Nagarajan Muthukumar was a talented writer and lyricist and was the winner of 2 national awards, 4 Tamil Nadu State Awards and 4 Filmfare South Awards – all for Best Lyricist. He wrote more than 1500 songs and scripted or co-scripted seven films.
He was born in Kanikapuram in Kancheepuram on 12 July 1975. He obtained a Masters Degree in Tamil and then joined Balu Mahendra as his assistant, hoping to become a director.
He was then approached by director Seeman to write lyrics for the film Veer Nadai.
He went on to write songs for every major music composer of his time, sharing a special bond with Yuvanshankar Raja and G.V. Prakash Kumar.
Muthukumar passed away 14 August 2016 after suffering from jaundice for a while, eventually succumbing to a heart attack. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Although his time on earth was short, he has immortalised himself through his much loved songs.
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