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)
2015
- Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam ... (Lyricist)
2014
- Thirudan Police ... (Lyricist)
- Kochadaiiyaan ... (Lyricist)
- Yaan ... (Lyricist)
- Aal ... (Lyricist)
2013
- Udhayam NH4 ... (Lyricist)
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ... (Lyricist)
2010
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai ... (Lyricist)
- Baana Kaathadi ... (Lyricist)
2009
- Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum ... (Lyricist)
2008
- Dhanam ... (Lyricist)
- Dasavatharam ... (Lyricist)
- Saroja ... (Lyricist)
- Kuselan ... (Lyricist)
- Silambattam ... (Lyricist)
2007
- Sivaji: The Boss ... (Lyricist)
- Thottal Poo Malarum ... (Lyricist)
- Chennai 600028 ... (Lyricist)
2006
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal ... (Lyricist)
- Saravana ... (Lyricist)
- Kalvanin Kadhali ... (Lyricist)
- Vallavan ... (Lyricist)
2005
- Mumbai Xpress ... (Lyricist)
- Ghajini ... (Lyricist)
- Chandramukhi ... (Lyricist)
2004
- Manmadhan ... (Lyricist)
2003
- Boys ... (Lyricist)
- Lesa Lesa ... (Lyricist)
- Nala Damayanthi ... (Lyricist)
- Puthiya Geethai ... (Lyricist)
- Pop Carn ... (Playback Singer)
2002
- Baba ... (Lyricist)
- Pammal K. Sambandam ... (Lyricist)
- Mounam Pesiyadhe ... (Lyricist)
2001
- Minnale ... (Lyricist)
- Middle Class Madhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Paarthale Paravasam as Perriappa
- Dheena ... (Lyricist)
1999
- En Swasa Kaatre ... (Lyricist)
- Kadhalar Dhinam ... (Lyricist)
1998
- Kadhala Kadhala ... (Lyricist)
1997
- Ratchagan ... (Lyricist)
1996
- Indian ... (Lyricist)
- Avvai Shanmugi ... (Lyricist)
- Kadhal Desam ... (Lyricist)
- Mr. Romeo ... (Lyricist)
1995
- Aasai ... (Lyricist)
- Sathi Leelavathi ... (Lyricist)
1994
- Veera ... (Lyricist)
- Kaadhalan ... (Lyricist)
- Mahanadhi ... (Lyricist)
- Subramaniya Swamy ... (Lyricist)
- Senthamizh Selvan ... (Lyricist)
1993
- Gentleman ... (Lyricist)
- Uzhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Kalaignan ... (Lyricist)
- Kilipetchu Ketkava ... (Lyricist)
1992
- Thevar Magan ... (Lyricist)
- Singaravelan ... (Lyricist)
- Mannan ... (Lyricist)
1991
- Thalapathi ... (Lyricist)
- Gunaa ... (Lyricist)
- Vasalil Oru Vennila ... (Lyricist)
1990
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan ... (Lyricist)
1989
- Indrudu Chandrudu ... (Lyricist)
- Paasa Mazhai ... (Lyricist)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal ... (Lyricist)
1988
- Sathya as Mariappa's associate
- Agni Natchathiram ... (Lyricist)
- Rendum Rendum Anju ... (Lyricist)
- Thaaippasam ... (Lyricist)
- Manaivi Oru Mandhiri ... (Lyricist)
1987
- Ore Oru Gramathiley ... (Story)
- Yettikki Potti ... (Lyricist)
- Manaivi Ready ... (Lyricist)
1986
- Mouna Raagam ... (Lyricist)
1985
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Lyricist)
- Japanil Kalyanaraman ... (Lyricist)
1984
- Naan Mahaan Alla ... (Lyricist)
1983
- Poikkal Kudhirai as Sambandham
- Adutha Varisu ... (Lyricist)
1981
- Vidiyum varai kaathiru ... (Songs)
1978
- Sigappu Rojakkal ... (Lyricist)
1977
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu ... (Lyricist)
1974
- Kaliyuga Kannan ... (Writer)
- Samayalkaran ... (Lyricist)
1972
- Kasethan Kadavulada ... (Lyricist)
1965
- Panchavarna Kili ... (Writer)
1964
- Server Sundaram as Special Apperance in "Avalukkenna" Song