniya Udhayam'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Annai En Dheivam'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Viduthalai (1986 film), Viduthalai'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Enakku Naaney Needhibathi'' (Tamil) * 1986 – ''Naan Adimai Illai'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Naam Iruvar'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Udaya Geetham'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Deivapiravi (1985 film), Deivapiravi'' * 1985 – ''Uyarndha Ullam'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Nalla Thambi'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Padikkadha Pannaiyar'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Bandham (1985 film), Bandham'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film), Naan Sigappu Manithan'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Kettimelam'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Raja Rishi'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Needhiyin Nizhal'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Kanni Rasi'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Padikkadavan (1985 film), Padikkadavan'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Mangamma Sabadham (1985 film), Mangamma Sabadham'' (Tamil) * 1985 – ''Manakanakku'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Kudumbam (1984 film), Kudumbam'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Idhu Enga Boomi'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Naalai Unathu Naal'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Nalla Naal'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Nallavanuku Nallavan'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Kuzhandhai Yesu'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Anbulla Rajinikanth'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Madras Vathiyar'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Simma Soppanam'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Vidhi'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Iru Medhaigal'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Osai'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Vaidehi Kathirunthal'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Sathiyam Neeye'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Veettukku Oru Kannagi'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Vellai Pura Ondru'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Kai Kodukkum Kai'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Theerppu En Kaiyil'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Dhavani Kanavugal'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Madurai Sooran'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Vamsa Vilakku'' (Tamil) * 1984 – ''Anbe Odi Vaa'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Miruthanga Chakravarthi'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Sumangali (1983 film), Sumangali'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Thai Veedu'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Paayum Puli (1983 film), Paayum Puli'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Kozhi Koovuthu (1982 film), Kozhi Koovuthu'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Saranalayam'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Neethibathi'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Soorakottai Singakutti'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Sandhippu'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Thanga Magan (1983 film), Thanga Magan'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Sivappu Sooriyan'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Adutha Varisu'' (Tamil) * 1983 – ''Vellai Roja'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Ranga (1982 film), Ranga'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Gopurangal Saivathillai'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Enkeyo Ketta Kural'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Nenjangal'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Paritchaikku Neramaachu'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Kanne Radha'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Thunai'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Sakalakala Vallavan (1982 film), Sakalakala Vallavan'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Thaai Mookaambikai'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Vaa Kanna Vaa'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Pattanathu Rajakkal'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Vazhvey Maayam'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Thanikattu Raja'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Thooral Ninnu Pochu'' (Tamil) * 1982 – ''Moondru Mugam'' (Tamil) * 1981– ''Mouna Geethangal'' * 1981– ''Kudumbam Oru Kadambam'' * 1981– ''Aaniver'' * 1981– ''Agni Sakshi (1982 film), Agni Satchi'' * 1981– ''Manal Kayiru'' * 1980– ''Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal" * 1980– ''Nizhalgal'' * 1980– ''Othaiyadi Pathaiyile'' * 1980– ''Natchathiram''

1950s–1970s

* 1979 – ''Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum'' (Tamil) * 1979 – ''Kadavul Amaitha Medai'' (Tamil) * 1979 – ''Dharma Yuddam'' (Tamil) * 1979 – ''Anbe Sangeetha'' (Tamil) * 1979 – ''Naan Vazhavaippen'' (Tamil) * 1979 – ''Annai Oru Alayam'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Sadhurangam (1978 film), Sadhurangam'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Justice Gopinath'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Achani (1978 film), Achani'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Sigappu Rojakkal'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Pilot Premnath'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye'' (Tamil) * 1978 – ''Mangudi Minor'' (Tamil) * 1977 – ''Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga'' (Tamil) * 1977 – ''Navarathinam'' (Tamil) * 1977 – ''Meenava Nanban'' (Tamil) * 1977 – ''Aarupushpangal'' (Tamil) * 1976 – ''Bhadrakali (film), Bhadrakali'' (Tamil) * 1976 – ''Naalai Namadhe (1975 film), Naalai Namadhe'' (Tamil) * 1976 – ''Needhikku Thalaivanangu'' (Tamil) * 1976 – ''Oorukku Uzhaippavan'' (Tamil) * 1975 – ''Ninaithadhai Mudippavan'' (Tamil) * 1975 – ''Idhayakkani'' (Tamil) * 1975 – ''Anbe Aaruyire (1975 film), Anbe Aaruyire'' (Tamil) * 1974 – ''Netru Indru Naalai (1974 film), Netru Indru Naalai'' (Tamil) * 1974 – ''Urimaikural'' (Tamil) * 1974 – ''Sirithu Vazha Vendum'' (Tamil) * 1974 – ''Dheerga Sumangali'' (Tamil) * 1973 – ''Bharatha Vilas'' (Tamil) * 1973 – ''Ulagam Sutrum Valiban'' (Tamil) * 1973 – ''Suryakanthi'' (Tamil) * 1973 – ''Sollathaan Ninaikkiren'' (Tamil) * 1972 – ''Annamitta Kai'' (Tamil) * 1972 – ''Naan Yen Pirandhen'' (Tamil) * 1972 – ''Idhaya Veenai'' (Tamil) * 1972 – ''Velli Vizha'' (Tamil) * 1972 – ''Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film), Raman Thediya Seethai'' (Tamil) * 1971 – ''Neerum Neruppum'' (Tamil) * 1971 – ''Rickshawkaran'' (Tamil) * 1971 – ''Oru Thaai Makkal'' (Tamil) * 1971 – ''Kumari Kottam'' (Tamil) * 1971 – ''Annai Velankanni'' (Tamil) * 1970 – '' Engal Thangam'' (Tamil) * 1970 – ''Maattukara Velan'' (Tamil) * 1970 – ''En Annan'' (Tamil) * 1970 – ''Ethiroli'' (Tamil) * 1970 – ''Maanavan'' (Tamil) * 1970 – ''Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' (Tamil) * 1970 – ''Thalaivan (1970 film), Thalaivan'' (Tamil) * 1969 – ''Iru Kodugal'' (Tamil) * 1969 – ''Adimaippenn'' (Tamil) * 1969 – ''Subadhinam'' (Tamil) * 1969 – ''Nil Gavani Kadhali'' (Tamil) * 1969 – ''Nam Naadu (1969 film), Nam Naadu'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Kannan En Kadhalan '' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Kudiyirundha Koyil'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Chakkaram'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Galatta Kalyanam'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Ethir Neechal (1968 film), Ethir Neechal'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Kanavan'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Ther Thiruvizha'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Oli Vilakku'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Ragasiya Police 115'' (Tamil) * 1968 – ''Uyarntha Manithan'' (Tamil) * 1967 – ''Iru Malargal'' (Tamil) * 1967 – ''Kaavalkaaran (1967 film), Kaavalkaaran'' (Tamil) * 1967 – ''Arasa Kattalai'' (Tamil) * 1967 – ''Athey Kangal (1967 film), Adhey Kangal'' (Tamil) * 1967 – ''Selva Magal'' (Tamil) * 1967 – ''Aval (1967 film), Aval'' (Tamil) * 1967 – ''Pesum Deivam'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Petralthan Pillaiya'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Naan Aanaiyittal'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Thaali Bhagyam'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Major Chandrakanth (1966 film), Major Chandrakanth'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Chandhrodhayam'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Anbe Vaa (1966 film), Anbe Vaa'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Nadodi'' (Tamil) * 1966 – ''Motor Sundaram Pillai'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Panam Padaithavan'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Thazhampoo'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Anbu Karangal'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Kalangarai Vilakkam'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film), Aayirathil Oruvan'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Aasai Mugam'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Enga Veetu Pillai'' (Tamil) * 1965 – ''Vennira Aadai'' (Tamil) * 1964 – ''Padagotti'' (Tamil) * 1964 – ''Dheiva Thaai'' (Tamil) * 1964 – ''Thaayin Madiyil'' (Tamil) * 1963 – ''Karpagam'' (Tamil) * 1963 – ''Edhaiyum Thaangum Idhayam'' (Tamil) * 1963 – ''Idayathil Nee'' (Tamil) * 1961 – ''Nallavan Vazhvan'' (Tamil) * 1961 – ''Chandrakanth'' (Tamil) * 1958 – ''Azhagarmalai Kalvan'' (Tamil)

As Actor

;Films * 2002 – ''

'' (Tamil) * 2001 – '' Paarthale Paravasam'' (Tamil) * 2000 – ''

'' (Tamil) * 1988 – '' Sathya'' (Tamil) * 1983 – '' Poikkal Kudhirai'' (Tamil) ;Television *''Kaialavu Manasu''

As Writer

* 1974 – ''Kaliyuga Kannan'' * 1979 – ''Kadavul Amaitha Medai'' – Screenplay, Dialogues * 1983 – ''Magudi'' * 1987 – ''Ore Oru Gramathile'' * 1988 – ''En Thamizh En Makkal'' *1990 – ''Pengal Veettin Kangal'' (dialogues only)

Television

* 1997 ''Kaialavau Manasu'' * 2003 ''Vikaramadhithan'' * 2003 ''Imsai Arasigal'' * 2008 ''Thangamana Purushan'' * 2012 ''Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri''

List of songs

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vaali 1931 births 2013 deaths Tamil male actors Tamil film poets Dravidian movement Recipients of the Padma Shri in literature & education Male actors from Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners Writers from Tiruchirappalli Tamil-language lyricists Tamil poets