Portrait of Kannadasan

Kannadasan

Bio: Kannadasan (24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was a Tamil poet and lyricist, heralded as one of the greatest and most important lyricists in India. Frequently called Kaviarasu or Kavirajar (King of Poets), Kannadasan was most familiar for his song lyrics in Tamil films and contributed around 5000 film lyrics apart from 6000 poems and 232 books, including novels, epics, plays, essays, his most popular being the 10-part religious essay on Hinduism, Arthamulla Indhumatham (Meaningful Hindu Religion)
Born: Fri, Jun 24 1927
Birthplace: Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India

Death: Sat, Oct 17 1981
Kannadasan is 54 years old
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Poster of Rudhran
Rudhran
Kannadasan would have been no older than 54 in Rudhran as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2023
Poster of Neeya 2
Neeya 2
Kannadasan would have been no older than 54 in Neeya 2 as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Polladhavan
Polladhavan
Kannadasan would have been no older than 54 in Polladhavan as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 2007
Poster of Moondram Pirai
Moondram Pirai
Kannadasan would have been no older than 54 in Moondram Pirai as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1982
Poster of Savaal
Savaal
Kannadasan was 54 in Savaal as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1981
Poster of Kaali
Kaali
Kannadasan was 53 in Kaali as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1980
Poster of Uthiripookkal
Uthiripookkal
Kannadasan was 52 in Uthiripookkal as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1979
Poster of Aval Appadithan
Aval Appadithan
Kannadasan was 51 in Aval Appadithan as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1978
Poster of Mullum Malarum
Mullum Malarum
Kannadasan was 51 in Mullum Malarum as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1978
Poster of Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Kannadasan was 50 in Nizhal Nijamagirathu as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1978
Poster of 16 Vayathinile
16 Vayathinile
Kannadasan was 50 in 16 Vayathinile as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Apoorva Raagangal
Apoorva Raagangal
Kannadasan was 48 in Apoorva Raagangal as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 18 1975
Poster of Aayirathil Oruthi
Aayirathil Oruthi
Kannadasan was 47 in Aayirathil Oruthi as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of Uravu Solla Oruvan
Uravu Solla Oruvan
Kannadasan was 47 in Uravu Solla Oruvan as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Sondham
Sondham
Kannadasan was 45 in Sondham as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Vasantha Maligai
Vasantha Maligai
Kannadasan was 45 in Vasantha Maligai as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Thiruneelakandar
Thiruneelakandar
Kannadasan was 44 in Thiruneelakandar as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1972
Poster of Raja
Raja
Kannadasan was 44 in Raja as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1972
Poster of Adi Parasakthi
Adi Parasakthi
Kannadasan was 44 in Adi Parasakthi as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1971
Poster of Thanga Gopuram
Thanga Gopuram
Kannadasan was 43 in Thanga Gopuram as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Veettuku Veedu
Veettuku Veedu
Kannadasan was 42 in Veettuku Veedu as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1970
Poster of Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Kannadasan was 42 in Vilaiyaattu Pillai as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1970
Poster of Nirai Kudam
Nirai Kudam
Kannadasan was 42 in Nirai Kudam as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1969
Poster of Shanti Nilayam
Shanti Nilayam
Kannadasan was 41 in Shanti Nilayam as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1969
Poster of Lakshmi Kalyanam
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Kannadasan was 41 in Lakshmi Kalyanam as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1968
Poster of Thaaye Unakkaga
Thaaye Unakkaga
Kannadasan was 39 in Thaaye Unakkaga as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1966
Poster of Puthiya Paravai
Puthiya Paravai
Kannadasan was 37 in Puthiya Paravai as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1964
Poster of Naanum Oru Penn
Naanum Oru Penn
Kannadasan was 35 in Naanum Oru Penn as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1963
Poster of Vanambadi
Vanambadi
Kannadasan was 35 in Vanambadi as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1963
Poster of Paadha Kaanikkai
Paadha Kaanikkai
Kannadasan was 35 in Paadha Kaanikkai as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1962
Poster of Saradha
Saradha
Kannadasan was 34 in Saradha as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1962
Poster of Parthal Pasi Theerum
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Kannadasan was 34 in Parthal Pasi Theerum as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1962
Poster of Sahodari
Sahodari
Kannadasan was 32 in Sahodari as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1959
Poster of Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai
Kannadasan was 31 in Sivagangai Seemai as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1959
Poster of Mahadhevi
Mahadhevi
Kannadasan was 30 in Mahadhevi as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Madurai Veeran
Madurai Veeran
Kannadasan was 28 in Madurai Veeran as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1956
Poster of Panam
Panam
Kannadasan was 25 in Panam as 'Lyricist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1952
Poster of The Maiden's Lover
The Maiden's Lover
Kannadasan was 22 in The Maiden's Lover as 'Songs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1949

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