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
- Kochadaiiyaan ... (Lyricist)
- Thirudan Police ... (Lyricist)
- Aal ... (Lyricist)
- Yaan ... (Lyricist)
2013
- Ethir Neechal ... (Lyricist)
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ... (Lyricist)
- Udhayam NH4 ... (Lyricist)
2011
- Mouna Guru ... (Lyricist)
2010
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai ... (Lyricist)
- Baana Kaathadi ... (Lyricist)
- Guru Sishyan ... (Lyricist)
2009
- Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum ... (Lyricist)
2008
- Dasavatharam ... (Lyricist)
- Dhanam ... (Lyricist)
- Kuselan ... (Lyricist)
- Saroja ... (Lyricist)
- Silambattam ... (Lyricist)
2007
- Sivaji: The Boss ... (Lyricist)
- Chennai 600028 ... (Lyricist)
- Thottal Poo Malarum ... (Lyricist)
2006
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal ... (Lyricist)
- Kalvanin Kadhali ... (Lyricist)
- Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam ... (Lyricist)
- Saravana ... (Lyricist)
- Vallavan ... (Lyricist)
2005
- Ghajini ... (Lyricist)
- Chandramukhi ... (Lyricist)
- Mumbai Xpress ... (Lyricist)
2004
- Manmadhan ... (Lyricist)
2003
- Lesa Lesa ... (Lyricist)
- Boys ... (Lyricist)
- Puthiya Geethai ... (Lyricist)
- Pop Carn ... (Playback Singer)
- Nala Damayanthi ... (Lyricist)
2002
- Baba ... (Lyricist)
- Mounam Pesiyadhe ... (Lyricist)
- Pammal K. Sambandam ... (Lyricist)
2001
- Dheena ... (Lyricist)
- Minnale ... (Lyricist)
- Middle Class Madhavan ... (Lyricist)
- Paarthale Paravasam as Perriappa
1999
- Kadhalar Dhinam ... (Lyricist)
- En Swasa Kaatre ... (Lyricist)
1998
- Kadhala Kadhala ... (Lyricist)
1997
- Ratchagan ... (Lyricist)
1996
- Indian ... (Lyricist)
- Kadhal Desam ... (Lyricist)
- Avvai Shanmugi ... (Lyricist)
- Mr. Romeo ... (Lyricist)
1995
- Sathi Leelavathi ... (Lyricist)
- Aasai ... (Lyricist)
1994
- Kaadhalan ... (Lyricist)
- Mahanadhi ... (Lyricist)
- Subramaniya Swamy ... (Lyricist)
- Veera ... (Lyricist)
- Senthamizh Selvan ... (Lyricist)
1993
- Manichitrathazhu ... (Lyricist)
- Gentleman ... (Lyricist)
- Kalaignan ... (Lyricist)
- Kilipetchu Ketkava ... (Lyricist)
- Uzhavan ... (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
- Apoorva Sagodharargal ... (Lyricist)
- Indrudu Chandrudu ... (Lyricist)
- Enga Veetu Deivam ... (Lyricist)
- Paasa Mazhai ... (Lyricist)
1988
- Agni Natchathiram ... (Lyricist)
- Sathya as Mariappa's associate
- Thaaippasam ... (Lyricist)
- Manaivi Oru Mandhiri ... (Lyricist)
- Rendum Rendum Anju ... (Lyricist)
1987
- Yettikki Potti ... (Lyricist)
- Ore Oru Gramathiley ... (Story)
- Manaivi Ready ... (Lyricist)
1986
- Mouna Raagam ... (Lyricist)
1985
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Lyricist)
- Japanil Kalyanaraman ... (Lyricist)
1984
- Naan Mahaan Alla ... (Lyricist)
1983
- Adutha Varisu ... (Lyricist)
- Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey ... (Lyricist)
- Poikkal Kudhirai as Sambandham
1982
- Thaai Mookaambikai ... (Lyricist)
1981
- Ram Lakshman ... (Lyricist)
- Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru ... (Lyricist)
1979
- Kadavul Amaitha Medai ... (Screenplay)
1978
- Sigappu Rojakkal ... (Lyricist)
- Chittu Kuruvi ... (Screenplay)
1977
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu ... (Lyricist)
1974
- Samayalkaran ... (Lyricist)
- Kaliyuga Kannan ... (Writer)
1972
- Kasethan Kadavulada ... (Lyricist)
1965
- Panchavarna Kili ... (Writer)
1964
- Server Sundaram as Special Apperance in "Avalukkenna" Song