Ilakkiyan
Ilakkiyan | |
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| Born | Rajendran Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Period | 1995–present |
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Ilakkiyan is an Indian poet, lyricist and film writer from Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3][4][5]He has written lyrics, stories, and screenplays for several films in the Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada film industries. [6][7][8]
Early life
Ilakkiyan was born in Salem, Tamil Nadu to the couple Kaliyappan and Bhakkiyam. His birth name was Rajendran. Due to his love for Tamil literature, he adopted the pen name Ilakkiyan (meaning “literary person”). He displayed literary talent from a young age, writing poems and stories. He later moved to Chennai with the intention of becoming a film director.
Career in films
He started his film career as an assistant director for the Tamil film Priyam. At the same time, he debuted as a lyricist with the song "Neikkarapatti Ponnamma" in the film Ayudha Poojai. He continued as a lyricist for films like Priyam, Suyamvaram (a film which holds a Guinness World Record for being shot in a single day), Rettai Jadai Vayasu starring Ajith Kumar, and the Malayalam film Mahathma, starring Suresh Gopi.[9] The song "Siva Siva Shankara" from Suyamvaram, composed by Vidyasagar with lyrics by Ilakkiyan, marked Prabhu Deva’s debut as a playback singer and became a highlight of the film.[10][11] He also wrote the story and screenplay for Kannada films such as Rajkumari and Pakka Chukka, and collaborating with director S. Narayan on several projects.
Filmography
As lyricist in Tamil films
The lyrics for this Tamil film were written by Ilakkiyan.[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
| No. | Year | Film | Song(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | Ayudha Poojai | "Neikkaarapatti Ponnamma" | |
| 2 | 1996 | Priyam | "Kadhal Valai Virikkum" | |
| 3 | 1997 | Rettai Jadai Vayasu | "Vellipani Malare" | |
| 4 | 1997 | Rettai Jadai Vayasu | "Maattikkittaan Maattikkittaan" | |
| 5 | 1999 | Suyamvaram | "Siva Siva Siva Shankara" | Guinness World Record film |
| 6 | 2004 | Jai | "Kanavu Kaanalaam Variya" | |
| 7 | 2014 | Jaihind 2 | "Mazhalai Malaraage" | |
| 8 | 2016 | Kaadhal Kaalam | "Dhillu Dhillu Super Dhillu" | |
| 9 | 2019 | Neeya 2 | "Tholaiyuren Tholaiyuren" | Ilakkiyan as Bhavan Mitthra |
As lyricist in Malayalam films
The lyrics for this Malayalam film were written by Ilakkiyan. [21][22][23][24]
| No. | Year | Film | Song(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | Mahathma | "Oho Oho Brahmma" | Dance by actress Ramya Krishnan |
As writer in Kannada films
The story, screenplay, and dialogues for these Kannada films were written by Ilakkiyan [25][26][27]
| No. | Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | Pakka Chukka | Story, Screenplay | |
| 2 | 2009 | Rajkumari | Screenplay | Starring V. Ravichandran, Balaji, Kanika, Nikita Thukral |
| 3 | 2016 | Sri Sathyanarayana (2016 film) | Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
List of Films
| No. | Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | Ayudha Poojai | Tamil | Lyricist | |
| 2 | 1996 | Mahathma | Malayalam | Lyricist | |
| 3 | 1996 | Priyam | Tamil | Lyricist, Assistant Director | |
| 4 | 1997 | Kalyani | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 5 | 1997 | Mahabharatha | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 6 | 1997 | Rettai Jadai Vayasu | Tamil | Lyricist | |
| 7 | 1998 | Bhama Sathyabhama | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 8 | 1999 | Veerappa Nayaka | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 9 | 1999 | Suyamvaram | Tamil | Lyricist | Guinness World Record film |
| 10 | 2000 | Nannavalu Nannavalu | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 11 | 2001 | Anjali Geethanjali | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 12 | 2002 | Jameendarru | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 13 | 2002 | Simhadriya Simha | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 14 | 2003 | Pakka chukka | Kannada | Story, Screenplay | |
| 15 | 2003 | Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 16 | 2003 | Chandra Chakori | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 17 | 2003 | Prema Pandiri | Telugu | screenplay co-writer | |
| 18 | 2004 | Jai | Tamil | Lyricist, Co-Director | |
| 19 | 2005 | Varapogum Sooriyane | Tamil | Co-Director | |
| 20 | 2009 | Rajkumari | Kannada | screenplay writer | |
| 21 | 2010 | Veera Parampare | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 22 | 2011 | Dushta | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 23 | 2012 | Munjane | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 24 | 2013 | Appayya | Kannada | screenplay co-writer | |
| 25 | 2014 | Jaihind 2 | Tamil | Lyricist | |
| 26 | 2016 | Sri Sathyanarayana | Kannada | Story, screenplay, dialogue | |
| 27 | 2016 | Kaadhal Kaalam | Tamil | Lyricist | |
| 28 | 2019 | Neeya 2 | Tamil | Lyricist | Ilakkiyan as Bhavan Mitthra |
| 29 | 2025 | Maarutha | Kannada | screenplay co-writer |
References
- ↑ vaamanan (2000). "another new lyricist ilakkiyan". Thiraik Kavignargal 2000 Varai(திரைக் கவிஞர்கள் 2000 வரை) (in தமிழ்) (1st ed.). chennai: sakthi pathippagam. pp. 368–369. Retrieved 2025-11-05. Search this book on
- ↑ Thirumavelan, P. (4 July 1999). "New Poets in Tamil Cinema". Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்). pp. 22–23, 29–30 and back cover photo.
- ↑ Bismi, J. (1 November 1999). "Discussion of New Poets led by Arivumathi–Palanibharathi". Cinema Express (in தமிழ்). pp. 38–42.
- ↑ Bismi, J. (15 November 1999). "Meeting of New Poets led by Arivumathi–Palanibharathi". Cinema Express (in தமிழ்). pp. 57–59, 62–64.
- ↑ Ilakkiyan (January 1995). "Naalaiya Raajaakkal (Poem)". Filimalaya (in தமிழ்). p. 6.
- ↑ "Ilakkiyan songs". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "lyricist ilakkiyan". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "Ilakkiyan Albums". Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ↑ Vaamanan (2000). "Another New Lyricist Ilakkiyan". Thiraik Kavignargal 2000 varai (in தமிழ்). Chennai: Kalaignan Pathippagam. pp. 368–369. Search this book on
- ↑ "Suyamvaram (Movie Review)". Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ↑ "25 Years of Suyamvaram". Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ "ayudha poojai". Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ↑ "neikkarapatti ponnamma". Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ "ilakiyan kadhal valai". 23 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "vellipani malarae". Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ↑ "rettai jadai vayasu". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "siva siva shankara". Spotify. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "kanavu kaanalam". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "mazhaye malarage". Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ↑ "dhillu dhillu super dhillu". Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ↑ "lyricist ilakkiyan". Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ↑ "ഓഹൊഹൊഹോ ബ്രഹ്മ". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "Lyricist Ilakkiyan". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "Actor Ramya Krishnan". Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ↑ "chiloka-'ilakkana'(ilakkiyan)" "pakka chukka". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "Rajkumari". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "ilakkiyan". Retrieved 1 November 2025.
External links
- Ilakkiyan."blogspot.com".
- Lyricist Ilakkiyan."MalayalaSangeetham.info".
- Lyricist Ilakkiyan."MSIDB.org".
- Writer Ilakkiyan."Chiloka.com".
- Ilakkiyan’s songs."jiosaavn.com".
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