Srinivasan (1945–2022) known professionally as Kamakodiyan (Template:IPAc-en) was an Indian poet and lyricist who worked mainly in Tamil cinema.[1][2]
Life
Kamakodiyan, born Srinivasan, was a native of Madurai. He later left for Madras (now Chennai) and stayed with his cousin K. S. Madhangan, then an aspiring film director. At that time, Srinivasan wrote poems for magazines, catching Madhangan's attention. He gave him the pen name Kamakodiyan, derived from the saint Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Madhangan eventually made his directorial debut with Ponnagaram (1980), and Kamakodiyan debuted in the same film with the music composed by Shankar–Ganesh. He went on to write lyrics for numerous films with music by M. S. Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja and Chandrabose.[3] He wrote a book called Mellisai Mannar MSV um Naanum.[4] He was awarded Kalaimamani in 2019.[5]
Style
Kamakodiyan would write lyrics as the tune was being composed, and would work in tandem with the composer. He lamented changes in the 21st century, where lyricists receive the complete recorded tune via cassette and are asked to write lyrics, but do not work closely with the composer.[6]
Death
Kamakodiyan died on 6 January 2022.[7]
Filmography
Lyrics
| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ponnagaram | 3 songs |
| 1987 | Ninaikka Therintha Maname | all songs |
| 1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile | "Aattam Inge", "Paattu Enge" |
| 1990 | Vaazhkai Chakkaram | "Thookkanam Kuruvi", "Aathangarai Oram" |
| 1990 | En Veedu En Kanavar | "My Dear My Dear" |
| 1991 | Pongada Neengalum Unga Arasiyalum | all songs |
| 1995 | Chandralekha | "Adikkadi Thudikkum", "Anal Thanil" |
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | all songs |
| 1997 | Dhinamum Ennai Gavani | "Sevvanthi Thottathile" |
| 1999 | Annan | "Kanmanikku Vaazhthu" |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | "Enga Veettu Kalyanam" |
| 2001 | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | "Chithiraye", "Vennila" |
| 2002 | Padai Veetu Amman | "Paambe Adi" |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | "En Anbe" |
| 2015 | Thiruttu Rail |
Dialogue writer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pongada Neengalum Unga Arasiyalum | Tamil dubbed version of Telugu film Jaitra Yatra |
References
- ↑ கலைமாமணி விருது பெற்ற கவிஞர் காமகோடியன் காலமானார். Dina Thanthi(6 January 2022). Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ↑ ஆனந்தத் தேன்காற்று தாலாட்டுதே - 59: பட்டுக்கோட்டையார் போல் எழுதியவர்!. Dinamani(1 July 2018). Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ↑ காமகோடியன்: பூஞ்சிட்டுக் குருவிகளின் காதலன்!. Kamadenu(5 January 2023). Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ↑ கவிஞர் காமகோடியனின் நூல் எம்எஸ்வி உடனான அன்பின் பொக்கிஷம் வெளியீட்டு விழாவில் தொழிலதிபர் நல்லி குப்புசாமி புகழாரம். Hindu Tamil Thisai(9 March 2020). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ↑ TN govt releases Kalaimamani awardees list. The New Indian Express(20 February 2021). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ↑ மூன்று தலைமுறை கவிஞன் நான்! - காமகோடியன். Dinamalar(29 May 2015). Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ↑ Three-time State Government Award-winning lyricist Kamakodeyen passes away. Cinema Express(6 January 2022). Retrieved 20 March 2024.