Lyricists
Kerala has produced several talented lyricists who have made significant contributions to the Malayalam film industry. Here are some of the top lyricists in Kerala:
Vayalar Ramavarma: Vayalar Ramavarma is considered one of the greatest lyricists in the history of Malayalam cinema. He penned more than 1,500 songs for over 300 films in a career spanning two decades. He won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics four times.
P. Bhaskaran: P. Bhaskaran was a prominent Malayalam poet and lyricist who wrote over 300 songs for films. He won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist six times.
G. Devarajan: G. Devarajan was a famous composer and lyricist who worked in Malayalam cinema. He wrote over 2,000 songs for more than 600 films and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist eight times.
Yusufali Kechery: Yusufali Kechery was a poet and lyricist who wrote over 1,500 songs for Malayalam films. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist five times.
O. N. V. Kurup: O. N. V. Kurup was a renowned Malayalam poet and lyricist who wrote over 900 songs for films. He won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics three times and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist 13 times.
Rafeeq Ahamed: Rafeeq Ahamed is a contemporary Malayalam lyricist who has written songs for over 100 films. He has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist six times and the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (Malayalam) four times.
Anil Panachooran: Anil Panachooran is a popular Malayalam lyricist who has written songs for several hit films. He has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist twice.
Bichu Thirumala: Bichu Thirumala is a veteran Malayalam lyricist who has written songs for over 1,000 films. He has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist six times.
These are just a few of the many talented lyricists who have made a mark in the Malayalam film industry over the years.
List of all Lyricists in Malayalam cinema industry with their website information. Vayalar Rama Varma, Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri are listed.
- Vayalar Ramavarma : Vayalar Rama Varma's famous works include Sargasangeetham, Mulankaadu, Padamudrakal, Aayisha, Oru Judas janikkunnu.
- Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri : Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri is a noted Malayalam Poet, Lyrist, Music director who has written lyrics for some of the ever green songs of Malayalam films.