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
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai ... (Lyricist)
- Guru Sishyan ... (Lyricist)
- Baana Kaathadi ... (Lyricist)
2009
- Azhagar Malai ... (Lyricist)
- Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum ... (Lyricist)
2008
- Dhanam ... (Lyricist)
- Saroja ... (Lyricist)
- Silambattam ... (Lyricist)
- Uliyin Osai ... (Lyricist)
- Dasavatharam ... (Lyricist)
- Kuselan ... (Lyricist)
2007
- Thottal Poo Malarum ... (Lyricist)
- Sivaji: The Boss ... (Lyricist)
- Chennai 600028 ... (Lyricist)
2006
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal ... (Lyricist)
- Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam ... (Lyricist)
- Kalvanin Kadhali ... (Lyricist)
- Vallavan ... (Lyricist)
- Saravana ... (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
- Minnale ... (Lyricist)
- Middle Class Madhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Paarthale Paravasam as Perriappa
- 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)
- Kaadhalan ... (Lyricist)
- Mahanadhi ... (Lyricist)
- Sethupathi I.P.S ... (Lyricist)
- Senthamizh Selvan ... (Lyricist)
- Subramaniya Swamy ... (Lyricist)
1993
- Kadalora Kadhal ... (Lyricist)
- Manichitrathazhu ... (Lyricist)
- Kalaignan ... (Lyricist)
- Uzhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Kilipetchu Ketkava ... (Lyricist)
- Gentleman ... (Lyricist)
1992
- Singaravelan ... (Lyricist)
- Thevar Magan ... (Lyricist)
- Meera ... (Lyricist)
- Mannan ... (Lyricist)
1991
- Thalapathi ... (Lyricist)
- Gunaa ... (Lyricist)
- Vasalil Oru Vennila ... (Lyricist)
1990
- Thangathin Thangam ... (Lyricist)
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan ... (Lyricist)
- Puthu Paatu ... (Lyricist)
1989
- Thendral Sudum ... (Lyricist)
- Paasa Mazhai ... (Lyricist)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal ... (Lyricist)
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
- Indrudu Chandrudu ... (Lyricist)
- Enga Veetu Deivam ... (Lyricist)
1988
- Kazhugumalai Kallan ... (Lyricist)
- Paadatha Thenikkal ... (Lyricist)
- Manamagale Vaa ... (Lyricist)
- Manaivi Oru Mandhiri ... (Lyricist)
- Sathya as Mariappa's associate
- Agni Natchathiram ... (Lyricist)
- Naan Sonnathey Sattam ... (Lyricist)
- Thaaippasam ... (Lyricist)
- Rendum Rendum Anju ... (Lyricist)
1987
- Yettikki Potti ... (Lyricist)
- Ore Oru Gramathiley ... (Story)
- Manaivi Ready ... (Lyricist)
1986
- Murattu Karangal ... (Lyricist)
- Kalamellam Un Madiyil ... (Lyricist)
- Mouna Raagam ... (Lyricist)
1985
- Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye ... (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
- Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu ... (Writer)
1974
- Samayalkaran ... (Lyricist)
- Kaliyuga Kannan ... (Writer)
1972
- Kasethan Kadavulada ... (Lyricist)
1967
- Athey Kangal ... (Lyricist)
- Penne Nee Vaazhga ... (Lyricist)
1965
- Panchavarna Kili ... (Writer)
1964
- Server Sundaram as Special Apperance in "Avalukkenna" Song
- Amma Enge ... (Lyricist)