Na. Muthukumar

Na. Muthukumar

Known for
Writing
Born
July 12, 1975
Died
August 14, 2016 (aged 41)
Birthplace
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Na. Muthukumar was an Indian poet, lyricist, and author. Best known for his Tamil language film songs, he received the most number of Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist in Tamil and was a two-time recipient of the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for his works in Thanga Meenkal (2013) and Saivam (2014). He began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. He was later offered to write lyrics in the film Veera Nadai, directed by Seeman. He has been credited as a dialogue writer in a few films, including Kireedam (2007) and Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). Muthukumar, who had been suffering from jaundice for long, died on the morning of 14 August 2016, at his Chennai residence due to cardiac arrest. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife and two children: a son and a daughter.

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Filmography

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Karuppar Nagaram poster

Karuppar Nagaram

Movie · Lyricist

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Puthiya Thiruppangal

Puthiya Thiruppangal

Movie · Lyricist

2023
Aneethi poster

Aneethi

Movie · Lyricist

2022
Kallan poster

Kallan

Movie · Lyricist

2022
Dhadha poster

Dhadha

Movie · Lyricist

2020
Onbathu Kuzhi Sampath poster

Onbathu Kuzhi Sampath

Movie · Lyricist

2020
Meendum Oru Mariyathai poster

Meendum Oru Mariyathai

Movie · Lyricist

2019
Pettikadai poster

Pettikadai

Movie · Lyricist

2019
July Kaatril poster

July Kaatril

Movie · Lyricist

2019
Sarvam Thaala Mayam poster

Sarvam Thaala Mayam

Movie · Lyricist

2018
Enga Kattula Mazhai poster

Enga Kattula Mazhai

Movie · Lyricist

2018
Utharavu Maharaja poster

Utharavu Maharaja

Movie · Lyricist

2018
Yaagan poster

Yaagan

Movie · Lyricist

2018
2.0 poster

2.0

Movie · Lyricist

2018
Oru Kuppai Kathai poster

Oru Kuppai Kathai

Movie · Lyricist

2017
Taramani poster

Taramani

Movie · Lyricist

2017
Yaakkai poster

Yaakkai

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Iruvar Ullam poster

Iruvar Ullam

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Paisa

Paisa

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai poster

Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum poster

Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Amma Kanakku poster

Amma Kanakku

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku poster

Enakku Innoru Per Irukku

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Theri poster

Theri

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Ko 2 poster

Ko 2

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Sethupathi poster

Sethupathi

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Pugazh poster

Pugazh

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Anjala poster

Anjala

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Saahasam poster

Saahasam

Movie · Lyricist

2016
Kaththi Sandai poster

Kaththi Sandai

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Eetti poster

Eetti

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Trisha Illana Nayanthara poster

Trisha Illana Nayanthara

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga poster

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Sakalakala Vallavan poster

Sakalakala Vallavan

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Idhu Enna Maayam poster

Idhu Enna Maayam

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Aavi Kumar poster

Aavi Kumar

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Papanasam poster

Papanasam

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Kaaka Muttai poster

Kaaka Muttai

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Soan Papdi

Soan Papdi

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Nannbenda poster

Nannbenda

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Kaaki Sattai poster

Kaaki Sattai

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Touring Talkies

Touring Talkies

Movie · Lyricist

2015
Darling poster

Darling

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Malini 22 Palayamkottai poster

Malini 22 Palayamkottai

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Aal poster

Aal

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam poster

Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Poojai poster

Poojai

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Thirudan Police poster

Thirudan Police

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Saivam poster

Saivam

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Azhagiya Pandipuram

Azhagiya Pandipuram

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe poster

Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Anjaan poster

Anjaan

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Athithi poster

Athithi

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Naan Than Bala

Naan Than Bala

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Damaal Dumeel

Damaal Dumeel

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Bramman poster

Bramman

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Velmurugan Borewells poster

Velmurugan Borewells

Movie · Lyricist

2014
Nadodi Vamsam

Nadodi Vamsam

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Chennaiyil Oru Naal poster

Chennaiyil Oru Naal

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Pattathu Yaanai poster

Pattathu Yaanai

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Thanga Meenkal poster

Thanga Meenkal

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Thalaimuraigal

Thalaimuraigal

Movie · Lyricist

2013
All in All Azhagu Raja poster

All in All Azhagu Raja

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Vanakkam Chennai poster

Vanakkam Chennai

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Mathapoo

Mathapoo

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Thalaivaa poster

Thalaivaa

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Thulli Vilayadu

Thulli Vilayadu

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Thillu Mullu poster

Thillu Mullu

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal poster

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer poster

Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Settai poster

Settai

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga poster

Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Vatthikuchi poster

Vatthikuchi

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Samar poster

Samar

Movie · Lyricist

2013
Udhayam NH4 poster

Udhayam NH4

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Sundarapandian poster

Sundarapandian

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Sattam Oru Iruttarai poster

Sattam Oru Iruttarai

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Neethaane En Ponvasantham poster

Neethaane En Ponvasantham

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Ammavin Kaipesi poster

Ammavin Kaipesi

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Thuppakki poster

Thuppakki

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Maattrraan poster

Maattrraan

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Billa II poster

Billa II

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Vazhakku Enn 18/9 poster

Vazhakku Enn 18/9

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi poster

Oru Kal Oru Kannadi

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Ullam poster

Ullam

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Kazhugu poster

Kazhugu

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Kondaan Koduthaan poster

Kondaan Koduthaan

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Aravaan poster

Aravaan

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Marina poster

Marina

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Vettai poster

Vettai

Movie · Lyricist

2012
Nanban poster

Nanban

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Engaeyum Eppothum poster

Engaeyum Eppothum

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Kullanari Koottam poster

Kullanari Koottam

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Maharaja poster

Maharaja

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Mambattiyan poster

Mambattiyan

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Raa Raa poster

Raa Raa

Movie · Lyricist

2011
7Aum Arivu poster

7Aum Arivu

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Poraali poster

Poraali

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Vedi poster

Vedi

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Vandhaan Vendraan poster

Vandhaan Vendraan

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Puli Vesham poster

Puli Vesham

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Veppam poster

Veppam

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Deiva Thirumagal poster

Deiva Thirumagal

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Avan Ivan poster

Avan Ivan

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Sabash Sariyana Potti poster

Sabash Sariyana Potti

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Eththan poster

Eththan

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Engeyum Kadhal poster

Engeyum Kadhal

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Narthagi

Narthagi

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Vaanam poster

Vaanam

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Siruthai poster

Siruthai

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Vellore Maavattam poster

Vellore Maavattam

Movie · Lyricist

2011
Mouna Guru poster

Mouna Guru

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Baana Kaathadi poster

Baana Kaathadi

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Nandalala poster

Nandalala

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Angadi Theru poster

Angadi Theru

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Ayyanar poster

Ayyanar

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Boss Engira Baskaran poster

Boss Engira Baskaran

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Naan Mahaan Alla poster

Naan Mahaan Alla

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Kaadhal Solla Vandhen poster

Kaadhal Solla Vandhen

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Thambi Arjuna

Thambi Arjuna

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Thillalangadi poster

Thillalangadi

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Kalavani poster

Kalavani

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Madrasapattinam poster

Madrasapattinam

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Singam poster

Singam

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Sura poster

Sura

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Paiyaa poster

Paiyaa

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Kacheri Arambam poster

Kacheri Arambam

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Aval Peyar Tamilarasi poster

Aval Peyar Tamilarasi

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Jaggubhai poster

Jaggubhai

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Kola Kolaya Mundhirika poster

Kola Kolaya Mundhirika

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Veluthu Kattu

Veluthu Kattu

Movie · Lyricist

2010
Sindhu Samaveli poster

Sindhu Samaveli

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu poster

Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Siva Manasula Sakthi poster

Siva Manasula Sakthi

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Kanden Kadhalai poster

Kanden Kadhalai

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Aadhavan poster

Aadhavan

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Ainthaam Padai poster

Ainthaam Padai

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Vamanan poster

Vamanan

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Naadodigal poster

Naadodigal

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Muthirai poster

Muthirai

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Maasilamani poster

Maasilamani

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Mariyadhai

Mariyadhai

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Ayan poster

Ayan

Movie · Lyricist

2009
1977 poster

1977

Movie · Lyricist

2009
TN 07 AL 4777 poster

TN 07 AL 4777

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Kadhalna Summa Illai poster

Kadhalna Summa Illai

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Kannukulle

Kannukulle

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Azhagar Malai poster

Azhagar Malai

Movie · Lyricist

2009
Mayandi Kudumbathar poster

Mayandi Kudumbathar

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Herova? Zerova?

Herova? Zerova?

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Dhaam Dhoom poster

Dhaam Dhoom

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini poster

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Vaazhthugal poster

Vaazhthugal

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Silambattam poster

Silambattam

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Thenavattu poster

Thenavattu

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Vaaranam Aayiram poster

Vaaranam Aayiram

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Sakkarakatti poster

Sakkarakatti

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Poi Solla Porom poster

Poi Solla Porom

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Jayam Kondaan poster

Jayam Kondaan

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Kuruvi poster

Kuruvi

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul poster

Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Santosh Subramaniam poster

Santosh Subramaniam

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Sandai poster

Sandai

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Bheema poster

Bheema

Movie · Lyricist

2008
Uliyin Osai

Uliyin Osai

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Polladhavan poster

Polladhavan

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Kireedam poster

Kireedam

Movie · Dialogue, Lyricist

2007
Deepavali poster

Deepavali

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Kattradhu Thamizh poster

Kattradhu Thamizh

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Thaamirabharani poster

Thaamirabharani

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Malaikottai poster

Malaikottai

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Puli Varudhu poster

Puli Varudhu

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Kaloori poster

Kaloori

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Vel poster

Vel

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Azhagiya Tamil Magan poster

Azhagiya Tamil Magan

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Piragu poster

Piragu

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Satham Podathey poster

Satham Podathey

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Viyabari poster

Viyabari

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Sivaji: The Boss poster

Sivaji: The Boss

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Manikanda poster

Manikanda

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Sabari poster

Sabari

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Pokkiri poster

Pokkiri

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Thoovanam poster

Thoovanam

Movie · Lyricist

2007
Urchagam poster

Urchagam

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu poster

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Thimiru poster

Thimiru

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Saravana poster

Saravana

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Dishyum poster

Dishyum

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Kalvanin Kadhali poster

Kalvanin Kadhali

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam poster

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Pudhupettai poster

Pudhupettai

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Veyyil poster

Veyyil

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Nenjirukkum Varai poster

Nenjirukkum Varai

Movie · Lyricist

2006
E poster

E

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Jambhavan poster

Jambhavan

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Em Magan poster

Em Magan

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Parijatham poster

Parijatham

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Thalai Nagaram poster

Thalai Nagaram

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Kovai Brothers poster

Kovai Brothers

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Thambi poster

Thambi

Movie · Lyricist

2006
Paramasivan poster

Paramasivan

Movie · Lyricist

2005
February 14 poster

February 14

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Sachein poster

Sachein

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Jithan poster

Jithan

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Sandakozhi poster

Sandakozhi

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Thotti Jaya poster

Thotti Jaya

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai poster

Oru Kalluriyin Kathai

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Devathayai Kanden poster

Devathayai Kanden

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Aaru poster

Aaru

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Aanai poster

Aanai

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Ghajini poster

Ghajini

Movie · Lyricist

2005
ABCD poster

ABCD

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Englishkaran poster

Englishkaran

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Anniyan poster

Anniyan

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Chandramukhi poster

Chandramukhi

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Thaka Thimi Tha poster

Thaka Thimi Tha

Movie · Lyricist

2005
London poster

London

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Maayavi poster

Maayavi

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Mannin Maindhan poster

Mannin Maindhan

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Ji poster

Ji

Movie · Lyricist

2005
Ayya poster

Ayya

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Aethiree poster

Aethiree

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Kudaikul Mazhai

Kudaikul Mazhai

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan poster

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Manmadhan poster

Manmadhan

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Bose poster

Bose

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Sullan poster

Sullan

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Kaadhal poster

Kaadhal

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Chatrapathy poster

Chatrapathy

Movie · Lyricist

2004
7G Rainbow Colony poster

7G Rainbow Colony

Movie · Lyricist

2004
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi poster

M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Giri poster

Giri

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Arasatchi poster

Arasatchi

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Jore poster

Jore

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Arul poster

Arul

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Ghilli poster

Ghilli

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Varnajalam poster

Varnajalam

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Thendral poster

Thendral

Movie · Lyricist

2004
Kovil poster

Kovil

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Kadhal Konden poster

Kadhal Konden

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Thennavan poster

Thennavan

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Thiruda Thirudi poster

Thiruda Thirudi

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Indru poster

Indru

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Joot poster

Joot

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Pithamagan poster

Pithamagan

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Thirumalai poster

Thirumalai

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Diwan poster

Diwan

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Eera Nilam poster

Eera Nilam

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Whistle poster

Whistle

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Parthibhan Kanavu poster

Parthibhan Kanavu

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Saamy poster

Saamy

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Anbe Anbe poster

Anbe Anbe

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Sena

Sena

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Julie Ganapathi poster

Julie Ganapathi

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Vaseegara poster

Vaseegara

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Dhool poster

Dhool

Movie · Lyricist

2003
Kadhal Kisu Kisu

Kadhal Kisu Kisu

Movie · Lyricist

2002
Run poster

Run

Movie · Lyricist

2002
April Maadhathil poster

April Maadhathil

Movie · Lyricist

2002
Bagavathi poster

Bagavathi

Movie · Lyricist

2002
Samasthanam poster

Samasthanam

Movie · Lyricist

2002
Unnai Ninaithu poster

Unnai Ninaithu

Movie · Lyricist

2002
Vivaramana Aalu poster

Vivaramana Aalu

Movie · Lyricist

2002
Album poster

Album

Movie · Lyricist

2001
Nandha poster

Nandha

Movie · Lyricist

2001
Kalakalappu poster

Kalakalappu

Movie · Lyricist

2001
Dum Dum Dum poster

Dum Dum Dum

Movie · Lyricist

2000
Sabhash poster

Sabhash

Movie · Lyricist

2000
James Pandu poster

James Pandu

Movie · Lyricist

2000
Eazhaiyin Sirippil poster

Eazhaiyin Sirippil

Movie · Lyricist

2000
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Vaanathaippola

Movie · Lyricist

2000
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Veeranadai

Movie · Lyricist

2000
Athey Manithan

Athey Manithan

Movie · Lyricist

1999
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal poster

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

Movie · Lyricist

1999
Iraniyan poster

Iraniyan

Movie · Lyricist

1999
Ooty poster

Ooty

Movie · Lyricist

1999
Hello poster

Hello

Movie · Lyricist

1999
Minsara Kanna poster

Minsara Kanna

Movie · Lyricist

1999
Malabar Police poster

Malabar Police

Movie · Lyricist

1999
Maanaseega Kadhal

Maanaseega Kadhal

Movie · Lyricist