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Gangai Amaran

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Gangai Amaran

Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada cinema · 131 credits

Born

8 December 1947 (age 78)

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.

Known for

Filmography

Party poster

Party

TamilNot rated

Lyricist

நாதமுனி

Nadhamuni

TamilNot rated

Lyricist

Lenin Pandiyan poster

Lenin Pandiyan

Tamil · 20267.0

as Durairasu

Happy Raj poster

Happy Raj

Tamil · 20265.7

Playback Singer

The Greatest of All Time poster

The Greatest of All Time

Tamil · 20244.7

Lyricist

Custody poster

Custody

Telugu · 20235.1

Lyricist

Manmatha Leelai poster

Manmatha Leelai

Tamil · 20225.3

Lyricist

Tamil Rockers poster

Tamil Rockers

Tamil · 20214.2

Lyricist

Kasada Thapara poster

Kasada Thapara

Tamil · 20216.9

Lyricist

R. K. Nagar poster

R. K. Nagar

Tamil · 20193.3

Lyricist

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings poster

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings

Tamil · 20165.7

as Seenu's father

Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam poster

Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam

Tamil · 2015Not rated

Lyricist

Sonna Puriyathu poster

Sonna Puriyathu

Tamil · 20133.6

as TV show host

Arya Surya poster

Arya Surya

Tamil · 20135.5

as Kamalasekaran

Paradesi poster

Paradesi

Tamil · 20137.7

Playback Singer

Thunichal poster

Thunichal

Tamil · 20102.5

Actor

புகைப்படம்

2010

Pugaipadam

Tamil · 2010Not rated

Original Music Composer

Baana Kaathadi poster

Baana Kaathadi

Tamil · 20105.3

Lyricist

குங்குமபூவும் கொஞ்சும்புறாவும்

2009

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum

Tamil · 20097.0

Lyricist

Saroja poster

Saroja

Tamil · 20086.8

Lyricist

Silambattam poster

Silambattam

Tamil · 20082.9

Lyricist

Malaikottai poster

Malaikottai

Tamil · 20075.7

Lyricist

Chennai 600028 poster

Chennai 600028

Tamil · 20077.2

Lyricist

Thimiru poster

Thimiru

Tamil · 20065.6

Playback Singer

உள்ளம் கொள்ளை போகுதே

2001

Ullam Kollai Poguthey

Tamil · 20017.0

as Cameo

Thai Poranthachu poster

Thai Poranthachu

Tamil · 20005.5

Lyricist

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen poster

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen

Tamil · 19986.5

as Cameo Appearance

Ullasam poster

Ullasam

Tamil · 19975.5

Lyricist

தெம்மாங்கு பாட்டுக்காரன்

1997

Themmangu Paattukaaran

Tamil · 1997Not rated

Director, Writer

Paattu Paadava poster

Paattu Paadava

Tamil · 19958.0

as Self

அத்த மக ரத்தினமே

1994

Atha Maga Rathiname

Tamil · 1994Not rated

Director, Screenplay, Lyricist, Original Music Composer

கோயில் காளை

1993

Koyil Kaalai

Tamil · 1993Not rated

Director, Screenplay, Producer

Aadhityan

1993

Aadhityan

Tamil · 1993Not rated

Music

Villu Pattukaran poster

Villu Pattukaran

Tamil · 19926.0

as Self, Writer, Director

Uyarndhavan poster

Uyarndhavan

Tamil · 1992Not rated

Original Music Composer

தம்பி பொண்டாட்டி

1992

Thambi Pondatti

Tamil · 1992Not rated

Lyricist

பொண்ணுக்கேத்த புருஷன்

1992

Ponnuketha Purushan

Tamil · 1992Not rated

Director, Screenplay, Lyricist

Idhayam poster

Idhayam

Tamil · 19918.3

as Self

Bramma poster

Bramma

Tamil · 19919.0

as Self

புதிய ராகம்

1991

Pudhiya Raagam

Tamil · 1991Not rated

as Self

Rudhra poster

Rudhra

Tamil · 1991Not rated

Original Music Composer

Thayamma

1991

Thayamma

Tamil · 19918.0

Dialogue

Kumbakarai Thangaiah poster

Kumbakarai Thangaiah

Tamil · 19917.0

Director, Lyricist, Screenplay

Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu poster

Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu

Tamil · 199010.0

Director, Writer

பாட்டுக்கு நான் அடிமை

1990

Paattukku Naan Adimai

Tamil · 199010.0

Lyricist

Neengalum Herothan poster

Neengalum Herothan

Tamil · 1990Not rated

Music Director

கவிதை பாடும் அலைகள்

1990

Kavithai Paadum Alaigal

Tamil · 19909.0

Lyricist

புதுப்பாட்டு

1990

Puthu Paatu

Tamil · 1990Not rated

Lyricist

Karagattakaran poster

Karagattakaran

Tamil · 19897.0

as Self, Director, Writer

Paasa Mazhai poster

Paasa Mazhai

Tamil · 198910.0

Lyricist

Ellame En Thangachi poster

Ellame En Thangachi

Tamil · 1989Not rated

Original Music Composer, Musical

அண்ணனுக்கு ஜே

1989

Annanukku Jai

Tamil · 1989Not rated

Director, Writer, Lyricist

எங்க அண்ணன் வரட்டும்

1989

Enga Annan Varattum

Tamil · 1989Not rated

Original Music Composer, Lyricist

செண்பகமே செண்பகமே

1988

Shenbagamae Shenbagamae

Tamil · 1988Not rated

as Self - Villager, Director, Writer, Lyricist

உள்ளத்தில் நல்ல உள்ளம்

1988

Ullathil Nalla Ullam

Tamil · 19884.0

Music

Jeeva poster

Jeeva

Tamil · 19886.5

Original Music Composer

என் தங்கச்சி படிச்சவ

1988

En Thangachi Padichava

Tamil · 1988Not rated

Original Music Composer

என் தமிழ் என் மக்கள்

1988

En Thamizh En Makkal

Tamil · 1988Not rated

Music

Anuragi poster

Anuragi

Malayalam · 1988Not rated

Music

Poovizhi Raja poster

Poovizhi Raja

Tamil · 1988Not rated

Musical

Oorai Therunjukitten poster

Oorai Therunjukitten

Tamil · 1988Not rated

Music Director

நான் சொன்னதே சட்டம்

1988

Naan Sonnathey Sattam

Tamil · 1988Not rated

Lyricist

ரெண்டும் ரெண்டும் அஜ்சு

1988

Rendum Rendum Anju

Tamil · 198810.0

Original Music Composer

சர்க்கரைப்பந்தல்

1988

Sakkarai Panthal

Tamil · 19888.0

Director, Lyricist

இல்லம்

1988

Illam

Tamil · 198810.0

Lyricist

Dhayam Onnu

1988

Dhayam Onnu

Tamil · 19886.0

Lyricist

Enga Ooru Pattukaran poster

Enga Ooru Pattukaran

Tamil · 198710.0

Actor, Director, Lyricist

Idhu Oru Thodarkathai poster

Idhu Oru Thodarkathai

Tamil · 19879.0

Original Music Composer

ஆனந்த்

1987

Anand

Tamil · 19878.0

Lyricist

தாயே நீயே துணை

1987

Thaye Neeye Thunai

Tamil · 1987Not rated

Lyricist

ஒன்று எங்கள் ஜாதியே

1987

Ondru Engal Jaathiye

Tamil · 1987Not rated

Original Music Composer

ஏட்டிக்கி போட்டி

1987

Yettikki Potti

Tamil · 1987Not rated

Original Music Composer

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi poster

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi

Tamil · 19877.2

Original Music Composer

Ini Oru Sudhanthiram poster

Ini Oru Sudhanthiram

Tamil · 1987Not rated

Original Music Composer

கண்ண தொறக்கணும் சாமி

1986

Kanna Thorakkanum Saami

Tamil · 19867.0

Original Music Composer

நீதானா அந்தக்குயில்

1986

Neethana Antha Kuyil

Tamil · 1986Not rated

Lyricist, Playback Singer

நாளெல்லாம் பௌர்ணமி

1986

Naalellam Pournami

Tamil · 1986Not rated

Original Music Composer

Murattu Karangal poster

Murattu Karangal

Tamil · 1986Not rated

Lyricist, Playback Singer

Puthu Yugam

1985

Puthu Yugam

Tamil · 19858.0

Music

நாம் இருவர்

1985

Naam Iruvar

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Music

மருதாணி

1985

Marudhani

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Original Music Composer

Naan Ungal Rasigan poster

Naan Ungal Rasigan

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Music

Saavi poster

Saavi

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Original Music Composer

Andha Oru Nimidam poster

Andha Oru Nimidam

Tamil · 198510.0

Lyricist

Ilamai

1985

Ilamai

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Music Director

Puthiya Sagaptham poster

Puthiya Sagaptham

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Original Music Composer

என் செல்வமே

1985

En Selvame

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Lyricist

இளங்கன்று

1985

Elan Kandru

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Original Music Composer

Aagaya Thamaraigal poster

Aagaya Thamaraigal

Tamil · 19855.5

Original Music Composer

ஹலோ யார் பேசுறது

1985

Hello Yaar Pesurathu

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Original Music Composer, Lyricist

அண்ணி

1985

Anni

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Original Music Composer

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary poster

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary

Tamil · 19857.7

Playback Singer

கற்பூரதீபம்

1985

Karpoora Deepam

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Original Music Composer

Arthamulla Aasaigal poster

Arthamulla Aasaigal

Tamil · 1985Not rated

Music

புதியவன்

1984

Pudhiavan

Tamil · 1984Not rated

Actor

അലകടലിനക്കരെ

1984

Alakadalinakkare

Malayalam · 19848.0

Original Music Composer

வம்ச விளக்கு

1984

Vamsa Vilakku

Tamil · 1984Not rated

Music

Rusi poster

Rusi

Tamil · 1984Not rated

Music

Naalai Unathu Naal poster

Naalai Unathu Naal

Tamil · 19849.0

Lyricist

ஊமை ஜனங்கள்

1984

Oomai Janangal

Tamil · 19848.0

Original Music Composer

தேவி ஸ்ரீதேவி

1984

Devi Sridevi

Tamil · 1984Not rated

Director

பொழுது விடிஞ்சாச்சு

1984

Pozhuthu Vidinchachu

Tamil · 1984Not rated

Director, Writer, Lyricist

நீதிபதி

1983

Neethibathi

Tamil · 1983Not rated

Music

Hello Madras Girl poster

Hello Madras Girl

Malayalam · 19838.0

Music

ஆனந்த கும்மி

1983

Aanandha Kummi

Tamil · 1983Not rated

Lyricist, Playback Singer

இமைகள்

1983

Imaigal

Tamil · 1983Not rated

Original Music Composer

கொக்கரக்கோ

1983

Kokkarakko

Tamil · 1983Not rated

Director, Writer, Lyricist

Sattam poster

Sattam

Tamil · 19839.0

Original Music Composer

Payanangal Mudivathillai poster

Payanangal Mudivathillai

Tamil · 198210.0

as Self

Vazhvey Maayam poster

Vazhvey Maayam

Tamil · 19828.0

Music

கோழி கூவுது

1982

Kozhi Koovuthu

Tamil · 1982Not rated

Director, Writer

Moondram Pirai poster

Moondram Pirai

Tamil · 19826.7

Lyricist

பண்ணைப்புரத்துப் பாண்டவர்கள்

1982

Pannaipurathu Paandavargal

Tamil · 1982Not rated

Lyricist, Original Music Composer

Raja Paarvai poster

Raja Paarvai

Tamil · 19817.2

Actor, Lyricist

Sankarlal poster

Sankarlal

Tamil · 19819.0

Original Music Composer, Lyricist

Mouna Geethangal poster

Mouna Geethangal

Tamil · 19817.5

Original Music Composer

Moodupani poster

Moodupani

Tamil · 19804.2

Lyricist

Gramathu Athiyayam poster

Gramathu Athiyayam

Tamil · 19808.0

Lyricist

Johnny poster

Johnny

Tamil · 19805.5

Lyricist

Hunnimeya Rathriyalli

1980

Hunnimeya Rathriyalli

Kannada · 1980Not rated

Original Music Composer

ராமாயி வயசுக்கு வந்துட்டா

1980

Ramayi Vayasukku Vandhutta

Tamil · 1980Not rated

Original Music Composer

Puthiya Vaarpugal poster

Puthiya Vaarpugal

Tamil · 19798.0

as Shanmugamani (voice)

Azhiyatha Kolangal poster

Azhiyatha Kolangal

Tamil · 19797.5

Lyricist

Uthiripookkal poster

Uthiripookkal

Tamil · 19796.8

Lyricist

பொண்ணு ஊருக்கு புதுசு

1979

Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu

Tamil · 1979Not rated

Lyricist

Suvarilladha Chiththirangal poster

Suvarilladha Chiththirangal

Tamil · 19798.0

Original Music Composer

கரை கடந்த ஒருத்தி

1979

Karai Kadantha Oruthi

Tamil · 1979Not rated

Original Music Composer

Mullum Malarum poster

Mullum Malarum

Tamil · 19788.3

Lyricist

Aval Appadithan poster

Aval Appadithan

Tamil · 19788.0

Lyricist

16 Vayathinile poster

16 Vayathinile

Tamil · 19777.5

Lyricist

ஆளுக்கொரு ஆசை

1977

Aalukkoru Aasai

Tamil · 1977Not rated

Lyricist