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)
- Yaan ... (Lyricist)
- Kochadaiiyaan ... (Lyricist)
- Aal ... (Lyricist)
2013
- Ethir Neechal ... (Lyricist)
- Udhayam NH4 ... (Lyricist)
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ... (Lyricist)
2011
- Mouna Guru ... (Lyricist)
2010
- Guru Sishyan ... (Lyricist)
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai ... (Lyricist)
- Baana Kaathadi ... (Lyricist)
2009
- Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum ... (Lyricist)
2008
- Silambattam ... (Lyricist)
- Saroja ... (Lyricist)
- Dasavatharam ... (Lyricist)
- Dhanam ... (Lyricist)
- Kuselan ... (Lyricist)
2007
- Thottal Poo Malarum ... (Lyricist)
- Sivaji: The Boss ... (Lyricist)
- Chennai 600028 ... (Lyricist)
2006
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal ... (Lyricist)
- Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam ... (Lyricist)
- Saravana ... (Lyricist)
- Vallavan ... (Lyricist)
- Kalvanin Kadhali ... (Lyricist)
2005
- Chandramukhi ... (Lyricist)
- Ghajini ... (Lyricist)
- Mumbai Xpress ... (Lyricist)
2004
- Manmadhan ... (Lyricist)
2003
- Nala Damayanthi ... (Lyricist)
- Boys ... (Lyricist)
- Lesa Lesa ... (Lyricist)
- Pop Carn ... (Playback Singer)
- Puthiya Geethai ... (Lyricist)
2002
- Baba ... (Lyricist)
- Pammal K. Sambandam ... (Lyricist)
- Mounam Pesiyadhe ... (Lyricist)
2001
- Paarthale Paravasam as Perriappa
- Minnale ... (Lyricist)
- Middle Class Madhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Dheena ... (Lyricist)
1999
- Kadhalar Dhinam ... (Lyricist)
- En Swasa Kaatre ... (Lyricist)
1998
- Kadhala Kadhala ... (Lyricist)
1997
- Ratchagan ... (Lyricist)
1996
- Mr. Romeo ... (Lyricist)
- Kadhal Desam ... (Lyricist)
- Indian ... (Lyricist)
- Avvai Shanmugi ... (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
- Kilipetchu Ketkava ... (Lyricist)
- Kalaignan ... (Lyricist)
- Uzhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Manichitrathazhu ... (Lyricist)
- Gentleman ... (Lyricist)
1992
- Meera ... (Lyricist)
- Singaravelan ... (Lyricist)
- Thevar Magan ... (Lyricist)
- Mannan ... (Lyricist)
1991
- Thalapathi ... (Lyricist)
- Gunaa ... (Lyricist)
- Vasalil Oru Vennila ... (Lyricist)
1990
- Thangathin Thangam ... (Lyricist)
- Puthu Paatu ... (Lyricist)
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan ... (Lyricist)
1989
- Enga Veetu Deivam ... (Lyricist)
- Paasa Mazhai ... (Lyricist)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal ... (Lyricist)
- Indrudu Chandrudu ... (Lyricist)
1988
- Naan Sonnathey Sattam ... (Lyricist)
- Manaivi Oru Mandhiri ... (Lyricist)
- Sathya as Mariappa's associate
- Agni Natchathiram ... (Lyricist)
- Thaaippasam ... (Lyricist)
- Rendum Rendum Anju ... (Lyricist)
1987
- Yettikki Potti ... (Lyricist)
- Manaivi Ready ... (Lyricist)
- Ore Oru Gramathiley ... (Story)
1986
- Mouna Raagam ... (Lyricist)
1985
- Japanil Kalyanaraman ... (Lyricist)
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Lyricist)
1984
- Naan Mahaan Alla ... (Lyricist)
1983
- Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey ... (Lyricist)
- Poikkal Kudhirai as Sambandham
- Adutha Varisu ... (Lyricist)
1982
- Thaai Mookaambikai ... (Lyricist)
1981
- Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru ... (Lyricist)
- Ram Lakshman ... (Lyricist)
1979
- Kadavul Amaitha Medai ... (Screenplay)
1978
- Chittu Kuruvi ... (Screenplay)
- 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