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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Aneethi (2023)
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Dhadha (2022)
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Meendum Oru Mariyathai (2020)
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July Kaatril (2019)
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Pettikadai (2019)
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Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019)
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Utharavu Maharaja (2018)
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Yaagan (2018)
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Enga Kattula Mazhai (2018)
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Oru Kuppai Kathai (2018)
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Taramani (2017)
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Yaakkai (2017)
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Iruvar Ullam (2016)
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Amma Kanakku (2016)
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Paisa (2016)
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Ko 2 (2016)
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Sethupathi (2016)
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Thalaivaa (2013)
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Udhayam NH4 (2013)
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Settai (2013)
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Samar (2013)
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Sattam Oru Iruttarai (2012)
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Thuppakki (2012)
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Maattrraan (2012)
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Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012)
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Ullam (2012)
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Marina (2012)
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Vettai (2012)
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Nanban (2012)
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7Aum Arivu (2011)
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Vedi (2011)
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Vaanam (2011)
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Sandai (2008)
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Kaloori (2007)
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Vel (2007)
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Piragu (2007)
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Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
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Manikanda (2007)
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Sabari (2007)
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Viyabari (2007)
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Deepavali (2007)
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Thaamirabharani (2007)
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Pokkiri (2007)
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Veyyil (2006)
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E (2006)
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Em Magan (2006)
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Jambhavan (2006)
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Thimiru (2006)
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Parijatham (2006)
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Pudhupettai (2006)
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Thalai Nagaram (2006)
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Dishyum (2006)
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Kovai Brothers (2006)
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Thambi (2006)
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Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)
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Saravana (2006)
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Paramasivan (2006)
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Sandakozhi (2005)
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Aaru (2005)
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Ghajini (2005)
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Oru Kalluriyin Kathai (2005)
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ABCD (2005)
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February 14 (2005)
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Anniyan (2005)
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Thotti Jaya (2005)
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Jithan (2005)
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Aanai (2005)
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Maayavi (2005)
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Sachein (2005)
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Chandramukhi (2005)
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Thaka Thimi Tha (2005)
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Mannin Maindhan (2005)
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Ji (2005)
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London (2005)
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Ayya (2005)
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Devathayai Kanden (2005)
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Englishkaran (2005)
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Kaadhal (2004)
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Manmadhan (2004)
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Jore (2004)
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7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
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Arasatchi (2004)
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Kudaikul Mazhai (2004)
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Bose (2004)
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Sullan (2004)
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Arul (2004)
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Aethiree (2004)
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Ghilli (2004)
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Varnajalam (2004)
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Thendral (2004)
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Chatrapathy (2004)
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Kovil (2004)
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Giri (2004)
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Joot (2003)
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Pithamagan (2003)
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Thirumalai (2003)
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Diwan (2003)
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Thiruda Thirudi (2003)
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Thennavan (2003)
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Eera Nilam (2003)
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Indru (2003)
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Whistle (2003)
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Kadhal Konden (2003)
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Parthibhan Kanavu (2003)
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Saamy (2003)
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Anbe Anbe (2003)
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Sena (2003)
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Julie Ganapathi (2003)
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Dhool (2003)
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Vaseegara (2003)
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April Maadhathil (2002)
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Bagavathi (2002)
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Samasthanam (2002)
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Unnai Ninaithu (2002)
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Run (2002)
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Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
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Nandha (2001)
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Kalakalappu (2001)
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Dum Dum Dum (2001)
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Sabhash (2000)
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James Pandu (2000)
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Eazhaiyin Sirippil (2000)
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Vaanathaippola (2000)
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Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)
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Iraniyan (1999)
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Ooty (1999)
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Hello (1999)
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Minsara Kanna (1999)
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Malabar Police (1999)
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Karuppar Nagaram
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Puthiya Thiruppangal
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Information
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1975-07-12
Deathday
2016-08-14 (41 years old)
Birth Place
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Also Known As
Munaivar, Na. Muthukumar, NA Muthukumar, NA Muthu Kumar, N. A. Muthukumar, N. A. Muthu Kumar
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