Vaali

Writing

Vaali

Born October 29, 1931 · Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Died July 18, 2013 · aged 81

Vaali (born T. S. Rangarajan) was an Indian poet and lyricist whose works were in Tamil, had a five-decade long association with the Tamil film industry, wrote over 15,000 songs. He acted in a number of films, including Sathya, Hey Ram, Paarthale Paravasam and Poikkal Kudhirai. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.

Known For

BoysBoys · 2003
Boys
6.72003
MovieDramaComedy
The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex.
Sivaji: The BossSivaji: The Boss · 2007
Sivaji: The Boss
7.12007
MovieActionDrama
A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.
Hey RamHey Ram · 2000
Hey Ram
7.02000
MovieHistoryDrama
Saketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country. He sets out to kill him.
Ethir NeechalEthir Neechal · 2013
Ethir Neechal
6.42013
MovieRomanceComedy
Kunchithapatham's unique name becomes the butt of joke and ridicule for others. He relates his failures to his name and wants to change it. He meets an astrologer who is popular in giving fancy names that could bring luck to people. His named his changed to Harish and soon after his luck changes.
ChandramukhiChandramukhi · 2005
Chandramukhi
6.82005
MovieComedyHorror
Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.
VeeraVeera · 1994
Veera
6.11994
MovieComedyFamily
The hero falls in love with a girl and learns music for her. The girl's house is destroyed in a cyclone and the hero believes the girl is dead. He goes to the city and marries another woman. When his first love is alive and comes searching for him, fun ensues.
Thottal Poo MalarumThottal Poo Malarum · 2007
Thottal Poo Malarum
4.82007
MovieActionRomance
A happy-go-lucky youngster falls in love with his wealthy classmate. However, the girl's mother is opposed to their relationship and arranges her wedding with a gangster's son.
BabaBaba · 2002
Baba
6.32002
MovieDramaAction
Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.

Filmography

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Poikkal KudhiraiPoikkal Kudhirai · 1983
Poikkal Kudhirai
10.01983
MovieDrama
Poikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Tamil-language Indian comedy feature film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. Starring Viji and Raveendran, the film had Ramakrishna and lyricist Vaali making their acting debuts. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon. Poikkal Kuthirai is an hilarious depiction of how Sambandam (Vaali) — who bets on each and every small thing and wins — and Indu (Ramakrishnan) enter into a bet at a saloon owned by Muthu (Ravindar). The bet is that Indu will win Sambadam's daughter Janaki's (Viji) heart and marry her. If Muthu is successful in his mission, Sambandam will shave half of his moustache for their marriage. If he fails, Muthu will shave his head. Who wins the bet is the film's narrative.

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