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Birth name | Vivek Velmurugan |
Born | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India | 16 April 1985
Occupation(s) | Lyricist, Writer |
Years active | 2015 – present |
Labels | Sony Music Entertainment, Divo, Think Music India |
Spouse | 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", "Verithanam" , "Tum Tum" and "Ranjithame" hit 100 million views on Youtube. Vivek has worked on over 200+ songs.
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).
Year | Film | Song | 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 | ||||
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 | |
Dhaadikaara | ||||
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 | ||
Boomerang | Mughaiyazhi | Radhan | ||
Desame | ||||
Mughaiyazhi (Instrumental Version) | ||||
Devarattam | Pasampukalli | Nivas K. Prasanna | ||
Lesa Lesa | ||||
Oththa Seruppu Size 7 | Kulirudha Pulla | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Jackpot | Shero Shero | Vishal Chandrasekhar | ||
Ayogya | Kanne Kanne | Sam C.S. | ||
Sindhubaadh | Nenja Unakaga | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Bigil | Singappenney | A. R. Rahman | Best Lyrics Writer - South Indian International Movie Awards 2021 | |
Verithanam | ||||
Unakaga | ||||
Maathare | ||||
Kaalame | ||||
Idhurkuthaan | ||||
Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Vaadai Serum | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | ||
Siladhu | ||||
Izhukkum Maayoll | ||||
Nadu Kattukkul Naan | ||||
Thondru Nee | ||||
Naatkal Oda | ||||
Seiven Sariyanathai | ||||
Adithya Varma | Yaarumillaa | Radhan | ||
Thambi | Thalattu Naal | Govind Vasantha | ||
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 | ||||
99 Songs | Oor Aayiram Vaanavil | A. R. Rahman | ||
Naalai Naalai | ||||
Vasantha Mullai | Avalo Avalo | Rajesh Murugesan | ||
Sabhaapathy | Mayakkathe Maya Kanna | Sam C.S. | ||
2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Anange | Krishna Kishore | |
Anange(Reprise) | ||||
Oh Manapenne! | Bodhai Kaname | Vishal Chandrashekhar | ||
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 | ||
Ranga | Mathapoo | Ramjeevan | ||
Ayngaran | Thithipa | G. V. Prakash Kumar | ||
Andhagan | En Kadhal | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Yosichi Yosichi | ||||
Don | Unnai Vidaadhe | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Mudhal Naayagan | ||||
Bestie | Unnai Pola | J. V. | ||
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 | ||
Singappenney | Ezhundhu Vaa | Kumaran Sivamani | ||
Naane Varuvean | Yaarum Illa | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Naai Sekar Returns | Panakkaran | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Gatta Kusthi | Chal Chakka | Justin Prabhakaran | ||
Sanda Veerachi | • Best Lyricist - 14th Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2022 | |||
Medha Medhappa | ||||
Varisu | Ranjithame | Thaman S | Also Dialogues, Additional Screenplay | |
Thee Thalapathy | ||||
Soul Of Varisu | ||||
Jimikki Ponnu | ||||
Vaa Thalaivaa | ||||
2023 | Kick | Pathu Murai | Arjun Janya | |
Dasara | Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthu | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Theekari | ||||
Theerkadarishi | Miss You | G. Balasubramanian | ||
Agilan | Dhrogam | Sam CS | ||
Pathu Thala | Namma Satham | A. R. Rahman | ||
Nee Singamdhan | ||||
Veeran | Thunderkaaran | Hiphop Tamizha | ||
Regina | Naam Ulaavum Oadai | Sathish Nair | ||
Jawan (Tamil) | Krishna | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
Kalki Theme | ||||
Eeram Theme | ||||
Iraivan | Azhagai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Idhu Pola | ||||
Shades of Love | ||||
Nanbha | ||||
Fear Beat | ||||
Chithha | Unakku Thaan | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Chandramukhi 2 | Moruniye | M. M. Keeravani | ||
Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (Tamil) | No No No | Radhan | ||
Lady Luck | ||||
Aaradho | ||||
Yaadho Dhisai | ||||
Jigarthanda DoubleX | Maamadura | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Oyyaram | ||||
Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Ulagai Vella Pogiraal | Thaman S | ||
Life Is On (Version 1 - Veg) | ||||
Life Is On (Version 2 - Non-Veg) | ||||
Ivalo Ivalo | ||||
Aduppil Pogai Aagum | ||||
Lal Salaam | Ther Thiruvizha | A. R. Rahman | ||
Saindhav (Tamil) | Vennaa Penne | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Poraname | ||||
Hi Nanna (Tamil) | Amizhdhe Nee | Hesham Abdul Wahab | ||
Odiyamma | ||||
Nee Maaya Nizhal | ||||
Vaazhvin Doorame | ||||
2024 | Captain Miller | Kombari Vettapuli | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
Ayalaan | Vera Level Sago | A. R. Rahman | ||
Ayalaa Ayalaa | ||||
Ranam Aram Thavarel | Achu Pennae | Arrol Corelli | ||
The Family star (Tamil) | Nandanadana | Gopi Sundar | ||
Kalyaanam Satham Satham | ||||
J Baby | Idha Thane Ethir Paathen | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Yaar Padalai | ||||
Idha Thane (Reprise) | ||||
Kalki 2898 AD (Tamil) | Bhairava Anthem | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
Theme of Kalki | ||||
Hope of Shambala | ||||
Ta Takkara (Complex Song) | ||||
Keshava Madhava (Wait of Ashwatthama) | ||||
EMI | Poonaikku | Srinath Pitchai | ||
Vaazhai | Otha Satti Soru | Santhosh Narayanan | ||
The Greatest of All Time | Matta | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
Game Changer (Tamil) | Jaragandi | Thaman S | Also Tamil dialogues and screenplay along with S. Shankar [4] [5] | |
Raa Macha Macha | ||||
Amaran | Uyirey | G. V. Prakash Kumar | ||
Bloody Beggar | Ponmayame | Jen Martin | ||
Kadhalikka Neramillai | Yennai Izhukkuthadi | A. R. Rahman | ||
Year | Track | Artist(s) | Notes | Ref |
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2024 | Flag Anthem | Arivu | [6] |
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