Na. Muthu Kumar
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.
Known for
WritingBirthday
July 12, 1975Deathday
August 14, 2016Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
261Place of birth
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAlso known as
Munaivar, Na. Muthukumar, NA Muthukumar, NA Muthu Kumar, N. A. Muthukumar, N. A. Muthu Kumar![](/assets/default-profile-icon.jpg)
Crew credits
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Kireedam
Dialogue![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2LreMDJBdGC55Ngbs8EDvyAVWX4.jpg)
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Musical![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/cxoqb2LSqT2T14bkYgYCzZjYelz.jpg)
Oru Kuppai Kathai
Musical![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ivWoj6CWtdfsgTWxo50zJUVr2Ag.jpg)
February 14
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/aS6T2MatVNpvtSZoRso2nHtOhQj.jpg)
Deepavali
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/8ztemohrAOHccj8VIpTifZTXEJy.jpg)
Utharavu Maharaja
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/y2YKXNJXl5INOk1w9uPwtsYCxnQ.jpg)
Meendum Oru Mariyathai
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4ilNBFEUxHEYDfOyk8d3aYI9zDy.jpg)
Pettikadai
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ixXzDWYp1PBAR5xTHOHgzjYdnWt.jpg)
July Kaatril
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2TF3eESDuWyAOX9P3TFmVxVj5oj.jpg)
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/oUREfuUcj8vcdbSPxfaziFMWw9i.jpg)
Thimiru
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9aGNzJwCxhDrDtrHWoKqsMsThWy.jpg)
Run
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/gFbTox7xmHrBM7LvM1ALmUvcbpk.jpg)
Kattradhu Thamizh
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qe2QAAR8HUJhOuzdwlhsDwRtXoQ.jpg)
Aethiree
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9AUF9tuykPsiAkjqewliulPNT4y.jpg)
Sachein
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7sRAChIvlYvXFn53vVIKutqN68N.jpg)
Baana Kaathadi
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/c0ZXuEZiC7nH8ozdLhW15SkEBZK.jpg)
Eetti
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ngH32R3Fc730M1Tf2pjiDaY3MUC.jpg)
Saravana
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ggBOPLDJtNkEcF4yCnG7JZTD5NL.jpg)
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/shhLI0t0tiLWnFsVbKbawwYoysP.jpg)
Nandalala
Lyricist![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/gbARrZi3QbNNi89MBjogPNHeYfN.jpg)
Jithan
Lyricist