Vivek (lyricist)
Vivek | |
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Birth name | Vivek Velmurugan |
Born | Chidambaram, India | 16 April 1985
Occupation(s) | Lyricist, Writer |
Years active | 2015 – present |
Labels | Sony Music Entertainment, Divo, Think Music India |
Spouse(s) | Sharadha |
Vivek Velmurugan known by his stage name Vivek is an Indian lyricist working on Tamil language films. After making his debut in Enakkul Oruvan (2015), he received critical acclaim for his work in 36 Vayadhinile (2015), Jil Jung Juk (2016), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Petta (2019), Bigil (2019) and Jagame Thandhiram (2021) .[1][2] His songs "Aalaporan Thamizhan", "Marana Mass" and "Verithanam" hit 100 million views on Youtube.Vivek has worked on over 150+ songs.
Career
After studying Civil engineering and then practising law, Vivek began writing poems after being inspired by the works of Vairamuthu. Vivek made his debut as lyricist through Enakkul Oruvan (2015), where he wrote two songs for the film's album, under the instructions of composer Santhosh Narayanan.[3] The pair have subsequently collaborated in several projects including 36 Vayadhinile (2015), for which Vivek received a Best Lyricist nomination for at the 1st IIFA Utsavam, and in the sports drama film, Irudhi Suttru (2016). Vivek also garnered attention for his lyrics in "Shoot The Kuruvi", the promotional song from Siddharth's Jil Jung Juk (2016).
Filmography
Year | Film | Songs | Composer | Note |
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2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Poo Avizhum Pozhudhil | Santhosh Narayanan | Best Lyrics Writer - 2nd Behindwoods Gold Medals 2015 |
Yaar En Manama | ||||
36 Vayadhinile | Vaadi Raasathi | Best Lyricist of the year - Mirchi music awards south 2015 | ||
Pogiren | ||||
Happy | ||||
Indru Netru Naalai | Kadhale Kadhale | Hiphop Tamizha | ||
Mathura Naranga | Kan Kangalil | Sreejith Saachin | ||
Neer Alaigalil | ||||
Eee Kootil (Nee Vaanam) | ||||
2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Hey Sandakaara | Santhosh Narayanan | |
Vaangaji Warning | ||||
Usuru Narambula | ||||
Kaalathi Miratti | ||||
Poda Poda | ||||
Iraivi | Ghost Bottle | |||
Kalavara Kangal | ||||
Manidhi | ||||
Kaatril | ||||
Thodaamal | ||||
144 | Kenatha Kaanam | Sean Roldan | ||
Aagaa | ||||
Aranmanai 2 | Maya Maya | Hiphop Tamizha | ||
Jil Jung Juk | Shoot The Kuruvi | Vishal Chandrasekhar | ||
Cassenova | ||||
Domaru Lord | ||||
Milano Kedi | ||||
Unakkul Naan | Athiran Nadaiyil | Tony Britto | ||
Ka Ka Ka: Aabathin Arikuri | Sila Sil Sila | Amrith | ||
Oru Naal Koothu | Adiye Azhagu | Justin Prabhakaran | ||
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam | Ennodu Irupuram | Amrith | ||
Manithan | Azhagazhaga | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Poi Vazhva | ||||
Kaaychal | ||||
Kabali Thottam | Theeyavai Theeyida | UK Murali | ||
Pokkiri Raja | Athuvitta Athuvitta | D. Imman | ||
Bubbly Bubbly | ||||
Rain Rain | ||||
Athuvitta Remix | ||||
Kabali | Thalaivar Athiradi Rap | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Merku Thodarchi Malai | Merku Mak | Illayaraja | ||
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Paravai Paranduchu | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Bongu Kitchan | ||||
Sei | Machaney | Nithin Lopez | ||
Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru | Uthira Kaayangal | Jakes Bejoy | ||
Meow | Oru Cute Littile Ponnu | Sreejith Edarana | ||
Ulkuthu | Pesayum Esaya | Justin Prabhakaran | ||
Remo | Meesa Beauty | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Aandavan Kattalai | Polambing | K | ||
Imsai Raani | ||||
Vaazhkai Oru Ottagam | ||||
Kodi | Ei Suzhali | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Sirukki Vaasam | ||||
Vettu Pottu | ||||
Ariraro | ||||
Rum | Peiyophobilia | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Kadavulae Vidai | ||||
Kadavulae Vidai (Reprise) | ||||
Pori Pathi Vizhum | ||||
Alladhe Siragiye | ||||
2017 | Sathriyan | Sooda Oru Sooriyan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
Ivan Thanthiran | Ivan Ivan thanthiran | S. Thaman | ||
Medhakavitta Medhakavitta | ||||
Mersal | Aalaporaan Thamizhan | A. R. Rahman | • Best Lyricist - 7th South Indian International Movie Awards 2018
• Best Lyrics Writer - 5th Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards 2018 | |
Neethanae | ||||
Mersal Arasan | ||||
Maacho | ||||
Maayon | ||||
Velaikkaran | Vaa Velikkara | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Meyaadha Maan | Thangachi Song | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Address Song | ||||
Rathina Katti | ||||
Megamo Aval | ||||
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Theeran Da | Ghibran | ||
2018 | Sketch | Cheeni Chillaallee | S. Thaman | |
Bhaagamathie | Mandhaara | |||
Sarkar | Simtaangaran | A. R. Rahman | ||
Oruviral Puratchi | ||||
OMG Ponnu | ||||
CEO In The House | ||||
TopTucker | ||||
Irumbu Thirai | Azhagae | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Athiradi | ||||
Mudhal Mazhai | ||||
Kolamavu Kokila | Edhuvaraiyo | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Hold Me Now | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
60 Vayadu Maaniram | Naalum Naalum | Ilaiyaraaja | ||
Pariyerum Perumal | Karuppi | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Potta Kaatil Poovasam | ||||
Vaa Rayil Vida Polaama | ||||
Kaali | Arumbey Arumbey | Vijay Antony | ||
Vada Chennai | Ennadi Maayavi Nee | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye | ||||
2019 | Petta | Marana Mass | Anirudh Ravichander | |
Ullaallaa | ||||
Petta Paraak | ||||
Dev | Dai Machan Dev | Harris Jayaraj | ||
Ayogya | Kanne Kanne | Sam C.S. | ||
Sindhubaadh | Nenja Unakaga | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Bigil | Singappenney | A. R. Rahman | ||
Verithanam | ||||
Unakaga | ||||
Maathare | ||||
Kaalame | ||||
Idhurkuthaan | ||||
Frozen 2(Tamil) | Vaadai Serum | Walt Disney Records | ||
Siladhu | ||||
Izhukkum Maayoll | ||||
Nadu Kattukkul Naan | ||||
Thondru Nee | ||||
Naatkal Oda | ||||
Seiven Sariyanathai | ||||
2020 | Darbar | Chumma Kizhi | Anirudh Ravichander | |
Tharam Maara Single | ||||
Dumm Dumm | ||||
Pattas | Morattu Tamizhan | Vivek-Mervin | ||
Jigidi Killadi | ||||
Soorarai Pottru | Veyyon Silli | G. V. Prakash Kumar | ||
Ponmagal Vandhal | Vaa Chellam | Govind Vasantha | ||
Pookalin Porvai | ||||
Penguin | Kolame | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Omale (Malayalam) | ||||
Jagame Thandhiram | Rakita Rakita Rakita | |||
Bujji | ||||
Aala Ola | ||||
2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Anange | Krishna Kishor | |
Anange(Reprise) | ||||
Oh Manapenne! | Bodhai Kaname | Vishal Chandrashekhar | ||
Ayalaan | Vera Level Sago | A. R. Rahman | ||
Enemy | Tum Tum | S. Thaman | ||
Galatta Kalyanam | Sooraavali Ponnu | A. R. Rahman | ||
Anbarivu | Arakkiyae | Hiphop Tamizha | ||
2022 | Naai Sekar | Lol Lol Arasan | Ajesh | |
Maaran | Polladha Ulagam | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Also Screenplay writer | |
Annana Thaalaattum | ||||
Mahaan | Evanda Enakku Custody | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Missing Me | ||||
Naan Naan | ||||
Umm Song | ||||
Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Thithikkirathe Kangal | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Beast | Beast Mode | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Ayngaran | Thithipa | G. V. Prakash Kumar | ||
Andhagan | En Kadhal | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Yosichi Yosichi | ||||
Don | Unnai Vidaadhe | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Mudhal Naayagan | ||||
Anel Meley Pani Thuli | Mittai Mittai | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Paper Rocket | Kaalai Maalai | Dharan Kumar | ||
Gulu Gulu | Anbarey | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Thiruchitrambalam | Life of Pazham | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Paramporul | Sippara Rippara | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Cobra | Thumbi Thullal | A. R. Rahman | ||
Prince | Bimbiliki Pilaapi | Thaman S | ||
Naane Varuvean | Yaarum Illa | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Dasara | Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthu | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Varisu | Ranjithame | Thaman |
References
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Shoot the kuruvi with Lyricist vivek - 26/01/2016 | Puthuyugam TV". YouTube.
- ^ Kandavel, Sangeetha (11 May 2019). "Working with Vijay was a learning experience: lyricist Vivek". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Interview: Vivek, the Lyricist Who Makes Flower Rains". 21 June 2016.
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