# Vivek (lyricist)

Vivek Velmurugan, known by his stage name Vivek, is an Indian lyricist working on Tamil language films. After making his debut in Enakkul Oruvan (2015), he received critical acclaim for his work in 36 Vayadhinile (2015), Jil Jung Juk (2016), Mersal (2017), Sarkar (2018), Petta (2019), Bigil (2019) and Jagame Thandhiram (2021) . His songs "Aalaporan Thamizhan", "Marana Mass", "Verithanam" , "Tum Tum" and "Ranjithame" hit 100 million views on Youtube. Vivek has worked on over 200+ songs.

## Career

After studying Civil engineering and then practising law, Vivek began writing poems after being inspired by the works of Vairamuthu. Vivek made his debut as lyricist through Enakkul Oruvan (2015), where he wrote two songs for the film's album, under the instructions of composer Santhosh Narayanan. The pair have subsequently collaborated in several projects including 36 Vayadhinile (2015), for which Vivek received a Best Lyricist nomination for at the 1st IIFA Utsavam, and in the sports drama film, Irudhi Suttru (2016). Vivek also garnered attention for his lyrics in "Shoot The Kuruvi", the promotional song from Siddharth's Jil Jung Juk (2016).

## Discography

| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Note |
| 2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Poo Avizhum Pozhudhil | Santhosh Narayanan | Best Lyrics Writer - 2nd Behindwoods Gold Medals 2015 |
| 2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Yaar En Manama | Santhosh Narayanan | Best Lyrics Writer - 2nd Behindwoods Gold Medals 2015 |
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Vaadi Raasathi | Santhosh Narayanan | Best Lyricist of the year - Mirchi Music Awards South 2015 |
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Pogiren | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Happy | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Kadhale Kadhale | Hiphop Tamizha | |
| 2015 | Mathura Naranga | Kan Kangalil | Sreejith Saachin | |
| 2015 | Mathura Naranga | Neer Alaigalil | Sreejith Saachin | |
| 2015 | Mathura Naranga | Eee Kootil (Nee Vaanam) | Sreejith Saachin | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Hey Sandakaara | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Vaangaji Warning | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Usuru Narambula | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Kaalathi Miratti | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Poda Poda | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Ghost Bottle | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Kalavara Kangal | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Manidhi | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Kaatril | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Thodaamal | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | 144 | Kenatha Kaanam | Sean Roldan | |
| 2016 | 144 | Aagaa | Sean Roldan | |
| 2016 | Aranmanai 2 | Maya Maya | Hiphop Tamizha | |
| 2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Shoot The Kuruvi | Vishal Chandrasekhar | |
| 2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Cassenova | Vishal Chandrasekhar | |
| 2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Domaru Lord | Vishal Chandrasekhar | |
| 2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Milano Kedi | Vishal Chandrasekhar | |
| 2016 | Unakkul Naan | Athiran Nadaiyil | Tony Britto | |
| 2016 | Ka Ka Ka: Aabathin Arikuri | Sila Sil Sila | Amrith | |
| 2016 | Oru Naal Koothu | Adiye Azhagu | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2016 | Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam | Ennodu Irupuram | Amrith | |
| 2016 | Manithan | Azhagazhaga | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Manithan | Poi Vazhva | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Manithan | Kaaychal | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Athuvitta Athuvitta | D. Imman | |
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Bubbly Bubbly | D. Imman | |
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Rain Rain | D. Imman | |
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Athuvitta Remix | D. Imman | |
| 2016 | Kabali | Thalaivar Athiradi Rap | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Merku Thodarchi Malai | Merku Mak | Illayaraja | |
| 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Paravai Paranduchu | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum | Bongu Kitchan | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Sei | Machaney | Nithin Lopez | |
| 2016 | Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru | Uthira Kaayangal | Jakes Bejoy | |
| 2016 | Meow | Oru Cute Littile Ponnu | Sreejith Edarana | |
| 2016 | Ulkuthu | Pesayum Esaya | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2016 | Remo | Meesa Beauty | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Polambing | K | |
| 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Imsai Raani | K | |
| 2016 | Aandavan Kattalai | Vaazhkai Oru Ottagam | K | |
| 2016 | Kodi | Ei Suzhali | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Kodi | Sirukki Vaasam | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Kodi | Vettu Pottu | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Kodi | Ariraro | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Rum | Peiyophobilia | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | Rum | Kadavulae Vidai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | Rum | Kadavulae Vidai (Reprise) | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | Rum | Pori Pathi Vizhum | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | Rum | Alladhe Siragiye | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2017 | Sathriyan | Sooda Oru Sooriyan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2017 | Ivan Thanthiran | Ivan Ivan thanthiran | S. Thaman | |
| 2017 | Ivan Thanthiran | Medhakavitta Medhakavitta | S. Thaman | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Aalaporaan Thamizhan | A. R. Rahman | • Best Lyricist - 7th South Indian International Movie Awards 2018 • Best Lyrics Writer - 5th Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards 2018 |
| 2017 | Mersal | Neethanae | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Mersal Arasan | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Maacho | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Maayon | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Vaa Velikkara | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2017 | Meyaadha Maan | Thangachi Song | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2017 | Meyaadha Maan | Address Song | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2017 | Meyaadha Maan | Rathina Katti | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2017 | Meyaadha Maan | Megamo Aval | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2017 | Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Theeran Da | Ghibran | |
| 2018 | Sketch | Cheeni Chillaallee | S. Thaman | |
| 2018 | Sketch | Dhaadikaara | S. Thaman |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Mandhaara | S. Thaman | |
| 2018 | Sarkar | Simtaangaran | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2018 | Sarkar | Oruviral Puratchi | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2018 | Sarkar | OMG Ponnu | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2018 | Sarkar | CEO In The House | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2018 | Sarkar | TopTucker | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Azhagae | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Athiradi | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Mudhal Mazhai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Edhuvaraiyo | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Hold Me Now | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2018 | 60 Vayadu Maaniram | Naalum Naalum | Ilaiyaraaja | |
| 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | Karuppi | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | Potta Kaatil Poovasam | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | Vaa Rayil Vida Polaama | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2018 | Kaali | Arumbey Arumbey | Vijay Antony | |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Ennadi Maayavi Nee | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2019 | Petta | Marana Mass | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2019 | Petta | Ullaallaa | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2019 | Petta | Petta Paraak | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2019 | Dev | Dai Machan Dev | Harris Jayaraj | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Mughaiyazhi | Radhan | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Desame | Radhan | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Mughaiyazhi (Instrumental Version) | Radhan | |
| 2019 | Devarattam | Pasampukalli | Nivas K. Prasanna | |
| 2019 | Devarattam | Lesa Lesa | Nivas K. Prasanna | |
| 2019 | Oththa Seruppu Size 7 | Kulirudha Pulla | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2019 | Jackpot | Shero Shero | Vishal Chandrasekhar | |
| 2019 | Ayogya | Kanne Kanne | Sam C.S. | |
| 2019 | Sindhubaadh | Nenja Unakaga | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Singappenney | A. R. Rahman | Best Lyrics Writer - South Indian International Movie Awards 2021 |
| 2019 | Bigil | Verithanam | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Unakaga | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Maathare | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Kaalame | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Idhurkuthaan | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2019 | Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Vaadai Serum | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | |
| 2019 | Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Siladhu | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | |
| 2019 | Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Izhukkum Maayoll | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | |
| 2019 | Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Nadu Kattukkul Naan | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | |
| 2019 | Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Thondru Nee | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | |
| 2019 | Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Naatkal Oda | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | |
| 2019 | Frozen 2 (Tamil) | Seiven Sariyanathai | Robert Lopez Kristen Anderson-Lopez | |
| 2019 | Adithya Varma | Yaarumillaa | Radhan | |
| 2019 | Thambi | Thalattu Naal | Govind Vasantha | |
| 2020 | Darbar | Chumma Kizhi | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2020 | Darbar | Tharam Maara Single | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2020 | Darbar | Dumm Dumm | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2020 | Pattas | Morattu Tamizhan | Vivek-Mervin | |
| 2020 | Pattas | Jigidi Killadi | Vivek-Mervin | |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Veyyon Silli | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Vaa Chellam | Govind Vasantha | |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Pookalin Porvai | Govind Vasantha | |
| 2020 | Penguin | Kolame | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2020 | Penguin | Omale (Malayalam) | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2020 | Jagame Thandhiram | Rakita Rakita Rakita | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2020 | Jagame Thandhiram | Bujji | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2020 | Jagame Thandhiram | Aala Ola | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2020 | 99 Songs | Oor Aayiram Vaanavil | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2020 | 99 Songs | Naalai Naalai | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2020 | Vasantha Mullai | Avalo Avalo | Rajesh Murugesan | |
| 2020 | Sabhaapathy | Mayakkathe Maya Kanna | Sam C.S. | |
| 2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Anange | Krishna Kishore | |
| 2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Anange(Reprise) | Krishna Kishore | |
| 2021 | Oh Manapenne! | Bodhai Kaname | Vishal Chandrashekhar | |
| 2021 | Enemy | Tum Tum | S. Thaman | |
| 2021 | Galatta Kalyanam | Sooraavali Ponnu | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2021 | Anbarivu | Arakkiyae | Hiphop Tamizha | |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar | Lol Lol Arasan | Ajesh | |
| 2022 | Maaran | Polladha Ulagam | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Also Screenplay writer |
| 2022 | Maaran | Annana Thaalaattum | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Also Screenplay writer |
| 2022 | Mahaan | Evanda Enakku Custody | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Mahaan | Missing Me | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Mahaan | Naan Naan | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Mahaan | Umm Song | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Thithikkirathe Kangal | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2022 | Beast | Beast Mode | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2022 | Ranga | Mathapoo | Ramjeevan | |
| 2022 | Ayngaran | Thithipa | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2022 | Andhagan | En Kadhal | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Andhagan | Yosichi Yosichi | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Don | Unnai Vidaadhe | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2022 | Don | Mudhal Naayagan | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2022 | Bestie | Unnai Pola | J. V. | |
| 2022 | Anel Meley Pani Thuli | Mittai Mittai | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Kaalai Maalai | Dharan Kumar | |
| 2022 | Gulu Gulu | Anbarey | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Life of Pazham | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2022 | Paramporul | Sippara Rippara | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2022 | Cobra | Thumbi Thullal | A R Rahman | |
| 2022 | Prince | Bimbiliki Pilaapi | Thaman S | |
| 2022 | Singappenney | Ezhundhu Vaa | Kumaran Sivamani | |
| 2022 | Naane Varuvean | Yaarum Illa | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar Returns | Panakkaran | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2022 | Gatta Kusthi | Chal Chakka | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2022 | Gatta Kusthi | Sanda Veerachi | Justin Prabhakaran | • Best Lyricist - 14th Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2022 |
| 2022 | Gatta Kusthi | Medha Medhappa | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2022 | Varisu | Ranjithame | Thaman S | Also Dialogues, Additional Screenplay |
| 2022 | Varisu | Thee Thalapathy | Thaman S | Also Dialogues, Additional Screenplay |
| 2022 | Varisu | Soul Of Varisu | Thaman S | Also Dialogues, Additional Screenplay |
| 2022 | Varisu | Jimikki Ponnu | Thaman S | Also Dialogues, Additional Screenplay |
| 2022 | Varisu | Vaa Thalaivaa | Thaman S | Also Dialogues, Additional Screenplay |
| 2023 | Kick | Pathu Murai | Arjun Janya | |
| 2023 | Dasara | Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthu | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2023 | Dasara | Theekari | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2023 | Theerkadarishi | Miss You | G. Balasubramanian | |
| 2023 | Agilan | Dhrogam | Sam CS | |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Namma Satham | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Nee Singamdhan | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2023 | Veeran | Thunderkaaran | Hiphop Tamizha | |
| 2023 | Regina | Naam Ulaavum Oadai | Sathish Nair | |
| 2023 | Jawan (Tamil) | Krishna | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2023 | Jawan (Tamil) | Kalki Theme | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2023 | Jawan (Tamil) | Eeram Theme | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Azhagai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Idhu Pola | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Shades of Love | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Nanbha | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Fear Beat | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2023 | Chithha | Unakku Thaan | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Moruniye | M. M. Keeravani | |
| 2023 | Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (Tamil) | No No No | Radhan | |
| 2023 | Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (Tamil) | Lady Luck | Radhan | |
| 2023 | Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (Tamil) | Aaradho | Radhan | |
| 2023 | Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (Tamil) | Yaadho Dhisai | Radhan | |
| 2023 | Jigarthanda DoubleX | Maamadura | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2023 | Jigarthanda DoubleX | Oyyaram | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Ulagai Vella Pogiraal | Thaman S | |
| 2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Life Is On (Version 1 - Veg) | Thaman S | |
| 2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Life Is On (Version 2 - Non-Veg) | Thaman S | |
| 2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Ivalo Ivalo | Thaman S | |
| 2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Aduppil Pogai Aagum | Thaman S | |
| 2023 | Lal Salaam | Ther Thiruvizha | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2023 | Saindhav (Tamil) | Vennaa Penne | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2023 | Saindhav (Tamil) | Poraname | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna (Tamil) | Amizhdhe Nee | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna (Tamil) | Odiyamma | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna (Tamil) | Nee Maaya Nizhal | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna (Tamil) | Vaazhvin Doorame | Hesham Abdul Wahab | |
| 2024 | Captain Miller | Kombari Vettapuli | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Vera Level Sago | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Ayalaa Ayalaa | A. R. Rahman | |
| 2024 | Ranam Aram Thavarel | Achu Pennae | Arrol Corelli | |
| 2024 | The Family star (Tamil) | Nandanadana | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2024 | The Family star (Tamil) | Kalyaanam Satham Satham | Gopi Sundar | |
| 2024 | J Baby | Idha Thane Ethir Paathen | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | J Baby | Yaar Padalai | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | J Baby | Idha Thane (Reprise) | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD (Tamil) | Bhairava Anthem | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD (Tamil) | Theme of Kalki | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD (Tamil) | Hope of Shambala | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD (Tamil) | Ta Takkara (Complex Song) | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD (Tamil) | Keshava Madhava (Wait of Ashwatthama) | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | EMI | Poonaikku | Srinath Pitchai | |
| 2024 | Vaazhai | Otha Satti Soru | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | Matta | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| 2024 | Game Changer (Tamil) | Jaragandi | Thaman S | Also Tamil dialogues and screenplay along with S. Shankar |
| 2024 | Game Changer (Tamil) | Raa Macha Macha | Thaman S | Also Tamil dialogues and screenplay along with S. Shankar |
| 2024 | Amaran | Uyirey | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
| 2024 | Bloody Beggar | Ponmayame | Jen Martin | |
| 2024 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Yennai Izhukkuthadi | A. R. Rahman | |

### Music video

| Year | Track | Artist(s) | Notes | Ref |
| 2024 | Flag Anthem | Arivu | | |