Vaali
Born: 1931-10-29 in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Died: 2013-07-18
Known For: Writing
Biography
Vaali (born T. S. Rangarajan) was an Indian poet and lyricist 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, Paarthale Paravasam and Poikkal Kudhirai. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.
Filmography
2023
- Kasethan Kadavulada ... (Lyricist)
2022
- Coffee With Kadhal ... (Lyricist)
2017
- Kavan ... (Lyricist)
2015
- Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam ... (Lyricist)
2014
- Yaan ... (Lyricist)
- Kochadaiiyaan ... (Lyricist)
- Thirudan Police ... (Lyricist)
- Aal ... (Lyricist)
2013
- Udhayam NH4 ... (Lyricist)
- Ethir Neechal ... (Lyricist)
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ... (Lyricist)
2011
- Mouna Guru ... (Lyricist)
2010
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai ... (Lyricist)
- Baana Kaathadi ... (Lyricist)
- Guru Sishyan ... (Lyricist)
2009
- Azhagar Malai ... (Lyricist)
- Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum ... (Lyricist)
2008
- Uliyin Osai ... (Lyricist)
- Dhanam ... (Lyricist)
- Dasavatharam ... (Lyricist)
- Silambattam ... (Lyricist)
- Saroja ... (Lyricist)
- Kuselan ... (Lyricist)
2007
- Sivaji: The Boss ... (Lyricist)
- Thottal Poo Malarum ... (Lyricist)
- Chennai 600028 ... (Lyricist)
2006
- Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam ... (Lyricist)
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal ... (Lyricist)
- Saravana ... (Lyricist)
- Kalvanin Kadhali ... (Lyricist)
- Vallavan ... (Lyricist)
2005
- Chandramukhi ... (Lyricist)
- Ghajini ... (Lyricist)
- Mumbai Xpress ... (Lyricist)
2004
- Manmadhan ... (Lyricist)
2003
- Boys ... (Lyricist)
- Lesa Lesa ... (Lyricist)
- Nala Damayanthi ... (Lyricist)
- Pop Carn ... (Playback Singer)
- Puthiya Geethai ... (Lyricist)
2002
- Baba ... (Lyricist)
- Pammal K. Sambandam ... (Lyricist)
- Mounam Pesiyadhe ... (Lyricist)
2001
- Paarthale Paravasam as Perriappa
- Middle Class Madhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Minnale ... (Lyricist)
- Dheena ... (Lyricist)
1999
- Kadhalar Dhinam ... (Lyricist)
- En Swasa Kaatre ... (Lyricist)
1998
- Kadhala Kadhala ... (Lyricist)
1997
- Ratchagan ... (Lyricist)
1996
- Indian ... (Lyricist)
- Avvai Shanmugi ... (Lyricist)
- Mr. Romeo ... (Lyricist)
- Kadhal Desam ... (Lyricist)
1995
- Sathi Leelavathi ... (Lyricist)
- Aasai ... (Lyricist)
1994
- Veera ... (Lyricist)
- Mahanadhi ... (Lyricist)
- Kaadhalan ... (Lyricist)
- Sethupathi I.P.S ... (Lyricist)
- Senthamizh Selvan ... (Lyricist)
- Subramaniya Swamy ... (Lyricist)
1993
- Manichitrathazhu ... (Lyricist)
- Kadalora Kadhal ... (Lyricist)
- Gentleman ... (Lyricist)
- Kalaignan ... (Lyricist)
- Uzhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Kilipetchu Ketkava ... (Lyricist)
1992
- Thevar Magan ... (Lyricist)
- Singaravelan ... (Lyricist)
- Meera ... (Lyricist)
- Mannan ... (Lyricist)
1991
- Thalapathi ... (Lyricist)
- Gunaa ... (Lyricist)
- Vasalil Oru Vennila ... (Lyricist)
1990
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan ... (Lyricist)
- Puthu Paatu ... (Lyricist)
- Thangathin Thangam ... (Lyricist)
1989
- Thendral Sudum ... (Lyricist)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal ... (Lyricist)
- Enga Veetu Deivam ... (Lyricist)
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
- Paasa Mazhai ... (Lyricist)
- Indrudu Chandrudu ... (Lyricist)
1988
- Manamagale Vaa ... (Lyricist)
- Paadatha Thenikkal ... (Lyricist)
- Kazhugumalai Kallan ... (Lyricist)
- Naan Sonnathey Sattam ... (Lyricist)
- Sathya as Mariappa's associate
- Agni Natchathiram ... (Lyricist)
- Manaivi Oru Mandhiri ... (Lyricist)
- Rendum Rendum Anju ... (Lyricist)
- Thaaippasam ... (Lyricist)
1987
- Yettikki Potti ... (Lyricist)
- Ore Oru Gramathiley ... (Story)
- Manaivi Ready ... (Lyricist)
1986
- Kalamellam Un Madiyil ... (Lyricist)
- Murattu Karangal ... (Lyricist)
- Mouna Raagam ... (Lyricist)
1985
- Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye ... (Lyricist)
- Idhaya Kovil ... (Lyricist)
- Japanil Kalyanaraman ... (Lyricist)
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Lyricist)
1984
- Naan Mahaan Alla ... (Lyricist)
1983
- Poikkal Kudhirai as Sambandham
- Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey ... (Lyricist)
- Adutha Varisu ... (Lyricist)
1982
- Marumagale Vazhga ... (Lyricist)
- Thaai Mookaambikai ... (Lyricist)
1981
- Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru ... (Lyricist)
- Ram Lakshman ... (Lyricist)
1979
- Kadavul Amaitha Medai ... (Screenplay)
1978
- Sigappu Rojakkal ... (Lyricist)
- Chittu Kuruvi ... (Screenplay)
1977
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu ... (Lyricist)
1976
- Muthana Muthallavo ... (Screenplay)
- Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu ... (Writer)
1974
- Kaliyuga Kannan ... (Writer)
- Samayalkaran ... (Lyricist)
1972
- Kasethan Kadavulada ... (Lyricist)
1968
- Bommalaattam ... (Lyricist)
1967
- Pesum Deivam ... (Lyricist)
- Athey Kangal ... (Lyricist)
- Penne Nee Vaazhga ... (Lyricist)
- Ninaivil Nindraval ... (Lyricist)
1966
- Thenmazhai ... (Lyricist)
1965
- Panchavarna Kili ... (Writer)
1964
- Amma Enge ... (Lyricist)
- Server Sundaram as Special Apperance in "Avalukkenna" Song