Ramasamy Vairamuthu
Also known as Kaviperarasu, Kaviyarasu, R. Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramasamy (born 13 July 1953) is an Indian lyricist, poet, and novelist working in the Tamil film industry. He is a prominent figure in the Tamil literary world. A master's graduate from the Pachaiyappa's College in Chennai, he first worked as a translator, while also being a published poet. He entered the Tamil film industry in the year 1980, with the film Nizhalgal, an Ilaiyaraaja musical, directed by Bharathiraja. During the course of his 40-year film career, he has written over 7,500 songs and poems which have won him seven National Awards, the most for any Indian lyricist. He ha
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- Early life
- Education and early career
- Family and personal life
- Film career
- Debut and early years
- Split with Ilaiyaraaja
- Resurgence
- Contribution to literature
- Notable works
- Other endeavors and philanthropic activities
- Controversies
- Sexual harassment allegations
- Filmography
- As writer
- Awards and recognition
- Film career
- Civilian Honors
- Literary awards and honors
- Other honors
- Published works
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Vairamuthu Ramasamy (born 13 July 1953) is an Indian lyricist, poet, and novelist working in the Tamil film industry. He is a prominent figure in the Tamil literary world. A master's graduate from the Pachaiyappa's College in Chennai, he first worked as a translator, while also being a published poet. He entered the Tamil film industry in the year 1980, with the film Nizhalgal, an Ilaiyaraaja musical, directed by Bharathiraja. During the course of his 40-year film career, he has written over 7,500 songs and poems which have won him seven National Awards, the most for any Indian lyricist. He has also been honored with a Padma Shri, a Padma Bhushan and a Sahitya Akademi Award, for his abundant literary output.
Vairamuthu was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2025 for his outstanding contribution to Indian literature.
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