Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist
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The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
for Tamil
(Kollywood
) films.
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
for Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
(Kollywood
Kollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
) films.
The list
Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.| Year | Lyricist | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vaali Vaali (poet) Vaali is a Tamil poet and lyricist who writes Tamil poetry and film song lyrics. Most recently he has extended lyrics for a couple of songs in Engeyum Kaadhal for the music of Harris Jayaraj. He has also acted in several films, most notably Hey Ram, Parthale Paravasam and Poi Kaal Kudhirai... |
Dasavathaaram |
| 2007 | Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R... |
Periyar Periyar (film) -External links:**... |
| 2006 | Pa. Vijay | - |
| 2005 | Na. Muthukumar Na. Muthukumar Na. Muthukumar is a Tamil poet and lyricist, who writes lyrics for Tamil film songs.-Career:Muthukumar began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. But then he became a lyricist, beginning with the lyrics for the songs of the Tamil film Veera Nadai,... |
Ghajini |
| 2004 | Snehan Snehan Snehan is a Tamil poet, lyricist. Debuting in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove, he has written lyrics for more than 600 songs.-Career:... |
Perazhagan Perazhagan Perazhagan is a 2004 Indian Tamil film directed by Sasi Shanker, starring Surya and Jyothika in lead roles with both essaying dual roles, whilst the supporting cast comprises Vivek, Manorama and Manobala among others. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja... |
| 2003 | Kapilan | Parthiban Kanavu Parthiban Kanavu (film) Parthiban Kanavu [English: Parthiban's Dream] is a Tamil film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan. The film stars Srikanth and Sneha in lead roles. It had Manivannan and Vivek in supporting roles. Sneha featured in Dual Role for the first time. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar. ... |
| 2002 | Ravi Shankar | Unnai Ninaithu Unnai Ninaithu Unnai Ninaithu is a film starring Surya, Sneha and Laila.-Plot:The basic story of the movie involves Laila and Suriya falling in love. A 3rd character gets entangled in the plot and Laila is compelled by her family to marry him. Heart-broken Suriya leaves her alone, but only to find out that the... , Varushamellam Vasantham |
| 2001 | Snehan Snehan Snehan is a Tamil poet, lyricist. Debuting in the film Putham Pudhiya Poove, he has written lyrics for more than 600 songs.-Career:... |
Pandavar Bhoomi Pandavar Bhoomi Pandavar Bhoomi is a Tamil feature film, directed by Cheran.- Plot :This deals with the entry of a well educated Engineer/Architect still well versed in traditions helping a family struggling with its past & honour build a house.... |
| 2000 | Thamarai Thamarai Thamarai is a Tamil poet, lyricist, writer and former journalist. She is best known for writing lyrics for Tamil films only in Tamil language, often even in very purest Tamil... |
Thenali Thenali Thenali is a 2000 Tamil feature film directed and produced by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Crazy Mohan. The film featured Kamal Haasan playing the title role, and also starred Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman, whilst cinematography was handled by Priyan... |
| 1999 | Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R... |
Sangamam Sangamam Sangamam is a Tamil musical romance film directed by Suresh Krishna. Actor Rahman, the co-brother of A.R. Rahman was the hero of the film. Vindhya made her debut playing the daughter of the rich classical father played by Vijayakumar. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman... |
| 1998 | Arivumathi | Kizhakkum Merkkum |
| 1997 | Pazhani Bharathi | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Kadhalukku Mariyadhai Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a 1997 Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. It stars Vijay, Shalini, Charlie, Dhamu, Sivakumar and Manivannan. It became the best films of 1997 and raised business for both the lead actors.... |
| 1996 | Piraisoodan | Thayagam |
| 1995 | Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R... |
Bombay Bombay (film) Bombay is a critically acclaimed and national award-winning 1995 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala, with music composed by A. R. Rahman... , Muthu Muthu (film) The soundtrack features six songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Muthu is the first Rajinikanth film for which Rahman wrote music. The soundtrack for this movie turned out to be a major hit and Rahman gained popularity in Japan when the movie was released in Japanese. The... |
| 1994 | Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R... |
Karuthamma |
| 1993 | Pulamaipithan | Pathini Penn |
| 1992 | Kalidasan | Neenga Nalla Irukkanum |
| 1991 | Piraisoodan | En Rasavin Manasile |
| 1990 | Vaali Vaali (poet) Vaali is a Tamil poet and lyricist who writes Tamil poetry and film song lyrics. Most recently he has extended lyrics for a couple of songs in Engeyum Kaadhal for the music of Harris Jayaraj. He has also acted in several films, most notably Hey Ram, Parthale Paravasam and Poi Kaal Kudhirai... |
Keladi Kanmani Keladi Kanmani Keladi Kanmani is a 1990 Tamil film directed by Vasanth, starring noted playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam and Radhika Sarathkumar.-Plot:... |
| 1989 | Vaali Vaali (poet) Vaali is a Tamil poet and lyricist who writes Tamil poetry and film song lyrics. Most recently he has extended lyrics for a couple of songs in Engeyum Kaadhal for the music of Harris Jayaraj. He has also acted in several films, most notably Hey Ram, Parthale Paravasam and Poi Kaal Kudhirai... |
Varusham Padhinaaru Varusham Padhinaaru Varusham Padhinaaru is a 1989 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Fazil, starring Karthik, Kushboo, Sukumari, V.K.Ramaswamy, Janagaraj and Vadivukkarasi... , Apoorva Sagodharargal |
| 1988 | Pulamaipithan | Multiple films |
| 1987 | No award | No award |
| 1986 | No award | No award |
| 1985 | No award | No award |
| 1984 | No award | No award |
| 1983 | No award | No award |
| 1982-83 | Chidambaranathan | Thooral Ninnu Pochchu Thooral Ninnu Pochchu Thooral Ninnu Pochchu is a Tamil movie, released in 1982. Bhagyaraj is the hero in Thooral Ninnu Pochchu. Actor M. N. Nambiar appeared in the movie. The musical director is Ilaiyaraaja.... |
| 1981-82 | Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Ramaswamy Thevar is an award-winning Tamil poet and lyricist.Debuting in the film Nizhalgal with the lyrics for the song "Ponmalai Pozhudhu", he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009. His partnership with the composers Ilaiyaraaja, and later A. R... |
Alaigal Oivathillai Alaigal Oivathillai Alaigal Oyivathillai is a 1981 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. Bharathiraja. The film stars Karthik and Radha in the lead roles. -Plot:... |
| 1980-81 | Pulamaipithan | Engamma Maharani |
| 1979-80 | Vaali Vaali (poet) Vaali is a Tamil poet and lyricist who writes Tamil poetry and film song lyrics. Most recently he has extended lyrics for a couple of songs in Engeyum Kaadhal for the music of Harris Jayaraj. He has also acted in several films, most notably Hey Ram, Parthale Paravasam and Poi Kaal Kudhirai... |
Ivargal Vidhyasamanavargal |
| 1978-79 | Muthulingam | Kizhakke Pogum Rail |
| 1977-78 | Pulamaipithan | Maduraiyai Meetta Sundara Pandiyan |
| 1976 | No award | No award |
| 1975 | No award | No award |
| 1974 | No award | No award |
| 1973 | No award | No award |
| 1972 | No award | No award |
| 1971 | No award | No award |
| 1970 | Vaali Vaali (poet) Vaali is a Tamil poet and lyricist who writes Tamil poetry and film song lyrics. Most recently he has extended lyrics for a couple of songs in Engeyum Kaadhal for the music of Harris Jayaraj. He has also acted in several films, most notably Hey Ram, Parthale Paravasam and Poi Kaal Kudhirai... |
Engal Thangam |
| 1969 | Marudakasi | Thunaivan |
| 1968 | Kannadasan Kannadasan Kannadasan was a Tamil poet and lyricist, heralded as one of the greatest and most important writer in the Tamil language... |
Lakshmi Kalyanam |