Gangai Amaran
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- December 8, 1947
- Birthplace
- Pannaipuram, Theni, Tamil Nadu
Gangai Amaran is a music director, singer, lyricist, script writer, film director and actor in Tamil films. He is the younger brother of noted music director Ilayaraaja and father of director/actor Venkat Prabhu and actor/singer Premji Amaren.
Filmography
- Nadhamuni
Nadhamuni TBA
Lyricist
Party TBA
Lyricist
Lenin Pandiyan 2026
as Durairasu
Happy Raj 2026
Playback Singer
The Greatest of All Time 2024
Lyricist
Custody 2023
Lyricist
Manmatha Leelai 2022
Lyricist
Tamil Rockers 2021
Lyricist
Kasada Thapara 2021
Lyricist
R. K. Nagar 2019
Lyricist
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings 2016
as Seenu's father
Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam 2015
Lyricist
Arya Surya 2013
as Kamalasekaran
Sonna Puriyathu 2013
as TV show host
Paradesi 2013
Playback Singer
Baana Kaathadi 2010
Lyricist
- Pugaipadam
Pugaipadam 2010
Original Music Composer
Thunichal 2010
Actor
- Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum 2009
Lyricist
Silambattam 2008
Lyricist
Saroja 2008
Lyricist
Malaikottai 2007
Lyricist
Chennai 600028 2007
Lyricist
Thimiru 2006
Playback Singer
- Ullam Kollai Poguthey
Ullam Kollai Poguthey 2001
as Cameo
Thai Poranthachu 2000
Lyricist
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen 1998
as Cameo Appearance
- Themmangu Paattukaaran
Themmangu Paattukaaran 1997
Director, Writer
Ullasam 1997
Lyricist
Paattu Paadava 1995
as Self
- Atha Maga Rathiname
Atha Maga Rathiname 1994
Director, Screenplay, Lyricist, Original Music Composer
- Aadhityan
Aadhityan 1993
Music
- Koyil Kaalai
Koyil Kaalai 1993
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Villu Pattukaran 1992
as Self, Director, Writer
- Ponnuketha Purushan
Ponnuketha Purushan 1992
Director, Screenplay, Lyricist
- Chinnavar
Chinnavar 1992
Director
Uyarndhavan 1992
Original Music Composer
- Thambi Pondatti
Thambi Pondatti 1992
Lyricist
- Thayamma
Thayamma 1991
Dialogue
Rudhra 1991
Original Music Composer
Bramma 1991
as Self
Idhayam 1991
as Self
- Pudhiya Raagam
Pudhiya Raagam 1991
as Self
Kumbakarai Thangaiah 1991
Director, Lyricist, Screenplay
- Puthu Paatu
Puthu Paatu 1990
Lyricist
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu 1990
Director, Writer
Neengalum Herothan 1990
Music Director
- Paattukku Naan Adimai
Paattukku Naan Adimai 1990
Lyricist
- Kavithai Paadum Alaigal
Kavithai Paadum Alaigal 1990
Lyricist
- Enga Annan Varattum
Enga Annan Varattum 1989
Original Music Composer, Lyricist
- Annanukku Jai
Annanukku Jai 1989
Director, Writer, Lyricist
Karagattakaran 1989
as Self, Director, Writer
Ellame En Thangachi 1989
Original Music Composer, Musical
Paasa Mazhai 1989
Lyricist
Poovizhi Raja 1988
Musical
- En Thamizh En Makkal
En Thamizh En Makkal 1988
Music
- Illam
Illam 1988
Lyricist
- Naan Sonnathey Sattam
Naan Sonnathey Sattam 1988
Lyricist
- En Thangachi Padichava
En Thangachi Padichava 1988
Original Music Composer
Thambi Thanga Kambi 1988
Music
Anuragi 1988
Music
Jeeva 1988
Original Music Composer
- Dhayam Onnu
Dhayam Onnu 1988
Lyricist
Oorai Therunjukitten 1988
Music Director
- Ullathil Nalla Ullam
Ullathil Nalla Ullam 1988
Music
- Shenbagamae Shenbagamae
Shenbagamae Shenbagamae 1988
as Self - Villager, Director, Writer, Lyricist
- Sakkarai Panthal
Sakkarai Panthal 1988
Director, Lyricist
- Rendum Rendum Anju
Rendum Rendum Anju 1988
Original Music Composer
- Anand
Anand 1987
Lyricist
- Ondru Engal Jaathiye
Ondru Engal Jaathiye 1987
Original Music Composer
- Yettikki Potti
Yettikki Potti 1987
Original Music Composer
- Aval Mella Sirithal
Aval Mella Sirithal 1987
Music
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram 1987
Original Music Composer
- Thaye Neeye Thunai
Thaye Neeye Thunai 1987
Lyricist
Enga Ooru Pattukaran 1987
Actor, Director, Lyricist
Idhu Oru Thodarkathai 1987
Original Music Composer
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi 1987
Original Music Composer
- Naalellam Pournami
Naalellam Pournami 1986
Original Music Composer
- Neethana Antha Kuyil
Neethana Antha Kuyil 1986
Lyricist, Playback Singer
- Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami 1986
Original Music Composer
Murattu Karangal 1986
Lyricist, Playback Singer
Saavi 1985
Original Music Composer
Naan Ungal Rasigan 1985
Music
Arthamulla Aasaigal 1985
Music
- Hello Yaar Pesurathu
Hello Yaar Pesurathu 1985
Original Music Composer, Lyricist
- Anni
Anni 1985
Original Music Composer
- Karpoora Deepam
Karpoora Deepam 1985
Original Music Composer
Andha Oru Nimidam 1985
Lyricist
- Ilamai
Ilamai 1985
Music Director
- Elan Kandru
Elan Kandru 1985
Original Music Composer
- En Selvame
En Selvame 1985
Lyricist
Aagaya Thamaraigal 1985
Original Music Composer
- Naam Iruvar
Naam Iruvar 1985
Music
- Puthu Yugam
Puthu Yugam 1985
Music
Mannukketha Ponnu 1985
Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary 1985
Playback Singer
Puthiya Sagaptham 1985
Original Music Composer
- Marudhani
Marudhani 1985
Original Music Composer
- Kudumbam
Kudumbam 1984
Music
- Vamsa Vilakku
Vamsa Vilakku 1984
Music
- Alakadalinakkare
Alakadalinakkare 1984
Original Music Composer
- Pudhiavan
Pudhiavan 1984
Actor
Naalai Unathu Naal 1984
Lyricist
- Vellai Pura Ondru
Vellai Pura Ondru 1984
Director
Rusi 1984
Music
- Pozhuthu Vidinchachu
Pozhuthu Vidinchachu 1984
Director, Writer, Lyricist
- Devi Sridevi
Devi Sridevi 1984
Director
- Oomai Janangal
Oomai Janangal 1984
Original Music Composer
- Aanandha Kummi
Aanandha Kummi 1983
Lyricist, Playback Singer
- Kokkarakko
Kokkarakko 1983
Director, Writer, Lyricist
Sattam 1983
Original Music Composer
- Imaigal
Imaigal 1983
Original Music Composer
- Neethibathi
Neethibathi 1983
Music
Hello Madras Girl 1983
Music
- Kozhi Koovuthu
Kozhi Koovuthu 1982
Director, Writer
- Sivantha Kankal
Sivantha Kankal 1982
Music
Payanangal Mudivathillai 1982
as Self
Moondram Pirai 1982
Lyricist
Vazhvey Maayam 1982
Music
- Pannaipurathu Paandavargal
Pannaipurathu Paandavargal 1982
Lyricist, Original Music Composer
Sankarlal 1981
Original Music Composer, Lyricist
Raja Paarvai 1981
Actor, Lyricist
Mouna Geethangal 1981
Original Music Composer
Moodupani 1980
Lyricist
Gramathu Athiyayam 1980
Lyricist
Johnny 1980
Lyricist
- Hunnimeya Rathriyalli
Hunnimeya Rathriyalli 1980
Original Music Composer
- Ramayi Vayasukku Vandhutta
Ramayi Vayasukku Vandhutta 1980
Original Music Composer
Azhiyatha Kolangal 1979
Lyricist
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal 1979
Original Music Composer
Uthiripookkal 1979
Lyricist
- Karai Kadantha Oruthi
Karai Kadantha Oruthi 1979
Original Music Composer
- Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu
Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu 1979
Lyricist
Puthiya Vaarpugal 1979
as Shanmugamani (voice)
Aval Appadithan 1978
Lyricist
Mullum Malarum 1978
Lyricist
- Aalukkoru Aasai
Aalukkoru Aasai 1977
Lyricist
16 Vayathinile 1977
Lyricist
Credits from TMDB.