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was being postponed several times for various reasons. The producers thought the 'omen' was not good and asked
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Since then he has written more than 4000 lyrics for more than 250 Tamil films. He had the ability to write lyrics to an already set tune. As such, he has penned lyrics for many films dubbed from other language films.
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During the earlier decades of Tamil films, songs were written as per old Tamil literature. Maruthakasi is a foremost lyricist who started writing lyrics that could be understood by the common man.
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was called to write the lyrics. But he declined saying that he will write lyrics for fresh tunes and recommended
Maruthakasi. Maruthakasi wrote 9 songs for the set tunes.
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as lyricist for their films. Maruthakasi did not get much opportunities. He tried to produce films but sustained losses so he returned to his village.
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was not impressed by that song. He asked
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called him back to
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Many of his lyrics have taken root in the hearts of audience.
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is the first film lyric penned by Maruthakasi and the film
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Pen Enum Maayap Peyaam... Poi Maadharai Yen Manam Naadumo
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After college, he wrote lyrics for the dramas staged by
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225:One of his greatest hits,
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340:In 1954 he recommended
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227:Neelavanna Kanna Vaadaa
701:Pakkathile Kanni Penn
618:Mamma Mamma Pannaadai
561:Sollattuma Sollattuma
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284:Sirippu Idhan Sirappai
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348:to music director
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480:T. R. Pappa
366:Devar Films
96:Nationality
27:Indian poet
18:Marudhakasi
1118:Categories
1061:Macsendisk
868:References
848:All songs
808:Vivasayee
798:Vivasaayee
783:All songs
765:All songs
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140:Early life
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1030:The Hindu
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