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
Udhayam NH4
(2013)
Lyricist
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Lyricist
Boys
(2003)
Lyricist
Dasavatharam
(2008)
Lyricist
Ghajini
(2005)
Lyricist
Hey Ram
(2000)
Lyricist
Full Filmography
Writing
Panchavarna Kili
(1965)
Writer
Kasethan Kadavulada
(1972)
Lyricist
Kaliyuga Kannan
(1974)
Writer
Samayalkaran
(1974)
Lyricist
Sainthadamma Sainthadu
(1977)
Lyricist
Sigappu Rojakkal
(1978)
Lyricist
Adutha Varisu
(1983)
Lyricist
Naan Mahaan Alla
(1984)
Lyricist
Sri Raghavendrar
(1985)
Lyricist
Japanil Kalyanaraman
(1985)
Lyricist
Mouna Raagam
(1986)
Lyricist
Ore Oru Gramathiley
(1987)
Story
Yettikki Potti
(1987)
Lyricist
Manaivi Ready
(1987)
Lyricist
Rendum Rendum Anju
(1988)
Lyricist
Agni Natchathiram
(1988)
Lyricist
Manaivi Oru Mandhiri
(1988)
Lyricist
Sathya
(1988)
Lyricist
Thaaippasam
(1988)
Lyricist
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Lyricist
Paasa Mazhai
(1989)
Lyricist
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
Lyricist
Gunaa
(1991)
Lyricist
Vasalil Oru Vennila
(1991)
Lyricist
Thalapathi
(1991)
Lyricist
Mannan
(1992)
Lyricist
Thevar Magan
(1992)
Lyricist
Singaravelan
(1992)
Lyricist
Gentleman
(1993)
Lyricist
Uzhavan
(1993)
Lyricist
Kilipetchu Ketkava
(1993)
Lyricist
Kalaignan
(1993)
Lyricist
Kadhalan
(1994)
Lyricist
Senthamizh Selvan
(1994)
Lyricist
Mahanadhi
(1994)
Lyricist
Subramaniya Swamy
(1994)
Lyricist
Sathi Leelavathi
(1995)
Lyricist
Indian
(1996)
Lyricist
Mr. Romeo
(1996)
Lyricist
Kadhal Desam
(1996)
Lyricist
Avvai Shanmugi
(1996)
Lyricist
Ratchagan
(1997)
Lyricist
Kadhala Kadhala
(1998)
Lyricist
En Swasa Kaatre
(1999)
Lyricist
Kadhalar Dhinam
(1999)
Lyricist
Seenu
(2000)
Lyricist
Hey Ram
(2000)
Lyricist
Dheena
(2001)
Lyricist
Minnale
(2001)
Lyricist
Middle Class Madhavan
(2001)
Lyricist
Mounam Pesiyadhe
(2002)
Lyricist
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Lyricist
Lesa Lesa
(2003)
Lyricist
Puthiya Geethai
(2003)
Lyricist
Boys
(2003)
Lyricist
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Lyricist
Manmadhan
(2004)
Lyricist
Chandramukhi
(2005)
Lyricist
Ghajini
(2005)
Lyricist
Mumbai Xpress
(2005)
Lyricist
Vallavan
(2006)
Lyricist
Saravana
(2006)
Lyricist
Kalvanin Kadhali
(2006)
Lyricist
Thottal Poo Malarum
(2007)
Lyricist
Chennai 600028
(2007)
Lyricist
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Lyricist
Dhanam
(2008)
Lyricist
Saroja
(2008)
Lyricist
Silambattam
(2008)
Lyricist
Dasavatharam
(2008)
Lyricist
Kuselan
(2008)
Lyricist
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
(2009)
Lyricist
Baana Kaathadi
(2010)
Lyricist
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
(2010)
Lyricist
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
(2013)
Lyricist
Udhayam NH4
(2013)
Lyricist
Kochadaiiyaan
(2014)
Lyricist
Thirudan Police
(2014)
Lyricist
Aal
(2014)
Lyricist
Yaan
(2014)
Lyricist
Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam
(2015)
Lyricist
Kasethan Kadavulada
(2023)
Lyricist
Acting
Server Sundaram
(1964)
Special Apperance in "Avalukkenna" Song
Poikkal Kudhirai
(1983)
Sambandham
Sathya
(1988)
Mariappa's associate
Hey Ram
(2000)
Bhashyam Iyengar
Paarthale Paravasam
(2001)
Perriappa
Sound