
Na. Muthu Kumar
Writing
Born July 12, 1975 · Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Died August 14, 2016
Also known as Munaivar · Na. Muthukumar · NA Muthukumar
Biography
Na. Muthukumar was an Indian poet, lyricist, and author. Best known for his Tamil language film songs, he received the most number of Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist in Tamil and was a two-time recipient of the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for his works in Thanga Meenkal (2013) and Saivam (2014). He began his career wanting to be a director and worked under Balu Mahendra for four years. He was later offered to write lyrics in the film Veera Nadai, directed by Seeman. He has been credited as a dialogue writer in a few films, including Kireedam (2007) and Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). Muthukumar, who had been suffering from jaundice for long, died on the morning of 14 August 2016, at his Chennai residence due to cardiac arrest. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife and two children: a son and a daughter.
Filmography50+ titles

Nandalala

Papanasam

Kaadhal Konden

Mouna Guru

Em Magan

Pithamagan

Anniyan

Thuppakki

Vazhakku Enn 18/9

Deiva Thirumagal

Vaaranam Aayiram

Kattradhu Thamizh

Engaeyum Eppothum

Santosh Subramaniam

Ghilli

Sivaji

Sandakozhi

Omnipresence of Rhythm

Madrasapattinam

Ayan

Thenavattu

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Mannin Maindhan

Ghajini

Chandramukhi

Taramani

Theri

Singam

Pokkiri

7/G Rainbow Colony

M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi

Nandha

7 Aum Arivu

Boss Engira Baskaran

Siva Manasula Sakthi

Vatthikuchi

ABCD

Arul

Saamy

Minsara Kanna

Thalai Nagaram

Sachien

Unnai Ninaithu

Sundarapandian

Vellore Maavattam

Paiyaa

Vel

Poraali

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

Thotti Jaya