Na. Muthu Kumar

Biography

Na. Muthukumar was an Indian poet, lyricist, and author. Best known for his Tamil language film songs, he received the most number of Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist in Tamil and was a two-time recipient of the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for his works in Thanga Meenkal (2013) and Saivam (2014). He began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. He was later offered to write lyrics in the film Veera Nadai, directed by Seeman. He has been credited as a dialogue writer in a few films, including Kireedam (2007) and Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). Muthukumar, who had been suffering from jaundice for long, died on the morning of 14 August 2016, at his Chennai residence due to cardiac arrest. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife and two children: a son and a daughter.

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(2007) Lyricist

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2.0

(2018) Lyricist

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Chandramukhi

(2005) Lyricist

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Thuppakki

(2012) Lyricist

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Vaaranam Aayiram

(2008) Lyricist

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Polladhavan

(2007) Lyricist

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Ghajini

(2005) Lyricist

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Ayan

(2009) Lyricist

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Year	Role	Movie/Tv
2023	Lyricist	Aneethi 2023-07-21 Movie
2022	Lyricist	Dhadha 2022-12-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Kallan 2022-03-18 Movie
2020	Lyricist	Onbathu Kuzhi Sampath 2020-08-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Meendum Oru Mariyathai 2020-02-21 Movie
2019	Lyricist	July Kaatril 2019-03-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Pettikadai 2019-02-22 Movie
	Musical	Sarvam Thaala Mayam 2019-02-01 Movie
2018	Lyricist	Utharavu Maharaja 2018-12-28 Movie
	Lyricist	2.0 2018-11-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Yaagan 2018-10-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Enga Kattula Mazhai 2018-08-03 Movie
	Musical	Oru Kuppai Kathai 2018-05-25 Movie
2017	Lyricist	Taramani 2017-08-11 Movie
	Lyricist	Yaakkai 2017-03-03 Movie
2016	Lyricist	Iruvar Ullam 2016-09-16 Movie
	Lyricist	Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai 2016-08-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum 2016-08-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Amma Kanakku 2016-07-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Paisa 2016-07-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Enakku Innoru Per Irukku 2016-06-17 Movie
	Lyricist	Ko 2 2016-05-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Theri 2016-04-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Pugazh 2016-03-18 Movie
	Lyricist	Sethupathi 2016-02-18 Movie
	Lyricist	Anjala 2016-02-12 Movie
	Lyricist	Saahasam 2016-02-05 Movie
2015	Lyricist	Eetti 2015-12-11 Movie
	Lyricist	Trisha Illana Nayanthara 2015-09-17 Movie
	Lyricist	Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga 2015-08-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Sakalakala Vallavan 2015-07-31 Movie
	Lyricist	Idhu Enna Maayam 2015-07-31 Movie
	Lyricist	Aavi Kumar 2015-07-24 Movie
	Lyricist	Papanasam 2015-07-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Kaaka Muttai 2015-06-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Soan Papdi 2015-05-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Nannbenda 2015-04-02 Movie
	Lyricist	Kaaki Sattai 2015-02-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Touring Talkies 2015-01-30 Movie
	Lyricist	Darling 2015-01-15 Movie
2014	Lyricist	Azhagiya Pandipuram 2014-12-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Thirudan Police 2014-11-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe 2014-10-31 Movie
	Lyricist	Poojai 2014-10-22 Movie
	Lyricist	Aal 2014-09-19 Movie
	Lyricist	Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam 2014-08-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Anjaan 2014-08-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Saivam 2014-06-27 Movie
	Lyricist	Athithi 2014-06-27 Movie
	Lyricist	Naan Than Bala 2014-06-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Damaal Dumeel 2014-04-18 Movie
	Lyricist	Bramman 2014-02-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Malini 22 Palayamkottai 2014-01-24 Movie
2013	Lyricist	Thalaimuraigal 2013-12-20 Movie
	Lyricist	All in All Azhagu Raja 2013-11-02 Movie
	Lyricist	Vanakkam Chennai 2013-10-11 Movie
	Lyricist	Mathapoo 2013-09-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Thanga Meenkal 2013-08-30 Movie
	Lyricist	Thalaivaa 2013-08-20 Movie
	Lyricist	Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer 2013-08-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Pattathu Yaanai 2013-07-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Thulli Vilayadu 2013-06-28 Movie
	Lyricist	Thillu Mullu 2013-06-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal 2013-05-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Udhayam NH4 2013-04-18 Movie
	Lyricist	Settai 2013-04-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga 2013-03-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2013-03-28 Movie
	Lyricist	Vatthikuchi 2013-03-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Samar 2013-01-13 Movie
2012	Lyricist	Sattam Oru Iruttarai 2012-12-20 Movie
	Lyricist	Neethaane En Ponvasantham 2012-12-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Ammavin Kaipesi 2012-11-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Thuppakki 2012-11-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Maattrraan 2012-10-12 Movie
	Lyricist	Sundarapandian 2012-09-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Billa II 2012-07-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Vazhakku Enn 18/9 2012-05-04 Movie
	Lyricist	Oru Kal Oru Kannadi 2012-04-12 Movie
	Lyricist	Ullam 2012-03-16 Movie
	Lyricist	Kazhugu 2012-03-16 Movie
	Lyricist	Aravaan 2012-03-02 Movie
	Lyricist	Kondaan Koduthaan 2012-03-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Marina 2012-02-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Vettai 2012-01-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Nanban 2012-01-13 Movie
2011	Lyricist	Maharaja 2011-12-30 Movie
	Lyricist	Poraali 2011-12-01 Movie
	Lyricist	7Aum Arivu 2011-10-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Raa Raa 2011-10-07 Movie
	Lyricist	Vedi 2011-09-30 Movie
	Lyricist	Vandhaan Vendraan 2011-09-16 Movie
	Lyricist	Engeyum Eppodhum 2011-09-16 Movie
	Lyricist	Mambattiyan 2011-09-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Puli Vesham 2011-08-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Veppam 2011-07-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Avan Ivan 2011-06-17 Movie
	Lyricist	Deiva Thirumagal 2011-06-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Sabash Sariyana Potti 2011-05-27 Movie
	Lyricist	Eththan 2011-05-27 Movie
	Lyricist	Narthagi 2011-05-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Engeyum Kadhal 2011-05-06 Movie
	Lyricist	Vaanam 2011-04-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Kullanari Koottam 2011-03-25 Movie
	Lyricist	Siruthai 2011-01-14 Movie
2010	Lyricist	Ayyanar 2010-12-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Nandalala 2010-11-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Boss Engira Baskaran 2010-09-10 Movie
	Lyricist	Naan Mahaan Alla 2010-08-20 Movie
	Lyricist	Kaadhal Solla Vandhen 2010-08-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Baana Kaathadi 2010-08-06 Movie
	Lyricist	Thillalangadi 2010-07-23 Movie
	Lyricist	Madrasapattinam 2010-07-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Kalavani 2010-06-25 Movie
	Lyricist	Singam 2010-05-28 Movie
	Lyricist	Sura 2010-04-30 Movie
	Lyricist	Paiyaa 2010-04-02 Movie
	Lyricist	Angadi Theru 2010-03-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Kacheri Arambam 2010-03-19 Movie
	Lyricist	Aval Peyar Tamilarasi 2010-03-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Jaggubhai 2010-01-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Thambi Arjuna 2010-01-01 Movie
2009	Lyricist	Kanden Kadhalai 2009-10-30 Movie
	Lyricist	Aadhavan 2009-10-17 Movie
	Lyricist	Ainthaam Padai 2009-07-23 Movie
	Lyricist	Vamanan 2009-07-10 Movie
	Lyricist	Naadodigal 2009-06-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Muthirai 2009-06-19 Movie
	Lyricist	Maasilamani 2009-06-19 Movie
	Lyricist	Mariyadhai 2009-04-24 Movie
	Lyricist	Ayan 2009-04-03 Movie
	Lyricist	1977 2009-03-06 Movie
	Lyricist	TN 07 AL 4777 2009-02-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Siva Manasula Sakthi 2009-02-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu 2009-01-29 Movie
2008	Lyricist	Silambattam 2008-12-18 Movie
	Lyricist	Thenavattu 2008-11-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Vaaranam Aayiram 2008-11-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Sakkarakatti 2008-09-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Poi Solla Porom 2008-09-12 Movie
	Lyricist	Herova? Zerova? 2008-09-11 Movie
	Lyricist	Dhaam Dhoom 2008-08-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Jayam Kondaan 2008-08-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Kuruvi 2008-05-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul 2008-04-18 Movie
	Lyricist	Santosh Subramaniam 2008-04-11 Movie
	Lyricist	Yaaradi Nee Mohini 2008-04-04 Movie
	Lyricist	Sandai 2008-03-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Bheema 2008-01-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Vaazhthugal 2008-01-14 Movie
2007	Lyricist	Puli Varudhu 2007-12-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Kaloori 2007-12-07 Movie
	Lyricist	Vel 2007-11-08 Movie
	Lyricist	Azhagiya Tamil Magan 2007-11-08 Movie
	Lyricist	Polladhavan 2007-11-08 Movie
	Lyricist	Kattradhu Thamizh 2007-10-06 Movie
	Lyricist	Malaikottai 2007-09-28 Movie
	Lyricist	Piragu 2007-09-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Satham Podathey 2007-09-14 Movie
	Dialogue	Kireedam 2007-07-20 Movie
	Lyricist	Sivaji: The Boss 2007-06-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Manikanda 2007-05-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Sabari 2007-03-16 Movie
	Lyricist	Viyabari 2007-03-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Deepavali 2007-02-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Thaamirabharani 2007-01-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Pokkiri 2007-01-12 Movie
2006	Lyricist	Veyyil 2006-12-22 Movie
	Lyricist	Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam 2006-12-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Nenjirukkum Varai 2006-12-15 Movie
	Lyricist	E 2006-10-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Em Magan 2006-09-08 Movie
	Lyricist	Jambhavan 2006-09-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Thimiru 2006-08-04 Movie
	Lyricist	Parijatham 2006-06-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Pudhupettai 2006-05-26 Movie
	Lyricist	Thalai Nagaram 2006-05-19 Movie
	Lyricist	Dishyum 2006-05-12 Movie
	Lyricist	Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu 2006-04-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Kovai Brothers 2006-02-23 Movie
	Lyricist	Thambi 2006-02-22 Movie
	Lyricist	Kalvanin Kadhali 2006-02-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Saravana 2006-02-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Paramasivan 2006-01-14 Movie
2005	Lyricist	Sandakozhi 2005-12-16 Movie
	Lyricist	Aaru 2005-12-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Ghajini 2005-10-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Oru Kalluriyin Kathai 2005-09-02 Movie
	Lyricist	ABCD 2005-08-12 Movie
	Lyricist	February 14 2005-07-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Anniyan 2005-06-17 Movie
	Lyricist	Thotti Jaya 2005-05-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Jithan 2005-05-06 Movie
	Lyricist	Aanai 2005-05-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Maayavi 2005-05-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Sachein 2005-04-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Chandramukhi 2005-04-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Thaka Thimi Tha 2005-03-31 Movie
	Lyricist	Mannin Maindhan 2005-03-04 Movie
	Lyricist	Ji 2005-02-21 Movie
	Lyricist	London 2005-01-31 Movie
	Lyricist	Devathayai Kanden 2005-01-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Ayya 2005-01-14 Movie
	Lyricist	English karan 2005-01-01 Movie
2004	Lyricist	Kaadhal 2004-12-17 Movie
	Lyricist	Manmadhan 2004-11-12 Movie
	Lyricist	Jore 2004-11-12 Movie
	Lyricist	7G Rainbow Colony 2004-10-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Arasatchi 2004-09-22 Movie
	Lyricist	Kudaikul Mazhai 2004-09-03 Movie
	Lyricist	M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi 2004-09-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Bose 2004-08-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Sullan 2004-07-23 Movie
	Lyricist	Arul 2004-05-07 Movie
	Lyricist	Aethiree 2004-04-23 Movie
	Lyricist	Ghilli 2004-04-17 Movie
	Lyricist	Varnajalam 2004-02-13 Movie
	Lyricist	Thendral 2004-02-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Chatrapathy 2004-02-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan 2004-01-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Kovil 2004-01-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Giri 2004-01-10 Movie
2003	Lyricist	Joot 2003-12-19 Movie
	Lyricist	Pithamagan 2003-10-24 Movie
	Lyricist	Thirumalai 2003-10-24 Movie
	Lyricist	Diwan 2003-10-10 Movie
	Lyricist	Thiruda Thirudi 2003-09-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Thennavan 2003-08-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Eera Nilam 2003-08-08 Movie
	Lyricist	Indru 2003-07-10 Movie
	Lyricist	Kadhal Konden 2003-07-04 Movie
	Lyricist	Whistle 2003-07-04 Movie
	Lyricist	Nala Damayanthi 2003-07-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Parthibhan Kanavu 2003-05-23 Movie
	Lyricist	Saamy 2003-05-05 Movie
	Lyricist	Anbe Anbe 2003-05-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Sena 2003-04-12 Movie
	Lyricist	Julie Ganapathi 2003-02-01 Movie
	Lyricist	Vaseegara 2003-01-15 Movie
	Lyricist	Dhool 2003-01-15 Movie
2002	Lyricist	April Maadhathil 2002-11-29 Movie
	Lyricist	Bagavathi 2002-11-04 Movie
	Lyricist	Samasthanam 2002-09-27 Movie
	Lyricist	Unnai Ninaithu 2002-05-10 Movie
	Lyricist	Run 2002-05-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Vivaramana Aalu 2002-01-14 Movie
2001	Lyricist	Nandha 2001-11-14 Movie
	Lyricist	Kalakalappu 2001-07-27 Movie
	Lyricist	Dum Dum Dum 2001-04-13 Movie
2000	Lyricist	Sabhash 2000-09-01 Movie
	Lyricist	James Pandu 2000-04-21 Movie
	Lyricist	Eazhaiyin Sirippil 2000-02-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Vaanathaippola 2000-01-13 Movie
1999	Lyricist	Unnaruge Naan Irundhal 1999-12-03 Movie
	Lyricist	Iraniyan 1999-11-18 Movie
	Lyricist	Ooty 1999-11-07 Movie
	Lyricist	Hello 1999-11-06 Movie
	Lyricist	Minsara Kanna 1999-09-09 Movie
	Lyricist	Malabar Police 1999-08-06 Movie
	Lyricist	Puthiya Thiruppangal Movie
	Lyricist	Karuppar Nagaram Movie
Year	Role	Movie/Tv