
Vaali
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- October 29, 1931
- Died
- July 18, 2013
- Birthplace
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Filmography
- Sri Ramanujar
Sri Ramanujar TBA
Lyricist

Kasethan Kadavulada 2023
Lyricist

Coffee With Kadhal 2022
Lyricist

Kavan 2017
Lyricist

Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam 2015
Lyricist

Thirudan Police 2014
Lyricist

Yaan 2014
Lyricist

Aal 2014
Lyricist

Kochadaiiyaan 2014
Lyricist

Ethir Neechal 2013
Lyricist

Udhayam NH4 2013
Lyricist

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya 2013
Lyricist

Mouna Guru 2011
Lyricist

Baana Kaathadi 2010
Lyricist

Guru Sishyan 2010
Lyricist

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai 2010
Lyricist

Azhagar Malai 2009
Lyricist
- Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum 2009
Lyricist

Silambattam 2008
Lyricist

Saroja 2008
Lyricist
- Dhanam
Dhanam 2008
Lyricist

Kuselan 2008
Lyricist
- Uliyin Osai
Uliyin Osai 2008
Lyricist

Dasavatharam 2008
Lyricist

Thottal Poo Malarum 2007
Lyricist

Sivaji: The Boss 2007
Lyricist

Chennai 600028 2007
Lyricist

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam 2006
Lyricist

Vallavan 2006
Lyricist

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal 2006
Lyricist

Kalvanin Kadhali 2006
Lyricist

Saravana 2006
Lyricist

Ghajini 2005
Lyricist

Mumbai Xpress 2005
Lyricist

Chandramukhi 2005
Lyricist

Manmadhan 2004
Lyricist

Boys 2003
Lyricist

Nala Damayanthi 2003
Lyricist

Lesa Lesa 2003
Lyricist

Puthiya Geethai 2003
Lyricist
- Pop Carn
Pop Carn 2003
Playback Singer

Mounam Pesiyadhe 2002
Lyricist

Baba 2002
Lyricist

Pammal K. Sambandam 2002
Lyricist

Paarthale Paravasam 2001
as Perriappa

Minnale 2001
Lyricist

Dheena 2001
Lyricist

Middle Class Madhavan 2001
Lyricist
- Seenu
Seenu 2000
Lyricist

Hey Ram 2000
as Bhashyam Iyengar, Lyricist

Kadhalar Dhinam 1999
Lyricist

En Swasa Kaatre 1999
Lyricist

Kadhala Kadhala 1998
Lyricist

Ratchagan 1997
Lyricist

Avvai Shanmugi 1996
Lyricist

Mr. Romeo 1996
Lyricist

Kadhal Desam 1996
Lyricist

Indian 1996
Lyricist

Aasai 1995
Lyricist

Sathi Leelavathi 1995
Lyricist

Kaadhalan 1994
Lyricist

Senthamizh Selvan 1994
Lyricist

Veera 1994
Lyricist

Subramaniya Swamy 1994
Lyricist

Sethupathi I.P.S 1994
Lyricist

Mahanadhi 1994
Lyricist

Manichitrathazhu 1993
Lyricist

Kilipetchu Ketkava 1993
Lyricist

Uzhavan 1993
Lyricist

Gentleman 1993
Lyricist

Kalaignan 1993
Lyricist
- Kadalora Kadhal
Kadalora Kadhal 1993
Lyricist

Meera 1992
Lyricist

Thevar Magan 1992
Lyricist

Singaravelan 1992
Lyricist

Mannan 1992
Lyricist

Thalapathi 1991
Lyricist

Gunaa 1991
Lyricist
- Vasalil Oru Vennila
Vasalil Oru Vennila 1991
Lyricist
- Puthu Paatu
Puthu Paatu 1990
Lyricist
- Thangathin Thangam
Thangathin Thangam 1990
Lyricist

Michael Madana Kama Rajan 1990
Lyricist

Indrudu Chandrudu 1989
Lyricist

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal 1989
Actor

Apoorva Sagodharargal 1989
Lyricist
- Thendral Sudum
Thendral Sudum 1989
Lyricist
- Enga Veetu Deivam
Enga Veetu Deivam 1989
Lyricist

Paasa Mazhai 1989
Lyricist
- Manamagale Vaa
Manamagale Vaa 1988
Lyricist
- Paadatha Thenikkal
Paadatha Thenikkal 1988
Lyricist
- Manaivi Oru Mandhiri
Manaivi Oru Mandhiri 1988
Lyricist
- Naan Sonnathey Sattam
Naan Sonnathey Sattam 1988
Lyricist

Agni Natchathiram 1988
Lyricist
- Kazhugumalai Kallan
Kazhugumalai Kallan 1988
Lyricist

Sathya 1988
as Mariappa's associate, Lyricist
- Rendum Rendum Anju
Rendum Rendum Anju 1988
Lyricist
- Thaaippasam
Thaaippasam 1988
Lyricist

Ore Oru Gramathiley 1987
Story
- Yettikki Potti
Yettikki Potti 1987
Lyricist

Ilangeswaran 1987
Lyricist

Manaivi Ready 1987
Lyricist
- Kalamellam Un Madiyil
Kalamellam Un Madiyil 1986
Lyricist

Mouna Raagam 1986
Lyricist

Nilave Malare 1986
Lyricist

Murattu Karangal 1986
Lyricist

Japanil Kalyanaraman 1985
Lyricist

Idhaya Kovil 1985
Lyricist

Sri Raghavendrar 1985
Lyricist
- Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye
Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye 1985
Lyricist

Naan Mahaan Alla 1984
Lyricist

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey 1983
Lyricist

Poikkal Kudhirai 1983
as Sambandham

Adutha Varisu 1983
Lyricist
- Marumagale Vazhga
Marumagale Vazhga 1982
Lyricist
- Thaai Mookaambikai
Thaai Mookaambikai 1982
Lyricist
- Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru
Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru 1981
Lyricist

Ram Lakshman 1981
Lyricist
- Kadavul Amaitha Medai
Kadavul Amaitha Medai 1979
Screenplay

Sigappu Rojakkal 1978
Lyricist
- Chittu Kuruvi
Chittu Kuruvi 1978
Screenplay, Lyricist

Thani Kudithanam 1977
Lyricist
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu
Sainthadamma Sainthadu 1977
Lyricist
- Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu 1976
Writer, Lyricist
- Muthana Muthallavo
Muthana Muthallavo 1976
Screenplay, Dialogue

Kaliyuga Kannan 1974
Writer
- Samayalkaran
Samayalkaran 1974
Lyricist

Kasethan Kadavulada 1972
Lyricist
- Bommalaattam
Bommalaattam 1968
Lyricist

Ninaivil Nindraval 1967
Lyricist

Athey Kangal 1967
Lyricist
- Pesum Deivam
Pesum Deivam 1967
Lyricist
- Penne Nee Vaazhga
Penne Nee Vaazhga 1967
Lyricist

Thenmazhai 1966
Lyricist

Panchavarna Kili 1965
Writer

Server Sundaram 1964
as Self (uncredited)
- Amma Enge
Amma Enge 1964
Lyricist
Credits from TMDB.