# Vinayak Sasikumar

Vinayak Sasikumar (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema. Famous for his works in Aavesham, Romancham etc

## Personal life

He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. At the age of 12, he started writing poetry. Later, he moved to Chennai and completed his graduation in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He completed his post-graduation from Madras School of Economics. After a span wherein he worked for Ford Motors as a data scientist, he moved to Kochi as a full-time lyricist.

## Career

He made his debut as a lyricist in the movie Kutteem Kolum directed by Guinness Pakru. Later in the year 2013, he wrote songs for the movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi directed by Sameer Thahir. The songs composed by Rex Vijayan, went on to become top hits. In 2013, he worked for the movie North 24 Kaatham, directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. In 2014, he wrote songs for the movie 7th Day, directed by Syamdhar. His next movie was Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. Vinayak wrote the themes of central characters in the Amal Neerad film Iyobinte Pusthakam later in 2014. However, his big break came in 2016 with the films Guppy and Karinkunnam 6's. The songs of Guppy were critically acclaimed and went on to become top hits. His major 2017 releases include Ezra(1 Song:irulu neelum), Godha, The Great Father, Parava, Pullikkaran Staraa and Mayaanadhi(2 Songs: Kaattil and Uyirin Nadiye).
He later had a breakout year in 2019 with the hits "Aaradhike", "Njan Jackson Allada" from the Soubin Shahir starrer Ambili, "Pavizha Mazha" from the Fahadh Faasil starrer Athiran and "Minni Minni" from the film June. He was also a part of critically acclaimed films like Kumbalangi Nights, Helen and Kettiyolaanu Ente Malagha. The same year, he wrote and directed a musical short 'Hi Hello Kaadhal' starring Sarjano Khalid and Gouri Kishan, in which he penned a Tamil language song titled "Vellai Poove" that became a hit. In 2020 & 2021, he wrote songs for notable films like Drishyam 2, Nayattu, Kappela, Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam, Trance etc.
In the Mammootty-starrer film Bheeshma Parvam, he wrote the acclaimed "Parudeesa" and "Rathipushpam" that were sensational hits overnight. Later that year, he turned an English lyricist for the Jeethu Joseph film 12th Man. Vinayak was also the lyricist of A.R. Rahman's comeback Malayalam film - the Fahadh Faasil starrer survival drama Malayankunju. The subsequent months gave him more success with the songs of Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and Romancham going viral. "Santhe Soumye" from Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and "Aadharanjali" from Romancham became social media trendsetters.
In 2024, he penned 8 tracks for the blockbuster film Aavesham starring Fahadh Faasil. Most of the tracks, went viral across South India and even made into select official global viral charts. Illuminati - one of the tracks from the film became an instant sensation and was widely appreciated for the lyrics. He also continued the success stories for the other hit films of the year like Manjummel Boys, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil and Turbo.

## Discography

List of Songs
| Year | Movie | Notes |
| 2013 | Kutteem Kolum | 1 Song (Karalil Ozhukum) Debut Movie |
| 2013 | Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | 3 Songs (Doore Doore, Thaazhvaram, Neerpalunkukal) |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | 1 Song: Thaarangal Ee Yathrayil |
| 2014 | 7th Day | 2 Songs (Oru Kadha, Ithu Jeevitham) |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | 2 Songs: Kayyethum Doorathunde and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha |
| 2014 | Iyobinte Pusthakam | Lyrics to Character Theme Music only |
| 2015 | Haram | 2 Songs (Ningalkkee Lokam, Theeyaay) |
| 2015 | Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi | 2 Songs (Aayiram Naalamay, Kanmunakalil) |
| 2016 | Maalgudi Days | 1 Song |
| 2016 | Aakashvani | 1 Song (Mayum Sandhye) |
| 2016 | Karinkunnam 6'S | All Songs |
| 2016 | Guppy | 4 Songs (Thaniye, Gabrielinte, Virinja Poonkurunne, Thira Thira) |
| 2017 | Ezra | 1 Song: Irulu Neelum Raave |
| 2017 | Godha | 1 Song: Oh Rabba |
| 2017 | The Great Father | 1 Song: Minnum Thaarangal |
| 2017 | Himalayathile Kashmalan | 1 Song: Akkidi |
| 2017 | E | All Songs |
| 2017 | Pullikkaran Staraa | 1 Song: Maathalathen |
| 2017 | Parava | All Songs |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | 2 Songs: Uyirin Nadhiye and Kaattil |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | 1 Song: Muttappaattu |
| 2018 | Hey Jude | 1 Song: Hey Don't Worry Jude |
| 2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | 3 Songs |
| 2018 | B Tech | 1 Song: Peda glass |
| 2018 | Orange Valley | 1 Song |
| 2018 | Maradona | 4 Songs (Nilapakshikal, Kathale, Varum Varum, Nilapakshikal Sad) |
| 2018 | Kidu | 1 Song (Imayil) |
| 2018 | Nonsense | 2 Songs (Pularnila, Chirakukal Njan Tharam) |
| 2018 | Jallianwala Bagh | 1 Song (Thaa naa naa) |
| 2018 | Varathan | All Songs |
| 2018 | Mandhaaram | 3 Songs (Kadalazham, Nooru Vattam, Pulari Mazhakal) |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | 1 Song: Ezhutha Katha |
| 2019 | June | 5 Songs: Minni Minni, Aadyam Thammil, Maane, Then Kiliye and Koodu Vittu |
| 2019 | Athiran | 2 Songs: Pavizha Mazhaye and Aattuthottil |
| 2019 | Pathinettam Padi | 2 Songs: Beemapalli, Kattalakal |
| 2019 | The Gambler | All Songs |
| 2019 | Luca | 1 Song: Kaattum |
| 2019 | Saaho (Dubbed Film) | All Songs |
| 2019 | Ambili | All Songs |
| 2019 | Helen | 2 Songs: Pon Thaarame and Kaanaatheeram |
| 2019 | Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | 1 Song: Pathivo Maarum |
| 2019 | Sullu | Song: Maariville |
| 2019 | Happy Sardar | 1 Song: Meri Mary Dilruba / Hey Hello |
| 2019 | Arike Vaa (Karikku) | |
| 2020 | Gauthamante Radham | 4 Songs (Uyire Kavarum, Theerakadha, Bang Bang, Moham) |
| 2020 | Trance | All Songs |
| 2020 | Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi | Promo Song |
| 2020 | Kappela | 1 Song: Dooram Theerum Neram |
| 2020 | Kozhipporu | All Songs |
| 2020 | Kilometers and Kilometers | 3 Songs (Paarake, Thane Mounam, You and Me) |
| 2021 | Saajan Bakery Since 1962 | 3 Songs (Once Upon a Time in Ranni, Eeran Kannil, Kaalamere) |
| 2021 | Drishyam 2 | Song: Ore Pakal |
| 2021 | Nayattu | 1 Song: Marukara Thedum |
| 2021 | Chiri | 2 Songs: Madhura Pathinezhukari, Naanam Thookum Pennu |
| 2021 | Kala | Title Song: Vanyam |
| 2021 | Thirike | 1 Song: Ormakkalame |
| 2021 | Kho-Kho | 5 Songs |
| 2021 | Kaanekkaane | Song: Palnilavin Poykayil |
| 2021 | Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam | 1 Song: Keda Naalame |
| 2021 | Sumesh and Ramesh | All Songs |
| 2021 | Djibouti | 4 Songs (Hey Vaaname, Ore Manam, Ellam Nerayo, Neeyo Njano) |
| 2022 | Madhuram | All Songs |
| 2022 | Meppadiyan | 1 Song: Ayyappa Song |
| 2022 | Bro Daddy | 2 Songs: Kaana Kuyile and Theme of Bro Daddy |
| 2022 | Veyil | 2 Songs: The Hey Song, Maname |
| 2022 | Bheeshma Parvam | 2 Songs : Parudeesa, Rathipushpam |
| 2022 | 21 Grams | 1 Song: Vijanamaam Thazhvaram |
| 2022 | John Luther | All Songs |
| 2022 | Patham Valavu | 1 Song: Elamalakadinullil |
| 2022 | 12th Man | 2 Songs: Find, Freebird |
| 2022 | Keedam | 2 Songs: Kattu Thee, Subah |
| 2022 | Vaashi | All Songs |
| 2022 | Priyan Ottathilanu | 1 Song: Neram Poi |
| 2022 | Pyali | 1 Song: Pyali |
| 2022 | Malayankunju | All Songs |
| 2022 | Solamante Theneechakal | 3 Songs: Aanandamo, Viral Thodathe, Vaanam Para Para |
| 2022 | Bermuda | 2 Songs: Chodyachinnam Pole, Nee Orindrajalame |
| 2022 | Peace | 1 Song: Nagaram Nagarame |
| 2022 | Mike | 1 Song: Move Your Body |
| 2022 | Simon Daniel | 1 Song: Ithale Ithale |
| 2022 | Ottu | All Songs |
| 2022 | Ini Utharam | All Songs |
| 2022 | My Name is Azhagan | 2 Songs |
| 2022 | Appan | 1 Song: Keda Kanalukal |
| 2022 | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | 3 Songs: Jaya Jaya, Ingaatt Nokkanda, Penne Penne |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam (Malayalam) | 3 Songs: Aaromal, Ariyum Thorum, Thirike Vaa |
| 2022 | Chathuram | All Songs |
| 2022 | Kooman | All Songs |
| 2022 | The Teacher | 1 Song: Oruval |
| 2022 | Roy | All Songs |
| 2022 | Kaapa | 1 Song: Yaamam Veendum Vinnile |
| 2022 | Oh Meri Laila | 2 Songs: Raaman Thedum, Paathira Manjum |
| 2023 | Romancham | 5 Songs: Aadharanjali, Athmave Po, Thalatherichavar, Manuja, Ottamuri |
| 2023 | Enkilum Chandrike | All Songs |
| 2023 | Christy | 3 Songs: Paalmanam, Poovar, Maali Pattu |
| 2023 | Pranaya Vilasam | 1 Song: Naruchiriyude Minnayam |
| 2023 | Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnn | All Songs |
| 2023 | Oh My Darling | 2 Songs: Nayanthara, Vidhooramam |
| 2023 | Vellari Pattanam | 3 Songs: Enthu Naada, Oru Nadhiyaay, Arike Onnu |
| 2023 | Kaipola | 1 Song: Ariya Shalabhame |
| 2023 | Pookkalam | 3 Songs |
| 2023 | Uschool | 1 Song: Orey Mugham |
| 2023 | Valatty | 1 Song: Shwanare |
| 2023 | Kunjamminis Hospital | 1 Song: Ormakalee |
| 2023 | Tholvi F.C. | 1 Song: Hey Nin Punchiri |
| 2023 | Kasargold | 1 Song: I'm a Gold |
| 2023 | Theeppori Benny | All Songs |
| 2023 | Vaathil | 1 Song: Kanive |
| 2023 | Kannur Squad | All Songs |
| 2023 | Imbam | All Songs |
| 2023 | Rani Chithra Marthanda | 3 Songs: Aarum Kaana, Maariville, Ekantha Life |
| 2023 | Bandra | 2 Songs: Rakka Rakka, Praanan Pol |
| 2023 | Vela | 1 Song: Usha Kiraname |
| 2023 | Falimy | 1 Song: Hey Bhagwan |
| 2023 | Phoenix | All Songs |
| 2023 | Rajni | 1 Song: Kannuneer Thullikal |
| 2023 | Far | All Songs |
| 2023 | Neru | Only Song: Roohe |
| 2024 | Jerry | 1 Song: Nee Pinangalle |
| 2024 | Thundu | All Songs |
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | 1 song: Thaai Manam |
| 2024 | Aavesham | All Songs |
| 2024 | Pavi Caretaker | 1 Song: Vennila Kanyake |
| 2024 | Nadikar | 2 Songs: Omal Kanave, Love Jawan |
| 2024 | Marivillin Gopurangal | 4 Songs: Pokathe, Manam Manam, Mouna Sundari, Roro & Joy |
| 2024 | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | 3 Songs: K for Krishna, K for Kurukku, K for Kabaradakkam |
| 2024 | Turbo | 1 Song: Maayika Maname |
| 2024 | Little Hearts | 3 Songs: Eden Poove, Oru Saayahnam, Karthave |
| 2024 | Golam | All Songs |
| 2024 | Level Cross | All Songs |
| 2024 | Checkmate | 1 Song |
| 2024 | Adios Amigo | All Songs |
| 2024 | Nunakkuzhi | All Songs |
| 2024 | Vaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys | 2 Songs: Thottaavadi, Eyy Banane (jointly penned with Electronic Kili) |
| 2024 | Kondal | 2 Songs: Choolamadikkeda, Aaredi Nee |
| 2024 | Bad Boyz | 1 Song |
| 2024 | Kadha Innuvare | 1 Song: Eravithilai |
| 2024 | Bougainvillea | 1 Song: Sthuthi |
| 2024 | Pani | 1 Song: Chillukale |
| 2024 | Oshana | 1 Song: Azhakerum Kathal Poove |
| 2024 | Mura | 1 Song: Noolilla Karakkam |
| 2024 | Sookshmadarsini | 1 Song: Priyalokame |
| 2024 | Turkish Tharkam | 3 Songs: Ullamarinjavale, Yatra, Erivenal |
| 2024 | Sthanarthi Sreekuttan | 1 Song: Kansoochi Thumbal |
| 2024 | Rifle Club | 2 Songs: "Gandharva Ganam" , "Nayattu Prarthana" |
| 2024 | Marco | 4 Songs: Blood, Asuran, Marpapa, Brother |
| 2024 | ED | 1 Song: Narabhoji |
| 2024 | Barroz | 1 Song: Isabella |

## Awards and recognitions

* Best Lyricist 2019 - Mazhavil Music Awards
* Best Malayalam Lyricist 2018 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)
* Best Malayalam Lyricist 2019 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)
* Best Lyricist of the Year 2019 - Asianet Film Awards
* Best Lyricist 2021 - Mazhavil Music Awards
* Best Lyricist 2022 - 46th Kerala Film Critics Award 2023
* Best Malayalam Lyricist 2023 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)
* Best Lyricist 2024 - Mazhavil Music Awards